Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
The hotel says it was built in 1917 to meet demand for housing in Prescott, and was overhauled in 1983 (Hotel Vendome). When finished it had 30 rooms and 16 bathrooms (Sharlot Hall Museum; HMdb marker). It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 (Wikipedia).
Ghost stories
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Writing for the Sharlot Hall Museum in 2020, the authors of Haunted Prescott said "Abby" and her cat Noble haunt Room 16, that Abby died in 1921, and that sightings began after World War II. Workers report footsteps and a service bell ringing when the room is empty. Source: Sharlot Hall Museum, 2020.
Then and now

Public access
Open to the public It is an operating hotel (Hotel Vendome). Last checked: Oct 31, 2026.
Explore more
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