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Horror fans invited to stay in Colorado's 'Shining hotel'
26 Sep 2011
Horror fans looking for a memorable holiday have been encouraged to pay a visit to the American state of Colorado, where they can stay in the hotel that reportedly inspired the Stephen King novel The Shining.
King once stayed in the presidential suite, room 217, at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park and encountered some paranormal goings-on, according to the Colorado Tourism Office.
Actor Jim Carrey is reported to have requested the same room but left with no explanation before the night was over to stay in a nearby Holiday Inn.
People hoping to check out the hotel's purported supernatural activity for themselves are advised to book early if they want to stay in room 217, as the suite is normally reserved at least six months in advance.
The property offers 90-minute tours with talks about its history and alleged hauntings, while a medium and paranormal investigator offer readings and take guests ghost hunting.
Stanley Kubrick's film adaptation of The Shining used the Timberline Lodge in Oregon as the exterior of the story's fictional Overlook Hotel.
Opodo cheap flights, hotels and car hire - let the journey begin!
King once stayed in the presidential suite, room 217, at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park and encountered some paranormal goings-on, according to the Colorado Tourism Office.
Actor Jim Carrey is reported to have requested the same room but left with no explanation before the night was over to stay in a nearby Holiday Inn.
People hoping to check out the hotel's purported supernatural activity for themselves are advised to book early if they want to stay in room 217, as the suite is normally reserved at least six months in advance.
The property offers 90-minute tours with talks about its history and alleged hauntings, while a medium and paranormal investigator offer readings and take guests ghost hunting.
Stanley Kubrick's film adaptation of The Shining used the Timberline Lodge in Oregon as the exterior of the story's fictional Overlook Hotel.
Opodo cheap flights, hotels and car hire - let the journey begin!
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