The Stanley Hotel - Estes Park, CO

The Stanley Tour brings to life the hotel’s history and architecture as well as some of its most notable spirits. See the beautiful state rooms, the hallways of the haunted fourth floor and the tunnel which allowed servants to enter and exit the building unseen. Learn about how the Stanley inspired Stephen King’s fictional Overlook Hotel in his bestselling novel The Shining. 

Reported Ghost Activity

• The ghosts of Freelan Stanley and his wife Flora have been seen dressed in formal attire on the main staircase and in other public areas, such as the lobby and the billiard room.
• Mr. Stanley has also been spotted in the administration offices, perhaps to keep an eye on the hotel's books. The Flora's piano playing occasionally echos in the ballroom.
• Disembodied voices and phantom footsteps have been heard in the hallways and rooms.
• Staff and visitors have reported unseen hands yanking at their clothing.