Durango is a destination town for a wide variety of people, offering many activities, hotels and places to eat. We have only stayed at a couple of the hotels but there are several to choose from. One of our favorite hotels in town is the Historic Strater Hotel, which sits right in the middle of town. There are two restaurants and a bar that are connected with the hotel and its just a fun place to stay. They say that the hotel is haunted but we have been there several times and stayed there and sadly did not experience any hauntings, though the pictures in the room are old and creepy!In fact everything in the hotel is old so if you are looking for comfort this is not the place to stay for you! If you want to experience part of Durango history and just a neat place to stay but comfort isn’t the top of your list then we definitely recommend staying here! Check it out at strater.com
The Strater Hotel 
Another view from down the street
General Palmer Hotel
The General Palmer Hotel is centrally located right in the heart of downtown Durango’s National Historic District. Exceptional art galleries, specialty shops, theaters and excellent restaurants are within walking distance from the Hotel. The train depot is conveniently located next to the Hotel and guests from all over enjoy watching the train come and go from the 2nd and/or 3rd floor patio decks of the Hotel.
We have never stayed in this hotel but I’m sure it is just as nice as the Strater! The Famous Durango Train station is right behind this hotel so if you like trains you should check this one out! http://generalpalmerhotel.com/
Hotels that are not in Downtown
There are several other hotels that are off the main Highway in Durango that are a part of the normal chains of hotels. We have only stayed at Hilton Homewood Suites but it is very nice and very conveniently located off Highway 160 which will take you right into Bayfield. There is also a Holiday Inn, Best Western and many others that I’m sure are just as nice to stay at!