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
Amenities & Services
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Bicycles Available
- Bar/Lounge
- Pet-Friendly Rooms
- Boutique
- Business Services
Reviews for The Stanley Hotel
Disappointed
Very disappointed in the total experience at the hotel September 11 to 14th 2026. Stayed in the Stanley Suite. The room was never serviced during our entire stay. No valet or baggage help on arrival or departure. Parking is impossible. The overflow lot is UNSAFE, no lighting at night, impossible to see at night and is the only available parking. Hotel guest for parking are treated just like other visitors to the hotel. Front desk was unaware that the bar served light food after 10PM. Non Hotel visitors wandering the halls of the hotel, when it’s posted for hotel guest only. Construction activity started promptly at 800AM on a Saturday Morning.
David P
Stanley Hotel progress isn’t always best
My how things have changed. Ghost tour a bust. Since I was there the last time - the tour then was excellent. Didn’t mind the crowds as they were having fun. Hate to see the ballroom now a restaurant and the music room a bar. Half of the porch is now a bar and that is so disappointing Couldn’t even see the smoking room or the billiards room as they were blocked off. Exploring is what makes the hotel more than just a place to sleep.
Karla J
No parking for hotel guests
Would not stay again. Too crazy busy. And with all the construction there is no plan for hotel guest parking.
Heather A - Nashville, Tennessee
Old, tired, dirty and poorly maintained
The Stanley hotel is beautiful on the outside and very rundown on the inside. They are taking advantage of their history and Shining fame to charge premium prices for very poorly kept rooms. I would never stay here again. The pictures are from the second room we were given after I complained about the condition of the first room. This was an “upgrade”. The windows are open to accommodate the A/C so they don’t lock. Our room was on the ground floor. The baseboard heating units look like they have been beaten with a baseball bat.
Happytraveler235 - St. Louis, Missouri
Definite must stay at least one night.
Great historic hotel. Comfortable bed, nice shower and bathroom. Loved all the historic artifacts. The restaurants were all amazing. Best desert I’ve ever had in the steakhouse. Skip the ghost tour. Extremely disappointing. Hard to understand the guide, lame stories, complete waste of time and money.
funcarpe - Houston
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