Stanley Hotel
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Estes Park
"ghost tour and learn about steven kings inspirations"(8 Tips)
"Fan of Stephen King?"(9 Tips)
"Though 1994's "Dumb and Dumber" claims to take place in Aspen Colorado,..."(2 Tips)
"go on the haunted tour you won't regret it!"(2 Tips)
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Mariana WagnerJuly 17, 2013They do haunted tours every night, to include a stop at room 217. If you're staying in room 217 you can have a LOT of fun with the tour groups when they gather outside the door ... >:)
stepherOctober 13, 2014Stunningly gorgeous hotel and grounds. Stay, take a tour, and/or just come for dinner or drinks. This was a true highlight of Estes Park for us.
kelly tMay 14, 2015Beautiful room in the lodge. Room service was delightful, the tour was fun, the bar has an extensive whiskey collection, the lunch wraps were delish. Highly recommended by me!
Brian McPeakeSeptember 8, 2021This was a bucket list adventure for me and the Stanley Hotel didn't disappoint! It is a gorgeous historical hotel and very haunted... Definitely give it a try or come for the ghost/ historical tour!
The TravelerAugust 12, 2018Went for the tour only. Emily was the tour guide. She was very funny and informative. The hotel is amazing to see. You can have a drink at the bar and go to the gift shop. Beautiful setting. 👍👍
ColoradoJanuary 23, 2012Wind down with cocktails and dinner at the elegant 103-year-old, white-pillared landmark. Guided ghost tours reveal how Stephen King was inspired to write The Shining while staying in room 217.
NONE of stanley kubricks "the shining" was filmed at the Stanley Hotel! The exterior shots were filmed in Mt. Hood Oregon at the Timberline Lodge! The interior was filmed on a sound stage in London!
Love just sitting in the lobby by the fireplaces. Great old historic hotel. A must for any trip to Estes Park.
Take a photo of the blocked stairwell on the 4th floor, if you have your camera on flash it will reveal the word RedRum scratched in the wood.
- The infamous mountain retreat where Stephen King stayed one snowy autumn in 1974 and was inspired to write his novel The Shining. The hotel is regarded to be haunted.
Dr. N.sezgin özaytekinOctober 26, 2022This hotel is inspiring and exciting . He is surrounded by love and dreams. Come here with your lover to increase your happiness.
- Mariana WagnerJuly 17, 2013Book this room as far in advance as possible. TOTALLY WORTH IT. It's a fantastic room with great history.
John GeigerSeptember 9, 2018Don’t buy into the hype. The tour may be entertaining but the hotel itself is poorly run and very poorly maintained. Estes Park is wonderful, but you can do WAY better when it comes to lodging.
Byron FremontDecember 21, 2014not a single frame of film from"The Shining" was shot at the Stanley. The "Overlook"hotel is in Oregon. the"hedge"maze is in U.K and the long winding mtn.road as it begins is in "New Zealand". got it?- Island BruinOctober 13, 2015Great old school lobby, bar with lots of whiskey choices and bartenders who know how to use it. Traffic is a mess with all the on-site construction.
When checkin' in ask/hope that you get a room that faces Estes Park. The rooms that face the back of the hotel have the worse views and can get a bit noisy from the outdoor bar!
Shermans TravelAugust 8, 2012From The Shining, you can take a tour to learn all about the property’s own ghost stories. Or, take a spin through Estes Park on one of the hotel’s antique fire engines. Read more
Mayor HeidiTown.comApril 26, 2014Take the history tour! There's more to this place than meets the eye. For instance, you'll learn that it hasn't always been painted white!
The rooms are beautiful! Been here more times than I can remember & have stayed 4 times! Also was there for 3 days for a ghost hunting event. Pleasant staff, delicious food, beautiful views! One of my
Terry DanielJune 1, 2014Awesome service, great food in the restaurant and the greatest view in the Rockies!
Duncan PJOctober 5, 2014Room 217 has a great collection of stephen king books in it. A lot of them have nice messages from fans who have donated them.
MATT SCHOTTINGOctober 28, 2011Got seated in a private section, was very nice. The rainbow trout was superb, crab cakes had an indescribable sauce, handcut fettucine was good too.
