Checking into the grand, yet deeply haunted, Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, famously known as the inspiration for Stephen King's novel, The Shining.We explore the hotel's long history, from its founding by F.O. Stanley in 1909 to the chilling night King spent in room 217, sparking the idea for the terrifying Overlook Hotel. Beyond the fictional terrors, we delve into the numerous documented claims of paranormal activity, including phantom children, ghostly employees, and the persistent spiritual presence of the Stanleys themselves.