Purgatory Resort Summer Day Passes are 100% worth it! Our family of 5 with kids ages 4 years old to…read more10 years old absolutely loved it. The passes include a ride on their Inferno Mountain Coaster, the Alpine slides, Go Karts, Board/Boat trip in the lake and gold panning but we went on double ride day and had double the fun! Our half day passes were from 10am-1:30pm but we ended up staying until 3pm just enjoying the mountain scenes and Bear Bar and eats! We all agreed it was something we would want to do every summer. The views and adventures were incredible and we definitely made lifelong memories here. Note, strongly suggest you hit up the coaster, alpine slides and gold panning together as the Go Karts and Lake Adventures are more towards the entrance of the resort, but with the shuttle and awesome staff, it's easy to get there and they were super supportive of time restraints!

while weather can't be controlled, the communication from the resort about the conditions was…read moreawful. by day 2 only 20 of the 107 trails were open. the office messed up my ticket exchange and i paid more for their mistake. ticket office staff was rude. we had an injured child skiing and while waiting for her to be brought down an employee told me to chill out and have a cocktail. staff was so rude. mountain was mug at the bottom. can't control conditions but your employees don't have to ruin the experience.

I'm really surprised there are no reviews yet for Hesperus! It really is a great little ski area…read more No frills, a handful of slopes with a single ski lift and a basic shop/concessions. While some may think this a negative, I think it's hugely positive! The few times I've been, there is never really a crowd and the staff are so friendly. This is particularly a positive for a beginner snowboarder like me! The same company that owns Purgatory also recently bought Hesperus, so you can be assured you're skiing/boarding at a quality ski area. When you want more of a low-key day skiing or boarding, Hesperus is a great choice. They also have tubing and offer lessons and equipment rentals. They are also significantly cheaper than Purgatory.

We had an absolute blast here today! Super chill place that's not super crowded for beginner…read moreskiers. The snow tubing area is perfect and so much fun for the non-skiers in the family. If you're traveling to Durango, this place is well worth your time!

We took the train ride today from Durango -Silverton. We were in the train car with the open air,…read moretoday was a perfect day for it. Our attendant, was named Liam he was awesome he was knowledgeable, engaging, full of information, he made the train ride fun. Would definitely recommend. Taking the train ride.

We enjoyed the bus up / train back. Would definitely take that option again as 3.5 hours on a train…read morewas plenty. Beautiful views both ways. Coach was fine. Silverton exceeded expectations with lots of cute gift shops with nice items (not just generic dime store crap). Lots of places to eat as well. Don't miss checking out Blair Street with the Shady Lady among other historic shady activities. Ha! 5 stars. Would train again.

Amazing views from this 7.8 acres, very private property just 10 minutes north of old town Durango…read moreadjacent to the posh Dalton Ranch. Perfect for a large family or a company retreat, this home would be best for a ski vacation. Just a mile off the main road to Purgatory (one of the best and most under rated ski resorts in America) the county road is well maintained in the winter months. Drawbacks: no hot tub or outdoor jacuzzi; in spring and fall the county road is packed with mountain bikers; summer can be hot in Durango and this property has no a/c. All in all an excellent place to stay!

From the owner: Luxury Vacation Rental for families and friends, destination weddings and anniversaries, business…read moregroups of up to 18 guests. The Main House has normally sleeps 8 in the 4 bedrooms, but a few more can be accommodated on a trundle bed set and/or an air mattress. The Guest Unit sleeps 6 in three bedrooms. Located in the beautiful Animas Valley, Red Cliff Guest House is between Durango and the Purgatory Ski Area making both convenient for winter and summer activities. Dalton Ranch Golf Club is only two miles.

Nice people had lots of stuff wish it had the pants I wanted but alas it didn't soooooo yeah still…read moregood

We were met with a friendly, helpful staff that promptly fitted us with skis for the weekend. So…read moregreat! Will be back!

Like other locations I've stayed at, impeccably clean. I've become a fan of Club Wyndham for towns…read morewhere better-than-standard lodging options are hard to come by or it's a quick stay. This location was like its Pagosa counterpart, very clean, easy check in and check out, simple but impeccable, no frills accommodations. Not luxe per se, but simple and perfect for four nights.

