Where Was The Hotel From The Shining

Alright, gather 'round, folks. You know how sometimes you're watching a movie, and suddenly you're hit with this overwhelming urge to know where they filmed that one scene? Yeah, you're not alone. Today, we're diving into the spooky, yet fascinating world of The Shining, and tracking down that iconic hotel. So, grab your typewriter, and let's get started!

First Things First: The Book vs. The Movie

Now, before we don our detective hats, let's clear something up. The hotel in Stephen King's novel is called the Overlook Hotel, and it's nestled in the snowy mountains of Colorado. But, as we all know, the movie had other plans. So, let's focus on Stanley Kubrick's vision, shall we?

Enter Stage Left: The Mansion

Picture this: a grand, old mansion, standing tall and proud, yet slightly eerie, in the middle of a vast, empty landscape. That, my friends, is Stanley Kubrick's vision of the Overlook Hotel. And guess what? It's real! Well, the mansion is, anyway. It's called the Timberline Lodge, and it's perched on the side of Mount Hood, in Oregon.

Now, you might be thinking, "Oregon? But I thought it was in Colorado!" Well, you're not wrong. The book and the movie are like that one couple you know who always have different plans for their anniversary. But hey, at least we know where to find the movie's version, right?

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Touring the Timberline Lodge

So, you've decided to take a trip to Oregon, and you're ready to step into Jack Torrance's shoes (or should we say, typewriter?). The Timberline Lodge is still standing, and it's actually a pretty fancy place. It's a ski resort, and it's been welcoming guests since 1937. That's right, folks. It's older than your grandma's favorite recipe!

Now, here's where things get interesting. The Timberline Lodge doesn't actually look like the Overlook Hotel in the movie. Kubrick built the hotel's exterior in a studio, using a combination of the Timberline Lodge and another mansion called the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite. But, that doesn't mean you can't have some fun and imagine the twins coming down the grand staircase, or Jack chasing you with an axe (just kidding, don't do that!).

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But Wait, There's More!

If you're feeling adventurous, you can even stay in the room where Jack Torrance went a little... crazy. It's room 217, and it's been renamed the "King Suite" in honor of Stephen King. But don't worry, there's no ghostly typewriter waiting for you. (Or is there? wink)

And there you have it, folks! The mystery of the Overlook Hotel is solved. So, next time you're in Oregon, and you find yourself humming "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy," you'll know exactly where you are. Just remember to leave the typewriter at home. Trust us on this one.