Irene of Room 307 Our creepiness rating 💀💀💀💀💀
KFDA reported in 2018 that rumor has room 307 haunted by a maid named Irene; the owners, the Barrases, said she hanged herself over a love affair, and visitors claim to have seen her walking the halls. Source: KFDA, 2018.
Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
The original part, now the saloon, was built in 1892 as a saloon and gambling hall; Carl Eklund bought it in 1894 and expanded it. The current owners bought it in 2011 (Hotel Eklund). It was listed on the National Register in 2002 (Wikipedia).
Ghost stories
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Then and now
Public access
Open to the public The hotel's own site takes bookings (Hotel Eklund). Last checked: Oct 31, 2026.
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