We liked this tour as it blended history of the hotel along with some ghostly experiences of previous guests. Once among the grande dames of the west, the stanley had fallen on hard times and was a ghost of its former, edwardianera self. Of course, while the history of the stanley hotel is interesting, it wouldnt be a visit there without hearing a few ghost stories. Lord dunraven wanted to put a hunting lodge and game preserve. Discover the secrets of stanley tasmania stanley hotel. The stanley hotel the story of room 217 and stephen king. Real ghost story ghosts of the stanley hotel strange. Its history is very odd, to tell you the truth, starting with how it first came under the ownership of freelan o. This historic property was built by the famous freelan oscar stanley, coinventor of the stanley steamer car and manufacturer of violins.
The long, haunted history of new yorks shanley hotel. In stephen kings infamous horror book the shining, the stanley hotel room 237 is actually room 217. The stanley hotel struggled in the late twentieth century but has been revitalized since the 1990s. The stanley earned a reputation as a paranormal nerve center long before kings arrival at the hotel, completed in 1909 as an elite, 420room retreat by entrepreneur and. For the ultimate watergate history tour, book our arrested at the watergate experience. Not to be confused with the stanley hotel in estes park, co where stephen king stayed when he was inspired to write the shining. The superior king rooms are more spacious rooms that include a comfortable king bed with custom, handmade bedding.
The history of the hotel, which is described in backstory by several characters, includes the deaths of some of its guests and of former winter caretaker. It is the oldest hotel in the city, having been established in 1902 by english businesswoman mayence bent, when the city was a railway halt. The legendary stanley hotel is famous for its charm and history. The stanley earned a reputation as a paranormal nerve center long before kings arrival at the hotel, completed in 1909 as an elite, 420room retreat by entrepreneur and inventor f. In 1980, the classic stanley kubrick horror movie adaptation was released. Stanley began spending time in estes park, colorado. Stanley, the genius behind the stanley steamer motor car, the 1909 hotel inspired horror writer stephen king in 1974 to write his blockbuster book. The stanley day tour is a unique way to experience the hotel s history, architecture, folklore, and pop culture with a knowledgeable storyteller. Stanley hotel features a variety of rooms with high paranormal activity including the famous stephen king suite 217, the ghost hunters favorite room 401, as well as 407, and 428. Ghosts of the stanley hotel real unexplained mysteries. Concise history of the stanley hotel, other format barnes. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Stephen king and the haunted history of the stanley hotel. While other paranormal phenomenon have helped the stanley hotel gain notoriety, possibly its biggest creepy claim to fame is as the inspiration for stephen kings novel the shining.
Approximately five miles from the entrance to rocky mountain national park, the stanley offers panoramic views of lake estes, the rockies and especially longs peak. The hotel offers a variety of tours that allow visitors to learn about the historic building and explore its haunted past. The stanley hotel also hosted the horror novelist stephen king, serving as inspiration for the overlook hotel in his 1977 bestseller the shining and the 1980 film adaption well as the location for the 1997 miniseries. Discovering the haunted history of the stanley hotel. Books similar to a concise history of the stanley hotel. The stanley hotel is a 142room colonial revival hotel in estes park, colorado, united states.
Elizabeth wilson was tending the rooms when a thunderstorm rolled through the mountains of estes park. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The lodge at the stanley for boutique petfriendly rooms. It gained notoriety after famed horror writer, stephen king, spent the night with his wife at the stanley hotel back in 1974. Feb 18, 2020 the book, the movie, the grand architecture, and the hotels dramatic location draw people in to this day for an evening and perhaps a whiskey with the hospitable ghostsincluding that of freelan stanley himselfwho allegedly still watch over the hotel. The stanley hotel is located in estes park colorado. The shining is a horror novel by american author stephen king. Enjoy a room with a view either over the town, long sandy beach or the rolling green hills. The stanley hotel is a luxurious historic landmark hotel in a spectacular mountainview location, offering oldworld charm matched with the latest of modern amenities. Sanborn and returned to his native ireland, where he had a flourishing.
The stanley hotels most famous and requested room is without a doubt room 217. Experience the legendary history on one of many daily hotel tours, or treat yourself to estes parks most creative food and. The stanley hotel has hosted many famous guests including the unsinkable molly brown, john philip sousa, theodore roosevelt, the emperor and empress of japan, and a variety of hollywood personalities. He built the road from lyons, over which he brought visitors, riding in a stanley steamer to estes park and the stanley hotel. The haunted stanley hotel in estes park, colorado legends. From what i gather freelan was the creator of the stanley steamer automobile so. In 1907, he addressed the lack of amenities for the increasing number of tourists by initiating construction of the stanley hotel, a grand hotel that opened in 1909, and that is currently listed on the national register of historic. With her as your guide, you will traverse the hotel and grounds from the fourth floor rooms down to the underground tunnel that was part of the original foundation of the main building. That hotel features tours, one of which offers to explain how the stanley inspired the book. Stanleys heart when he first chose the home of his now famous namesake. Members can plan their trip, search for travel deals, and discounts online. The stanley hotel currently called the sarova stanley is a fivestar hotel in nairobi, kenya.
