A Sanctuary for the Living. A Stronghold for the Dead.

In 1903, Freelan Oscar Stanley climbed into the thin, dry air of the Colorado Rockies to escape a death sentence. Racked by Tuberculosis, he sought a miracle and found it. To celebrate his recovery, he raised a magnificent mountain resort in 1909, which stood as a testament to his survival. The Stanley Hotel is known as one of the most haunted hotels in America, but not due to violence or unresolved deaths, instead the dead stay for the sheer joy the hotel brings, which allows the living to enter a portal into the past and experience a haunting like no other. A visit to The Stanley Hotel allows guests to watch history come alive.
• Experience visions of former guests dressed in Victorian attire.
• Hear the laughter of children as you walk through the hallways and feel the tingling chill as they run past you.
• Listen to forgotten melodies being played on a piano, while ghostly fingers strike every key with precision.
• Watch as Mr. Stanley walks through the lobby, ensuring that everything is in order and then smiles as he catches your glance.
Even Stephen King, during his fateful 1974 visit, felt the hotel’s vibrant pulse while staying in the nearly empty building, sparking visions that would become The Shining, which cemented The Stanley Hotel’s place in history. Now it’s your turn to experience the hotel’s history first hand… Are you ready?

Tracy Beach is a passionate historian and researcher who has spent over fifteen years uncovering the heart and soul of Colorado’s past. This is her sixth book on the state’s rich history, driven by her love for unearthing the hidden stories and vibrant spirits that define the West.