No two rooms at the Strater are alike, with each individually decorated with American Victorian antiques and authentic period window treatments.

The Classic Guest Rooms offer a comfortable taste of the Victorian West, with a range of bed configurations.For guaranteed views of Durango or the surrounding hulls, the Deluxe rooms are worth considering, or you can upgrade to a Premium Room which add sitting areas, larger bathrooms and views of historic Main Avenue.

Rooms include air conditioning, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi and a guest journal filled with notes from previous visitors. Complimentary coffee is served each morning in the hotel lobby.

The Mahogany Grille – The Strater’s restaurant serves modern American dinners in a striking Victorian dining room. The menu draws on ingredients sourced from local and family-owned farms and ranches, with steaks, seafood, vegetarian options and desserts. Reservations are recommended.

The Diamond Belle Saloon – Durango’s only Old West saloon has been restored to its original character in 1957 and is still serving food, drink and live ragtime piano every evening.

The Office Spiritorium – This one-of-a-kind bar has entirely handcrafted interiors, from the fireplace mantel to the stained glass. Signature cocktails, craft beers, small plates and live music every day make it a magical place to spend an evening.

Jacuzzi Room – Enjoy a relaxing soak in the jacuzzi room, bookable at the front desk.

‘Living Museum’ Audio Tour – Collect an audio guide to explore the hotel’s museum exhibits at your own pace.

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad — One of America’s great heritage rail journeys, it runs 45 miles through the San Juan Mountains between Durango and Silverton, much of it along the Animas River gorge. The round trip takes a full day and the scenery is some of the most dramatic in Colorado. The depot is a short walk from the Strater.

Mesa Verde National Park — Around an hour’s drive west of Durango, Mesa Verde protects the most significant collection of Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings in North America. The cliff palace at Cliff Palace, accessible by guided tour, dates back to the 13th century and remains remarkably intact.

Purgatory Resort — Colorado’s most southerly ski resort sits roughly 25 miles north of Durango on US-550, offering skiing and snowboarding in winter and mountain biking and hiking trails in summer. It is a straightforward drive from the hotel and a good option for a day on the mountain without a long transfer.

The Animas River Trail — A paved multi-use trail running through downtown Durango along the Animas River, connecting the city’s neighbourhoods and offering easy access to the wider trail network. It is flat, accessible and well used by locals.

Silverton — The former silver mining town at the northern end of the narrow gauge line is worth time in its own right. The main street is largely unchanged since the 1880s, and the surrounding San Juan peaks offer serious hiking for those who want it.