The hotel in The Shining , known as the Overlook Hotel, draws from real- world inspirations but was not filmed at a single location. Stephen King's novel was inspired by The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado.
Book Inspiration
The Stanley Hotel served as the primary muse for King's 1977 novel after he stayed there in 1974, particularly Room 217. Located about 5 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park, this historic 1909 property offers views of the Rockies and Lake Estes.
Film Locations
Stanley Kubrick's 1980 movie used the Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood in Oregon for exterior shots, due to its isolated, rustic appeal. Interiors were constructed at Elstree Studios in England, with design influences from the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park, California.
