Is the Lord Baltimore Hotel Really Haunted? Our Night in One of America’s Most Haunted Hotels

Hey spooky cats,

While staying at the famously haunted Lord Baltimore Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland, we decided to do what any ghost-obsessed skeptics would do—spend the night poking around with gadgets, asking ghosts awkward yes/no questions, and seeing if anything weird actually happened. This was Part 1 of our investigation, and here’s how it went down.

A Bit of (Haunted?) History

The Lord Baltimore Hotel opened in 1928 and was once the tallest building in the city, standing proud at 23 stories. Decked out in French Renaissance style and steeped in elegance, it has hosted presidents, dignitaries, and celebrities—possibly even Clark Gable, Judy Garland, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

But behind all that glamour is a gloomier tale—or several.

The most famous ghost is a little girl named Molly. According to legend, she either jumped or was pushed from the roof during the Great Depression, possibly after her parents also leapt to their deaths. She’s said to wander the 19th floor in a cream-colored dress, clutching a red ball. Guests report seeing her in mirrors, hearing her giggle, or just feeling a wave of sadness in her presence.

She’s not the only one supposedly lingering here. A ghostly couple is also said to haunt the hotel, often seen holding hands near windows or aimlessly pacing the upper floors. Like many ghost stories, though, there’s a catch—there’s no public documentation confirming any of these deaths. But the legends endure.

The Energy Hits Different on the Upper Floors

Once you ride the elevator past the lobby—which feels cozy and welcoming—something definitely shifts. Floors 19 and 20 had a heavier vibe. Psychological? Paranormal? That’s the whole reason we were there to find out.

Time to Bust Out the Gear

We started with our standard EMF sweep using two meters—because science. Both devices picked up the usual interference from phones, fans, and other electronics. Nothing that screamed ghost. We also tested the room with a compass, Geiger counter, temperature and humidity monitor, and even the old-school cat ball and static-sensitive paper contraption (which we’re still working on naming—maybe “Ghost Origami”?).

For those curious: the cat ball only went off when we were moving around (or when I accidentally hit it), and the REM pods stayed quiet all night.

EVP Session: 20 Yes/No Questions and... Crickets?

I ran a traditional EVP session with 20 carefully chosen yes/no questions. We placed the recorder on the bed to avoid noise interference. Nothing popped up during live playback. Not even a whisper or a “Get out!” So we did what any sensible ghost hunter does: we tried again. Still nothing. Zip. Nada.

That didn’t stop us from testing Ghost Tube and Spirit Talker apps at the same time. A few interesting responses came up—“Edwin,” “Karma,” “Baltimore,” and “I’m nasty” (okay, rude)—but overall, both apps were unusually quiet. Is that a good sign? A bad one? Or just an app being an app?

About That Balloon…

We brought along a balloon (because we’re adults), and at one point it started to move. Spooky? Maybe. But the air conditioner was blowing in that direction. We moved the balloon out of the air path to be sure. It kept moving, but it was inconsistent—could've been air current weirdness or just static cling playing tricks on us.

Thermal Camera Findings: One Overheating GoPro

Our thermal camera sweep turned up... nothing weird. Just some mildly toasty spots where warm electronics were hiding (like my husband’s feet and a 115°F GoPro). No dramatic cold spots or unexplained heat signatures. Ghost-free, at least thermally.

The Bottom Line (So Far)

If the Lord Baltimore Hotel is truly haunted, the ghosts weren’t in the mood to chat with us that night. We didn’t capture any strong EVPs or equipment-triggered activity in Part 1. That said, the 19th floor definitely had a different feel—enough to make us raise an eyebrow.

But let’s not jump to conclusions. We still have Part 2 coming, and we’re not done with our investigation just yet. Maybe Molly’s saving her big ghostly moment for later. Or maybe she’s just tired of ghost hunters showing up with cameras and cat balls.

Either way, we’ll keep digging. And if we don’t find ghosts, maybe we’ll find the truth behind the stories.

Until next time, stay spooky (and skeptical),

– Spooky Cat Lady