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The Stanley Hotel

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“Explore The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, CO. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind Rocky Mountain retreat with iconic lodging, modern event rooms, dining options and more.”
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Atlas ObscuraSep 30

The Best Haunted Hotels to Book for a Spooky Getaway

Nothing beats staying in a hotel whose suites hold some stories — especially if they’re of the spooky variety. The same friends who roll their eyes at mentions of luxury amenities and amazing views will be wide-eyed when you tell them about the ghost you accidentally ate breakfast with, the wailings you heard on your way to the icebox, or your run-in with an uncanny Victorian woman wearing all…

inspired Stephen King's "The Shining"

13 hotels in this story
  • The Stanley HotelHotelinspired Stephen King's "The Shining"
  • Elsewhere
  • Hotel Alex JohnsonHotelRapid City, United Statesbuilt in 1927 to attract high society to Mount Rushmore
  • The Marshall HouseHotelSavannah, United StatesSavannah's oldest hotel, established in 1851
  • 1886 Crescent Hotel and SpaHotelEureka Springs, United Statesstaff lead daily ghost tours
  • The Drovers InnHotelArgyll and Bute, United Kingdomrural Scottish inn on the edge of Loch Lomond
  • The Lodge at Hot Lake SpringsHotelLa Grande, United StatesA haunted hot springs hotel that went from healing retreat to asylum before it was restored.
  • Gran Hotel BolivarHotelLima, Peruswankiest place to stay in Lima in its heyday
  • St. James HotelHotelCimarron, United Statesoffered weary travelers a place to rest their heads
  • The Mermaid InnHotelRye, United Kingdomquaint inn with over 600 years of history
  • Hotel del CoronadoHotelSan Diego, United Statesself-proclaimed birthplace of the American beach vacation
  • Clown MotelMotelTonopah, United Statesfully embraces its role as nightmare fodder
  • The Mizpah HotelHotelTonopah, United Statesrestored to its former glory after sitting abandoned
  • The Aztec HotelHotelSan Diego, United States
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Condé Nast TravelerJun 21

These Iconic National Park Hotels Are Some of the USA's Most Beautiful Stays

From historic lodges to sprawling ranch resorts, these stunning spots are worth planning your next trip around.

Historic hotel known for inspiring Stephen King's The Shining.

21 hotels in this story
  • The Stanley HotelHotelHistoric hotel known for inspiring Stephen King's The Shining.
  • Elsewhere
  • El TovarHotelGrand Canyon National Park, United StatesSwiss chalet-like building near the Grand Canyon's Southern Rim.
  • Kalaloch LodgeHotelOlympic National Park, United StatesRustic lodge between pine trees and Pacific Ocean beaches.
  • Old Faithful InnHotelYellowstone National Park, United StatesWorld's largest log hotel with an 85-foot stone fireplace.
  • Many Glacier HotelHotelGlacier National Park, United StatesTechnology-deficient chalet on Swiftcurrent Lake.
  • Crater Lake LodgeHotelCrater Lake National Park, United StatesHistoric lodge on the rim of Crater Lake.
  • Asticou HotelHotelBar Harbor, United StatesHistoric 19th-century property with a heated pool.
  • Ross Lake ResortHotelNorth Cascades National Park, United StatesFeatures 15 "floating" cabins on the surface of Ross Lake.
  • Blackberry MountainHotelGreat Smoky Mountains National Park, United StatesLuxury lodge with freestanding accommodations and a spa.
  • The AhwahneeHotelYosemite National Park, United StatesNational Historic Landmark with Art Deco and Native American architecture.
  • Willow HouseHotelTerlingua, United StatesDesert retreat with 12 casitas overlooking the Chisos Mountains.
  • Zion LodgeHotelZion National Park, United StatesOnly lodge located within Zion National Park boundaries.
  • Under Canvas Bryce CanyonHotelBryce Canyon National Park, United StatesGlamping outpost near Bryce Canyon National Park.
  • Volcano HouseHotelHawai'i Volcanoes National Park, United StatesHotel situated near the Big Island's Halemaʻumaʻu Crater.
  • Oasis at Death ValleyHotelDeath Valley National Park, United StatesSprawling complex with golf course, spa, and spring-fed pools.
  • The Bungalows at Retreat by Homestead ModernHotelJoshua Tree National Park, United StatesRenovated mid-century suites on Joshua Tree Retreat Center campus.
  • Far View LodgeHotelMesa Verde National Park, United StatesOnly lodging inside Mesa Verde National Park.
  • Jenny Lake LodgeHotelGrand Teton National Park, United StatesFull-service resort with private cabins and outdoor activities.
  • Ulum MoabHotelMoab, United StatesGlamping resort with safari-style suites and a full-service restaurant.
  • La Quinta Resort & ClubHotelLa Quinta, United StatesWaldorf Astoria property offering a luxury camping experience.
  • Paradise InnHotelMount Rainier National Park, United StatesGorgeous lodge-style property with charmingly decorated rooms.
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Condé Nast TravelerJan 12

The Ultimate Film Buff’s Bucket List: 8 Hotels You'll Recognize Instantly

Did you know you can book them?

inspired Stephen King's The Shining; offers The Shining tours

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  • The Stanley HotelHotelinspired Stephen King's The Shining; offers The Shining tours
  • Elsewhere
  • Four Seasons ChicagoHotelChicago, United Statespool scene for Home Alone 2 was filmed here
  • Park Hyatt TokyoHotelRome, Italymade famous by the rendezvous between Bob Harris and Charlotte
  • Four Seasons MauiHotelRome, Italyreported a 425% rise in website visits after White Lotus aired
  • The SavoyPlace of worshipLondon, United KingdomLancaster Ballroom hosted a scene in Notting Hill; also filmed The Crown
  • Plaza Hotel New YorkHotelNew York, United Statesfeatured in Home Alone 2, The Way We Were, and Sleepless in Seattle
  • Relais Bourgondisch CruyceRestaurantBruges, Belgiumfeatured in the film In Bruges; guests can sit where characters had breakfast
  • Chateau MarmontHotelLos Angeles, United Statesactor rite of passage; featured in Somewhere and La La Land
  • Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons HotelHotelLos Angeles, United Statescenters Pretty Woman; offers a 'Pretty Woman Package'
  • Hotel Ravla KhempurHotelUdaipur, Indiareal-life location for The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
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