2020 Durango Blues Train Lodging Guide

Planning for a rocking and rolling night on the Durango Blues Train? We recommend making a weekend out of it!

Standing as the gateway between the towering San Juan Mountains and the vast Southwest Desert, Durango is a town bustling with abundant outdoor recreation opportunities, plentiful dining and bar options, historic relics and more! If you're coming for a musical voyage on the Durango Blues Train, we recommend making it a weekend or a long weekend to explore what the treasured destination is all about. The Durango Blues Train lodging partners offer great accommodations, deals and more, to help you make the most of your trip!


GENERAL PALMER HOTEL

The prestigious General Palmer Hotel, built in 1898, is a Victorian style hotel in the historic downtown district of Durango, Colorado. We have blended the comforts of modern living, with the charm of a historical setting. The perfect choice for Durango lodging, the General Palmer Hotel is within walking distance from the Durango train depot, shopping, galleries, theaters, a wide selection of award-winning restaurants and musical venues.


STRATER HOTEL

Built in 1887, the historic Strater Hotel (Historic Hotel of America Founding Member) is one of the West’s iconic hotels and a prominent downtown Durango, Colorado landmark located two blocks north of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, one hour from Mesa Verde National Park, several hours from the Four Corners Monument, and deep in the heart of the rugged San Juan Mountains and the San Juan Scenic Skyway. The Strater Hotel is adorned with beautiful handcrafted woodwork, period wallpaper, and the largest collection of American Victorian walnut antiques which are used to decorate the hotel and guestrooms. Operated for three generations by the Barker family, the Strater Hotel invites you to experience the best of the Old West and an iconic Durango, Colorado hotel.


ROCHESTER HOTEL & LELAND HOUSE

The perfect escape in the heart of bustling downtown Durango, the Leland House and Rochester Hotel are small family-owned historic hotels, renovated by mother-and-son team, Diane Wildfang and Kirk Komick. Whether you’re in town for business or leisure, our downtown hotel’s warm, friendly service and convenient amenities will ensure you have a pleasant and memorable stay in our charming city. Enjoy all the comforts of home while staying at our hotel in downtown Durango. With comfortable guest rooms and suites, each characterized by their own unique Western character and charm, your travels to Durango are sure to be unforgettable.


DURANGO DOWNTOWN INN

Situated in historic downtown Durango, the Durango Downtown Inn is conveniently located just one block off of well-known Main Street. Conveniently located, our hotel offers guests easy access to area shopping, various dining outlets and unique art galleries. The world famous Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is within walking distance located just five short blocks from the hotel.


HOLIDAY INN® HOTEL & SUITES DURANGO

Minutes from the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Train Station, the Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Durango Central is ideally located for your Blues Train weekend. Only a short walk to historic downtown or enjoy our free local shuttle, available daily, 7:00 am - 11:00 pm. Visit our on-site restaurant, which boasts a full bar and 13 large HDTVs for the sports enthusiast. Enjoy cooked to order breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night snacks served daily, or the comfort of room service.

Experience all that Holiday Inn Durango Central has to offer! When booking, mention the Durango Blues Train for special pricing!


Tickets the for the May 28, 29 & 30 trains go on sale on Wednesday, February 12 at 10 am (MT). Tickets for the August 20, 21 & 22 trains go on sale Wednesday, March 11 at 10 am (MT)!