The Stanley Hotel, Historic resort hotel in Estes Park, United States
The Stanley Hotel rises amid the Rocky Mountains with white Colonial Revival architecture, red roofs, and 140 rooms overlooking Lake Estes and Longs Peak.
Freelan Oscar Stanley, inventor of steam-powered cars, constructed this German Gothic hotel in 1909 as a mountain retreat for upper-class visitors seeking tuberculosis treatment.
Stephen King conceived his novel The Shining during his 1974 stay at the hotel, establishing its reputation in literature and leading to multiple film adaptations.
The Stanley Hotel provides guided tours, a restaurant, a whiskey bar, and accommodation options while functioning as a gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park.
Numerous visitors report encounters with supernatural occurrences throughout the hotel, particularly in room 217, where Stephen King stayed during his visit.
Location: Estes Park
Architects: Freelan Oscar Stanley
Official opening: 1909
Architectural style: German Gothic
Address: 333 Wonder View Avenue
Phone: +(970)5774000
Website: http://stanleyhotel.com
GPS coordinates: 40.38333,-105.51833
Latest update: May 28, 2025 13:49
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