Guests at the Hotel Historic Strater hotel, Durango, Colorado, can enjoy a relaxing soak in one of the hotel’s hot tubs or enjoy listening to some live music over a few drinks at the on-site lounge bar.
The rooms feature flat-screen TV’s, coffee makers, hairdryers, desks, phones, complimentary toiletries and free Wi-Fi.
The Hotel Historic Strater offers elegant and comfortable accommodation with 93 rooms, a restaurant, bar/lounge as well as a spa tub and conference facilities. Free on-site parking is also available.
The Mahogany Grille Restaurant offers a wide range of seasonal dishes made using local produce as well as cooked breakfasts. Light snacks and an extensive drinks list are available at the bar.
Historic Downtown Durango, San Juan National Forest and Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad & Museum are all in close proximity to the hotel. The Henry Starter Theater, Durango Arts Center and James ranch are also close by.
The hotel dates back to the 19th century and still retains many of its original features which have left a lasting impression on those who stayed here. Guests were impressed by the elegant Victorian decor of the communal areas as well as their rooms and appreciated the numerous pieces of art and antiques scattered around the building. .
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Pleasant dining experiences.
Guests who dined at the restaurant said that they enjoyed the food which was described as being of good quality as well as the level of service. Those who chose to eat at the bar were equally complimentary about the dishes on offer and also praised the nightly live entertainment. .
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Close to amenities and attractions.
The Historic Strater is just a short walk away from many local bars and restaurants as well as tourist attractions. Guests found it very convenient being close to all the amenities as well as the train station. .
Negative Reviews
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Issues with lift.
The lift on the premises has been described as very small and dated with numerous guests reporting that they were stuck in the elevator and had to be rescued by the maintenance team. Many objected to the fact that the lift is very slow which caused delays when large groups of guests were checking in or out of the hotel.
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Noise issues.
Some of the guests mentioned that the hotel's close proximity to the train tracks meant that they could hear the train horn late in the evenings as well as early in the morning which was loud enough to wake them up.
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Rooms on the small side.
The rooms have been described as being quite compact with many guests stating that they had little room to move around and objected to the lack of storage space. .
All amenities
Property amenities
Entrance Hall/lobby
Elevator
Parking
Bell service
Hotel bar
Conference rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Computer with internet
Restaurant
24-hour reception
Laundry service
WiFi in public areas
Fax/Modem access
Doctor on site
Concierge
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi
Hand sanitizer provided
Masks provided
Safe distance
Response protocol
New safety protocols
Cashless payment
Wellness / Spa
Hot tub
Room amenities
Openable windows
Television
Central heating
Air conditioning
Pay-TV
Satellite TV
Safe
WiFi
Free WiFi (rooms)
Sports facilities
Hiking trail
Arrival / Departure
Check in: 16:00
Check out: 11:00
Contact
699 Main Avenue , 81301 , Durango , USA Telephone: +1 (970) 247 4431 | Fax: +1 (970) 259 2208 | Official Homepage