<P> Aside from the motive behind the creation of the miniseries , the 1997 rendition featured an important set piece that helped to inspire the original story : The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park , Colorado . King used the hotel that inspired him to write the book as the main exterior and the design of the interior sets . Scenes were also shot using the real interior ; however , specific pieces of set dressing were used to enhance the old - fashioned feel of the building . </P>
<P> Aside from the motive behind the creation of the miniseries , the 1997 rendition featured an important set piece that helped to inspire the original story : The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park , Colorado . King used the hotel that inspired him to write the book as the main exterior and the design of the interior sets . Scenes were also shot using the real interior ; however , specific pieces of set dressing were used to enhance the old - fashioned feel of the building . </P>
where was the tv version of the shining filmed
where was the tv version of the shining filmed
Stanley Hotel in Estes Park , Colorado
Stanley Hotel in Estes Park , Colorado