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'Haunted' hotel famous for scaring baseball players draws World Series focus

For the first time in 44 years, Milwaukee is hosting the World Series, and it's home to one hotel that some MLB players refuse to stay in.

On Friday, the Milwaukee Brewers will face the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the World Series at American Family Field.

The Pfister Hotel, a four-star hotel, is a popular destination for celebrities, politicians and athletes staying overnight in the Cream City. But it also has a reputation for being haunted.

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The historic hotel, located in downtown Milwaukee, has been the subject of ghost stories for years, with some MLB players reporting frightening and unexplained experiences.

In 2009, Minnesota Twins outfielder Carlos Gomez told The Associated Press (AP) he heard voices and experienced strange electronic disturbances while staying at the hotel.

Gomez said his iPod began malfunctioning after he stepped out of the shower and played an "eerie static tone," prompting him to run to the lobby without shoes or pants.

When he stayed at the hotel again, he said he brought a Bible with him for protection.

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"Everything's scary," Gomez said.

"Everything in the hotel, the paintings and pictures, it's a lot of old, crazy stuff. No good, man. No good."

Gomez isn't the only one who was spooked.

Speaking to the AP, then-Brewers visiting clubhouse manager Phil Rozewicz also recalled an incident involving an unnamed rookie who reportedly refused to return to his room after experiencing unusual activity at the hotel.

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Rozewicz said the player woke up in the middle of the night to find his window and blinds open.

After closing the window and blinds, he reportedly woke the next morning to find them open again.

"[He] slept on the couch in the lobby the next night," Rozewicz said, according to the AP. 

"Refused to go to his room. Finally went to a Motel 6 or whatever up the street and just stayed there."

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But not everyone believes the hotel's alleged ghosts are malicious.

In 2009, Joe Kurth, then the hotel's general manager, told the AP that some believe the hotel is haunted by Charles Pfister, who helped establish the property with his father in 1893.

"The ghost is described as a portly gentleman with a smile," Kurth said. "[He's] here to make sure that his brand of hospitality still exists within the hotel today."

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The hotel's website says the Pfister Hotel was opened in 1893 by businessman Guido Pfister and his son, Charles, who sought to create a "welcoming and luxurious meeting place."

"This historic Milwaukee hotel was the most lavish hotel of its time, costing nearly $1 million," the website states. "It featured groundbreaking innovations such as fireproofing, electricity throughout the hotel and individual thermostat controls in every room."

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If the World Series goes to Game 7, the deciding matchup will be played in Milwaukee Halloween night.

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Fox News Digital's Deirdre Bardolf and The Associated Press contributed reporting.

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I stayed at a 5-star Four Seasons hotel in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. My $1,000-a-night room felt like a skier's sanctuary.

A composite image of the exterior of a brown cabin-like hotel and the author standing in front of a bed in a hotel room with white walls and wood trimmings
The author's guest room at the Four Seasons Jackson Hole resort starts at about $1,000 during the winter ski season.

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  • I've never been skiing.
  • But if I ever decide to learn, I'll do it at the Four Seasons in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
  • My 550-square-foot room felt like a luxury cabin on the slopes.

When I arrived at the Four Seasons Jackson Hole on a muggy day in early September, I imagined it covered in snow. This was in 2024, when I visited Jackson Hole, Wyoming, for the first time.

I spent one night at the five-star ski-in, ski-out resort. If I ever take a ski trip, I imagine that my room at this Four Seasons would be a peaceful place to rest after an active day of gliding through powder.

Step inside the 550-square-foot room with a starting rate of nearly $1,000 a night during the winter ski season.

Welcome to the Four Seasons Jackson Hole, a five-star, slopeside ski resort.
The outside of a cabin like hotel with people skiing in the snow in front of it.

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The 65-year-old hotel chain has a luxurious reputation and over 130 locations worldwide, each designed to reflect its destination.

Kim Cole, the director of public relations for the Four Seasons, told Business Insider that the company describes the Jackson Hole location's aesthetic as "modern mountain chic," catering to hikers, bicyclists, and skiers in the winter.

After checking in, I explored the room with the typical peak-season guest in mind.
A hand holds a wooden hotel key card

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The hotel has 106 guest rooms and 18 suites. The starting rate is $525 in the offseason and $995 in the peak winter season. Business Insider received a media rate for a one-night stay.

There are also 31 Resort Residences on-site, built to serve large groups. These residences have kitchens and up to five bedrooms. Starting prices range from $4,200 to $11,000, depending on the season.

