Historic Strater Hotel

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

Photo gallery for Historic Strater Hotel

Property entrance
Interior
Lobby sitting area
Reception
Fireplace

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

Classic Room, 1 Queen plus Twin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(154 reviews)

Highlights

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

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(107 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Durango

Historic Strater Hotel places you steps from Durango Area Tourism Office and within a short 5-minute stroll of Sorrel Sky Gallery. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Mahogany Grille, is open for dinner. Diamond Belle Saloon is the hotel's own piano bar, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a hot tub and ski storage. .Places within a short walk of this 3.5-property class Historic Downtown Durango hotel include Durango Arts Center and Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.

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

  • ‪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

Victorian hotel with bars/lounges and 24-hour front desk
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
  • Conference 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
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Historic Strater Hotel offers 88 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. 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 on a daily basis.
There are 2 hot springs open between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

Languages

English

Similar properties

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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

What is the cancellation policy at Historic Strater Hotel?

Historic Strater Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Historic Strater Hotel?

Yep, Historic Strater Hotel has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Historic Strater Hotel?

No, Historic Strater Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Historic Strater Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Historic Strater Hotel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Historic Strater Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Historic Strater Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Historic Strater Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 828 out of 1064 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 171 out of 1064 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 1064 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1064 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1064 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

4/10 Poor

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Requests for high floor room were not met and blamed booking through Expedia for not being able to be moved somewhere else. Ground floor room windows facing the street could not be securely locked. They hosted a huge music event taking over the property without informing guests in advance. While check in and check out clerk was friendly, when we expressed concerns about music in the guest corridor in the evening, the staff said there is nothing they could do and was unwilling to help. Would have higher rating had the circumstances been different. Expedia guests seem to be put to the worst location in the building.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely hotel. I especially like the lobby and how the rim is decorated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda Renee

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

10/10 Excellent

KATHLEEN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The décor of the property was great was disappointed that the spa was closed when we arrived after calling in advance to make sure it would be open to use the hot tub while we were there.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Suman

Liked: Staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

Joan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We ate dinner in the Diamond Belle. Loved it. There was a guitar player. unfortunately, I didn't get his name. His playing was wonderful. My sister and I really enjoyed it. Perfect music for an enjoyable dinner. Not crazy loud and wonderful choices. He also took many requests. The food was also very good. Thank you for a GREAT stay. We will be back, and we will recommend you to everyone we know heading to Durango. Sincerely, Joan Utter
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy, Pagosa Springs

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great service. Clean rooms and the location is perfect!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
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

Russell

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

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell Betonie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Western like ambience because of the decor and theme the saloon and restaurants had. Room bathrooms were amazing. Water pressure was great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an old-west style hotel that adds a lot of character. In addition, it is located in the heart of downtown Durango, so much of the most popular areas to shop, dine, or photograph is very walkable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Derek, Arliington

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I enjoyed my two nights at this historical hotel. The staff were pleasant and helpful. The common areas of the hotel were well kept. I found the room clean with adequate space for three. However, there’s little countertop space for personal items in the room assigned. The most disappointing was the climate control system in the room. With the thermostat set to 60f, the room would not cool below 75f. That made for two warm nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A must see iconic hotel. Fabulous!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Historic is correct not fancy. location, location, location! Parking included. 3 restaurants/bars on site. Walkable to everything on and around Main st.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! Very friendly, helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

great hotel, ok room, tiny shower.

incredible old historic hotel. Very interesting displays. Room was small, shower very small. Floor uneven but what do you expect. Service outstanding. Diamond Belle saloon fun but does get crowded. Be aware there are steps to get into the hotel but the front desk will help with luggage.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tymon

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience! Staff were amazing! Perfect for an old school hotel stay. The saloon was entertaining with live piano music.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregg

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

Fantastic piece of working history

We only stayed one night, but the Strater will always be remembered. What a fantastic piece of working history. Every inch of this hotel is impressive. The staff are lovely and seem to love the hotel and their jobs. I was amazed at the quantity of staff who take care of this gem. We will be back. We had recently stayed at the El Tovar, which was terrific, but we put the Strater beside it. I think the Strater is better maintained with nicer amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
History. Fun Bar with live music.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great live music 1 stop shop for food and drinks
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025