Commercial Hotel
Elko, Nevada, United States
Hotel · local-legend
The Story
The Commercial's own history identifies Handsome Harry, also called Handsome Henry, as its best-known ghost. The operator treats his tragic romantic backstory as unverified local folklore. A Nevada Magazine account describes employees' uneasy encounters and unexplained electrical changes on the upper floors.
The Hauntings
The Commercial's own history identifies Handsome Harry, also called Handsome Henry, as its best-known ghost. The operator treats his tragic romantic backstory as unverified local folklore. A Nevada Magazine account describes employees' uneasy encounters and unexplained electrical changes on the upper floors.
A sense of place.
Visitor Experiences
Have you experienced something here?
This future chapter will bring together stories from the PHASM community. An unexpected encounter, a lingering feeling, or a quiet visit—your experience will be welcome.
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Sources & further reading.
- History of The Commercial Hotel (reports)
- The Ghost of Room 343, Nevada Magazine, September 2002 (reports)
- Commercial Hotel Ghost Tours and Historic Tours (visiting)
- History of The Commercial Hotel (visiting)
Plan Your Visit
Theatrical haunted-house admission and history/paranormal tours are separate experiences. Condemned third floor is off limits.