Cole told Business Insider that in the winter, guest rooms are typically booked with active guests who participate in winter sports, so I imagined how the room would feel as a skier.

I thought my 550-square-foot room blended traditional cabin nostalgia with midcentury modern luxury.
Inside a hotel room with a TV above a fireplace on the left, a green couch on the right, and wood shutters leading to a balcony in the back

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My room had a king-sized bed, a full bathroom, and a private balcony.

Renovated by Wimberly Interiors in 2022, the guest rooms were designed to bring the outside in, with metal accents, stone finishings, and a soft, earth-toned color palette. This nature-inspired trend, known as biophilic design, gained traction in 2024.

The bed was plush with warm, fluffy bedding and dense pillows.
Inside a hotel room with a green couch in front of a white bed book-ended by nightstands with lamps on them, and a large white headboard with tree carvings on it

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The king-sized bed sat between mixed-material nightstands with edgy lamps that contrasted with classic wooden shutters.

With one king-sized bed, the room sleeps up to three adults (or two adults and one kid). The room can also be arranged with two double beds, increasing the maximum occupancy to four adults (or two adults and two kids).

The nature-inspired headboard was a mesmerizing statement piece.
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The headboard was the standout piece in the room. A cherry-wood frame juxtaposed with a bright-white image gave it a midcentury modern look.

The image was a textured carving of trees that I could feel when I brushed my fingers over the branches. A light bar glowed beneath the board, making it easier to see the details of the monochrome image.

The bed was so comfy that I didn't want to get up — and with smart controls on the in-room tablet, I didn't have to.
A wooden nightstand between a bed and shutterd windows holds two brochures and a tablet on a stand in front of a modern lamp

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The tablet on the nightstand served as the room's control center, commanding everything from the TV to room service. This amenity was added in the 2022 remodel.

The tablet would be especially handy after an exhausting day on the slopes.

The other nightstand held an eclectic shelf of books with a warm white color palette.
A close up of the nightstand shows a bottom shelf with books on it

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Few things are more relaxing on a snow day than cozying up with a good book.

Luckily, my room had a small selection of biographies, historical literature, and novels, ranging from realistic fiction to young adult fantasy.

Publishing dates for these books ranged from 2003 to 2020, but I thought they looked much older. They were all sleeveless with a white or off-white binding.

Across from the bed, a large TV was mounted above a stone fireplace.
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Rustic drawers were to the left of the fireplace, while a modern sitting area was on the right.

I noticed all the seating in my room was soft and cushy, which seemed ideal for sore bodies after an active day.

The room also had a private bar with gold trimmings.
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The bar had an espresso machine, neutral-toned ceramic mugs, and Four Seasons-branded water.

Beneath the bar, a cabinet hid the mini-fridge. It was stocked with alcohol and snacks like peanut M&Ms and gummy bears, which were available for an extra cost.

In the marble bathroom, the oversize tub had a bendy shower head that made me feel like I was in a spa.
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The bathroom had complimentary Le Labo toiletries.

The bathroom felt spacious, with a double-sink vanity, a sizable shower, and a separate toilet room.
Inside a hotel bathroom with a walk-in marble shower on the left and a toilet in a separate room with a blue wall on the right

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The mirrors and vanities were replaced by Wimberly Interiors in 2022.

Across from the bathroom, a walk-in closet held bathrobes, a safe, and some classic, upscale amenities I've only seen in ultra-luxury hotels.
A composite image of a white closet with two robes hanging inside and a wooden built-in below a safe in the same closet

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I spotted old-school amenities like a shoehorn and a shine brush, which I've seen more often in high-end European accommodations than in the US.

The ample size of the bathroom and closet made the room suitable for up to four guests.

The private balcony seated one in a comfortable lounge chair.
A wood sliding door opens to reveal a small hotel balcony with a mountain in the background on a gray, rainy day

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I spent some time on the deck, but since I imagined it would be less enjoyable in the cold, I appreciated the sliding glass doors that let me enjoy the view without the cold.

Out there, I had a view of the ski lifts traveling up and down Rendezvous Mountain.
Ski lifts go up a green, tree-covered mountain with clouds fogging the top

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From the balcony, I spotted the downhill trails towering over the resort's courtyard. Looking down, I pictured the green courtyard blanketed in snow.

In the winter, I imagine the biggest luxury of this $1,000-a-night room is hitting the slopes just outside. If I ever visit Jackson Hole during peak season, I'll only splurge on a Four Seasons stay if I'm taking a ski trip.

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