Another urban explorer is upstairs shitting his pants when he hears Dan downstairs.

When he said he has on vine I was like "What year is this"

Funny how a motel abandoned so long ago has less dust on the furniture than my livingroom at its absolute worst

Shit before I clicked it, it said it was uploaded 4 years ago. My mind immediately thought of 2012. Then I looked in the description and it said 2015. Help I’m stuck in 2016

I worked there as a security officer and manager in the mid 1990s. It was still called the White House Motel. The apartment on the second floor of the main building is where the owner's son resided. I've been up in that attic in the summer and you're right, it is hot as Hell in there. There used to be a clock tower above the attic. The main lobby was impressive before they ripped it out and turned it into a nightclub. The front desk was huge and there was a fireplace in the lobby too. It's a shame someone couldn't renovate it and make a decent business out of it. In the 60s and 70s, the motel was usually occupied by people travelling to Maryland to gamble. There were slot machines in the bar and lobby, but that was before I worked there. In the 70s, race fans would stay there to attend the car races at Budd's Creek raceway.

My father owned this motel in the early 70'S and it was a thriving business. He built the Bar with the padding, served dinners with great food . The bar was a busy place then, lots of Washington DC came to visit at times. The economy killed this motel. We had a pool then as well.It is a shame to see it this way. I do understand and was notified today the motel is being renovated as close to the 50"s as they can get it. Today is 8/25/2018, we can wait and see!

"I'm just gonna check" best way to start a horror movie.

"Check me out on vine" idk why that's so funny to me.

That sign was hilarious. "welcome to the shining" ... "murder"

If you fell and got hurt you would be screwed because nobody knows you are there. That was the scary part to me.

There were a bunch of creepy things! The sign that said "the shinning....murder". Then picture in the frame that said "unseen guest". Then the banging and door creaking. Also the very beginning when you walk down the path before entering the motel was pretty creepy! You're brave I don't think I would have been able to do that alone!

Rule 1 when exploring abandoned buildings: Use the buddy system!!!

"its gotta be the wind" - every horror movie ever

It's so bizarre seeing the comforter in the dryer. It literally looks like everyone that worked here just said "fuck it" and left and never came back.

The errieness of the frogs, owl and crow and you approached the back door... excellent.

You have so much bravery. I would be terrified to even get out of the vehicle in a place looking like that. I know this is 2 years old but if you are still going alone to places like this, please please go with a group.

I'll be damned. It was quaint in June 1986 when I stayed there. I'm surprised it survived another 24 years.

It seems that they just didn't come back one day. The beds were left made, the load in the washer, cartons in the fridge, all the paperwork left behind, soap bar in the tub. That is what creeps me out the most.

These abandoned buildings reminds one of how short life is.

This place is in better shape than most of the ADR motels which were still in business! Its like WTF?

Great job. You could have your own TV Series. Seriously.

"As long as I'm not going to get killed, then I love staying at motels" classic lmao

My parents and I stayed there decades ago. I remember it. It was nice then.

10:29 That wanted guy is arrested. You can google his name.

All your videos seem like you're documenting a post apocalyptic United States.

theres so much story in abandoned places. Imagining what it was like on that last day before everyone was gone.

I would love to have this place and restore it to it's 1950's decor.

"Yeah it was the wind" turns around to be face to face with Leather face

"It's gotta be the wind......I'm just gonna go check" said every single person who dies in horror movies.

seriously the feeling you get when 2009 feels like history in this video, and to me it was yesterday. actually the 90's was yesterday too for me

FYI this place is now being turned into affordable housing by volunteers in the community

0:15 me: hmm kind or reminds me of The Shinning. Literally next clip, “ The name was changed to the Shine Inn.” Me: 😮🤔

10:43 some of those do not rent names are great #34 Barbra (black) big fat lady #35 Joseph Savoy (Any Savoy) - this guy messed up so bad he got everyone with his last name banned

That is by far, the cleanest abandoned building I've ever seen. Someone obviously took care of the place before it closed. I hate to see businesses go under. It's someone's dream dying. But as you correctly pointed out at the beginning, the days of Motels are clearly in the past.

