Paranormal · Estes Park, CO
The Stanley Hotel
A historic Colorado hotel whose atmosphere helped inspire one of modern horror’s most famous novels.
EDITORIAL STATUSDocumented history + reported legendDemo content. Production stories will retain a complete source trail and quality check.
What is documented
The Stanley Hotel opened in 1909 in Estes Park. A stay there helped inspire Stephen King’s novel The Shining.
The legend / reported claims
Guests and staff have reported unexplained sounds and apparitions over the years. These reports are part of the hotel’s paranormal reputation.
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