The Cavalier Hotel
The
Cavalier Hotel
The
Cavalier
Hotel
Virginia Beach,
Virginia
The nearly century old Cavalier Hotel rises over the blue shores of Virginia Beach like an
old postcard in a forgotten scrapbook.
But behind the trees, this most upscale of the oceanfront's hotels has a much darker side.
The classic brick structure was built on a hill overlooking Virginia Beach's boardwalk in
1927. Through the years, the Cavalier has hosted some of the nation's most famous people.
President Woodrow Wilson once stayed here, as well as Al Capone. Some have reported seeing
the infamous ganster still lounging in one of the many common areas.
Adolf Coors, of the famous brewery, was another of the hotel's famous guests. But his stay
at the Cavalier would be his last. He fell to his death mysteriously from a sixth story
window.
It is said that a previous owner still roams these halls. He shot himself inside of the
building, but never seems to have left the place where he spent most of his life.
Not all ghosts are famous people, however. People have reported an old black bellhop who
stands on the stairwell leading to the sixth floor. He warns guests, "There's ghosts up
there..."
Guests have also reported their towels being changed or simply disappearing. But not by
housekeeping, but during a swim or while in the shower.
A mysterious cat walks these halls, scratching and moaning in the darkness. These noises
prompt many complaints to the front desk.
When a newer hotel was built closer to the ocean, this one was slated for demolition. But it
was saved, as well as the many stories and legends that lend a stay at this resort something
trluy unique.
the cavalier hotel
behind the postcard
its famous guests
its famous ghosts
a fall from the sixth
the main entrance
harbinger of the sixth
the indoor pool
perched atop a hill
the tower
