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The Stanley Hotel, Estes Park, CO

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The Stanley Hotel

333 E Wonderview Ave · Estes Park, CO

Why you should go…

F.O. Stanley, co-founder of the Stanley Motor Carriage Company, opened this Colonial Revival hotel in 1909 near Rocky Mountain National Park. Stephen King's 1974 night here inspired The Shining, and a 60-minute tour compares the novel, the Kubrick film and the 1997 miniseries filmed on site. Other guided tours cover the hotel's history and its ghost stories after dark. Out front is a hedge maze built in 2015 as a nod to the Kubrick film.

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  • #ghost tour
  • #the shining
  • #haunted hotel

Good to know

General stay guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Rates swing with the calendar

    Midweek nights and shoulder-season dates are usually the kindest on price.

  • Read what is included

    Parking, resort fees, and breakfast are the three extras that most often land on the final bill.

  • Ask at booking, not at the desk

    Early check-in, late checkout, and room preferences go further when you request them in advance.

  • On a short trip, location wins

    What you can reach on foot from the door matters more than the amenities list.

What's around here?

The closest stops to The Stanley Hotel, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Loveland

    Free

    Colorado's Sweetheart City near Rocky Mountain National Park, known for public art, trails and lakes.

    27 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Tours
    Quirky Fun

    Celestial Seasonings Tea Tour

    Under $25

    Tour the Sleepytime tea factory floor, step into the pungent Mint Room, and sample teas at the tasting bar.

    27 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Shopping
    Local Gem

    Pearl Street Mall

    Free

    Boulder's four-block pedestrian mall of shops, buskers, and patio dining below the Flatirons.

    28 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Chautauqua Park & the Flatirons

    Free

    The trailhead for Boulder's iconic tilted Flatiron rock formations, with a historic dining hall on-site.

    29 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Shopping
    Local Gem

    Zinn Cycles

    Free

    Custom-fit road and gravel bikes built and sold at Lennard Zinn's boutique bicycle shop.

    34 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Stay
    Iconic

    The Broadmoor

    $50+

    Stay at a 1918 pink stucco resort set around a lake, with three golf courses, a spa and mountain retreats.

    116 mi awayMore like this