Stephen king stayed at the stanley after a late season attempt to visit the rocky mountain national park. Freelan oscar stanley built and opened the stanley hotel in 1909. Find books like a concise history of the stanley hotel, estes park, colorado from the worlds largest community of readers. The stanley hotel is best known for being the inspiration for stephen kings bestselling novel the shining and the subsequent film starring jack nicholson as the slowly driven mad overseer. All the superior king rooms are located in the main building of the stanley hotel. Only lodge rooms are pet friendly, and wellbehaved dogs may be left in the room unattended. We stayed in room 201 which is a large classic queen bedded room on the second floor. And by the time i went to bed that night, i had the whole book in my mind.
Estes park hotel the historic stanley day tour the stanley hotel. Excerpt is taken from his latest book built to last. Colorados stanley hotel offers plenty of haunted tales. Oct 01, 2019 the stanley is a shining example of how and where to make you look. Stanley turkel was designated as the 2014 and the 2015 historian of the year by historic hotels of america, the official program of the national trust for historic preservation. The stanley hotel is a 105yearold piece of history still open today. The brothers stanley were not myopic in their endeavors. These are among our mostrequested rooms, availability is limited. We offer four different estes park accommodation experiences including. The history and haunting of the stanley hotel, 2nd edition is a comprehensive look at one of the mosthaunted venues in the world. A visit to the historic hotel that spawned the shining. Its bold architecture is striking against the stunning and scenic backdrop of colorados rocky mountains. Even though kings inspiration for the shining is the stanley hotel, the stanley kubrick film based on his novel starring jack nicholson was filmed at the timberline lodge in mt hood, oregon for its exterior scenes.
The surge in spectrally motivated tourism after the book was published in 1977 still is going strong, thanks in part to a 1980 film adaptation. This piece is the first in a series of stories highlighting the creepier side of colorado. Psychics, ghost enthusiasts, and authors agreethe stanley hotel in estes park, colorado is one of the mosthaunted hotels in the world. History and haunting of the stanley hotel 9780982477755. In 1974, king and his wife were driving through estes park when darkness fell. In 1909 stanley built the infamous stanley hotel, beginning a century of mysteries and eerie happenings. The stanley hotel in estes park, colorado is not only famous for its oldworld charm and excellent service, but it is also known for its active paranormal phenomena and spirit folklore. That night inspired the shining, which became a bestselling book.
The stanley hotel this rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. Today, the hotel features a restaurant, spa and bedandbreakfast, and provides guided tours. Psychics, ghost enthusiasts, and authors agreethe stanley hotel in estes park, colorado is. Mar 24, 2017 the same mountains that so strongly tugged at freelan o.
They approached the towering stanley hotel and inquired about a room for the night. The strange hauntings of the historic stanley hotel. Colorados stanley hotel inspired stephen kings horror classic, the shining. Stanley, his wife flora, stephen king, and other noteworthy visitors of last 110 years. The stanley hotel the hotel itself was built in 1909 by freelan oscar stanley. It appears to be one of the hotel s major selling points, with lengthy online explanations of how king vacationed there in the dead of winter in the nownotorious room 217 and how he had a dream there of his terrified son being chased by a. Bohemian babe stops by the historic stanley hotel in estes park, co. Though king called the hotel in his book the overlook, the fictional. The historic, haunted stanley hotel in estes park, colorado. Did new paltzs mohonk mountain house inspire the shining. More than 30 years later, the hotel remains as historic and haunted as. The stanley day tour is a unique way to experience the hotels history, architecture, folklore, and pop culture with a knowledgeable storyteller. Experience old world charm at this historic hotel that offers luxurious services and fine dining with stunning views and a great location, just 10 kilometres from rocky mountain national park in estes park, colorado the stanley is just steps away from recreational opportunities including hiking, climbing and fishing. Oct 30, 2018 this piece is the first in a series of stories highlighting the creepier side of colorado.
Stephen kings hotel of horrors colorados stanley hotel inspired stephen kings horror classic, the shining. Each tour offers you opportunities to explore, ask questions, and perhaps leave with a few stories of your own. Pittman is a paranormal historian with several books covering the mosthaunted venues in the world. And, of course, the stanley hotel hosted stephen king, whose experience inspired his book, the shining. The history of 1886 crescent hotel historic hotels of. A couple of rooms with shared facilities for our visitors on a budget give a range of options. However, its location was strategically chosen to assist mr. We like the menu to be simple and uncomplicated, influenced by the coast, the land and the seasons, emphasising fresh, clean flavours. Owner john cullen has invested millions of dollars in upgrades and improvements, including several new buildings planned to open in 201617.
