This dream may symbolize a fear of being alone or abandoned by loved ones. The hotel represents a temporary escape from reality, but once there, the dreamer’s family separates and leaves them to explore with a stranger. This could suggest feelings of isolation or a lack of support from those closest to the dreamer. The people cleaning and smelling things in the lobby may represent the dreamer’s desire for cleanliness and order in their life. The witch could symbolize a fear or anxiety that is constantly lurking and waiting to pounce. The fact that the witch disappears and reappears could suggest that the dreamer’s fears are unpredictable and can resurface at any moment. The elevator not working and having to take the stairs could symbolize the dreamer’s struggle to move forward and overcome their fears. The witch’s presence on every floor could represent the dreamer’s inability to escape their fears. Ultimately, the dream may be a reflection of the dreamer’s need to confront and overcome their fears in order to move forward in life.