The inspiration for Stephen King's classic "The Shining," the 130-room Stanley Hotel is as much a tourist destination as a place for lodging. The hotel has fun with its haunted history by offering nightly ghost tours, an on-site psychic, and TVs that play the Jack Nicholson thriller 24 hours a day. Guest rooms, available in both the main building and the adjacent Lodge, are simply decorated with period-appropriate furniture and walk-in showers; due to the hotel's age, some maintenance issues are present and there's no air-conditioning, only fans. With an upscale restaurant, cafe, whiskey bar, spa, and multiple meeting spaces, the hotel has plenty to keep travelers occupied. It's a unique option for paranormal-seeking guests that don't mind sacrificing a few modern luxuries for a historic stay with views of the Rocky Mountains.
The inspiration for Stephen King's classic "The Shining," the 130-room Stanley Hotel is as much a tourist destination as a place for lodging. The hotel has fun with its haunted history by offering nightly ghost tours, an on-site psychic, and TVs that play the Jack Nicholson thriller 24 hours a day. Guest rooms, available in both the main building and the adjacent Lodge, are simply decorated with period-appropriate furniture and walk-in showers; due to the hotel's age, some maintenance issues are present and there's no air-conditioning, only fans. With an upscale restaurant, cafe, whiskey bar, spa, and multiple meeting spaces, the hotel has plenty to keep travelers occupied. It's a unique option for paranormal-seeking guests that don't mind sacrificing a few modern luxuries for a historic stay with views of the Rocky Mountains.