This concise book provides a brief introduction to the hotel and its history of nightly. Book the the stanley hotel or your next hotel stay with aaa. Experience the legendary history on one of many daily hotel tours, or treat yourself to estes parks most creative food and drink at cascades restaurant and the whiskey bar. The history and haunting of the stanley hotel home facebook. Doesnt matter what time of day or night, or year for that matter, it. The stanley primary hotel for the classic historic rooms. If you where staying at the stanley hotel in estes park, colorado and turned to channel 42 of your guestroom television, you would be watching one of my alltime favorite movies. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
The spooky story behind colorados haunted stanley hotel. Stanley, the genius behind the stanley steamer motor car, the 1909 hotel inspired horror writer stephen king in 1974 to write his blockbuster book, the shining, which later spawned two movie versions. For reasons unrelated to kings visit, the stanley hotel is also considered to be haunted. Ron lasky a concise history of the stanley hotel, estes park, colorado similar books books similar to a concise history of the stanley hotel, estes park, colorado a concise history of. It was a great way to see parts of the hotel which are not open to the public. One snowy night in the rocky mountains of colorado, stephen king and his family drove the winding roads up to estes park, stumbling upon the stanley hotel as they tried to escape the frigid weather. Jun 08, 2015 bohemian babe stops by the historic stanley hotel in estes park, co. After our walk around the grounds, we finally went inside the stanley hotel through the lobby, up the stairs, and all the way to the famous. The stanley steam car museum at the stanley hotel is the premiere museum for the historic stanley hotel and the life and legacy of f.
Historic stanley hotel accommodations the stanley hotel. Jan 15, 2020 the site on which the grand hotel sits today has seen two earlier hotels so named and the area surrounding the hotel and grounds has had a long and exciting history. This 75 minute walking tour will introduce you to mr. The mostly empty hotel became the inspiration for kings famous novel the shining. The spooky story behind colorados haunted stanley hotel in the fall of 1974, writer stephen king and his wife stopped for the night at an old hotel overlooking the city. The history and haunting of the stanley hotel, 2nd edition. The stanley hotel in colorado offers all the amenities for a comfortab. The historic, haunted stanley hotel in estes park, colorado my. It was built by freelan oscar stanley of stanley steamer fame and opened on july 4, 1909, as a resort for upper class easterners and a. In stephen kings infamous horror book the shining, the stanley hotel room 237 is actually room 217 he altered the room nos in his book as the hotel staff feared that no one would take room no. Ghosts of the stanley hotel and a night in room 217 amy. Ghosts of the stanley hotel and a night in room 217 amys crypt. The stanley hotel is best known for being the inspiration for stephen king s bestselling novel the shining and the subsequent film starring jack nicholson as the slowly driven mad overseer. The hotel was festive and decorated for christmas and offered great picture opportunities.
The history and haunting of the stanley hotel home. Jan 05, 2012 we have always admired the stanley hotel, and this year we had the good fortune of having the opportunity to stay at the stanley hotel for a few days at christmas. Unless youre a guest at the stanley hotel or on a scheduled tour, you cant just stop in for a look around. Stanley also helped to shape the future of tourism in estes park. He altered the room nos in his book as the hotel staff feared that no one would take room no.
Stay in the historic stanley hotel featuring both king and double queen rooms, expansive superior. The stanley hotel is located in estes park colorado, the gateway to one of the most visited national parks in the united states. The shanley hotel is a bed and breakfast located in napanoch, ny. Today, it includes a restaurant, spa, and bedandbreakfast and provides guided tours which feature the history and alleged. Now that we have those out of the way, we can look back and wonder why the stanley hotel may be so haunted. Stanley, cofounder of the stanley motor carriage co. Set to open in fall, 2011, the museum will initially feature multiple historic fire engines with tour rides around estes park, colorado and the surrounding area. More than 30 years later, the hotel remains as historic and haunted as ever. Restaurants in stanley tasmania are renowned for some of tasmanias finest produce and at the stanley hotel we use and celebrate that excellence in every meal. King was not happy with the kubrick adaptation it wasnt true to his book. Most recently the stanley has opened, the aspire residences, offering premier, luxury accommodations with inspiration, style, and sophistication. The property of the stanley hotel was a favorite of mr. A choice of verandah rooms which open onto a large balcony, comfy rooms or the cosy snug rooms all have refurbished bathrooms. History and haunting of the stanley hotel by rebecca f.
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