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There’s an old hotel in Fond du Lac where some guests reportedly never check out. But the Hotel Retlaw is no ordinary haunted house – the hotel is historical and beautiful and it has been beautifully renovated into an upscale lodging property. A stay at the Retlaw is unforgettable, even if you never have a ghostly encounter. Here’s what you need to know about this luxurious hotel that may the most haunted hotel in Wisconsin.

The Hotel Retlaw is located in the heart of downtown Fond du Lac. If you’re looking for a nice hotel in the city, this may be the place. It often hosts special events, like weddings and banquets.
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The hotel opened back in 1923. Walter Schroeder, the original owner, had a vision to create the finest hotel in the state of Wisconsin. He had a lot of experience in the industry – some of his other old hotels are still around, including Hotel Milwaukee and the Astor Hotel.
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Over the decades, the hotel hosted many famous guests. Past guests include Alice Cooper, Tom Cruise, Paul Newman, Eleanor Roosevelt, and President Kennedy.
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While the hotel is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, it’s not stuck in the past. It has been completely restored.
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But the hotel does reportedly hang on to some things from the past. There are many stories about ghostly guests roaming the hotel.
Some visitors have sighted an apparent apparition of a woman in a bathrobe, or a dancing couple in the ballroom. Others have heard a voice of a man calling for help. There are also unexplained sounds, like footsteps when there’s no one around.
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Do you think the ghost stories are true? Find out for yourself: learn more about the Hotel Retlaw and make reservations on the Hotel Retlaw website. If you’re brave enough to spend a luxurious night in the Retlaw, there’s a spooky hotel in Northern Wisconsin that also might be right up your alley.

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Hotel Retlaw, Trademark Collection by Wyndham, One N Main St, Fond du Lac, WI 54935, USA