This place is cleaner than some active places I’ve stayed in. 😅

Dude u are very brave I couldn’t go in the downstairs parts ! That poem our unseen guest omg!

So so CREEPY to think that there may have been someone in there with you, watching you, and following you...

I'm convinced there's usually people around in these ruin videos. They just wait until the "intruders" are gone. They know how and where to move silently without being detected

No the REALLY scary thing is that place is in better shape than the last motel I worked for and that crapshack is still open 😂

I'm from South Africa. And seeing videos like this is unbelievable to me. The fact that there are still windows and a roof is amazing enough. In SA, if a house is abandoned for a month EVERY THING is stripped, broken and stolen. All down to the toilets, Roof, Glass, Pipes... you name it.

"I always try to stay in motels...as long as I'm not going to get killed." Yes, getting killed would certainly be inconvenient.

This makes me angry. Not at Dan, because it is fascinating to see these old places but to think of all the homeless people and people who struggle to afford basic housing and how easily this could be taken over and turned into affordable housing.

Love it. Our motels here end up being cheap apartments. I like the fact that you are checking them out but doing it safely. Beware lead paint and mold, etc. We don't want you to risk your health.

I think it's really sad that so many places like this are left empty and basically just left to rot. It could be turned into something cool. Places like this would be great to make into sleep shelters for homeless people. It would be nice to see something like that happen because there are way too many abandoned places that could be put to good uss

"Very scary ending" *goes to check the comments to see if someone says what it is so I don't have to find out myself*

Dan!!! I filmed here yesterday!! I only live 20 minutes away from his place. Man I didn't know you did this place

If you heard something, stop investigating.. Get out 🤨

Boy I miss these kind of videos from Dan. There is plenty of urbex out there but NO ONE does it like Dan. It's the wind ambiance added to the videos, slow movement and panning of the camera. Literally no one has picked up on that ambiance effect that makes these so surreal.

Hey Dan, don't know if you know this but since this video they have taken most of everything out of the motel and are restoring it into a homeless shelter, nice video.

Doesn't seem like a bad place to stay if you're homeless. Haha

15:05 Never has our Unseen Guest been a creepier phrase than this.

This video is abt 8yrs old and I’ve watched it abt a dozen times. Even though DB explores during the daytime, this video never loses its creep factor…..the hooting owl in the beginning is especially spooky and atmospheric lol.

Looks like someone may had been living in that top room towards the end. Had a monster drink, power strip, bathroom with air freshener and stuff in it, etc. Looked like stuff that wouldn't had been left behind or is somewhat recent.

Hey guys I have some good news I drove by the Shine Inn and it seems like it has been bought by someone who is now renovating it

Thank you, Dan! I really enjoyed this trip back into history. You are very brave!

15:07 "Our Unseen Guest" That's who was making that noise at the end

The Shine Inn? The Shining?

You should bring Will with you to every hotel/motel you go to. He's very entertaining in the way he handles stress.

Absolutely one of my favorite Dan Bell videos. I've watched this like 10 times and keep coming back.

I work at a small motel. It was built in the 40's. We still use metal keys. Due to the design of the mote (every single room is different and has all custom dimensions) we can't do cards. Fortunately in the year and a half since the current owners took over, no customer has ever lost a key.

You have GOT to get a team to go with you to places like this. It worries me to see things like this, especially the child asylum thingy. There is proof that someone (Or maybe even multiple people) were following you and watching you the whole time. Please, just be safe about this. We really care about your safety, and a line is crossed when you making videos for us puts you/your life in danger. Take care :)

This should NEVER happen in America. Before it fell into disrepair it could have been senior housing. Any kind of housing.

I just wanna take a minute to tell you thank you Dan for all your hard work making these videos. I love them.

I actually just drove by this today coming home from Richmond and recognized it from your.m video! Looks even worse today actually with a dumpster out in front 😭 so sad to know that place used to be so beautiful on the inside

Lol, that beautiful chandelier with those hideous bulbs!

Shine Inn = Shining?

I like how he laughs when he's scared 😂. I think everyone does that. It lightens the tension. I watched one his videos, where he said he was pretty brave, because he goes in these places by himself. Yeah that does take guts. We're just watching him at home now in luxury but, he's in those scary places. God bless him. Amen.