An excellent stay! We chose this hotel based on proximity to main street and the train station and…read morewere very pleasantly surprised with the quality of our room. It was nice, clean, well-equipped, perfect temperature (adjustable) and had a cute little balcony. It was a few minutes walk from both main street and the train station; we didn't drive for two days! A few things to note: there is no room service (at least during our stay), the front desk closes at 9p - like most of the town, the vanity is a little dim for makeup and there are no vending machines or any way to buy drinks or snacks at the hotel. There is also a $12 parking fee per day that was not listed when we made the reservation. Overall, it was an excellent choice! Looking forward to our next stay.

Quick n easy check in process w/efficient desk staff…read more Honored my request for second flr (FYI No elevator, but stairs were not bad). Room was clean and bed was comfy. Only gripe is the thermostat. It's central for whatever reason so I was either roasting or freezing and there was no method to the madness as how the damn thing worked! But for the price (I redeemer reward pts for my stay) and location (center and near everything) can't complain too much.

I stayed here 3 decades ago and wasn't expecting much. I was pleasantly surprised by the remodeled…read morerooms. Rooms were still quite basic but clean. Bill, the afternoon auditor, was so nice and helpful. He could not have been a better host.

Mainly writing this for Suzanne at the front desk. I havnt seen someone so welcoming and warm and a…read moreperfect representation of small town feel in a LONG time. She seems actually interested in the guests and what they are doing and how their experience is. I very much appreciate that. It was so nice to see and hear someone who enjoys their job and their town!

We booked a few nights at the Marriott Durango and were disappointed with our experience,…read moreparticularly during check-in. As Titanium members, I inquired about a room upgrade. The front desk associate told me she would be happy to provide an upgrade, but I would have to pay the difference in room cost. When I mentioned our Titanium status, she explained that due to a recent system upgrade, the computer would not allow complimentary upgrades and that a guest the previous day had been charged extra when she attempted one. After getting to our room, I called the Titanium support line, which appeared to route to the standard Marriott customer service number. The representative initially tried to assist with the upgrade request but eventually transferred me to a manager. After explaining the situation, he placed me on hold and contacted the hotel. When he returned, he stated that upgrades are not guaranteed and that I would need to pay for any upgraded room. When I asked why, he became defensive and ultimately ended the call, which was frustrating. The room itself was nice and clean, but for a stay of several days, it would have been nice to have a larger room with a couch or additional living space. The hotel is conveniently located about a five-minute drive from downtown Durango and the train station. Breakfast was just okay; we mainly had cereal and drinks. One highlight of the property is the beautiful outdoor patio area, where deer frequently walk by while guests relax. Overall, the hotel has a good location and pleasant outdoor space, but the handling of elite benefits and customer service left us disappointed they had the rooms to upgrade it's not like the place was packed. This is the second Marriott that this happened all the others we had no issue on our 3 week trip.

Love this place despite the age of the building. We drove 4…read morehrs for a day trip to get our dogs spayed so instead of trying to sit in our car for 8-9 hrs we thought we would ask if they could let us rent a room for the day and possibly the night. The lady at the front desk was super friendly and said we could. So we paid and dropped our dogs off to get spayed. We returned to the room and took our luggage in. We went to enjoy the hot tub, the steps into the hot tub are tricky but it felt nice after a 4 hour drive. All in all if you like history this is the place to go. Yes! It's outdated! Yes! It's dingy! But the views of the animas river are amazing. Staff is super friendly. We will return again and again.

Overall, the experience of staying at this hotel was... okay. The property has a nice lobby, beer…read moregarden and location. Being right next to the river, the scenic views are incredible. However, the building appears to VERY old and has outdated amenities that are expected for the price point. Noteworthy issues: - The sliding glass door for the "upgraded" room with a river view is difficult to use. - The balcony, which required a paid upgrade, is very small and has two metal chairs. - The TV, microwave and fridge all appear to be from the early 2010s. While the microwave and fridge still worked, the TVs age was obvious. No capability for streaming and limited channels. Not a big deal usually, but, given the price, it's expected. - The shower in the bathroom is contained within a bathtub. The bathtub did not drain properly. As such, showering quickly resulted soapy in water up the ankles. - Dark red stains were visible beneath the sinks, on the walls. - Several small bugs were located behind the TV. Noteworthy qualities: - Hotel staff was very friendly and easy to work with. - Location Summary: For the price of a night at a Ritz Carlton, you can experience the quality of a Days Inn by a pretty river. The staff is friendly.