Episode 4: Room 217: The Hauntings of the Stanley Hotel

High in the Colorado Rockies sits a grand historic hotel with gorgeous mountain views, more than a century of stories…and apparently, a few guests who never checked out. 👻 This week on Passports After Dark, we’re heading to Estes Park, Colorado, to explore the history and hauntings of the legendary Stanley Hotel. We’re talking mysterious piano music, ghostly children in the halls, the spirits said to still wander the property, and—of course—the infamous Room 217, where an unexpected night inspired Stephen King’s The Shining. So pour this week’s signature drink, turn down the lights, and check your hotel room twice before going to sleep. 🥂🔦 Because at the Stanley Hotel, some guests may stay a little longer than their reservation. In this episode: • The history of the Stanley Hotel • F.O. and Flora Stanley • The explosion connected to Room 217 • Stephen King’s stay and The Shining • The hotel’s most famous ghost stories and paranormal encounters • Whether we’d actually spend the night 👀 🎙️ New episodes of Passports After Dark every Monday. Travel by day. Mystery by night.