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Are you a Colorado native on staycation or a tourist looking to make your Centennial State vacation legendary? I would be the latter! And fortunately for us all, there are plenty of unique places around Colorado. But the infamous Stanley Hotel CO is considered to be one of the most legendary of them all. Get to know just how awesome this hotel from The Shining (Stephen King based his book on stay at this hotel) really is.

First things first: Can you stay at the Stanley Hotel in Colorado? The answer is yes and if you ever find yourself in the position to be able to do it, I highly recommend it.
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Aside from the building's beauty, backdrop, and history, its connection as being the hotel from The Shining that has drawn so many people to visit to check into the place that scared Stephen King so much that he wrote a book about it.
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For real movie buffs, note that Stanley Kubrick's 1980 movie was not actually filmed at the Stanley Hotel CO. The interiors were done on a stage and a hotel in Oregon was used for the exteriors.
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Located in Estes Park, the Stanley Hotel in CO has a reputation that precedes itself, thanks to not only the Stephen King classic but also the hospitality, world-class amenities, and jaw-dropping views you will find at the hotel.
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Opened in 1909, the hotel from Th Shining is a 140-room Colonial Revival resort that features not only luxurious accommodations but restaurants and bars, special events, and close proximity to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. But you might be like me and your biggest question remains to be, "is the Stanley Hotel haunted?"
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Well, maybe. Or maybe not.
Don't care for the paranormal? This is no problem, as most rooms are somewhat innocent. Minus Room 217 (where a housekeeper was allegedly electrocuted in 1912).
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To learn more about this historical place - or to book your stay - please visit the website for The Stanley Hotel.
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So what do you think? Is the Stanely Hotel haunted? Tell us your thoughts in the comments!

Looking for something else to do in this area? See what activities Viator has in this area.

If you are going to be in and around Estes Park, be sure to visit the Rocky Mountain National Park.

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Stanley Hotel, 333 E Wonderview Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA