The Ditch Hotel Characters - Every Resident Behind the Doors

Six residents haunt the hotel doors. Here is who is behind them and how to survive each encounter.

Part of the fun of The Ditch Hotel is not knowing who is behind the door you just knocked on. The official game description confirms the full cast of residents, and each one brings a different kind of trouble to the hallway. Here is everyone confirmed in the game as of the November 2026 update.

The Confirmed Residents

CharacterKnown For
GrandmaThe classic first knock that goes wrong
Screaming DadPure chaos and noise
Military GuyDisciplined and dangerous
The GunmanArmed and very unhappy
Bruiser the DogFast, four-legged pursuit
BIG EARLThe heavyweight finale with his machine gun

Who Is Behind Each Door?

  • Grandma is the face of the hotel's horror-comedy tone: the sweetest-looking resident who is definitely NOT happy to see you.
  • Screaming Dad announces himself loudly. Expect noise, chaos and a chase that starts fast.
  • Military Guy treats your prank like an intrusion. Players describe the higher-difficulty encounters as noticeably sharper.
  • The Gunman raises the stakes: this resident is armed, so do not linger near the door.
  • Bruiser the Dog is the four-legged menace. Four paws are quicker than two feet, so plan your locker route in advance.
  • BIG EARL and his machine gun are the hotel's headline act. If Earl comes out, your escape plan needs to be immediate.

General Survival Rules Against Every Resident

  1. Knock and back off. Every resident punishes players who stand still.
  2. Know two locker exits from any hallway section.
  3. Manage stamina; every resident can outrun a player with an empty bar.
  4. Use Revives from codes when learning Hard and above.

The game is new and updates weekly, so resident behavior can change between versions. We update these pages after every major patch, and the last update landed on November 3, 2026.

FAQ

How many characters are in The Ditch Hotel? Six residents are confirmed in the official game description.

Which character is the hardest? BIG EARL with his machine gun is the resident players fear most, with The Gunman close behind.

Are characters random per door? Yes, part of the game's appeal is that you never know who answers.

Deep dives: read each character's own page via the sidebar, starting with Grandma and BIG EARL.