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Strater Hotel

3.7 (198 reviews)
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J Warren R.

Wow this was one great stay. A Historic Inn of America, the Strater Hotel was so well appointed, maintained and cared for. From the moment we entered, we were treated like special guests. Every person behind the main desk was friendly and offered excellent advice on the best restaurants, what to see and do, how to park, get around, etc. Perfect. Our room was spectacular, with 12 foot ceilings and a 4 poster bed. Comfortable mattress ensured a good nights rest in our well-appointed, and very spacious room. Bathroom was spotless and luxurious, especially for a 100+ year old place. Quiet, well padded carpets throughout the entire hotel. There is a lively bar off the lobby. Be sure to stop by. Parking available in their 2 lots. Ice machines available Wi-Fi worked well. It's been a long time since I enjoyed a hotel this much.

The place to stay in Durango!
Laura B.

This wonderful haunted hotel in downtown Durango has been here since like 1887 or so. So that means more than 50,000 patrons potentially have slept in the same room as us on the 4th floor. From top to bottom this is a first class establishment. I love how the workers dress in period costumes. They were all so pleasant and professional. The place is decorated to the 9's and well maintained. I love how they have secret hiding spots like the Rosette in the lobby for children to find a treat. They have convenient parking close by in this tight area downtown. It was such a great experience staying here. We loved listening to the steam locomotive train passing behind the hotel to and from the station. It was so much fun stepping back in time. Thank you.

Author Lorin Morgan-Richards at the Strater Hotel
Lorin M.

I enjoyed my stay here with my wife and daughter. The dining was excellent and artifacts around the hotel inspiring. Our room was 101 and all pleasantly furnished and comfortable. I was able to do my Western writing and illustrating as I do.

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Josh M.

Very expensive and lacking a lot of amenities for the price. Their layout was interesting and supposedly haunted as well. There was a train that was supposed to stop honking and running around sundown but we got woken up in the middle of the night due to the train honking and coming by. They did not have a mini fridge in the room or even coffee. Overall I would avoid this place and choose a cheaper and more basic option. Lastly, I wanted to add that for some reason we were told that the door at the end of our first floor hallway was an emergency exit but to go through it anyway, we proceeded to do so and the alarm went off immediately. We were then told that there was another emergency exit that we should have taken which was located off to our left and wasn't explained very well. Throughout the day we noticed 4 more alarms go off by other guests in a short period of time!

NYE in front of the Strater.
Mitchie B.

NYE in Durango! Seems like the place to be if you are a "Burqueno". We ran into several people who traveled from Albuquerque to bring in 2024! You walk into the Strater and you are taken back in time with the beautiful wood counters and walls. This place has some history and rumor has it, it is haunted. We loaded into the elevator after checking in and headed to the third floor. Our room had a view of Main Street and it was roomy enough for both my husband and I. The bed was a bit smaller than we are used too but all decorated with old style charm and beautiful wood finishes. The bathroom was much more modern with all the amenities. You are walking distance from just about anywhere you want to go from the Strater. It is perfect for a weekend stay and the staff provide great service and friendly smiles. The Diamond Belle Saloon is a fun place to have a beverage and listen in on all the buzz around you. We look forward to our next stay!

This guy watched us sleep. Love the creepy feel of the place.
Rachael H.

If history and ghosts are your game, The Strater is your place to be! There is a ton of history here, old furnishings, A LOT of old patterned wallpaper, and curtains, along with very old carpeting. If modern is your jam, I recommend visiting this place but not staying here. I stayed here for the weekend with my kiddo for the Polar Express ride. It was $500 for two nights with no breakfast and NO COFFEE!!! I haven't stayed in a room ever where they didn't offer a room coffee pot. I looked everywhere before we came to see if they had a hot tub and all the reviews said no. Then when we went to find our room (which was an epic adventure in itself because of all of the twists and turns in the hotel) sure enough we ran into a jacuzzi room that apparently you have to rent in advance. It would've been nice to know that so we could've rented it and brought our swim wear. The train station is pretty much next door so you hear the train horn until about 11pm in the evening and it starts up again around 8am. The shower was tiny and there is barely any water pressure. The mattress had springs that made noises. It was decent but nothing comfortable enough to write home to. Our room was fairly clean but there was hair on our towels and the carpet definitely needs cleaning. There are a lot of updates needed in my opinion but I guess they get away with no updates because of the history and "The Shining" aura the place gives off. Overall... I'm am glad we checked it out. It's definitely more about the history and ghost over modern amenities and comfort. Cheers!

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Mulholland P.

Let me start with , this hotel is very old and the ambiance is fantastic. The staff is great with checking in and out. It is perfectly located right in the heart of the wonderful shopping and dining area. The housekeeping group didn't really clean the room as much as just make the bed. The room was small and the bathroom was tiny. The shower was made for someone much shorter than me and I found myself hitting elbows and arms trying to take a shower (horrible experience). This hotel has no accessibility - no valet parking or luggage assistance. There are no ramps. The only way to get yourself and your luggage into the hotel is up steps. Be prepared. This was our first and last stay here.

Cindy L.

Strater Hotel, soooooo much history. The Strater Hotel is one of my go to places. It is just full of fun. Although I've never stayed at the hotel, I always have to go there to check out to see what's going on. We usually have a drink or two and sometimes we even enjoy the dinner. Inside the hotel it has very different atmosphere 's. One side is called "The Diamond Belle"who Adam plays the old-time piano. "Mahogany Grille", high in, and "The Office". All three Offer a very unique atmosphere, and we love them all. I WOULD RECOMMEND.

