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the Best places to stay in Durango, colorado
Standing as the gateway between the towering San Juan Mountains and the vast Southwest Desert, Durango is a town bustling with abundant outdoor recreation opportunities, plentiful dinning and bar options, historic relics and more! If you're coming for a musical voyage on the Durango Blues Train we recommend making it a weekend or a long weekend to explore what the treasured destination is all about. The Durango Blues Train lodging partners offer great accommodations, deals and more, to help you make the most of your trip.
General Palmer Hotel
The prestigious General Palmer Hotel, built in 1898, is a Victorian style hotel in the historic downtown district of Durango, Colorado. We have blended the comforts of modern living, with the charm of a historical setting. The perfect choice for Durango lodging, the General Palmer Hotel is within walking distance from the Durango train depot, shopping, galleries, theaters, a wide selection of award-winning restaurants and musical venues.
Strater Hotel
Built in 1887, the historic Strater Hotel (Historic Hotel of America Founding Member) is one of the West’s iconic hotels and a prominent downtown Durango, Colorado landmark located two blocks north of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, one hour from Mesa Verde National Park, several 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. Operated for three generations by the Barker family, the Strater Hotel invites you to experience the best of the Old West and an iconic Durango, Colorado hotel.
Best Western PLUS Rio Grande Inn
The Best Western Rio Grande Inn is tucked away just two blocks from the heart of downtown Durango and the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. 102 quiet rooms with views of downtown and Smelter mountain this is the spot to be in order to indulge in Durango’s full experience. We offer a year round indoor pool and hot tub, a complimentary deluxe hot breakfast and a managers happy hour offered to each guest over the age of 21. We offer on site laundry and fitness room, and free Wi-Fi. A 24 hour front desk is available to assist any of your needs at any hour. If you are looking to embrace everything Durango has to offer the Best Western Rio Grande Inn is the place to be.
Rochester Hotel
The Rochester Hotel is a boutique historic hotel in downtown Durango, Colorado. Our mission is to provide warm and friendly service to make your stay in Durango as welcoming and comfortable as possible – enjoying a cup of tea in the afternoon or relaxing with a glass of natural wine in our beautiful garden. Recently renovated, the 1892 historic building has been reimagined with the comforts and amenities of an urban boutique hotel and is a welcoming, thoughtfully appointed space, perfect for artists, creatives, and adventurers.