The Stanley
Hotel, known for its architecture, magnificent setting, and famous visitors,
may possibly be best known today for its inspirational role in the Stephen
King's novel, "The Shining." This Colorado hotel has been featured as
one of America's most haunted hotels and with the numerous stories from
visitors and staff, The Stanley Hotel continues to "shine" today, as
it did in 1909 when first opened.
Forced by
poor health to move West, F.O. Stanley and his famous Steamer arrived in Estes
Park in 1903. Finding the town lacking in amenities, F.O. set out to change the
local economy. On the 160 acres he purchased from Lord Dunraven, Stanley first
built the main building of the hotel, one of 11 buildings in the original
complex. Many of those original buildings remain in use today on the remaining
55 acres. Estes Park is the gateway to the Rocky Mountain National Park full of
lush forests, thriving wildlife, and over 300 miles of hiking trails. From
horseback riding to mountain biking, there is no shortage of outdoor activities
to keep everyone in the family entertained. Enjoy the majestic scenery of the
Rockies and the unique Colorado lodging The Stanley offers. There is no hotel
in Estes Park more appealing and mysterious.
This is
about Lord Dunraven…
One of the
places it's said that Lord Dunraven hangs out is on the upper stair area. There
are two stairs leading from the landing the left and one of the right. Women
who walk up the stairs on the left often report feeling someone touch them, and
occasionally will find pieces of jewelry missing or have them slip off and fall
to the steps unexpectedly only to find that the chain or clasp that held it in
place is broken.
This doesn't
seem to happen on the right side for some reason. Not sure if it means anything,
but at the top of the stairs is a meeting room called the Lord Dunraven room.
Maybe he likes hanging out by things name after him?
