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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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Front of property
Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Interior
Fireplace
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
699 Main Ave, Durango, CO, 81301
  • Durango Area Tourism Office
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Fort Lewis College
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 Queen plus Twin

  • 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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

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 - 0.2 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Animas River Trail - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • San Juan National Forest Supervisor's Office - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Steamworks Brewing Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Applebee's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Durango Coffee Company - ‬1 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.

Languages

English

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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

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

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.

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Historic Strater Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 796 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 171 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1031 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

10/10 Excellent

Nedra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole hotel is in fabulous condition despite its age. The Victorian Era decor feels authentic and the memorabilia throughout the hotel is very interesting. If you want the experience of the Wild West as it was back in its time, this hotel is the perfect place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Very nice hotel with great facilities for dining.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN, Laguna Hills

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall awesome experience. Great location and the restaurant was really good and relaxed atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Beautiful property
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

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

10/10 Excellent

LORELEI

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved on site bars and resturant. Historical decor was fun too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jedidia

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

William, Albuquerque

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent stay! Food could have been better at the Diamond Belle, (Was only average.)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this historic hotel! The food and entertainment at the saloon was good and fun. Improving beds and parking situation would make it a 5 star hotel for me.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shalene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historically wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

Unique and fun!

Loved this place, especially the room cards detailing the history of the room and the area. Lots of vintage items from the period as well. The only complaint I had was that the live entertainment wasn’t as described.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy L. Lyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved it. However, I did see some homeless people near the parking which made me a little nervous and it was noisy as bars let out.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy, Green Bay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic hotel with 2 restaurants right in middle of historic Durango. You could walk to many shops, dining places, and shows. We enjoyed a Happy Hour in their Diamond Belle restaurant with entertainment (singer with guitar). The hotel is beautiful to look at the decor, memorabilia and pictures. Check in was easy and staff very helpful. Because it is a 130 year old hotel, Parking is off site in a lot nearby and rooms, especially bathrooms are on the smaller side
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property shares an important history with the town of Durango. Its architectural features takes you back to similar properties located in San Francisco back in the 1870’s. It is a very beautiful hotel and the staff is very helpful and friendly. A special thanks to the hotel manager - Mr. Jessie O. for providing us with a personal tour of this beautiful hotel. His kindness and his sharing of the many historical events that have taken place at this hotel was very very special to us. Thanks!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We haven’t stayed at the Strater for almost 20 years and are so glad, that having the opportunity to visit Durango again, we booked a room there again. The friends that we came to meet were enthralled by the music and fun we enjoyed together at the Diamond Belle on both nights of our stay. The only thing that we missed was an opportunity to have breakfast there like we did on our last stay. We don’t get to Durango often, and more’s the pity, but we love the town and the Strater is one of the highlights. We will certainly be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing historic hotel with great service and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The old and unique ambience of the hotel is amazing. Enjoyed our 1 night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

So So Stay....

It was ok. Room and hotel nice. Front desk staff was argumentative on checking in. My Son and I were baffled. I've stayed here each of the last 4 times I've come to town. Likely try something different next trip. The horn from the train at 5 am wasn't so great...
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun place to stay for a night. Small old bathrooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank, Lafayette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Iconic lodging in the heart of Durango. Well kept-up and maintained. The Diamond Belle is a can't miss part of any trip to SW Colorado.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025