The Stanley Hotel
Estes Park, Colorado
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About the Hotel
With a storied past, famous guests, and a beautiful landscape by which it is all surrounded, The Stanley Hotel is truly a piece of American history. Perhaps most well known for its part in Stephen King's notorious novel, "The Shining," The Stanley hotel is widely recognized as one of the country's most haunted hotels. In the small town of Estes Park, Colorado - the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park - this mysterious and magical retreat first opened its doors just after the turn of the 20th century. Today, it stands as a cultural novelty, complete with luxury accommodations, fine dining, and access to glorious wilderness and mountain adventure. Guest rooms are housed in either the main building, The Lodge at The Stanley, or Overlook Condos, and every space includes flat-panel television, pillow-top mattress, and complimentary wireless Internet access. Whether your room features scenic views, whirlpool tub, or even a haunted past, you are assured to be comfortable and well entertained at every moment.
Location
The Stanley Hotel
333 Wonderview Avenue
Estes Park, Colorado
80517
Nearest Airport: DEN
Features and Amenities
- General Information
- Pet Amenities
- Pet Friendly
- Dining
- Outdoor Dining
- Cafe
- Bar & Lounge
- Dining Room
- Picnics
- Seasonal Restaurant
- On-Site Amenities
- Salon
- Spa on Property
- Library
- Gift Shop
- Bicycle Rental
- Live Entertainment
- Garden
- Art Collection
- Movie Theater
- Patio
- In-Room Amenities
- Direct Dial Telephones
- Hair Dryers
- iPod Docks
- Iron/Ironing Boards
- Flat-Screen Televisions
- Luxury Linens
- Complimentary WiFi
- Activities
- Cultural Classes
- Educational Programs
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Mountain Biking
- Ecological Excursions
- Nature Walks
- Fly Fishing
- River Rafting
- Wildlife Viewing
- Cultural Tours
- Rock Climbing
- Cross Country Skiing
- Snowshoeing
- Sledding
- Snowboarding
- Sightseeing
- Horseback Riding
- Golf
- Nature Hikes
- Business
- Meeting Rooms
- Business Services
- Catering Services
- Nearby
- Historic Sites
- Shopping
- Art Galleries
- Restaurants
- Golf
- Parks
- National Park
- Interests
- Active & Adventure
Reviews for The Stanley Hotel
Come for the views and spooky vibes, but that's it. Overpriced, underwhelming, and bed bugs.
If you want to book this hotel, just know you are staying for the views and the history/spooky vibes. If you are okay with this, then you are set! If you are looking for a great hotel, look elsewhere. The hotel (at least the older main building) is very dated, and not in the charming way. Walls are dinged, elevator doesn't work, walls are paper thin. The grounds are also not well lit and having to enter from the back down wintery stairs with no lights to get into the hotel at night was not very safe. The hotel bars will post hours of operation, but while we were there they closed early for no specific reason. When you are able to go, the drinks are okay (not the best quality) and very expensive. The rooms are also very pricey. Our room on the third floor was bare bones...the decor look like it was put together from a thrift store. We had two hangers in the closet, no extra blankets, and the shampoo dispenser was empty. No pens or stationery. At $400 a night, we expected a lot more. We also discovered bed bugs in our bed when we went to sleep! While yes this can happen at any hotel, this is the first time in my life of travel I've ever experienced bed bugs and was just the icing on the cake. The front desk did come up and confirm the bugs and offered to move us to another room. Even though it was 12:30am, we decided to leave and drive back to Denver. We did receive a full refund. But overall, what a terrible experience.
Kevin G
Tours were enough.
I was bummed with how the hotel handled us being very sick. We tried our hardest to change the dates, not even cancel. They however just referred us to the terms and conditions which is what it is. We still when very sick, unwilling to lose out on the money. I would not recommend staying at this hotel but the tours I have taken other trips out were fun.
Samantha W
Great visit here at the Stanley
We had a wonderful experience here Sunday night the concierge was helpful with all info we needed ( location, parking ) the bars were great with awesome drinks We did not do tour as one of us had already done it It is a beautiful old hotel contrary to lots of reviews and would def go again
883maribethg - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
A spirited stay in Estes Park
I recently visited the Stanley to experience their tours and learn more about the property. The property offers some cool and unique room options and some fun tours….with concerts and magic shows and great food and beverage.
Jesse T - Phoenix, Arizona
I didn't get what I paid for.
Way overpriced rooms and restaurant. I've stayed at better hotels for a lot less money. I thought it would be cool to stay there, it wasn't
Terry C
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