The Stanley Hotel – Estes Park, Colorado
Haunted Getaway: One-Night Stay for Up to Three in a Classic Queen Room and One Ghost-Tour Ticket. Combine Up to Three Nights.
- Value
- $224
- Discount
- 60%
- You Save
- $135
- Time Left to Buy
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- 11/02/2011
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The Stanley Hotel
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Estes Park, Colorado
333 Wonderview Ave.
Estes Park, Colorado 80517
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Reviews
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Sipping your morning coffee on the front porch as the first rays of the sun touch the Rocky Mountains is unforgettable.
Letsgosomewherefun, Tripadvisor, 10/7/11 -
The staff was always very courteous and helpful and it really was a great experience.
Jackie M, Expedia, 10/28/09 - 22,568 Facebook fans
Historic Hotel That Inspired Stephen King's The Shining
Something sinister lurks in room 217, and yet it's one of the most popular rooms. Room 217 of The Stanley Hotel is where the nascent scenes of the classic horror novel The Shining first played out in the mind of author Stephen King, who stayed in the historic estate overlooking the Rockies when it was nearly empty. A winding mountain road leads to the secluded, sprawling property, which was built in 1909 and has housed luminaries such as John Philip Sousa and Theodore Roosevelt—and allegedly a few ghosts. It's understandable why the old-fashioned, New England–inspired building is a beloved haunt: every inch has been meticulously cared for, decorated with gleaming wooden floors, soaring ceilings, and traditional furnishings.
Up in one of the classic rooms, a pillow-topped, queen-size bed unfurls majestically on the plush carpet, swathed in stately linens. Decorated to look like a comfortable, upscale home, most of the hotel's rooms feature unique accents, such as cushy chairs and framed artwork. Views of the mountains or courtyard draw the eye toward the enormous windows, and a walk-in closet waits to be filled with puffy parkas and snow pants.
Downstairs, Cascades Restaurant serves up regional Colorado cuisine next to a blazing fireplace. After breakfast and a quick cup of coffee in the hotel's on-site café, docents lead brave groups on The Stanley's approximately 90-minute Ghost & History Tour through the hotel's most haunted spots, including rooms and passages where ghosts have allegedly been sighted trying to chew eyeholes out of shower curtains. Tours lead into The Stanley's underground tunnel, as well as past the famed room 217.
Estes Park: Cultured Mountain Town with Outdoor Excitement
Perched 7,500 feet above sea level, The Stanley Hotel is surrounded by crisp, clean air and gorgeous scenery. Estes Park, the hotel's host town, is awash with outdoor activities that immerse adventurers in natural splendor. Gentle, trained horses await to trot the trails of the Rocky Mountain National Park, and skilled guides lead whitewater-rafting trips down the roaring Colorado River. Hairpin curves whip around Trail Ridge Road, which opens up to gorgeous views of the mountains. After all the adrenaline, a wine tasting at one of the large area vineyards ends the day of snow-capped exploration.
What You Get
- One-night stay for up to three in a classic queen room
- One ghost-tour ticket
Amenities
- Attached restaurant and café
- Complimentary WiFi
Our Recommendations for Your Getaway
- Cowpoke Corner Corral and National Park Gateway Stables
Leisurely horseback tours lead though quiet mountain trails and the Rocky Mountain National Park.
- Rapid Transit Rafting
Experienced guides take beginning and experienced rafters on half- and full-day whitewater-rafting trips down the Colorado River.
- Snowy Peaks Winery
Winery and tasting room are focused on local Colorado wines and gourmet Colorado-made treats. Free juice tastings and a playroom are available for kids.
- Trail Ridge Road
A gorgeous, scenic road—with a top elevation of 12,183 feet—features broad curves and stunning vistas of Rocky Mountain National Park.
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The Fine Print
- Not valid 11/2-11/5, 11/24, 12/31, or 2/17/12-2/18/12
- Must book by 1/13/12
- Travel must be completed by 3/26/12
- Limit 3 per person, may buy 3 additional as gifts
- Limit 3 per visit
- 72-hour cancellation notice required or fee up to Groupon price applies
- Subject to availability
- Valid only for a classic queen room
- Must be 21 or older to check in
- 9.7% tax not included
- See the rules that apply to all deals.
Other Details
How To Book
- Purchase Groupon.
- Call Stanley Hotel by 1/31/12.
- Choose a date prior to 3/26/12.
- Mention your Groupon and provide your credit-card info.
Room Details
- One queen bed
- Standard occupancy: Two
- Maximum occupancy: Three
- Adding occupants above standard: No extra charge
- 42-inch flat screen TVs
- Walk-in closets
- Complimentary wireless
Hotel Policies
- Check in: 4 p.m.
- Check out: 11 a.m.
- Parking: Free
- Rollaways: Available for an extra $15 per night
- Smoking policy: No smoking inside the property
- Pet policy: Pets are not allowed inside the property.
- Accessibility: Handicap-accessible rooms are available upon request during booking.
- Room upgrades: Upgrades may be available during booking or check-in for an additional cost.
What It's Worth
- One-night stay for up to three in a classic queen room (up to $209 value)
- One ghost-tour ticket (up to $15 value)
Total value: up to $224
Getting There
- By plane: About 75 miles from Denver International Airport (DEN)
- By car: About 38 miles north of Boulder
Traveler's Tips
Room 217 -- the famed room where Stephen King dreamed up his horror classic The Shining -- is available for booking with this deal, though guests must pay an upgrade fee.
