The Overlook Hotel is a fictional resort located in the Colorado Rockies, prominently featured in Stephen King's novel The Shining. The hotel is known for its grand architecture and isolation, making it a popular setting for horror and suspense. It is closed during the winter months, which adds to its eerie atmosphere. In the story, the hotel has a dark history, including incidents of violence and supernatural occurrences. The main character, Jack Torrance, becomes the winter caretaker, and as he descends into madness, the hotel's malevolent influence becomes increasingly apparent. The Overlook serves as a central character in the narrative, embodying themes of isolation and psychological terror.