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Country Sunshine Bed and Breakfast - Sunshine room. (The bed had a beautiful bedspread on it that I had already removed) King size bed!!

Country Sunshine Bed and Breakfast

(35 reviews)

The Inn keepers are incredibly kind and thoughtful. Our flight was suppose land at 3:30 pm. We…read moreended up arriving at 1:30 am in the following day. We texted Walter. He left a person note to welcome us and clear signs to help us to find our room easily and connect to WiFi. Our room was clean, cozy, and comfortable. The breakfast was excellent. It included bagels, muffins, hard boiled, coffee, juice, eggs, pastries, fruit... there are big-comfortable dining tables inside and outside on the deck. The back deck has lovely mountain views. There are lots hummingbirds and deer. The Inn is in a peaceful-quiet spot. You pull out of the short dirt road and go about 15 minutes straight down route 550 into downtown Durango for restaurants. The hot springs are about 8 minutes away. We sincerely appreciate the wonderful hospitality we experienced at this sweet inn.

This is the most unique, quaint, and sweet places I have ever stayed! We were first welcomed by…read moreWalter who showed us around and helped us feel at home. Our room was the sunshine room. This is a room on the main floor. Each morning we woke at 6:30, but I wasn't able to hear any noise other than a toilet flush here and there from other rooms. This was a huge win!! I feel as though all of us guests were a big family being respectful of each other's time, noise and peace level. The views are AMAZING. This place is nestled right in front of some beautiful Mountain Views. You get breakfast every morning including some yummy goodies, water is always available (big plus, we didn't have to buy water over and over!), and fresh cookies are always on the table! Downstairs is an area to watch TV with couches, table to relax or play games (provided). My husband and I truly felt like we were at home. This place was truly my favorite part of our entire trip. It was so great to have no stress where we laid our heads to sleep. Walter and Jodi are the best!! If you're on the fence about booking, this is your sign!! It's worth it.

Nobody's Inn - Main Hallway

Nobody's Inn

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Sweet little inn in the center of the downtown strip. We loved the ease of check in, being able to…read morewalk out into the hustle and bustle of the town, but then go back to our quiet and homey room. Homebody was our room/suite and it's very spacious and quiet. We feel like we were staying at a family member's house, it was so cozy and there's so much character in the building and hallways. It is on the second story and it has stairs, but we love the ability to walk right out. We also have been pleased with the friendliness of the person operating the phones here. Highly recommend!

Funky little place to stay in downtown Durango! There's only 6 or 7 room options that vary in both…read moresize and aesthetic. We got the Homebody room, which had a king size bedroom, and a full-size pull out coach in the living room. Also a kitchen with all the utensils you'd need. The look of the apartment was definitely eclectic - bright shades of yellow and pink splashed across the walls. Plus, a polka dot bathroom. The decor was fun too. An old school radio, suitcase, and telephone were among the many items on the shelves. These rooms certainly aren't anything fancy, but everything was clean and tidy. It's nice that check in is contactless. You simply get a set of directions emailed to you once you book letting you know the code to get in. Parking is limited but they do give you a parking pass so you're all set. Also great is its location. Truly the center of downtown, within walking distance to all the shops, bars, restaurants, and coffee joints you could need. The one bummer was a leaking ceiling in our unit's bathroom. Hopefully they get that sorted ASAP because it was quite bad. Other than that, we enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to travelers passing through!

Homewood Suites by Hilton Durango - Guest room

Homewood Suites by Hilton Durango

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Room was nice and clean. Staff was friendly and helpful. We were late to breakfast, but the staff…read moretold us there was food left and to help ourselves. We were there for the staff meeting and I liked how the manager thanked the staff for their good work. Good vibe. Durango is a beautiful town too

Bottom Line: A no frills but comfortable place to stay while in Durango and a great staff…read more My husband and I stayed at the Homewood Suites in Durango for three nights. We booked a King Suite. We didn't plan to use the kitchenette but we appreciated having the extra space to spread out. The bed was comfortable and overall the room was clean. When we stayed there was not maid service other than trash pickup and a towel refresh. The hotel has a hot breakfast that starts at 6:30am. We appreciated the convenience of a quick bite to eat before heading out for our daily adventure. Overall breakfast was satisfying. We particularly liked the tortilla, egg, bacon and potato casserole dish. The hotel is located several miles from historic Durango where many of the town's popular restaurants and shops are located. We were fine with driving to historic Durango but there are some hotel options that are within walking distance of the historic district. As far as amenities, the hotel has a gym, indoor pool and hot tub and guest laundry. The laundry room was clean and had two "speed queen" washers and two dryers. The wash cycle was a speedy 23 minutes but the dry cycle was more like 50 minutes. I definitely appreciated being able to wash our hiking clothes before heading to our next destination. One thing that really impressed me about the hotel is that I left an item behind and they called me to let me know. I stay in a lot of hotels each year and although I don't leave stuff behind too often, I don't think many of them would take the initiative to call a guest about a lost item. A few minor nits - there was leftover drinks and food in our fridge from the previous guest that I thought house keeping should have cleared out. Also, the sodas in the vending machine are expired. One Diet Coke I got expired four months ago and the other Diet Coke I got expired six months ago. The irony is that the hotel is located next to the Coca-Cola distribution plant.

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