The 10 Most Haunted Hotels in America to Book This Halloween - AFAR
"Opened in 1909 by inventor Freelan Stanley as an elegant mountain retreat that hosted figures like Molly Brown and President Theodore Roosevelt, the property is famous for inspiring Stephen King’s The Shining after he spent a single unnerving night there. Multiple ghosts are reported across the grounds—including the original owner, his wife, and a mysterious child—and Room 217 (where King stayed) is particularly sought after; the room’s lore centers on a maid named Mrs. Wilson who suffered injuries in a gas-related explosion and is said to exert a cold presence that can push apart unmarried couples, a reputation that has unnerved even celebrities and long bookings during Halloween season." - Bailey Berg
