Stayed at the Strater in an interconnecting room with my family on our way to see Mesa Verde. The rooms are a bit on the too rustic side for me and felt very cramped. We asked for a rollaway for one of our kids and they provided a blow up mattress on the floor instead given the tight space. The showers require a deep knee bend for anyone over 6 feet tall. We did not eat at the hotel as we had other plans with friends in the area. Durango itself is a cool little town though and I think we might come back in the summer. The Strater is nicely located to walk about town and the train literally goes right by the hotel, which was fun for my kids. I doubt we would stay here again though.

I should probably preface this by saying that I generally prefer more modern hotels. That said, I can appreciate the historic charm of the Strater. The common areas are quirky and fun, and the lounge off the lobby is lively and a great place to get a drink and enjoy the entertainment. That being said, our room was quite small, cluttered, and could have been a bit cleaner, particularly the bathroom. If you are a fan of historic hotels it is probably worth giving it a shot, but if you prefer something that doesn't feel like a movie set from 100 years ago I'd probably pass on the Strater.

This classic hotel smack in downtown Durango is a treasure. They've obviously invested a LOT of money in its renovation over the years. The decor is a bit over the top, a kind of eclectic mix of classic and contemporary. Get a handle on the wallpaper-er! They're out of control!
Continental Breakfast is included and is fair to good. Coffee is excellent, biscuits are flabby and gravy out of a tub. Go across the street for breakfast.
Front desk help is excellent. Location can not be beat for kicking around downtown Durango. Stay here instead of the chains. You will love it.

Strater Hotel has all the charm of an old historic hotel to make a stay in Durango perfect. This was our third stay in four years. We got a great last minute deal on a room with a queen bed on the fourth floor. No coffee pot in the room, but we found coffee and tea (great tasting coffee too) set up at the end of the hallway at 6:30 am. Water pressure in bath was not great, but the charm of the hotel, the location right down town, and the included breakfast (great Posole!) is worth very minor inconveniences . This hotel is truly worth an excellent rating. The building is just beautiful.