Historic Strater Hotel Durango (Colorado)

General Information

The Historic Strater Hotel is the gem of Durango. From its historic past to being the center of Durango activity there is everytime something to do whilst visiting the Strater. Every of the 93 apartments is smartly appointed with Bradbury wallpapers convention woodworking the worlds biggest Victorian Walnut furniture and one of the best part is every room is peculiar in design and decoration. The Strater consist of a live cinema an award winning restaurant a historic saloon and an upscale brasserie a catering company carouse and conference facilities all under one roof. Come be a part of history

The four-story purple brick Strater Hotel is a special sample of American Victorian architecture highlighted by original white stone cornices and ornamental brickwork. The inside of the premises transports visitors back to Durangos heyday and mixes American heritage with Victorian fascination and existent convenience. That authenticity is evident in the Straters social 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 in the whole hotel. The Strater features been owned by the Barker family for 3 generations and over the years the family features assembled one of the worlds biggest collections of American Victorian ancient walnut furniture.
Louis LaAmour found the spirit so inspirational that he frequently booked suites 222 and 223 to business on his western novels.