Durango Hotels

Special features of the Doubletree Hotel in Durango include its scenic location right on the east bank of the Animas River, the close proximity to shopping & dining, the excellent customer service, the luxurious bedding and the on-site restaurant (Edgewater Grille), open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and room service. Other dining outlets are a riverfront cafe and a sports lounge/bar. Most of the 161 rooms & suites have a private balcony overlooking the river, the mountains or the city; all are extra large and comfortable. Also available are free wi-fi, free airport transportation, an oversized pool, whirlpool, fitness center and over 5,500 sq ft of meeting space.

Best Western Durango Inn and Suites has a peaceful location on a wooded hillside just outside town, along US 160 (south of the highway), 1 mile from the junction with US 555. Adjacent to the hotel is the full service Christina's Grille and Bar, though all other restaurants, shops and facilities are between 1 and 3 miles away, along US 555 in downtown Durango. The Best Western has 71 rooms with various types of suite, an outdoor heated pool (seasonal), sun deck and hot tub.

One of three Best Western hotels in Durango, the Mountain Shadows inn is located near the north edge of town along US 555 (at 3255 Main Ave), close to Animas City Park. The historic downtown area of Durango is 1.5 miles south. The hotel's 65 rooms are arranged around 3 sides of a courtyard, at the center of which is an indoor pool, surrounded by trees and plants.

The Rio Grande Inn (400 I 2nd Ave) is right by the downtown area of Durango, one block from the southern terminus of the Durango-Silverton narrow gauge railway and within easy walking distance of many shops, restaurants and bars. The hotel offers 102 comfortable rooms, complimentary breakfast, an indoor heated pool, fitness center, sauna and free guest laundry.

All 66 rooms of the Residence Inn Durango have fine views over the forested hills that surround the town - the inn has a quiet location along Highway 160, close to the Animas River on the west side of Durango, 0.7 miles from the downtown area. This is an all suite hotel, catering for the longer stay traveler - accommodation comprises one or two-bedroom suites, each with full kitchen, and all are clean, spacious and well equipped. The three main services are free hot breakfast, an indoor pool/hot tub, and a free evening reception (Mon-Thu).

Quality Inn Durango has a northerly location at 2930 N Main Ave (highway 550), one mile from the historic downtown area and linked to it by the city's trolley bus system. Both the Animas River and the Durango-Silverton railroad run just to the east of the hotel, which is near to at least 6 restaurants. Main amenities are an sheltered outdoor pool at the rear of the hotel, and free continental breakfast. The Alpine scenery of the San Juan Mountains begins a few miles further north along US 550.

A mile south of Durango town center is the 123 room Comfort Inn & Suites, located at 455 S Camino Del Rio (US 550/160) in a semi-rural area close to the Animas River, but also near a collection of shops, restaurants and Durango Mall. Most rooms have views over wooded mountains, and nearby outdoor activities include rafting, hiking and jeep tours. The hotel has an indoor pool and offers free, hot continental breakfast.

Along busy Main Ave (US 550) towards the north edge of Durango, the Econo Lodge provides 41 basic but comfortable rooms, some containing a microwave and refrigerator. Free continental breakfast is available, but the lack of other amenities makes the motel one of the lowest priced in Durango. There are plenty of restaurants, shops and bars nearby, and more in the historic town center, one mile south.