Stanley Hotel is a Colonial Revival hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, and a filming location for Dumb and Dumber (1994) and The Shining (1997). Built in 1909, it was designed by Freelan Oscar Stanley, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is owned by Stanley Partnership for Art Culture and Education (SPACE), nonprofit of the Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority (CECFA).
Location: 333 Wonderview Avenue, Estes Park, Colorado, USA
Verified facts
- Located in Estes Park
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0776, SRC-0777 - Designed by Freelan Oscar Stanley
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0776, SRC-0778 - Built in 1909
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0776, SRC-0779 - Architectural style: Colonial Revival
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0780, SRC-0781, SRC-3081 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0776, SRC-0777, SRC-0781 - Inspired The Shining (movie, 1980) — inspired Stephen King's 1977 novel and the fictional Overlook Hotel; Kubrick's 1980 film was NOT shot here
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-0782, SRC-0781, SRC-0778, SRC-4048 - Appeared in Dumb and Dumber (movie, 1994)
confidence 80/100 · 7 independent sources · SRC-0781, SRC-4335, SRC-4336, SRC-7334, SRC-7335, SRC-9775, SRC-9864 - Appeared in The Shining (tv, 1997)
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-0781, SRC-4337, SRC-4335, SRC-4338
Ownership history
Current owner — Stanley Partnership for Art Culture and Education (SPACE), nonprofit of the Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority (CECFA) (since 2025)
confidence 85/100 · SRC-13742, SRC-13743, SRC-14719
Current owner — Stanley Partnership for Art Culture and Education (SPACE), nonprofit of the Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority (CECFA) (since 2025)
confidence 85/100 · SRC-13742, SRC-13743, SRC-14719
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0776 — National Park Service — National Register of Historic Places Inventory–Nomination Form, The Stanley Hotel District (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0777 — History Colorado — National and State Register, Stanley Hotel (state preservation office) (Tier 2, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0778 — History Colorado / Colorado Encyclopedia — Stanley Hotel (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0779 — The Stanley Hotel — official website (About / Home) (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0780 — National Park Service — National Register of Historic Places, Stanley Hotel District (architectural classification) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0781 — Wikipedia — The Stanley Hotel (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0782 — Encyclopædia Britannica — The Shining (novel by King) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10083 — Stanley Hotel — Wikipedia (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13742 — https://coloradosun.com/2025/05/15/stanley-hotel-sells-partnership/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-13743 — https://cowboystatedaily.com/2025/05/16/stanley-hotel-sold-in-400-million-deal-that-will-see-huge-fi (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14719 — Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority (CECFA) — The Stanley Hotel purchased by a pu (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-3081 — Western Art & Architecture — Western Landmark: The Stanley Hotel (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4048 — cnn.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4335 — collider.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4336 — cbr.com (Tier 3, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4337 — travelandleisure.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4338 — slashfilm.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4808 — The Stanley Hotel (official site) (Tier 1, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4809 — Wikipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7334 — The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations: Dumb And Dumber (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7335 — ScreenRant: All Dumb And Dumber Filming Locations Explained (Tier 3, magazine; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9775 — Giggster — Where Was Dumb and Dumber Filmed? Complete Location Guide (Tier 2, film_location_database; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9864 — MovieWeb — Here Are the Places Where Dumb & Dumber Was Filmed (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Operating hotel; guided tours run year-round (60-min historic day, night/ghost, and Shining tours). Arrive 10 min early to check in
Admission: Paid guided tours (booked online); AAA/military discounts; parking $10 (May-Oct). No refunds within 24h
Frequently asked questions
Where was Dumb and Dumber filmed?
Stanley Hotel, in Estes Park, Colorado, is a real-world filming location used for Dumb and Dumber. This property has also appeared on screen in The Shining.
Where was The Shining filmed?
Stanley Hotel, in Estes Park, Colorado, is a real-world filming location used for The Shining. This property has also appeared on screen in Dumb and Dumber.
Can you visit Stanley Hotel?
Yes — Stanley Hotel is open to the public. Hours: Operating hotel; guided tours run year-round (60-min historic day, night/ghost, and Shining tours). Arrive 10 min early to check in. Admission: Paid guided tours (booked online); AAA/military discounts; parking $10 (May-Oct). No refunds within 24h.
Who designed Stanley Hotel?
Stanley Hotel was designed by Freelan Oscar Stanley.
Where is Stanley Hotel located?
Stanley Hotel is located in Estes Park, Colorado.