Entry No. 10 — the Baltimore file — filed under: haunted
The Lord Baltimore Hotel
This grand 1928 French Renaissance hotel is infamous for its tragic history of Great Depression-era suicides and the ghost of 'Molly,' a little girl in a white dress who plays with a red ball on the 19th floor.
The story
Towering 23 stories over Downtown Baltimore since 1928, the Lord Baltimore Hotel was the last high-rise in the city built with classical tower architecture before modern glass took over. Named after George Calvert, founder of the Maryland colony, its French Renaissance facade looks stately enough from the street. But behind the 1920s brickwork lies a grim historical streak forged during the Great Depression, when ruined financiers began jumping from the upper levels.
The 19th floor is where the hotel's dark history turns into local lore. It is the reported domain of 'Molly,' the ghost of a little girl in a white dress often seen playing with a red ball along the corridors, alongside sudden drops in temperature and unassigned elevators coming to a halt. You didn't hear it from us, but you don't even need to book a room to experience the high-rise chill—just head straight for the upper floor.
What it's like
You enter through a grand 1920s lobby, but the real draw is 19 floors up. Take the elevator straight to the LB Skybar on the 19th floor to grab a cocktail. Between rounds with views of Downtown Baltimore, keep an eye on the lift bank—staff and guests regularly watch the elevator doors slide open onto completely empty, quiet corridors right on the building's most haunted floor.
The move: Book a night to test the hotel's haunted reputation, or simply grab a cocktail at the LB Skybar on the 19th floor and watch for the elevator doors mysteriously opening on their own.
- 📍 Downtown Baltimore
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Up for anything
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 20 W Baltimore St, Baltimore, MD 21201
Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.
Pair it with
- Westminster Burying Ground & Catacombs — Walk four blocks west to double down on Downtown Baltimore's eerie history among 18th-century graves and low-ceilinged catacombs.
- B-Side Cocktail Lounge — Head north into Mount Vernon for another hotel-based secret, where a vintage jukebox opens a wall into a speakeasy.
- The Coral Wig — Keep the dark, moody night going by heading up to this candlelit, alleyway cocktail den inspired by 1980s Manila clubs.
Good to know
Where is the Lord Baltimore Hotel located?
It sits at 20 W Baltimore St in Downtown Baltimore, roughly 2,100 feet from the Inner Harbor.
What is the story behind the ghost on the 19th floor?
The 19th floor is infamous for Great Depression-era suicide history and sightings of a phantom little girl named Molly, who is said to roll a red ball down the hallways.
Can you visit the 19th floor without staying overnight?
Yes, you can visit the LB Skybar located on the 19th floor for drinks, skyline views, and a chance to watch the elevators act up.
When was the building constructed?
The 440-room French Renaissance tower opened in 1928 and was the last high-rise in Baltimore built with classical tower architecture.
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Further reading: ghostcitytours.com · Wikipedia
last checked: 2026-07-21