The Shadow Man Our creepiness rating 💀💀💀💀💀
Tony Szabelski of Chicago Hauntings told CBS Chicago that sightings of Capt. Louis Ostheim, a Spanish-American War veteran who took his own life at the hotel, are reported throughout the building. Source: CBS Chicago, 2021.
Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
The north tower opened in 1893 as the Auditorium Annex, linked to the Auditorium Building by the underground Peacock Alley. Holabird & Roche oversaw expansions in 1902 and 1907, including the south tower (Wikipedia).
Ghost stories
These are reported legends, not verified events. The creepiness score (1–5) is Spook Atlas's own editorial rating, not a measurement.
Management says no Our creepiness rating 💀💀💀💀💀
General manager Shakeel Siddiqui told Business Insider, "We never experience any paranormal activity in any of our rooms." The claim that room 441 inspired Stephen King's "1408" comes from Patch and is unconfirmed. Source: Business Insider, 2021.
General manager Shakeel Siddiqui told Business Insider, "We never experience any paranormal activity in any of our rooms." The claim that room 441 inspired Stephen King's "1408" comes from Patch and is unconfirmed. Source: Business Insider, 2021.
Then and now
Public access
Open to the public The hotel takes room bookings on its official website. Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
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