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699 Main Avenue Durango, Colorado 81301
The original property opened in 1887. A member of Historic Hotels of America since 1989.
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One of the West’s iconic establishments, The Strater Hotel is the crown jewel of Durango in every way. Continuously in operation since 1887, the hotel stands today as a nod to vintage fashion, period décor, and artisanal handiwork. Proudly displaying its status as a relic of a bygone era, The Strater Hotel maximally adorns each room with handcrafted woodwork, period wallpaper, rich upholstery, and a prized collection of beautiful Victorian walnut antiques. The world-famous Diamond Belle Saloon at The Strater Hotel features nightly entertainment, including top-rated ragtime piano players. Everywhere guests look, they will find how the hotel grew alongside the developing American West, from an authentic invitation to the inaugural party of Teddy Roosevelt in Denver, to an award-winning Wild West writer, to a genuine Wild West wanted poster.
Stepping out the door into contemporary times, the area of Durango offers a recreational mecca. Guests of The Strater Hotel will discover a plethora of indoor and outdoor activities, including the famous Mesa Verde National Park. The Strater Hotel’s friendly staff invites guests to experience the best of the Old West and the best of Durango in this one-of-a-kind hotel.
The Strater Hotel has been named to these Historic Hotels of America Top 25 Lists
The 2024 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Most Literary Hotels
The 2024 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Where Women Made History
The 2024 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Where U.S. Presidents Made History
Location Map
Experience the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad & Museum, or even take a ride on the railroad itself.
Discover
Discover over a century of stories at The Strater Hotel, including how the establishment became a designated Literary Landmark in 2012.
Explore
Explore Durango attractions while a catching ride on the Main Street Trolley.
Experience
Experience walking through the cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde National Park, some of the best-preserved archaeological treasures in North America.
