The story
Opened in 1909, The Stanley Hotel overlooks the Rocky Mountains near Rocky Mountain National Park and is one of Colorado's most recognisable historic landmarks. The hotel achieved worldwide fame after inspiring Stephen King's novel The Shining following his stay there in 1974. Today, it embraces its paranormal reputation with ghost tours, themed overnight experiences and paranormal investigations, attracting visitors interested in both its elegant history and its enduring ghost stories.
What's reported here
Guests and staff report hearing unexplained piano music, children's laughter in the hallways and sightings of apparitions, particularly in Room 217 and the fourth-floor corridors. Strange lights, footsteps and objects moving have also been reported throughout the hotel.
History & background
Opened in 1909, The Stanley Hotel was built by inventor Freelan Oscar (F.O.) Stanley as a luxury mountain retreat in Estes Park, Colorado. It gained worldwide fame after inspiring Stephen King's novel The Shining following his stay in Room 217.