Historic Strater Hotel

3.5 star property
Victorian hotel with bars/lounges and 24-hour front desk

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The Historic Strater Hotel in downtown Durango combines comfort with charm. Guests enjoy the fireplace, natural hot springs, an on-site art gallery, two bars with evening entertainment, and the Mahogany Grille for breakfast and dinner. Visitors love its central location.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Classic Room, 1 Queen plus Twin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(166 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(116 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
699 Main Ave, Durango, CO, 81301

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
  • Durango Arts Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 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, CO (DRO-La Plata County) - 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
  • ‪East by Southwest - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Historic Strater Hotel

Hotel near Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Located close to Durango Area Tourism Office and Sorrel Sky Gallery, Historic Strater Hotel provides an art gallery on-site, a fireplace in reception and 2 bars. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 2 hot springs or the hot tub. The on-site restaurant, Mahogany Grille, serves dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as conference space.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Luggage storage, concierge services and a front desk safe
  • A porter/bellboy, meeting rooms and a lift
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 88 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi. Guests reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Diamond Belle Saloon
  • Mahogany Grille
  • The Office Spiritorium

Things to do

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Spa

  • 2 hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 38 ºC

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1887
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 19.51 per accommodation, per night.

We have included 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

We should mention

Hot springs access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Strater Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic Strater Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Strater Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Historic Strater Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Historic Strater Hotel located?

Located in Historic Downtown Durango, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Durango Area Tourism Office, Sorrel Sky Gallery and Durango Arts Center. Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and San Juan National Forest Supervisor's Office are also within 1 mi (2 km). Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station is 7 minutes by foot.

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Historic Strater Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 845 out of 1091 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 1091 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 1091 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1091 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1091 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

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love Historic Hotels and will keep returning
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

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

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with dining options and ample parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mellisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is historic and well maintained. They honor it well. Rooms are tiny, but charming and full of character.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing. The staff was very helpful. The food in the Mahogany room was exceptional. It was fun to stay in the historic building.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel had plenty parking. Great restaurant on sites
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deloris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay after a wonderful train ride
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary and Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the History. So very authentic.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Right in downtown area many shops and restaurants museum and train just down the street location was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great visit and stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay in this historic property. Room was lovely, food was very good and the back room tour of the hotel and its history was fascinating and well done. Definitely take advantage of this if you stay at the hotel! Staff was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Said

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were spotless and beautiful. The staff was very friendly. The heater was not working well, and only the first person taking a shower had warm water.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely brilliant place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

laura

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

Charming and perfect location

The best place to stay on the main drag. Lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel! It’s like stepping back in time to the old west with modern conveniences!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific ambiance absolued loved the hotel,staff restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun historical hotel and excellent restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and historic
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice review happy client
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location in town! Close to many attractions and the railroad. The hotel is so charming, everything is beautifully preserved. It's a real museum! The saloon next door serves great food and night entertainment was a lovely bluegrass band.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

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

Perfect

Great welcoming staff, quick and informative check in, beautiful room with comfortable bed, free coffee set up on the floor in the am -every thing was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic and well managed
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo-Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love historic hotels. This did not disappoint
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025