Abandoned room in the US for 30 years is back for rent

B340, a room famous for its many strange phenomena over the years, is now available for rent for $499 a night, starting mid-April.

“The last time this room was occupied was in the 1980s,” said Stephen Sowards, Queen Mary’s general manager. “We have had thousands of requests to rent this room, and after 30 years passengers can experience it again.”

Queen Mary ship. Photo: youtube.

The ship's representative said that many strange events have taken place in room B340 since the last transatlantic journey in 1967. The room was closed because of too many strange phenomena that occurred, scaring many passengers.

Some passengers have reported lights and faucets turning on and off by themselves, or the occasional soft cry of a baby. Some have felt their bedsheets being pulled while they slept; while others have reported waking up in the middle of the night to see a dark figure standing at the foot of their bed. The temperature of the room has also changed dramatically; the sounds of glass breaking, doors slamming, and screams have also been reported from this room.

In addition to the opportunity to experience one of the most haunted rooms in America, the ship's owner also provides guests with a chest filled with spiritual items such as a Ouija board (a tool for communicating with spirits), tarot cards, crystal balls and other ghost-hunting equipment.

The Queen Mary was once one of the most luxurious transatlantic cruise ships in the 1930s. However, when World War II broke out, she was painted gray and converted into a troop transport ship, known as the “Gray Ghost.” Her 1,001st voyage was marked by the transport of 49 corpses, as well as numerous other tragic accidents. It is estimated that there were about 150 different souls on board before she became a floating hotel in Long Beach.