The Stanley Hotel

About This Property

The Stanley Hotel is famous for its old world charm. This historic property was originally built in 1909 by FO Stanley the inventor of the Stanley Steam engine or more infamously as ‘The Stanley Steamer.’ The hotel has a legendary history over the past 100 years and was popularized by Stephen King through the movie ‘The Shining.’ The story is fictional but inspired by his stay during memorable a low-occupancy period.

The Stanley Hotel is located in Estes Park, a town in northern Colorado best known for being at the base of Rocky Mountain National Park, home to diverse wildlife and miles of trails. The Stanley Hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and a member of the Historic Hotels of America. 

Key Features

• Situated on over 50 acres with more than 20 buildings creating a “city within a city” environment
• 202 rooms, suites, condos, cottages and the new Aspire hotel which includes 40 5-Star rooms
• 13,000 square feet of indoor meeting space
• 22,000 square foot full-service spa and 1,500 square foot fitness center
• Four restaurants and lounges, including the Whisky Bar, which is the third largest whisky bar in the US (over 1600 varieties), coffee shop, chocolate shop, and gift shop