Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
The inn opened in 1913 (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.
Omni says a young woman in pink fell to her death in the Palm Court around 1920 and that staff have reported chills at Room 545. Source: Omni Hotels. WRAL (Nov. 2022) reported a night in Room 545. Source: WRAL.
Then and now

Public access
Open to the public Operating resort (Omni Hotels). Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
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