Estes Park - hotel recs?

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Goldie Wilson
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Looking to stay a few nights in Estes Park later this summer. Anybody have any hotel recommendations or places to avoid?

A few notes: just me and wife, no kids. Looking for something clean, comfortable and spacious. Only a few nights so not super concerned with price. On-site dining (or lobby bar) would be nice as well
Aggie87
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Room 237, Stanley Hotel.
Garrelli 5000
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The Stanley Hotel and there's really nothing else worth mentioning unless you want a 'cabin' with a back porch that faces a river. Pretty but the main road runs just on the other side of it so any peaceful time you'll have cars driving by.

The Stanley is badass if you appreciate older 'historical' type hotels. You can also rent very nice condos/townhomes that are behind the main hotel, a 30 second to 2 minute walk to the hotel, and you have the same 'benefits' as if staying in the hotel.

We stayed at one the condo/townhomes years ago for our 1 year anniversary. Wouldn't matter to us now but it was nice that they all had private hot tubs on the patio that looked out over the hotel area.

Really cool place if you're a fan of the Shining since it was King's inspiration for the novel.

edit: We haven't stayed in Estes in 15 years, but given the size of the town I bet not much has changed. I'd stay there again if we return. I would like to try one of the traditional older rooms in the main building, ideally Room 237 because I'm a Shining fanboy. There are likely "nicer" more modern hotels in town, but the Stanley will be much more of an experience than any potentially 'fancier' or more moder hotel if one if even available in Estes.

Other edit: Room 217 is the room to stay in - Kubrick used 237 in the movie but the book, actual inspiration, and room at the hotel is 217.
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dodger02
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Great bourbon selection in The Stanley.

But I'd find a VRBO with a nice view. Downtown can be bonkers. I'd rather visit town and then retreat to a quiet place at night.
barnacle bob
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Seven Keys lodge.
Never stayed, but it's unique and off the beaten path.
mike073
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Riverstone Condos. Well run. Right on Fall River. No bar but several places nearby. Be sure to understand the timed entry system for the park.
Gig 'em Aggies!

McNasty
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mike073 said:

Riverstone Condos. Well run. Right on Fall River. No bar but several places nearby. Be sure to understand the timed entry system for the park.


This. RMNP now has limited times entry slots that you reserve for $2 per car per day.
mike073
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In addition to admission payment….
Gig 'em Aggies!

Texaggie7nine
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https://ymcarockies.org/
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streetfighter2012
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I was going to suggest the ymca as well. On site dining might not be what you are looking for with I think just a buffet style cafeteria and a grab and go cafe. They have lodge rooms and full cabin rentals. Growing up we always rented a cabin and brought food to cook there. Plenty of room on the grounds to stretch out and it borders RMNP with direct hiking access to Moraine Park if you miss out on getting a day pass.
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