Friday, October 11th , 2019
Review Written by Our Newest Team Member:
Jon Larsen
Hotel of Horror
Located at: 5105 Cherry Valley Rd, Saylorsburg, PA 18353
http://www.hotelofhorror.com/
2 Attractions:
Hotel of Horror & Altered Nightmares)
Overall Haunted Attraction Rating: 8/10
Acting Overall: 8/10
Costumes/Makeup Overall: 7/10
Entertainment On Lines: 6/10
Food Options Overall: 6/10
Set Design Overall: 9/10
Props & Animatronics Overall: 8/10
For your reference:
The Hotel of Horror and Altered Nightmares are both indoor attractions that are
open rain or shine with a covered wait line and free parking. The attractions are
located inside the 200 year old “abandoned” Pocono Mountain resort once called
The Lake House Hotel. Note, these attractions are not wheelchair accessible.
We arrived at Hotel of Horror on Friday October 11th, around 7:30pm. Upon
receiving our tickets we went down the stairs and into the covered line. Throughout
the line there are multiple televisions that play moments from classic horror movies
and a spooky old payphone where every button plays a different Halloween themed
sound. We were only in line for about 20 minutes. Once we got to the front of the
line we noticed they had a very unique way to control the pacing between groups, a
simple “Walk/Don’t Walk” street sign that lit up when it was time to let the next
group in. After listening to the rules and regulations speech we eagerly awaited the
light to change from “Don’t Walk” to “Walk” so we can see what the Hotel had in
store for us.
Hotel of Horror:
Actors: 8/10
Makeup/Costumes: 7/10
Use of Props & Animatronics: 8/10
Set Design: 9/10
Overall Attraction Rating: 8 /10
This attraction uses a nice mix of gorgeously designed rooms and pitch black
hallways to build animosity, wondering "what’s next?". From a very elegant looking
bar (that might be the original bar used when the building was a resort),
to an immersive attic scene with upside down crosses; the sets in this attraction
were absolutely beautiful! One of the highlights of this attraction was a demonic
clown that clearly belonged in his padded cell.
Altered Nightmares:
Actors: 8/10
Makeup/Costumes: 7/10
Use of Props & Animatronics: 8/10
Set Design: 9/10
Overall Attraction Rating: 8 /10
“The other side – What really happens when it’s time for your journey through the
gates?” This attraction also boasts great sets with some pretty cool actors and
animatronics alike. Almost like magic, one actor greeted us as we walked in the
room, disappeared before our eyes and re-appeared behind our group. Among other
greats in this attraction, some of our favorite rooms include the tilting room, the
body bag room and the Christmas room completely equipped with a naughty Santa
and elf. As the attraction comes to an end it’s time for a sing-a-long, “I scream, you
scream, we all scream for chainsaws!”
If you are interested in doing any add on experiences during your time at Hotel of
Horror they offer two options you can check out:
1. Coffin Coach: “The dark ride that takes you on your own afterlife experience
and back again. Not for the faint of heart – this ride encapsulates you alone in
a final destination journey. Dark, confined, confusing and totally terrifying – a
ride you won’t soon forget.” This experience is located at the front of the line
for the Hotel of Horror attraction.
2. Theatre of the Damned: Featuring an all original movie short staring the
infamous characters of the Hotel of Horror. This experience costs $5 and is
available for purchase at the box office or as an add on to your online
purchase.