Historic Strater Hotel
Durango, Colorado
Historic Strater Hotel is a hotel located in Durango.
The Historic Strater Hotel is the gem of Durango. From its historic past to being the hub of Durango activity there is always something to do while visiting the Strater. Each of the 93 rooms is elegantly appointed with Bradbury wallpapers custom woodworking the worlds largest Victorian Walnut furniture and the best part is each room is unique in design and decor. The Strater consist of a live theatre an award winning restaurant a historic saloon and an upscale bar a catering company banquet and meeting facilities all under one roof. Come be a part of history
The four-story red brick Strater Hotel is an exceptional example of American Victorian architecture highlighted by original white stone cornices and ornamental brickwork. The interior of the property transports guests back to Durangos heyday and blends American history with Victorian charm and modern convenience. That authenticity is evident in the Straters public spaces which showcase crystal chandeliers ornate woodworking and moldings coffered ceilings and intricately carved columns. Windowed display cases filled with antiques and collectibles are scattered throughout the hotel. The Strater has been owned by the Barker family for three generations and over the years the family has assembled one of the worlds largest collections of American Victorian antique walnut furniture.
Louis LaAmour found the atmosphere so inspirational that he frequently booked rooms 222 and 223 to work on his western novels.
Places to eat within 5km of Historic Strater Hotel include The Living Tree, The Office Spiritorium, Mahogany Grille, and Diamond Belle Saloon.
Durango, Colorado, 81301 USA
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Historic Strater Hotel reviews
Rated 9 out of 10 with 2 reviews
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Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 06 Jan 2008 rated 8 out of 10.
I like the historic atmosphere and the views from the rooms. The front desk staff were excellent but some of the other staff were unfriendly. It is a unique one of a kind place to stay.
Positives: Atmosphere.
Negatives: Bathroom fan noisy, poor sound insulation.
Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 10 May 2007 rated 10 out of 10.
The starter hotel was lovely and a welcome change from the usual. They have done everything to bring back the elegance of the Victorian era. We had a lovely time.
Positives: The decor created a lovely Victorian atmosphere and the staff was friendly and helpful.
Negatives: I can't think of anything that we did not like about this hotel.
Amenities
120 AC. 24-hour front desk. 24-hour security. Accessible parking. Adjoining rooms. Air conditioning. Bell staff/porter. Brailed elevators. Buffet breakfast. Bus parking. Catering services. Children's play area. Cocktail lounge. Complimentary buffet breakfast. Complimentary continental breakfast. Concierge desk. Connecting rooms. Continental breakfast. DVD/video rental. Dinner served in restaurant. Direct dial telephone. Dry cleaning. Early check-in. Exercise gym. Express check-out. Fire safety compliant. Free parking. Front desk. Full service housekeeping. Gift/News stand. Golf. Hair dryer. Handicap rooms. Health club. Heated guest rooms. High speed wireless. Housekeeping - daily. Indoor pool. Interior corridors. Internet services. Ironing board. Jacuzzi. Jogging track. Late check-out available. Laundry/Valet service. Lobby coffee service. Lunch served in restaurant. Massage services. Non-smoking rooms (generic). On-Site parking. Parking. Parking lot. Pets allowed. Photocopy center. Playground. Pool. Public area air conditioned. Racquetball. Restaurant. Room service. Room service - limited hours. Room service - limited menu. Safe deposit box. Secured parking. Security. Snow sports. Spa. Storage space. Street side parking. Tennis court. Toilet. Tour/sightseeing desk. Train access. Transportation. Transportation services - local area. Transportation services - local office. Valet cleaning. Valet same day dry cleaning. Vending machines. Video checkout. Video tapes. Wakeup service. Welcome drink. Wheel chair access. Wireless internet connection in public areas.
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