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Historic Strater Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star Victorian hotel near Durango Area Tourism Office

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Property entrance
Reception
Interior
Fireplace
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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699 Main Ave, Durango, CO, 81301
  • Place, Durango Area Tourism Office
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Durango Arts Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 Queen plus Twin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(167 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(119 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Durango

Historic Downtown Durango stay.A stay at this Historic Downtown Durango hotel places you steps from Durango Area Tourism Office and within a 5-minute walk of Sorrel Sky Gallery. Durango Arts Center and Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Durango Area Tourism Office - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Durango Arts Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Animas River Trail - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Fort Lewis College - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 7 min walk
  • Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪lone spur cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Durango Coffee Company - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Esoterra Ciderworks - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Historic Strater Hotel

3.5-star Victorian hotel near Durango Area Tourism Office
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. A hot tub, ski storage, and concierge services are also featured at Historic Strater Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This Victorian Durango hotel is smoke free.

  • 88 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1887
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Historic Strater Hotel offers 88 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. This Durango hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
There are 2 hot springs open between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 hot springs
  • Art gallery
  • Hot tub
  • Ski storage

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 19.51 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Hot springs access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Historic Strater Hotel to the airport?

Historic Strater Hotel is 5.8 mi (10-min drive) away from the Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Strater Hotel?

As of Dec 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Strater Hotel on Jan 4, 2026 start from $149.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Historic Strater Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Historic Strater Hotel.

Does Historic Strater Hotel offer free breakfast?

Historic Strater Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Historic Strater Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Historic Strater Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Historic Strater Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Historic Strater Hotel have a pool?

Historic Strater Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Historic Strater Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Historic Strater Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Historic Strater Hotel to downtown Durango?

Historic Strater Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Durango.

Historic Strater Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 854 out of 1093 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 1093 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 1093 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1093 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1093 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall it was good.

Lots of shopping and restaurants nearby. Easy walking distance. Only complaint was pillows on bed were too flat and shower was a one person pretty much. Bed was comfy though and ac worked good. The saloon bar was good. The historic value was neat to look at.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith, Placitas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Old hotel, good bed, no perks that I found

The rooms are old, the shower small, but shockingly the best bed we slept in our entire trip to Durango. The pillows were half the size of a regular pillow so you have to use two. Please tell the staff at the front, while checking someone in, ask rude people that walk up with questions to wait and they will get with them shortly. Not leave the check in to speak with and help that person because they cannot wait. Also, parking is pretty bad.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was so looking forward to staying at this hotel. It did serve the purpose of being within a couple blocks of the train station and lots of restaurant options, so that was great. As an "old" hotel it has all the things that people seem to love about Old--wallpaper everywhere, fake flowers, heavy fabrics, huge heavy wood furniture and the saloon looked like fun although we just didn't make it there in our 2 night stay. I was glad it was only two nights as I found our room to be rather depressing. It was quite small and had one narrow window. When I raised the shade, our view was a solid orange cement wall. I had to place my head against the glass and look up to even see a piece of sky. So the room was darker in spite of lamps etc. Trying to plug in electronics was another challenge. We were on the floor and moving furniture trying to find wall plugs. And then the shower in the tiny bathroom--sort of a triangle shape and so small you absolutely could not bend over if you dropped the soap:) Perhaps the smallest shower I have encountered in many travel years! We did get free parking within a block of the hotel so that was a plus for a city hotel these days. No breakfast offered but Durango has lots of food options. We would not stay at this hotel again but if you really love the old western experience, it may be just the hotel for you:)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce, Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liqing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice antique style hotel located in the downtown durango
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaretta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel with good service. The history and condition of things was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the middle of town - everything is convenient. Very quiet and the shower was great. Rooms are a little small but not a problem!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A step back in time. Bedding was comfortable. Shopping and dining great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in downtown Durango, clean, Lovely staff, bars flank lobby, fun music and easy access to activities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Josephine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Not a good place to stay when night temps go down.

Cold room and not able to turn up the heat because the control was locked. When I expressed my discomfort to the management in the morning she suggested I call the front desk to have an electric heater brought up to the room. For the cost of that room I dont think I should have to deal with the noise of a little heater.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was an interesting and convenient place to stay for taking the Durango to Silverton train.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Francisco

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Close to the Silverton-Durango train ride, restaurants & bars. Parking was off street, free and close. Room was big. In house food & entertainment good. Would recommend this hotel if in the Durango area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It felt like we were staying in a museum! Our room was small but decorated with the era. The connected restaurant is unique. Stay away from the chicken pot pie.. it did not agree with one of us.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I know this is a period hotel, but i did not exoect not to have a shower in our room. Too period for me. Wont stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas, Des Moines

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have traveled alot and this is one of our favorite hotels. A step back in time elegantly presented. Front desk was wonderful, food in Saloon tasty and reasonably priced. Close to the train (love the whistles) and great shopping. Our 3rd visit and we will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025