About This Location
The Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza is a stunning Art Deco masterpiece that opened in 1931 as part of the Carew Tower complex. The hotel features breathtaking original details including intricate ceiling murals, Brazilian rosewood paneling, and German silver metalwork. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this grand dame of Cincinnati hotels has hosted presidents, celebrities, and dignitaries for nearly a century while maintaining its 1930s glamour.
The Ghost Story
The Lady in Green is the Netherland Plaza's most famous ghostly resident. She appears wearing an elegant green dress from the 1930s, gliding through the ornate lobby and hallways before vanishing. Staff and guests have reported seeing her throughout the hotel, particularly in the evening hours when she seems to be searching for someone. Her identity remains a mystery, though speculation suggests she may be a jilted bride or a woman who died of heartbreak during the Great Depression. Some believe she is waiting for a lover who never arrived. Other paranormal activity includes unexplained cold spots, elevator buttons pressing themselves, and the feeling of being watched in certain guest rooms. The hotel's gorgeous Art Deco architecture provides a fitting backdrop for its elegant spectral visitor.
