Staying at the Historic Stanley Hotel
Staying at the Historic Stanley Hotel
The Stanley Hotel, which played an inspirational role in Stephen King’s novel, “The Shining” is one of the top places to stay in Colorado. Opened in 1909, the Hotel has a rich history with stories of hauntings and famous guests. The hotel is clothed in mystery and magnificence with the beautiful architecture as many of the original buildings are still in use.
Staff and guests both say all the rooms in Stanley Hotel have experienced some rather strange events. Lights turning off and on by themselves, items being moved, even the sound of children laughing and running up and down the halls. Guests have even reported seeing Mr. and Mrs. Stanley themselves walking around their hotel.
Ms. Elizabeth Wilson, Stanley’s main housekeeper in the early days, was involved with an explosion from the hotel’s electrical system. She was shot down with both ankles broken in room 217. Though she wasn’t killed, at that time, guests of the room have reported receiving “extra” care, like housekeeping and unpacking, in the room since the 1950’s.
Stanley Hotel Celebrates the New Year
December 31st, 2013 brings us New Year’s Eve Crystal Ball at Stanley Hotel. A dessert bar and champagne toasts will ring in the New Year at this ball.
Check-in will begin at 6:30pm in the music room and dinner will commence at 7:30. The ball will begin at 9:30 with musical entertainment.
Cocktail attire is requested and attendees must be 21 years old or older. Ball tickets are $69 per person.
Stanley’s Involvement in Flood Relief
As flood damage continues to affect the Estes Valley, Stanley hotel has been reopened for your business.
Stanley Hotel still has services available like:
- Guest room accommodations
- Restaurants
- Outlets and Shops
- Tours
Highways 36 and 34 are now open for passage. Highways 72 via Blackhawk and 119 via Boulder Canyon are also alternative routes to Estes Park.
While you are visiting, check out some of the unique programs at Rocky Mountain National Park, including moonlit snowshoe hikes.
For reservations call: 970-577-4000.
333 E Wonderview Ave.
Estes Park, CO 80517
