How scary is the Stanley Hotel?
While most cemetaries are pretty creepy, THIS one stands out with many reports of people feeling cold spots while walking through and having a sense of being watched while wandering around. There havee also been reports of hearing a baby crying and a women screaming.
How much does it cost to stay in Room 217 at The Stanley Hotel?
Getting there: The town of Estes Park, near the eastern entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park, is 71 miles northwest of Denver. Hotel rates: Summer is the high season at The Stanley, with rates from $159 to $209 (Room 217 is $209). Information: For The Stanley, call 800-976-1377 or 970-586-3371.
What is the legend of the Stanley Hotel?
The story of the Stanley Hotel itself began in 1903 when Yankee inventor Freelan Oscar Stanley arrived in the valley, weak and underweight from the symptoms of consumption. To his amazement, just one season here was enough to restore his health to better than before!
Did the Stanley Hotel burn down?
ESTES PARK, Colo. (KDVR) — A powerful message was sent from Estes Park this week on the one-year anniversary the town came so close to burning down. Firefighters gathered at the world-famous Stanley Hotel to remember how that became their home for days as they battled to save the community.
Can you go inside the Stanley Hotel?
We have visited the public areas of the Stanley on numerous occasions for free. You can wander the foyer, main floor hallway, the lower floor hallway and the grounds pretty freely. You can also walk up the large staircase to the second floor. For a small fee (was $15) they do have a guided tour.
Did Stephen King ever stay at The Stanley Hotel?
In 1974, during their brief residency in Boulder, Colorado, horror writer Stephen King and his wife Tabitha spent one night at the Stanley Hotel.
How many rooms are in the Stanley Hotel?
140-room
The Stanley Hotel is a 140-room Colonial Revival hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, United States, about five miles from the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park.