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"ghost tour and learn about steven kings inspirations"(8 Tips)
"Fan of Stephen King?"(9 Tips)
"Go on the 'ghost and history tour' and get Tyler as your guide."(4 Tips)
"The Redrum Ale is excellent - a red ale with a full and..."(2 Tips)

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stepherOctober 13, 2014
Stunningly 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.
Upvoted Feb 28
Mariana WagnerJuly 17, 2013
They 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 ... >:)
kelly tMay 14, 2015
Beautiful 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!
Upvoted Jan 26
Brian McPeakeSeptember 8, 2021
This 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, 2018
Went 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. 👍👍
Shauna KovarikDecember 3, 2011
Been here 50+ times
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!
ColoradoJanuary 23, 2012
Wind 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.
Doug LeavyJanuary 9, 2015
Been here 50+ times
Love just sitting in the lobby by the fireplaces. Great old historic hotel. A must for any trip to Estes Park.
Erik RowleyJuly 11, 2016
Been here 5+ times
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.
John GeigerSeptember 9, 2018
Don’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.
Island BruinOctober 13, 2015
Great 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.
Mariana WagnerJuly 17, 2013
Book this room as far in advance as possible. TOTALLY WORTH IT. It's a fantastic room with great history.
Angela ZimmerAugust 5, 2011
Go 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!
Erik RowleyJuly 11, 2016
Been here 5+ times
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.
Greg JohnsonMay 25, 2013
Been here 5+ times
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!
Anne MarieMarch 16, 2012
LivingSocial 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!
JasonMarch 5, 2014
Ask for Jimmy at the bar for some good insight and recommendations on Whiskey.
Dr. N.sezgin özaytekinOctober 26, 2022
This hotel is inspiring and exciting . He is surrounded by love and dreams. Come here with your lover to increase your happiness.
Duncan PJOctober 5, 2014
Room 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, 2011
Got seated in a private section, was very nice. The rainbow trout was superb, crab cakes had an indescribable sauce, handcut fettucine was good too.
NikkiAugust 21, 2010
Been here 10+ times
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
Kaustubh ThirumalaiJuly 7, 2015
If you're vegetarian don't get the cheese plate! Great Sazerac!
Leslie BakerSeptember 15, 2014
Gorgeous lobby area. Worth a stop when in the area
Ben HerodesNovember 15, 2016
If you get the chance to, I highly recommend stop and buy the ice cream shop!
Megan CasperJune 18, 2012
Don't stay here if you value a good nights sleep. But the concert hall and hotel tours are great with Keith and toya
Webb HendersonFebruary 7, 2016
The mixed nuts & olives were shockingly good. Also super fun and knowledgeable bartenders.
Terry DanielJune 1, 2014
Awesome service, great food in the restaurant and the greatest view in the Rockies!
Alisha 😎October 5, 2014
Take the hour and a half tour of the hotel and grounds. Beautiful Hotel with picturesque views.
Mayor HeidiTown.comApril 26, 2014
Take 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!
Val LApril 5, 2012
The 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.
Nick BergusJuly 30, 2017
Stately hotel. Stay in The Lodge to avoid tourists. Solid breakfast to get you ready for a day of hiking.
Duncan PJOctober 10, 2014
Im not sure if the bar had ghosts working there but they were definitely serving spirits
Virginia Ullrich-SernaJune 16, 2014
Lovely old antiques grace the lobby but the best part is the stairscase in the lobby.
Shermans TravelAugust 8, 2012
From 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
A MJuly 7, 2015
Beautiful and historical! Take the ghost tour and learn about steven kings inspirations and all the stories!
Lisa GravelleAugust 20, 2013
Super cool for fans of "The Shining". Sit on the front porch and have a drink - best seat in the house!
BigRyanParkOctober 24, 2011
Been here 5+ times
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.
Scott WJanuary 8, 2012
Take 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.
JanaJune 20, 2018
The Whiskey Bar is great! Just walk to the basement for a quick look at their “museum”
⛳️⚽️Dave Jaeger🚴🏄February 19, 2012
The Redrum Ale is excellent - a red ale with a full and smooth flavor along with the Trout dip!
Byron FremontDecember 21, 2014
not 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?
Lindsay KoehlerFebruary 20, 2011
Rooms 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.
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."
Rachel BeeNovember 22, 2010
Been here 50+ times
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.
Gail AlschulerAugust 27, 2017
Their bloody Mary with their bacon is great
Stephen KoontzOctober 8, 2014
Try the Redrum Ale. It's to die for. Also, don't wear an orange tux to the party. It's been done.
Bail Unlimited Colorado LLCJanuary 20, 2012
Colorado Airport Transportation - Tip the coffe shop downstairs is a perfect pick me up when driving to Estes Park. Read more
Markus NeuertSeptember 16, 2015
Great hotel from the outside. From the inside probably a bit overrated and expensive.
Travel ChannelMarch 30, 2012
Zak, 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
Molly BrownMarch 9, 2013
Wow! 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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