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Hotel Information: Built in 1909 by F.O. Stanley, inventor of the Stanley Steamer automobile, this white-pillared, Georgian-revival hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Perched above the resort town of Estes Park, five miles from Rocky Mountain National Park, the hotel has hosted many famous guests, including John Philip Sousa, Theodore Roosevelt, and numerous Hollywood stars.
Amenity highlights: Guests can swim in the seasonal outdoor lap pool, enjoy a massage in the full-service spa (surcharge), or work out in the fitness center. Complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel. The hotel also includes a business center and an Internet cafe. Guests can participate in seasonal hiking tours through the surrounding natural beauty. Foxes and grazing herds of elk are occasionally spotted on the grounds.
Insider tip: Said to have inspired Stephen King's book "The Shining," the Stanley has earned an enduring renown as a haunted hotel. Reported ghostly visitors include hotel founder F.O. Stanley and his wife Flora, and a "mysterious cowboy" in room 408. The hotel was twice investigated by The Atlantic Paranormal Society for the TV program "Ghosthunters." The hotel even offers ghost tours (surcharge).
Rooms
Guestrooms are classically decorated and most have views of the surrounding mountains. All rooms include complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access, complimentary premium channels, and complimentary weekday newspapers. Most rooms have combination shower/tubs, but some rooms are shower-only or tub-only.
In keeping with its "haunted hotel" reputation, the hotel shows Stanley Kubrick's movie version of Stephen King's "The Shining" on a continuous loop on guest room televisions, alternating it with "Dumb and Dumber" (filmed at the Stanley) or the ABC miniseries version of "The Shining."
Note: guestrooms do not have air conditioning.
Room Amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Cable/satellite TV
- Ceiling fan
- Clock radio
- Complimentary newspaper (M-F)
- Complimentary toiletries
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Direct-dial phone
- Extra towels/bedding
- Fax machine
- Hair dryer
- Housekeeping
- Internet access - complimentary
- Internet access - wireless
- Iron/ironing board
- Multi-line phone
- Pay movies
- Premium TV channel(s)
- Refrigerator (on request)
- Rollaway beds
- Sewing kit
- Telephone
- Turndown service (on request)
- Voice mail
- Wake-up calls
- Window opens
Recreation
The hotel offers a seasonal outdoor lap pool open May through early October, and an adjacent playground. In warm weather, area activities include hiking, climbing, mountain biking, rafting, four-wheel driving, and boating on Lake Estes, a half-mile from the hotel. Two public golf courses, the Estes Park and Lake Estes Executive 9, are one mile away. Winter activities include cross-country skiing, ice skating, sleigh rides, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling.
Guests can explore Rocky Mountain National Park and Roosevelt National Forest on horseback from the Cowpoke Corner Corral and National Park Gateway Stables. The company offers scenic rides lasting from one hour to all day. Pony rides are available for children.
The recreational activities listed below are available on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Skiing - downhill nearby
- Skiing - cross-country nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Snowshoeing nearby
- Snowmobiling nearby
- Boat launch nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Swimming on site
- Boating nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Rafting nearby
- Rowing or canoeing nearby
- Aerobics nearby
- Racquetball/squash nearby
- Tennis nearby
- Pilates classes/instruction nearby
- Yoga classes/instruction nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horse riding/rental nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Bird watching nearby
- Playground nearby
Property Amenities
Set on a hill overlooking the town of Estes Park, this four-story grand hotel is five miles from Rocky Mountain National Park. Built in 1909, the hotel combines a rich history with modern amenities. Complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel. Guests can use the business center, with printing, faxing, copying, and complimentary high-speed Internet access.
Recreation facilities include a seasonal outdoor lap pool (open May through early October) and seasonal outdoor hiking tours. The on-site spa offers a variety of services (surcharge), including facials, massages, and body treatments. The hotel's restaurant serves Continental cuisine with an emphasis on Colorado game. In summer, guests can dine on an outdoor patio with a waterfall.
- 24-hour front desk
- ATM/banking
- Audio-visual equipment
- Number of floors: 4
- Banquet facilities
- Bar/lounge
- Beauty services
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business center
- Coffee shop or café
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Concierge desk
- Conference room(s)
- Dry cleaning service
- Elevator/lift
- Event catering
- Exhibit space
- Fireplace in lobby
- Fitness equipment
- Full-service health spa
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Hair salon
- Internet access in public areas - complimentary
- Internet access - wireless
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Massage - treatment room(s)
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Multilingual staff
- Number of rooms: 158
- Parking (free)
- Patio
- Porter/bellhop
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service (limited hours)
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Security guard
- Smoke-free property
- Swimming pool - outdoor seasonal
- Tour assistance
- Wedding services
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Small pets only
- Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
- Check-in time is 4 PM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
Know Before You Go
Due to the smoking ban in Colorado, the Stanley Hotel is now a 100% nonsmoking property. In addition, there is no air conditioning anywhere on property, including in guestrooms.
Up to two dogs per room are accepted with a non-refundable $100 fee.
Fees
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Pets: US$100 per stay
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Dining
Cascades Restaurant and Lounge - Continental cuisine meets Colorado game in this fine-dining restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday champagne brunch. During summer, guests can dine on an outdoor patio with a waterfall. Reservations are strongly recommended.
Steamers Cafe - Serves Starbucks coffee, gourmet espresso, and fresh-baked pastries; also sells Stanley Hotel merchandise. Complimentary wireless Internet.
Room service is available.
Address
333 Wonderview Ave
Estes Park, CO 80517
USA
Nearest major airport:
Denver, CO (DEN-Denver Intl.)
