Frozen in Time
Over the decades, the hotel has traded hands many times, mystery building with each transfer.
Once the height of luxury travel, the Floridian Hotel took a sharp downward turn in the 1980s. For a period of time, most of the clientele were forlorn travelers and migrant workers. The inhabitants’ dark reality clashed with the hotel’s glitz and glamour, and the space began to deteriorate.
The building joined the directory of the National Registry of Historic Places and underwent substantial renovations in the decades to follow. However, the grim history of the former residents and bar-goers still haunts The Floridian Paradise. Rumor has it that you can still hear muffled cries in foreign tongues of lost travelers living in dilapidated conditions, trying to survive another day. Updated amenities and fresh coats of paint cannot mask the harsh realities of those who have resided at the Floridian Palace.
Haunted Tampa, FL
If you’re searching for a darker side to Tampa’s history on your next visit, look no further than the Floridian Palace. Each story of this statuesque building is another layer waiting for you to pull back. Discover what secrets there are to reveal on a US Ghost Adventures Tampa Tour.
About US Ghost Adventures
Since 2013, US Ghost Adventures has offered entertaining, historic, and authentic ghost tours of America’s most haunted cities. We deliver fun yet honest accounts of hauntings across the nation for curious people of all ages. Our ghost stories are based on historical research, but that doesn’t mean they won’t send a chill down your spine.
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