Where to Stay in Durango, Colorado

Near the Colorado-New Mexico border, Durango offers family-friendly adventure in spades. The more intrepid travelers in your family can take to the ski slopes and mountain passes, while the more low-key can enjoy museums, a charming downtown and the historic narrow gauge railroad. Whatever you plan to do during your Durango, Colorado, trip, though, you’ll need a place to stay. Luckily, the town offers a variety of accommodation options, so you can pick your perfect fit.

1. The Grand Imperial Hotel

A very grand staple on the Durango travel scene since 1883, this hotel takes you back in time with its historic luxury. Recently restored, the property features a range of guest rooms to choose from, right in town, along with its own restaurant and salon, emporium and depot, and a coffee shop. Despite the hotel’s grandeur, though, it still feels intimate and quaint, with fewer than 40 guest rooms in total. It’s definitely a stay you won’t soon forget!

2. The Strater Hotel

But you don’t have just one historic hotel in Durango — there’s another option if you find that all of the rooms at the Grand Imperial are booked up. The Strater Hotel prides itself as a living history museum, built in 1887 and now a prominent landmark in downtown Durango. Furnishings and decor include the largest collection of American Victorian walnut antiques, period wallpaper and handcrafted woodwork. The property offers nearly 90 unique guest rooms and a handful of restaurants and bars, and the helpful staff will assist you in planning out the rest of your trip during your stay, with suggested itineraries and guided tours available.

3. Alpen Rose RV Park

But what if you don’t need a hotel? What if, instead, you just need the perfect spot to park your RV as you drive your way across the country? If that’s the case, you’ll want to book a site at Alpen Rose RV Park, rated the top RV park in the area. The park is only seven miles away from downtown, with gorgeous mountain and valley views, and it boasts amenities such as a heated swimming pool, on-site cafe, laundry facilities and more.

4. Blue Lake Ranch

If you’re willing to drive a little further away from town, you’ll find the award-winning Blue Lake Ranch, which was originally Southwest Colorado’s first bed and breakfast. The ranch offers 16 luxury guest rooms on a private, 200-acre estate, filled with mountain and lake vistas. Depending on your room, you may enjoy stellar views courtesy of floor-to-ceiling windows, a cozy fireplace or even a private kitchen.

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