- Webb HendersonFebruary 7, 2016The mixed nuts & olives were shockingly good. Also super fun and knowledgeable bartenders.
Angela ZimmerAugust 5, 2011Go on the 'ghost and history tour' and get Tyler as your guide. He is excellent! He is informative, knowledgeable, funny, and makes sure to make sure everyone is having an great time!
Parts of Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining" and the comedy "Dumb & Dumber" were shot right here at The Stanley Hotel! Make sure you stay in a haunted room on the 4th floor.
Alisha 😎October 5, 2014Take the hour and a half tour of the hotel and grounds. Beautiful Hotel with picturesque views.- A MJuly 7, 2015Beautiful and historical! Take the ghost tour and learn about steven kings inspirations and all the stories!
Anne MarieMarch 16, 2012LivingSocial often grants great deals on ghost tours and room rates at The Stanley! This is a legendary hotel, and a tour is a must if you're a Colorado resident!- Duncan PJOctober 10, 2014Im not sure if the bar had ghosts working there but they were definitely serving spirits
Nick BergusJuly 30, 2017Stately hotel. Stay in The Lodge to avoid tourists. Solid breakfast to get you ready for a day of hiking.- Val LApril 5, 2012The closet door opens and closes on it's own. Room is right above the piano in the music room. If you take the Ghost tour you will know what I mean.
Lisa GravelleAugust 20, 2013Super cool for fans of "The Shining". Sit on the front porch and have a drink - best seat in the house!
Stephen KoontzOctober 8, 2014Try the Redrum Ale. It's to die for. Also, don't wear an orange tux to the party. It's been done.
NONE of Stanley Kubrick’s movie “The Shining” was shot here. Exteriors were in Ft. Hood, Oregon, and all interiors were on a sound stage in London. However, the King-produced TV movie shot here.
Megan CasperJune 18, 2012Don't stay here if you value a good nights sleep. But the concert hall and hotel tours are great with Keith and toya
Vitaly FоursquаreSeptember 16, 2012"We're getting set to shoot DUMB AND DUMBER 2 in September. It's the first sequel we've ever done and we've got Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels back."
Chris MoodyApril 18, 2013Crazy haunted. You can sometimes see your own image suddenly appear against a wall. Oh wait, that's a mirror. Never mind. Still a cool old hotel.
Travel ChannelMarch 30, 2012Zak, Nick and Aaron get locked down in the Stanley Hotel, the house of horrors that inspired Stephen King's, "The Shining." As seen on Ghost Adventures. Read more
Ben HerodesNovember 15, 2016If you get the chance to, I highly recommend stop and buy the ice cream shop!
Virginia Ullrich-SernaJune 16, 2014Lovely old antiques grace the lobby but the best part is the stairscase in the lobby.
⛳️⚽️Dave Jaeger🚴🏄February 19, 2012The Redrum Ale is excellent - a red ale with a full and smooth flavor along with the Trout dip!
Lindsay KoehlerFebruary 20, 2011Rooms 217, 418, 401 and a few more are documented as haunted. They cost more to rent for the night, and you won't sleep well. Promise.
Scott WJanuary 8, 2012Take a walk around the hotel early in the morning before all the tours start. It makes the hotel seem less like a tourist trap and more like a classy hotel.
Molly BrownMarch 9, 2013Wow! It's a Stephen King movie, not Stanley Kubrick and none of "The Shining" was actually shot here. I'm floored that no one seems to know that!
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The Stanley Hotel is famous for its old world charm. Multiple renovations have restored this 140-room hotel to its original grandeur while offering over 14,000 square feet of sophisticated meeting and event space equipped with modern amenities.
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- 7.9
"Great selection of scotch and any manner of whiskeys available. Prices are steep and portions are small in the lounge menu but the quality makes it worth it for an evening."
Erik Laing - 7.4
"Big comfy chairs, warm fireplace, friendly staff... Not much can be better!"
Doug Leavy - 8.2
"Beautiful bar.. Not just whisky you should find a few nice beers here too"
Duncan PJ
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