Parliament House Hotel
Three Georgian townhouses at the foot of Calton Hill, beside the Old Calton Burial Ground. Former council workers spoke of a White Lady, and a guest woke to sudden cold and the scent of fresh flowers.
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The Parliament House Hotel at a glance
- Ghosts reported
- The White Lady, The flower-scented presence
- Most haunted spots
- Room 7 and the suite (overlooking the burial ground)
- Built
- 18th century
- Verification
- Unverified
- Reported activity
- ApparitionTemperatureOlfactory
About
Parliament House Hotel is a boutique hotel in three historic townhouses at the foot of Calton Hill, a five-minute walk from Waverley Station. Room 7 and the suite look over the Old Calton Burial Ground.
The ghosts of the Parliament House Hotel
The White Lady
Seen: One area of the hotel
Former council employees who worked in the building before it was a hotel came back to ask staff whether anyone had seen the White Lady, a figure they said they had seen several times.
The flower-scented presence
Seen: A guest room
A guest woke in the night as the room turned very cold, then noticed the delicate scent of fresh flowers.
Ghost stories and sightings
The White Lady
Before it became a hotel, the building was used as council offices. When the hotel opened, some guests reported unusual feelings in one particular area. Soon afterwards, former council employees came back to visit and asked the staff whether anyone had seen "the White Lady", a figure they said they had seen on several occasions while working there.
Cold and flowers
More recently, a guest told the hotel she woke in the night to find the room suddenly very cold, followed by the scent of fresh flowers, and believed a spirit had passed through.
These accounts come from the hotel itself. The hotel says plainly that they remain unexplained.
History of the Parliament House Hotel
The hotel occupies three townhouses more than 250 years old, later used as council offices. Next door, the Old Calton Burial Ground opened in 1718 and was split in two in 1816 when Waterloo Place was built through it; the smaller section is beside the hotel.
Tips for staying at the Parliament House Hotel
- Ask for Room 7, which overlooks the Old Calton Burial Ground.
- The hotel sells a two-night package with tickets for a Mercat ghost tour, the Blair Street vaults or the Real Mary King's Close, from October to June. It is booked directly with the hotel.
- Discounted parking is available at a nearby Q-Park.
Brave enough to stay at the Parliament House Hotel?
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The Parliament House Hotel: FAQs
Is the Parliament House Hotel haunted?
The Parliament House Hotel is said to be haunted by The White Lady and The flower-scented presence. Reported activity includes apparition, temperature, olfactory.
Which rooms at the Parliament House Hotel are haunted?
The most reported areas are: Room 7 and the suite (overlooking the burial ground).
Is Parliament House Hotel haunted?
Former council workers spoke of seeing a White Lady in the building, and a guest reported sudden cold and the scent of flowers in the night. The hotel says the stories remain unexplained.
Which rooms overlook the Old Calton Burial Ground?
Room 7 and the hotel's suite.
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