How Axel worksAxel $170 a night vs $202 on Expedia at Historic Strater Hotel, Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027: $32 a night less (16%). Seen Oct 10.
3-star hotel · 699 Main Ave, Durango
24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Smoke-free property · TV · Laundry · Safe-deposit box · Concierge services · Dry-cleaning · Luggage storage · Bar · Restaurant · Free Wi-Fi
Hotels in Durango, ColoradoA historic 3-star hotel in downtown Durango
8.5/10
A strong downtown pick for Victorian character, with old-building comfort trade-offs.
The Strater is a historic 3-star in downtown Durango, and we'd choose it for character and convenience rather than modern luxury. Individually decorated rooms feature genuine Victorian furnishings, while shops, restaurants and the narrow-gauge railroad are an easy walk away. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise the helpful staff, and cleanliness feedback is predominantly positive. The Diamond Belle Saloon and The Office Spiritorium make evening drinks and live music part of the appeal.
The trade-off is uneven room comfort: some rooms and bathrooms are compact, and recurring reviews mention sound carrying between rooms, street noise and tired mattresses. Breakfast isn't served, parking can be awkward, and the hotel adds a historic preservation fee. It's a strong fit for history lovers; we'd skip it if quiet nights and spacious, contemporary rooms are your priorities.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Hotels.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$159 a night with Axel against $175 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $16 a night less (9%).
Classic Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable · includes $20/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$16/night less than Expedia (9%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$174 a night with Axel against $202 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $28 a night less (14%).
Classic Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable · includes $20/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$28/night less than Expedia (14%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$170 a night with Axel against $202 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $32 a night less (16%).
Classic Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable · includes $20/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$32/night less than Expedia (16%)Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$161 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Classic Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable · includes $20/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$170 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Classic Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable · includes $20/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$238 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable · includes $20/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$169 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Classic Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable · includes $20/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 22 to Dec 29, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 7
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Axel $170 a night vs $202 on Expedia at Historic Strater Hotel, Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027: $32 a night less (16%). Seen Oct 10.
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A strong downtown pick for Victorian character, with old-building comfort trade-offs. A historic 3-star hotel in downtown Durango, scored for what it is.
The Strater is a historic 3-star in downtown Durango, and we'd choose it for character and convenience rather than modern luxury. Individually decorated rooms feature genuine Victorian furnishings, while shops, restaurants and the narrow-gauge railroad are an easy walk away. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise the helpful staff, and cleanliness feedback is predominantly positive. The Diamond Belle Saloon and The Office Spiritorium make evening drinks and live music part of the appeal.
The trade-off is uneven room comfort: some rooms and bathrooms are compact, and recurring reviews mention sound carrying between rooms, street noise and tired mattresses. Breakfast isn't served, parking can be awkward, and the hotel adds a historic preservation fee. It's a strong fit for history lovers; we'd skip it if quiet nights and spacious, contemporary rooms are your priorities.
Best for: history-loving couples; railroad travelers; walkable downtown stays
Watch out for: inter-room and street noise; variable room size and mattress comfort; historic preservation fee; no breakfast
Location: Central Main Avenue setting, within easy walking distance of dining, shopping and the railroad.
Rooms: Distinctive antique furnishings; sizes vary, with some cramped bathrooms and mattress complaints.
Cleanliness: Mostly strong recent feedback, despite a minority reporting mustiness or dusty furnishings.
Service: Friendly, helpful staff are a consistent strength across recent reviews.
Amenities: Restaurant, two bars with live music, free Wi-Fi and morning lobby coffee; no breakfast service.
Fees and surprises: Historic preservation fee plus tax; self-parking is listed as free but can be awkward.
Axel's opinion of Historic Strater Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Hotels.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Historic Strater Hotel within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $159 a night · includes $20 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Classic Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | $175 a night on Expedia | $16 a night less (9%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $174 a night · includes $20 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Classic Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | $202 a night on Expedia | $28 a night less (14%) | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $170 a night · includes $20 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Classic Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | $202 a night on Expedia | $32 a night less (16%) | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $161 a night · includes $20 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Classic Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $170 a night · includes $20 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Classic Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $238 a night · includes $20 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 22 to Dec 29, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults | $169 a night · includes $20 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Classic Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book |
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