Stanley Hotel
Estes Park, CO 80517-9019
Phone: (970) 586-3371
Editorial Review for Stanley Hotel – by Gayot.com
The Scene
The Rocky Mountains loom large over this white, four-story hotel that overlooks the tourist town of Estes Park. Built in 1909, this property has hosted presidents, princes and movie stars. Best-selling author Stephen King was inspired to write "The Shining" after vacationing here.
The Details
The 138 rooms and suites are large and comfortable but not lavish. Each has a telephone, television and large sash windows that open to let in the cool mountain air. There are great views in every direction. Guests enjoy toasting the mountain sunsets from the long, west-facing verandah or the deck chairs lining the pool. Dinner (featuring Colorado game) is served in a white-tablecloth restaurant, on the patio beside a cascading waterfall or in the historic dinner theater.
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Insider Tips
When to GoDuring the summer, the hotel is full of vacationing couples and families; winters are a more quiet time to visit.
User Reviews for Stanley Hotel
07/27/2008 Posted by Traveler40
I stayed at the Stanley Hotel on 7/24/08. I was worried after reading some of the reviews but I have to say that we had a wonderful time. The Hotel is beautiful and the room that we stayed in (room 323) was fantastic. It was a very large room and was spotlessly clean. The furnishings were elegantly appointed and we had a fantastic view of a nearby lake. The only disappointments: no small refrigerator in room, no hair dryer, and no window covering over the bathroom window (which wasn't a big deal to throw a towel over it). The hotel is not air conditioned, but with the 3 windows opened, we had a nice breeze the entire time. It never felt hot or stuffy. The room was very quiet and we never heard any of the people in adjoining rooms nor did we at any time hear the water running through the walls. The staff was very welcoming and friendly. The ghost tour was fun and worth the $10 per person (reserve space in advance as they fill up days in advance). The only disappointment to the tour is that you never know when the alleged "haunted" rooms are booked and thus have no access. Instead ,the tour will take you only to the front of the room and the guide will tell stories about the room. You do get access to the employee tunnel during the tour, which is fascinating! There is a Safeway shopping center in walking distance as well as fast food/ shopping. The surrounding grounds are dry due to drought conditions, but are still fabulous! It is a mountain setting and visitors should not expect to have lush sprawling lawns given its location. It fits perfectly with the surroundings- it feels like a mountain resort. Highly recommended (although if bringing children, the only activity for them is the pool).
Pros: Service, Ambience, Location, Ghost Tour, Parking, Staff, Views
Cons: No in-room refrigerator, no hair dryer, Ice-machine well hidden, crowded in the summer
06/29/2008 Posted by ashleyrams
People say its haunted is it true? Just wondering. I think its a lie but I have never been there so people who have is it really haunted?
Pros: I dont know
Cons: is it haunted?
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