Historic Strater Hotel

3.5 star property
Victorian hotel with bars, steps from Durango Area Tourism Office

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Front of property – evening/night
Lobby sitting area
Interior
Dinner served
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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

Classic Room, 1 Queen plus Twin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(167 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
(119 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
  • Sorrel Sky Gallery - 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 - 12 min walk - 1.0 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 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Steamworks Brewing Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Durango Coffee Company - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Historic Strater Hotel

Victorian hotel with bars, steps from 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
  • 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.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Diamond Belle Saloon
  • Mahogany Grille
  • The Office Spiritorium

Things to do

  • 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

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
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.
  • 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 19.70 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

  • 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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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. 861 out of 1098 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 1098 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 1098 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1098 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1098 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historic hotel in the middle of downtown Durango. The hotel layout is a little disjointed in some areas, but that’s bc of the age. Staff was very nice and helpful and our room was comfortable. We were able to book a private session in the hot tub with the help of the front desk. Parking was fairly easy but is first come first served with several different lots. Location was perfect, you can walk to everything. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was adequate, but off site. It was across the street shared with a restaurant. The room was nice. Beautiful antiques. Updated bathroom. The room had a thermostat, but it was locked and we were unable to change the temperature in the room. It was too warm for us. Even a fan would have helped. We tried to contact the front desk for help, but were sent to voicemail. Our stay was in late October so the outside temps were mild. We were able to barely open the window. But, being on the first floor and in downtown, security was a concern. Overall, a nice stay. The restaurant next doorwas great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John, Brookhaven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has a great location in a nice historic building with friendly staff. Our main issue was the fact that the thermostat was locked and we couldn’t get it cool enough. That was a something we had never encountered with other hotels.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and very friendly helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rebekah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay. 3 restaurants and live music every night!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Sally, COLTON

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

2/10 Terrible

Sally, COLTON

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love Historic Hotels and this one we will keep returning to.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a charming historical hotel, and I also enjoyed the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Judy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
While living outside of Durango for 22 years, I stayed at the Strater numerous times. It was and still is a lovely hotel. When we asked about breakfast, I was a bit surprised to be told that the Strater no longer served breakfast for their guests at all. The reason was blamed on Covid. Really!?! Didn’t that end about 3 years ago? And the staff didn’t seem to care about it, told us there were other places nearby to get something. Oh well, I guess nothing stays the same.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary and Connie

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

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel was so awesome. The history and ease of walking around town
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Eran

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

10/10 Excellent

Crista, Ofallon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

8/10 Good

Joseph

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Historic hotel, great location

Very nice historic hotel with restaurants and bar located in site. Conveniently located downtown and very walkable to shops and restaurants. The only disappointment was the hot tub was out of service for my stay with nothing offered except apologies.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Don

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location downtown. Close to Durango and Silverton train. Many dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

laurie

Travelled with family
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

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