National park tips:
See the spooky Stanley Hotel that inspired Stephen King's 'The
Shining'
The
Stanley Hotel, opened in 1909, is known for its architecture, its setting and
its effect upon author Stephen King. After a stay there, he wrote "The
Shining." The hotel stands in Estes Park, just outside Rocky Mountain
National Park. (Karen Schwartz)
By
November
27, 2016
Whether
you’re a hotel geek, an aficionado of horror or just another
Colorado traveler, you might need to make a small detour in Estes Park,
outside the east end of Rocky Mountain National Park.
What
for?
The Stanley Hotel, which opened in 1909. By the 1970s, it had faded
so dramatically that it inspired Stephen King’s setting for “The Shining.” (The
Stanley Kubrick movie was shot elsewhere.)
Rates
typically start around $230 nightly, but you need not sleep here. Just prowl
the public rooms and let your imagination roam.
Or, if
you’re deep into the horror vibe, sign on for one of the hotel’s several tours,
most of which have spooky themes. They run 90 mintues and are priced at $20-$28
per person.
