Stanley Hotel

Construction of the exterior shell of the Stanley Film Center in Estes Park is expected to wrap in December and the facility — a horror movie museum and events space — is expected to open at Estes Park’s iconic Stanley Hotel in early 2028.

The Stanley Hotel has been a cultural landmark in Estes Park for over a century. The hotel was sold in May to an unusual team of investors and a state cultural office. We hear about how this partnership came together, and what the future holds for this piece of Colorado history.

The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park inspired Stephen King’s novel 'The Shining,' and the movie adaptation was also filmed there. The iconic property has been in ownership limbo recently, but that could be changing soon with a newly-approved plan.