Trivia: What haunted hotel inspired Stephen King’s “The Shining”?
The Plaza, NYC
The Biltmore, North Carolina
The Stanley Hotel, Colorado
The Old Faithful Inn, Wyoming
The correct answer is The Stanley Hotel, Colorado
So why is this answer correct? : After Stephen King stayed at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, he was inspired to write his famous 1977 horror novel “The Shining.” The 113-year-old hotel has a storied history of ghost sightings told by guests and staff alike. Leaning into its reputation, the Stanley offers a “Spirited Night Tour” to catch a glimpse of the hotel’s alleged paranormal guests.