Ep 2. El Rancho Hotel

In the second episode of the 24th season of Ghost Adventures, the crew travels to Gallup, New Mexico to investigate the El Rancho Hotel. This historic hotel has been standing since 1937 and is known for housing famous movie stars such as John Wayne and Ronald Reagan during their visits to the area.

Upon arrival, the team is immediately struck by the hotel's unique architecture and western charm. However, they quickly learn that the hotel's past is filled with tragedy and loss. The hotel was built on the site of an old hospital and many believe that the spirits of former patients still haunt the halls.

As they begin their investigation, the crew splits up into smaller teams to cover different areas of the hotel. Zak, Aaron, and Billy start in room 207, which is notorious for its paranormal activity. Guests have reported seeing a woman in a red dress standing in the corner, and some have even claimed to have been pushed or attacked by an unseen force. As the team sets up their equipment, they hear strange noises coming from the room next door and realize they are not alone.

Meanwhile, Jay and Zak venture down to the hotel's basement, which was once used as a speakeasy during Prohibition. There, they discover a secret room hidden behind a bookshelf. As they enter, they feel a sudden drop in temperature and hear strange whispers coming from the darkness.

As the night goes on, the team experiences a variety of paranormal activity. They capture numerous EVPs (electronic voice phenomena) and witness objects moving on their own. At one point, Zak hears what he believes to be the ghostly voice of a little girl calling his name. The team also witnesses a shadow figure moving through the hallway and a strange mist materializing in front of their camera.

In addition to their investigations, the crew also speaks with locals about the hotel's history and the various paranormal encounters that have taken place there. They learn about a former housekeeper who tragically died in a fire at the hotel and investigate her supposed sightings throughout the building.

As the investigation comes to a close, the team is left with more questions than answers. While they were able to capture several compelling pieces of evidence, they are still unsure about the true nature of the hotel's hauntings. The El Rancho Hotel remains a mysterious and haunted location, and the Ghost Adventures team has only scratched the surface of its paranormal activity.