The Ghost Hotel of Bali: Romain Veillon captures a spooky abandoned island resort
Decay, dust and ruin – these are the characteristics of forgotten buildings that fascinate Romain Veillon so much. The photographer (featured previously) has made something of a name for himself uncovering abandoned buildings, attractions and places around the world. One series, Ask the Dust, was even transformed into a popular book.
While exploring Bali recently, he had the chance to visit an incredible abandoned hotel lost in the highlands of the island. He said: "Mystery surrounds the hotel’s construction as well as its owner’s origin, but there are many theories behind its history.
"Some say that the real estate developer was cursed because of his corrupt projects. Some say all the guests suddenly disappeared one night and that their ghosts came back to haunt the hotel. The most likely scenario is that it was an investment project of Tommy Suharto, the son of former Indonesian President. After being sent to jail for masterminding the murder of the judge who sentenced him to prison for corruption, the hotel was never finished even if it was nearly completed."
