Do you believe in ghosts? You just might after a nights’ stay in one of Oklahoma City’s premier luxury hotels that many believe is haunted. The Skirvin Hilton is located in downtown OKC and when the Skirvin opened in 1911 it was known as one of the nicest hotels in the southwest. The Skirvin has also been tied to controversy due to the many rumors that it is haunted by the ghost of a woman who died there nearly 100 years ago.
The Skirvin Hilton is one of the most famous and now infamous hotels in the Sooner State. A maid named Effie and her baby are rumored to have fallen to their deaths from the tenth floor.
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It was a window just like this one where the alleged incident happened. According to rumor, Effie was locked up and became so emotionally distraught that she threw herself and the newborn baby out the window to their deaths.
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Effie supposedly had an affair with the owner Mr. Skirvin and was then locked away on the tenth floor to hide the scandal.
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Effie has been known to roam the halls all throughout the hotel and cause restless nights. Even some pro athletes have been frightened enough to share rooms with others out of fear of the ghosts.
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Of course, while you are hiding from the ghosts and goblins you might get hungry; The Skirvin has you covered by offering one of the best steaks found anywhere in downtown Oklahoma City.
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They also feature live music every Wednesday, along with drinks, dinner, and small bites. The Red Piano Lounge opens at 4 p.m. with happy hour specials and live music from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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The lounge is a great place to spend the evening and hide out from the ghosts. But, as many guests claim, there is no hiding from Effie.
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To learn more about the historic Skirvin Hilton Hotel, click here.
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Address: The Skirvin Hilton Oklahoma City, One Park Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102, USA
