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Haunted Hotel / Inn

Patterson Inn (Croke-Patterson-Campbell Mansion)

Thomas Croke built this 1891 Capitol Hill mansion and lived there until selling it to Thomas M. Patterson in 1893

420 E 11th Ave, Denver, CO 80203

Research updated June 2026

Age

18+

Cost

$$$

Nine-suite boutique hotel; rates vary

Access

Limited Access

Facilities for disabled guests are available. The Antoinette is a first-floor handicap-accessible suite.

Equipment

Photos OK

Apparitions (children)Apparitions (adults)Auditory phenomena (voices, crying)Animal deathsCold spotsObject activation

The Patterson Inn's haunting accounts begin before the building was a hotel. During the renovation work that preceded the 2013 opening, workers reported persistent disturbances: apparitions of children in the hallways, voices without visible speakers, sudden drops in temperature in specific rooms. The renovation team's accounts, documented in 303 Magazine, noted that these were not isolated incidents but consistent enough that some workers refused to be in the building alone.

Two guard dogs employed during the renovation died after apparently falling from a third-floor window. This was reported by the renovation team and has been independently referenced in multiple accounts of the mansion's history. No human witnessed the dogs' departure, and no explanation for the fall was established.

The haunting claims count as many as 12 distinct presences in various accounts. The most documented are Thomas Patterson himself, who reportedly appears in the suites associated with his family's occupancy; a male figure associated with the carriage house described as resembling an Irish caretaker from the mansion's domestic staff era; and an apparition of Katharine Patterson, Thomas's daughter, who has been described as helpful to distressed guests rather than threatening.

Thomas B. Croke commissioned the house and lived there until selling it to Thomas M. Patterson in 1893.

Notable Entities

Thomas CrokeThomas M. PattersonKatharine Patterson

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Nine themed suites in the 1891 Croke-Patterson-Campbell Mansion, one of Denver's most historically documented haunted buildings. Breakfast is included. The inn is adults-only (18+).

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Sources & Further Reading

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  1. 1.coloradoencyclopedia.org/article/croke-patterson-campbell-mansion
  2. 2.pattersoninn.com/about/history.html
  3. 3.303magazine.com/2021/10/we-tried-it-the-patterson-inn
  4. 4.aboutboulder.com/blog/haunted-patterson-hotel-its-the-real-thing
  5. 5.unitedstatesghosttowns.com/plan-your-ghost-town-road-trip-to-patterson-colorado
  6. 6.ghostcitytours.com/denver/haunted-denver/patterson-inn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Patterson Inn (Croke-Patterson-Campbell Mansion) family-friendly?
Adults-only property (18+). Reports include children's apparitions, crying, and objects activating without cause. Not appropriate for children. Overall family fit: Low.
How much does it cost to visit Patterson Inn (Croke-Patterson-Campbell Mansion)?
Nine-suite boutique hotel; rates vary
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes, reservations are required.
Is Patterson Inn (Croke-Patterson-Campbell Mansion) wheelchair accessible?
Patterson Inn (Croke-Patterson-Campbell Mansion) has limited wheelchair accessibility. Facilities for disabled guests are available. The Antoinette is a first-floor handicap-accessible suite.