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    Cathy B.

    When visiting I would definitely stop in to see a piece of history from The Shining. Currently there is alot of construction outside so parking is a challenge. Once inside it's a bit tricky figuring out where to go as signage is limited and this has nothing to do with construction. We wandered trying to figure out where to go. We ended up in the Whiskey Bar in the Cascade restaurant. We enjoyed the Ild Fashions since that is what they are known for. The bartender recommended the Cauliflower Arancini which were delicious. The Short Rib Rigatoni was oily and very firm. Would not recommend. We will go back and plan ahead next time so we can take one of their tours.

    Deborah M.

    Historic is the key word here, not luxury! We came for a concert at the concert hall and know it would be a late night with an after party for hotel guests till midnight, we decided to stay the night since we came from Denver. The show and venue were absolutely amazing and you can beat the views from the hotel- longs peak and front range are spectacular! On to the actual room- small, super creaky floors, not comfy mattress or pillows. No ac, tiny bathroom and shower that you can't reach in to turn on before you actually get in and super slippery tub lining! The worst part was after a late night Athena their concert hall, LOUD construction started at 7:30 am!!!!! For the price of the room, next time we will stay elsewhere- off to take a nap!

    Sydney E.

    I grew up visiting the Stanley but never staying the night, so I'm familiar with the "haunted" aspect. We stayed for a wedding with no expectations of the "haunted experience" most go for. However, we were placed on the fourth floor, one room down from the infamous "401" which I appreciated since this is what the hotel is known for. Something fun that I really enjoyed was at check-in, you are provided with a map of the grounds and a collection of stories of guests with spooky experiences and the rooms they were in when they stayed. The building is historic, so there are some things to be expected. There is no central A/C in the building. Also, the elevator was broken our entire stay. Not ideal, however, guest services offered to have our bags brought up for us. Though many complain the rooms are small, this building has been preserved and it's about the experience. There are plenty of grounds to walk around and many artifacts, almost like a museum. This was a very enjoyable experience!

    Laura G.

    I was hesitant to go to Colorados most haunted hotel but glad to go on a shining tour and explored the hotel. It was a pretty hotel and a great story of how the hotel came to be. We went to the whiskey bar and had a great old fashioned with a nice bartender. I think I'll come to just visit and not stay overnight to find out if anything spooky wanted to say hi.

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    Candi R.

    If you are ever in Estes Park, go visit the Stanley. There are ghost tours and a few gift shops. They host several different events throughout the year as well. It's a beautiful property with walking paths around the area. Great views and beautiful garden areas. The restaurant is good. You can enjoy a nice meal, lunch , appetizers and cocktails. Don't forget the " REDRUM" beer!! It's 10.00 to park to go visit if you're not staying in one of the rooms but you get a coin back for I think 5.00 or maybe the whole 10... can't remember but it's worth it either way. Beautiful old historic hotel with lots of great history.

    Shamun M.

    Ashley offered wonderful customer service and brought a genuine warmth to the experience. She took the time to explain the paranormal show, walked me through the different tarot decks they carry, and answered questions with enthusiasm and knowledge. Visiting today (Nov 1st, 2025) felt meaningful--it's Day of the Dead, and I was honoring my parents, who absolutely loved The Shining. Since The Stanley Hotel played such an iconic role in the film, this stop made for a fitting and heartfelt capstone to the day. Thank you, Ashley, for adding a personal and memorable touch to the visit. .

    Steve K.

    This place is a complete rip-off. Three hundred and fifty a night for a room with no air conditioning, no regular cleaning service, no place for more than one suitcase, tiny room, and to top it off an event being held during our visit took all of the guests parking at the hotel. Both front and back of the hotel are going through major construction taking up all of the outside guest areas. And you get to listen to large earthmoving equipment all day long. None of which was mentioned on the website. Instead of updating and maintaining the legacy and history of these grounds the management chose to tout the dubious distinction of being a location used in films Dumb and Dumber, and the Shining. The real horror here is to your senses and bank account. This place is blight on Estes Park.

    Bryan C.

    Beautiful and haunted. The Stanley has been consistently wonderful each time I've stayed here. Estes Park and RMNP are so fun no matter how many people you're traveling with. The Post on the grounds, which I'll review separately, is a 5 or 5 as well.

    Dirty fan

    I really should've checked the recent reviews. CONSTRUCTION everywhere!!! In room 401, My $600 room had a balcony with a view of what is now a pile of dirt. The ceiling fan was nasty, and it's adjacent to the elevator so you hear this weird noise in the ceiling every time the elevator is used. Plus side, the ghost tour was fun, but everything else was just disappointing. Hopefully they don't ruin this place with all the new construction.

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    Christina d.

    While visiting The Stanley Hotel for Valentine's Day, we also decided to take one of the tours. Overall, it was okay. The tour guide was fine and definitely had a lot of information to share, but at times it felt a little odd -- she kept directing comments toward the walls, which made it a bit awkward. We were shown three rooms on the main floor, then taken outside to see the maze and the house where the housekeepers used to live, which was actually pretty cool. I just wish the tour had been longer and included more of the hotel. It would have been nice to see one of the guest rooms and maybe hear more about booking a stay to encourage visitors to come back. It was interesting and I'm glad we did it once, but it's not something I would make a special trip for again. If we're ever back in the area, I might try a different tour, but I probably wouldn't choose this one again.

    Visited the Stanley Hotel 4-5 years ago.  Would love to find the girl in the picture to share this photo with her.

    Beautiful place. Had a great time on the tour! Would definitely love to visit again and spend the night this time.

    vent going to window with gap, and construction in the front of the building.

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    Lovely spot to stop for a drink while visiting RMNP. Maggie at the front desk was super personable and helpful.

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    Ask the Community - The Stanley Hotel

    What is the most haunted room?

    Room 217

    Are there coffee pots in the rooms?

    They have Kuerig's in the rooms.

    The suites in the main hotel -- is there a separation partition or a separate room between the main bed and the sofa bed? None of the pictures show this. I have e-mailed the Stanley 2x and have no answer.

    Our room in the main building did not and was far too small for that to be possible. Too small for a sofa at all, in truth.… 

    Is there Room service?

    No, there is not.

    What's the attire for the restaurant? We're staying in Denver but plan to make a day trip to the Stanley and Estes park. Should we bring a nice change of clothes or is casual ok?

    We wore resort casual and that was perfect. You will see some others in more date night attire (dresses, suits) but will also see others in casual clothes. It's a hiking destination so they don't turn away jeans.

    Do they really charge you just to park and walk around the hotel?

    Pretty much. You get a coin and the coin can be used for a drink at the bar. We went and ended up booking a later tour when we left and came back there was no guard on duty to collect payment.. can't speak to if this is the norm or a fluke but… 

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