I love that the people searching for valuables left behind the tube TVs and VCRs.

It's so clean still. You can tell they took such great care of the place while it was still open. Must have been a lovely place to stay.

@thisisdanbell , I stayed at this Motel close to 20 years ago driving back from Florida with my family. It was not a nice motel back then. (Pretty scary, actually.) When I saw this, I called my parents and I just mentioned the name and the video of watching it and my parents remembered it just by the name.

I love the weird sound effects you add to the video. It's almost like the sound effects they'd have in those 80s space movies to make you feel like you're out in the middle of nowhere... decades away from the nearest civilization.

I watch a lots of abandoned explorer vids...but this one freaked me out...and i was watching it in the daytime! U are brave!

About the wanted poster Scott Kenneth Grimes was arrested 4/7/08 for shoplifting and resisting arrest. He was released April 26th, 2008.

Dan says, "I'm rarely freaked out. I'm pretty brave." Except I have yet to watch one of his videos where he doesn't say "This place is freaking me out..." 😂

New subscriber here! I love how clear you speak and added images of how the establishment once was. What an amazing and beautiful find!

I visited Old Town Mall in Baltimore this summer and became obsessed with how many places are abandoned as we drove from west to east coast. I searched up abandoned places in Baltimore and found your channel. Love your footage and the music you add. Keep it up!❤️👍🏻

Sitting back, eating 3 chicken burgers, orange juice, and watching Dan, life is good. 👌🏼😎

My grandma actually ran this place for a time twenty three years ago. We had so much fun there, It changed a lot over the years! Thanks for sharing.

I'm glad you're doing this on motels. I too have always been fascinated by them and their wonderful history!

If you dont already you should probably carry pepper spray and a pocketknife, I love your videos but please stay safe

*Gate open, backdoor open, just walks right in* THAT'S THE START TO EVERY HORROR GAME/MOVIE CMON MAN! Also, you are incredibly brave. You get so much respect.

If I could god I'd buy this so quickly and turn it into how it looked in the 50s.

Motels are so cool! They have a creepy old feel about it and the smells are unique!

It also sounded like a chair was dragging around when you came in from the outside. Creepy!!!

I respected the way you respect the building.

I'm really surprised that no one else has ever made the connection of the chandelier in the main section of the motel, and the box of crystal bobbles in the attic (that go with it). Worth quite a bit of money if it were cleaned and put back together (which isn't difficult). Proof that thieves and vandals are stupid.

Clearly a windy day. Take a buddy every time from now on!

Man, you had me on edge! I'm enjoying the spoopy and amazing adventures.

this building is in great condition

bro u be going in theys places solo wtf

The creepiest thing was those stairs outside. I could imagine you tumbling head first down them, and how that would look as the camera captured it all.

I've driven by this motel. The "Shine Inn" is still there and apparently has been kept up (at least on the outside). I've seen several cars parked there, so either it's back in business or they're working on it. I've discovered that may of these old motels have become contractor lodging for transient construction companies to house their employees while working on extended projects in the area.

Watching these abandoned places videos are giving me the creeps!

You're probably the best urban explorer on KZfaq . I really like how you don't overreact to anything . your commentary is really interesting and not jarring ,nor unnecessary . And you really focus on the building and not SPOOKY GHOST Noise.

Hey! New to your channel. First video I've seen but have already subscribed. Thanks for an entertaining adventure. Hope to see lots more.

I absolutely love what you do Dan Bell

"Stay tuned until the end--" ... *skips to end*

There used to be a similar hotel outside of Marfa, TX. Allegely built in the 1940s and in business until 1966. The whole place looked like the people just up & left. Rooms were fully furnished and the sheets were still on the beds. There were even brochures in the lobby, still. Very eerie cause the place was along a very deserted stretch of highway 90 heading to Big Bend. The sand and dust seemed to act as a natural mumifier for all the old stuff. As far as I know the place was torn down as of 2002. It even had a sand filled pool in the courtyard.

Apparently this motel was a classy, modern, successful business back in the day.