This is the fourth floor hallway, and the picture was taken at around 9:30 at night by my husband. H

On the last weekend getaway that my husband and I took to Flagstaff , Arizona, we decided to stay at the Hotel Monte Vista . This historic hotel opened on January international association of antarctic tour operators 1, 1927. It is located in the heart of downtown Flagstaff, within walking distance to much of the dining, bars, shopping, and entertainment that the mountain town has to offer. And, if you don t feel like walking anywhere, Rendezvous and the MVLounge offer snacks, drinks, and live entertainment right on the property.
There are some things to consider about staying at the Hotel Monte Vista. It is a VERY period-centric hotel, so don t expect top-of-the-line luxury. Our room, the very mauve Gene Tierney room on the 4th floor, had a very comfortable king bed, a table with chairs, and a dresser. There was a house phone and an alarm clock, and a flat screen television on one wall. The room s two windows looked over the roofs of the buildings behind the hotel, but the San Francisco Peaks could be seen beyond them. The sink was located on one wall of the room, with the bathroom door right next to it. The bathroom was MAYBE six feet square, and the shower (no tub, natch) was just about the smallest one I ve ever been in. The room was clean enough, though not what I would call pristine. The blinds on the windows definitely needed either a deep cleaning, international association of antarctic tour operators or replacement. Still, we were comfortable enough, and amused more than inconvenienced by the hotel s idiosyncrasies.
The staff was polite (though, dare I say, a teeny bit impersonal), and the check in and check out process was quick and painless. Lodging was very economical and offers a great option for folks who would like to enjoy the environs of Flagstaff without dropping an arm and a leg for a hotel (it s pet-friendly, too!). Some folks have complained about the noise coming from the lounge, but our room on the fourth floor offered plenty of peace and quiet. Flagstaff s new no whistle rule for the passing trains and the nearby train station have eliminated the most popular complaint of being awakened at all hours by the passing international association of antarctic tour operators trains.
Now, to get down to the subject of this post, which is the purported haunting of the Hotel Monte Vista. If you check out this page on their website about all of the sightings, you will see that this hotel is rather known for its frequent supernatural experiences. We only stayed for one night, and got to our room really quite late (and then slept like logs because of all the (cough)tequila(cough)), so we didn t personally experience any noteworthy phenomena. However, upon returning home and processing all of the pictures of the weekend, I came across this:
This is the fourth floor hallway, and the picture was taken at around 9:30 at night by my husband. He paused in the hallway and called out for any ghosts to make themselves known (we've been watching too many episodes of Ghost Hunters), then he took this shot. Zoomed in for your viewing pleasure:
I will say that he was standing too far back (he'd zoomed in down the hallway toward the door) for this to be his reflection. So. A ghost? A trick of the light? Weird reflective stuff? I'll let you decide.
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[...] and drive two hours to Flagstaff via I-17. Arrive and settle into your hotel (may I recommend the Hotel Monte Vista?), then go explore Historic Downtown Flagstaff. Indulge in some of this [...]