InnEstes Park, Colorado, USA
The Stanley Hotel
Inspiration for The Shining — piano music, children's laughter, and Room 217 lore.
View on Street View (opens in Google Maps)Freelan Oscar Stanley built this grand Estes Park hotel in 1909; Stephen King later slept in Room 217 and dreamed the Overlook. Guests report piano music in the empty ballroom and children playing on the fourth floor.
Investigation nights are offered seasonally. Respect guest privacy and staff guidance on which corridors are active after midnight.
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