The Stanley Caretaker's Cottage

Originally constructed in 1909, the Caretaker’s Cottage served as a winter residence while the Stanley Hotel closed for the season. Over the decades, the building evolved to support changing operational needs, most recently functioning as administrative office space. The design team saw an opportunity to reintroduce the cottage as a meaningful part of the guest experience, restoring its historic identity while embracing the hotel’s unique place in popular culture.

The first floor was carefully reset to reflect how the cottage may have appeared in its earliest years. Office partitions were removed and replaced with a residential layout including a living room and library, dining room, kitchen, and sunroom. The interiors team conducted detailed research using early twentieth-century design catalogs and archival materials to guide selections for furniture, lighting, upholstery, and kitchen appliances. This historically grounded approach creates a warm and authentic environment that evokes the daily life of the caretaker who once occupied the home.

In contrast, the second floor shifts the narrative toward the Stanley Hotel’s cultural legacy as inspiration for Stephen King’s 1977 novel The Shining and Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 film adaptation. These spaces take on a more playful and interpretive tone, immersing visitors in memorable moments from the story. A highlight is the meticulous recreation of the infamous Room 237 bathroom, complete with mint-green finishes, mid-century modern styling, and distinctive fixtures that echo the film’s original set design. Additional suites draw from the striking visual language of the movie, including a bathroom imagined for the Grady twins, blending cinematic references with experiential storytelling.