Arguably the most famous resident of the hotel, the Lady in Blue is one of the reasons why a lot of people flock to the hotel. There are various stories attached to the ghost but almost all of them agree that she is the ghost of one of the hotel’s guests, Patricia Wilson. It was in 1936 when Ms. Wilson moved to Louisville from Oklahoma. She had recently separated from her husband of four years. In an effort to work things out with her husband, they both agreed to meet in Seelbach.

However, her husband never showed up. He was killed in a tragic car accident on his way to meet his wife. She was devastated by the loss and after a short time, she was found at the bottom of the service elevator shaft. People cannot agree if she jumped to her death or if she died by accident. In 1987, several people have reported seeing Miss Patricia Wilson in the hotel. Some claimed to see her on the 8th floor of the hotel while others claimed to see her on the hotel’s mezzanine. However, all the guests agree than the woman they saw wore a blue dress and had long black hair.

Aside from the Lady in Blue, the hotel is also the home of various other ghosts. A staff of the Otto Café reported seeing an old woman in ragged clothes standing behind the mirror. The employee turned to talk to the woman but she has already disappeared. In 2004, a couple who was on their honeymoon booked a room on the 8th floor of the hotel. They awoke to find a man standing by the window and looking out. The room was also strangely cold. Immediately after they turned on the light, the man disappeared. Other guests have reported smelling a faint scent of perfume and hearing disembodied footsteps.

History

The Seelbach Hilton Hotel in Louisville had its grand opening in 1905. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has served a lot of historical figures throughout its existence. The hotel was founded by Bavarian-born immigrant brothers, Otto and Louis Seelbach. They wanted a hotel that would embody the grandeur of European hotels. The Seelbach Hilton Hotel has French Renaissance design and the hotel was rapidly regarded as being among the finest hotels in the country.

In 1925, Louis Seelbach died and the hotel was sold to Abraham M. Liebling in the following year for more than $2 million. In 1929, the hotel was again sold to the Eppley Hotel Company. Briefly, it was also under the ownership of Sheraton Hotels and Resorts and was renamed to Sheraton-Seelbach Hotel. Today, the hotel is now owned and operated by Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

About

The Seelbach Hilton is a AAA 4 Diamond award-winning hotel and it offers guests the luxuries and opulence of the past with all the modern amenities. The hotel’s deluxe guest rooms have been recently renovated. All of the guest rooms now have new lighting, wall treatments, and high definition televisions. Aside from the deluxe guest rooms, guests can also choose from concierge rooms, junior and one-bedroom suites, as well as specialty suites.

Guests who want to indulge can go to The Oakroom. For 14 years, The Oakroom has been Kentucky’s only AAA awarded restaurant. Guests can look forward to a one-of-a-kind culinary experience which will leave their taste buds wanting more. Only the freshest produce for the restaurant’s delightful culinary treats. The Oakroom also has the largest wine cellar in the region. Aside from providing guests with a lovely place where they can spend the night in, The Oakroom also caters to weddings, parties, business meetings, and other events.

The hotel’s Grand Ballroom has been featured in The Great Gatsby. The ballroom has an area of 4,900 square feet and makes an ideal venue for exhibitions, as well as wedding receptions.

Features

  • Cable television
  • Complimentary bath products
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Hairdryer
  • High-speed internet access
  • Concierge
  • In-room safe
  • Fitness center
  • Business center
  • Baggage storage
  • Baby-sitting service

Things to Do

The Seelbach Hilton is located downtown and is just within minutes away from some of the city’s best attractions. People who would like to see action and sports museums have a lot of options. They can go to the Muhammad Ali Center, the Louisville Slugger Museum, the Speed Art Museum and The Kentucky Derby Museum. The Louisville Mega Cavern is an adventure attraction that should never be missed. It has the world’s only all underground zip lines and it will surely get your adrenaline going.

Cherokee Park is a very big park which makes a great place to play or relax with the whole family. Some of the activities there are mountain biking and running. Locust Grove was built in 1790 and it is the home of the founder of Louisville. For those who would like to see grand Louisville architecture of the old times, Old Louisville is the way to go. It is built in the style of the Victorian era and is a must-see

Room Tariffs

Concierge-level rooms start at $264
Deluxe queen guest rooms start at $234
Deluxe queen pure guest rooms start at $254

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