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Historic Strater Hotel

Historic Strater Hotel
Historic Strater Hotel – Durango, CO
Historic Strater Hotel – Durango, CO
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Historic Strater Hotel

Year Built - 1887 Year Remodeled - 2000 Additional Property Description - Built in 1887, the historic Strater Hotel (Historic Hotel of America Founding Member) is one of the Wests iconic hotels and a prominent downtown Durango landmark. We are located a block and a half north of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, one hour from Mesa Verde National Park, two hours from the Four Corners Monument, and deep in the heart of the rugged San Juan Mountains and the San Juan Scenic Skyway. The Strater Hotel is adorned with beautiful handcrafted woodwork, period wallpaper, and the largest collection of American Victorian walnut antiques which are used to decorate the hotel and guestrooms.The Strater is owned by Ross Garrett and family. We invite you to experience the best of the Old West and an iconic Durango, Colorado hotel.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Concierge
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.7 / 5
Excellent 1135 reviews
  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    I really enjoyed my stay at the Strater Hotel. The rooms are cozy and the bed was som comfortable. I enjoyed the bar and restaurant on site and I was in the heart of Durango.

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    The saloon was great with wonderful nightly entertainment especially the bluegrass entertainment on Sunday night. Also, our room was very comfortable and clean.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Beautiful historic hotel, great location, comfortable room. Would highly recommend!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Good location, beautiful historic property, friendly helpful staff at a reasonable price. I would stay there again and recommend it to others.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Staff was fantastic, room was clean and comfortable.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The hotel has three connected restaurants, two of which have live music in the evenings. All three have good drink menus, and delicious food. The bad news... It's a historic hotel, and with that cones all of the poorly designed things associated with old buildings. The pipes creek and groan all night long. The walls are paper thin, so you'll get to enjoy participating in your neighbors discussions when they get back at 10pm on whether they think so and so is going to enjoy their surprise birthday party. Come morning, you don't need to bother setting an alarm clock, as you'll hear the whole hallway's piercing smoke-detector-like beeping pass from room to room, as you get to judge your fellow tenants on how many to times they feel it's acceptable to snooze their alarm. The beds are straight out of the 1970s, made of 100% all natural spring steel. Don't sit down too quickly or you'll find yourself falling back on the floor. It's currently 6am, and I'm now wide awake for the second morning in a row. The charm of this place wore off quickly.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The property is beautiful but the staff person who helped us check in was rather short and unfriendly . There was one other couple there being waited on by another staff person who was upbeat and was informing them about the restaurants in hotel and other information. The lady waiting on us , took our names, handed us keys and said nothing else to us . No obecrhse was in the lobby so it wasn’t bc they were too busy

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Stay here if the 1887 brick-and-walnut atmosphere, helpful staff, and walk-to-everything downtown spot matter more than a plush bed, sparkling-clean modern room, or extras. If you want updated comfort and consistent cleanliness, look at newer properties nearby and treat the Strater as a place to tour and have a drink rather than your overnight base. The history and setting are genuine; the rooms have not kept pace.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    I like the history of the property

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    This is a lovely historic hotel in the ideal location in downtown Durango. The two taverns with live music had good food and drinks but we mostly enjoyed the music. The whole hotel has such an elegant decor. We loved our stay and would recommend this hotel.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Beautiful old hotel, Clean, but noisy fan in bathroom that you must use with light! Bed’s mattress needs to be replaced. Great location and historic.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Beautiful historic hotel centrally located. We were situated in a smaller room (418)on 4th floor. Quiet location and charming narrow gauge just 7minute walk. Perfect getaway in a cool town in the west. Enjoy your travels !

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Nice room decor but bathroom was very small. A large person would struggle to fit between the door and sink

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The hotel is convenient to the train depot and all downtown locations. The staff however left a lot to be desired. While we arrived before check-in, there is never a reason to be rude. It was early when we arrived and we were told the room was not ready. We went out to lunch then returned to the hotel. It was now 3:45 but we were told, once again, that it was not yet 4:00. We waited another few minutes before being given a room directly above the saloon and below the staircase to the third floor, not exactly a room to get a lot of rest in. The room itself was lovely, just not quiet enough for a restful night's sleep.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The "resort fee" seems a bit much, but it is an excellent property.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Old downtown hotel. It was clean and convenient. Parking was a little pain, but manageable. Would definitely stay here again.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Clean rooms and facilities, great staff

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Classic old style hotel kept up like new. Fun to walk thru and would definitely stay again!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    It is a part of the old mining town West preserved for today.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    It is a nice old hotel. It is just limited in accessibility because of its age. It has a number of steps which you must use to access the hotel and has only one small, slow elevator. Its location is great and was a fun place to spend a couple nights.

Frequently asked questions about Historic Strater Hotel

Does Historic Strater Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Historic Strater Hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Historic Strater Hotel offer parking?
Yes, Historic Strater Hotel offers free parking on-site.
Does Historic Strater Hotel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Historic Strater Hotel offers dedicated conference rooms for business and group use. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Historic Strater Hotel have a fitness center?
Yes, Historic Strater Hotel features an on-site fitness center for guests.
Where is Historic Strater Hotel located, and how walkable is the area?
Historic Strater Hotel is located at 699 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301. With a Walk Score of 92, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

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