The Haunted Hotel 2014 Review

Ratings Legend

(1 skull) – Poor
(2 skulls) – Average
(3 skulls) – Good
(4 skulls) – Excellent
(5 skulls) – Best of the best!

The Haunted Hotel: Louisville, KY

Todd
We returned to 2013’s Frightmaster award winner and were NOT disappointed!

This is one hell of an extreme haunted house. It’s also the only haunt where I have seen people come back out the front door after literally 1 or 2 minutes of being inside. This haunt is not for the weak-willed or maybe even the physically weak.

DO NOT BRING CHILDREN.

Anything goes in the Haunted Hotel. Anything. And you’ll know it as soon as you walk in. The OUTSTANDING concierge will welcome you in a manner true to what you are about to experience. There’s touching, shoving, the feel of his hot breath on your face…and that’s just the first room.

While inside, I was chained to a pipe and even at one point pulled from my group and forced to wait in a closet alone. Once let out, I then had to navigate the dark hallways solo until I caught up with the rest of my party. I was also pushed over a counter and held down, bent over it while some tool was used to throw sparks all around me.

The Frightmaster herself at one point was chained to a cross by someone wearing a burlap, goat-like masked who was chanting God knows what. One of our other female reviews was licked. I was grabbed by the neck on several occasions and shoved in the general direction I needed to go.

I know it sounds like I’m filing a police report but this is what goes on in the Haunted Hotel…and it’s F**KING FANTASTIC!!!!

The Haunted Hotel is not a haunt, it’s an experience. It’s is undoubtedly the most aggressive and intense haunt I’ve ever been to. It’s loud, chaotic and relentless. It may just be the most fun you’ll have all season, if you’re into that kind of thing.

Teresa
The exterior isn’t too awe-inspiring, but don’t let that fool you. This is one intense haunt. The actors are seriously, award-winningly creepy. I saw some things I’ve never seen before. I won’t spoil it, but some of the actors are quite acrobatic. The scenes were creepy and surprising at times, but completely overshadowed by the actors. They not only touch you, they grab you, toss you, breathe on you, manhandle you, chain you, caress you, and I think one even licked my face. Having said that, I didn’t find any of it to be inappropriate. It is all done to freak you out or give you some serious goosebumps. It does highly increase the creep-factor! This one was so much fun I would have gone through it again the same night. We had tons of fun laughing at each other. If you can handle extreme haunts, this one is the one to see (or if you just want to see your friends freak out and run out the front door before it even begins).

Gus
For those looking for the scariest haunt, I cannot recommend this Haunt enough. However, if this is your first time through a haunted house, you may want to work your way up to this one. The Haunted Hotel is best described as brutal. Expect to be manhandled, chained to the wall, held down while a psychopath creates showers of sparks mere inches from your head. Each time I’ve been, there are those that cannot make it past the bellhop in the first room and have to bail before the nightmare has even begun. Deceptively long, by the time you reach the end you’ll be glad its over, but will want to do it all again.

Andy
By far my favorite haunt of all time!!!! The best of the best! Very physical. Not over done with animatronics! Intense! This IS the real deal!!!

Tammy
This is a unique haunt that goes above and beyond! Being greeted by the Bellhop sets the tone for what you are about yo experience thru a great long haunt. The elevator is the next stop and that guy is just all kinds of creepy! The scientist wanted me to eat worms and upon my refusal I was placed in a closet while the rest of my group was told to continue on through; some other stand out areas were goat man, the girl in the bathroom with the plunger. Lots of special effects and if you don’t want direct contact from the actors this is not the haunt for you. The actors do and will touch you! I felt that this was done tastefully and wasn’t too far over the top. Actors did a great job of being creative, unique and scary all at the same time. The owner is awesome and really listened to all of our feedback and excitement from walking through a great haunt! Great job Haunted Hotel! This one alone is worth the drive!

Frightmaster
Be warned! The Haunted Hotel pulls out all the stops and nothing is off limits! You will get touched, pushed, shoved, and thoroughly creeped out in this haunt! From the first room where the inn keeper gets literally in your face! To the creeper in the elevator to the terrifying chains around your neck and being chained to a wall. NOTHING is too much for these demented souls to do to you! Our dear friend, Kevin Stich, has done it again with over the top performances from the actors and a whole new way of inflicting terror on his victims. While we were there waiting in line there were several people who didn’t even get past the first room. This is not your grandma’s haunt, people! Be prepared for the scare of your life!!!!! HIGHLY recommend!!!!

Overall score: 4.83 Skulls (Excellent)

Visit their web site at www.hauntedhotelky.com

One Response to “The Haunted Hotel 2014 Review”

1. Kevin - Owner says:

   October 26, 2014 at 1:12 am

   We loved having you guys out. We look forward to your visit each season!! Lots of changes for 2015 coming and we can not wait!!

   Kevin S

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