Have you ever wondered about the most haunted locations in Colorado? If so, you’ve likely come across the Stanley Hotel, considered to be the most haunted accommodation in the state. This Colonial Revival-style hotel is iconic, both for its history and its beautiful setting in the Rocky Mountains. Yet the main reason this place is on the map is because of its reported hauntings.
There’s no denying the beauty of the Stanley Hotel. Residing among the mountains in Estes Park, this stately property has welcomed guests for over one hundred years.
After falling asleep, the author had a nightmare that his son was running down the long hotel hallway. He woke up in a cold sweat and proceeded to imagine the base storyline behind his most famous work, “The Shining.”
However, the hotel was known for its paranormal activity long before Stephen King’s famous stay. The ghost of the hotel’s founder, F.O. Stanley, has been known to appear wandering the hallways.
Other paranormal experiences include visions of Mr. Stanley’s wife, Flora, playing the piano, or shadowy figures looming in corners.
Many guests have reported being woken up by the sound of a terrified scream. Is that just the sound of nearby elk bugling or could something more sinister be at play?
