The Stanley Hotel at Lake Estes, Colorado, with views of the Rocky Mountain National Park, is said to have inspired which Stephen King novel?
The Stanley Hotel The Stanley Hotel is a 142-room Colonial Revival hotel in Estes Park, Colorado. Approximately five miles from the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park, the Stanley offers panoramic views of Lake Estes, the Rockies and especially Long's Peak. It was built by Freelan Oscar Stanley of Stanley Steamer fame and opened on July 4, 1909, catering to the American upper class at the turn of the century. The hotel and its surrounding structures are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Rita Desjardin Miss Rita L. Desjardin is a fictional character created by Stephen King for his horror novel "Carrie". In the 1976 film adaptation, the character was renamed Miss Collins and portrayed by Betty Buckley. In later versions, she has been played by Rena Sofer and Judy Greer. She was renamed Miss Gardner in the musical and portrayed by Darlene Love.