Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza

Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza

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Cincinnati, Ohio · Est. 1931

TLDR

An Art Deco masterpiece that opened in 1931 with original ceiling murals, Brazilian rosewood panels, and German silver metalwork. It's been hosting presidents, celebrities, and dignitaries for nearly a century — and some of those guests seem to have stuck around.

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The Full Story

The Lady in Green is the Netherland Plaza's most famous ghostly resident. She appears wearing an elegant green dress from the 1930s, gliding through the ornate lobby and hallways before vanishing. Staff and guests have reported seeing her throughout the hotel, particularly in the evening hours when she seems to be searching for someone. Her identity remains a mystery, though speculation suggests she may be a jilted bride or a woman who died of heartbreak during the Great Depression. Some believe she's waiting for a lover who never arrived. Other activity includes the temperature dropping without warning in certain guest rooms, elevator buttons pressing themselves, and the feeling of being watched. The hotel's gorgeous Art Deco architecture provides a fitting backdrop for its elegant spectral visitor.

Visiting

Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza is located at 35 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.

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