Name: Holiday Inn Express Durango Downtown- Animas River
Address: 1111 Camino Del Rio, Animas River District, Durango, Colorado, United States of America, Durango, La Plata County, US
Price range: $147–$378 per night
Rating: 8.87

What guests think

Across recent reviews, Holiday Inn Express Durango Downtown- Animas River draws praise for friendly staff and satisfying free breakfast, while critiques focus on tight parking and fees, plus occasional housekeeping, noise, or maintenance lapses affecting comfort.

The setting beside the Animas River with trail access and a pleasant patio, plus short walks to downtown, is a frequent highlight. Rooms are modern and generally comfortable, with river views or small balconies in some, but some guests mention firm beds or pillows, limited outlets, and intermittent noise from HVAC or garage areas. Expect a scenic, walkable base, but plan for tight parking and choose room location carefully.

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Facilities

Guests appreciate the secure underground or heated parking, riverside patio, and access to the pool and fitness room. Several report tight or limited parking and note added parking fees.

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Ann

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy garge parking. Free breakfast was very good. Layout of room was well thought out. Very clean.

8

Lena

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Room clean, pillows were horrible, we stayed six days each day the housekeeping got worse, friendly staff great location , great breakfast, great underground parking,

8

Daniel

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Every thing was fine with the exception of the parking garage. There is a very tight, 90-degree entry into the garage which is difficult to negotiate. We were driving a mid-size SUV and had to be very careful. There is a limited amount of open parking at street level, which was always full. If you are driving a large pick-up, I'd probably look for lodging elsewhere. If you are driving something smaller, the garage entry is not much of an inconvenience and is more than made up by the close location to Durango's nice main street and the Durango-Silvereton train. We selected a unit on the river side of the building and were pleased with the view.

10

William

Feb 17, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The heated underground parking was great for skiers and the big snow storm.

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Harold

Dec 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great central location and very secure place - complete with a parking garage under the hotel - with passkey triggered garage doors. The staff were wonderful & welcoming. The two things I didn't care for were the breakfast - it looked like indigestion waiting to happen; and the pillows were not very comfortable. If I stay again, I'll bring my own pillow - and my workout & swim suit. The indoor pool and fitness room looked out over the river - very cool setting for this hotel!

10

Sophia

Jul 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient and accessible place to stay in Durango. Room was nice, access to the river, pool and gym, garage parking.

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Leah

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Can’t beat the views. Complimentary cookies and coffee are nice. The plugs and usb ports didn’t all work. Limited parking. No place to cross the street to head into town. Received a text from the hotel saying to text with any requests and when I asked for a 4 th towel, I was asked to come get it myself or wait till the evening time. Why only 3 towels with 4 guests in the room?

10

James

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was centrally located to our visit. Grocery store and dining within walking distance. Covered parking was great.

8

Jon

Mar 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Underground heated parking. River view

10

Rebeca Marquez

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was very friendly and professional. The views were lovely with the river right outside. It is a very walkable area with grocery and pharmacy literally across the street. It has secure underground parking and a good selection for breakfast. I thought this was a great place to stay and would definitely return.

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Cleanliness

Many describe the hotel and rooms as clean, but there are reports of missed housekeeping, unpleasant odors, and occasional debris or maintenance issues.

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Mary

Jan 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was impressively clean, the room and bathroom were spotless. Staff were super friendly, parking in secured garage was awesome, breakfast was really good, bed was comfortable and all in walking distance to Main for bars, restaurants and shopping. This was our first time to Durango and loved our stay.

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robbin

Jul 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was TERRIBLE. Dont believe the good ratings, they aren’t real. The elevator has been out for awhile. We had to make several trips in the filthy and smelly stairwell to get our belongings to our room. The hotel is filthy, the carpet is torn, the toilet above us leaked on us and the tub took a long time to drain.

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Samuel

Nov 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There was a sliver of glass on the bathroom floor that i stepped on and had to dig out of my foot in the middle of the night. other than that would return

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Laura

Dec 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was clean and safe. Loved our river view from our rooms balcony. The secure garage was wonderful and much warmer! Breakfast was wonderful as usual. Would stay here over and over again.

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Brandon

Feb 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We paid for a balcony and got ground floor parking that went straight to the parking lot. The room they claimed as "Balcony" should be Handicap Accessible instead. The little side couch had white stains all over it and food sticking out of it. We requested a room change and the room we were changed into smelled of poop and the same thing, the little couch had white stains on it and food sticking out. For the price and how newly built this is, I am disappointed. The underground garage didn't even have ventilation in and smelled of exhaust and had most parking spaces closed due to construction that looks like it hasn't been touched in awhile! Who ever painted the underground parking spaces didn't think it through. If you use some of those spaces, you wont be getting out! The side that opens up to the town is very loud and it seems almost impossible to get a river view. Only nice thing was we saw the train early in the AM. We were told there weren't much rooms available but the out door and underground garage begged to differ! Worst stay for my buck ever! Please seek else where as you will not get your value for the price you pay. These rooms shouldn't be more than $80 a night with the way they clean it. I felt like I was at a Motel 6 or something gross. NOT PLEASED AT ALL and I will NOT be staying here again and we visit Durango at least 4 times a year.

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Sonia

Jan 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful place to stay. Downtown. Close to shopping areas! Great food in the area. The view from the hotel was amazing! My kids and I enjoyed our stay. The breakfast was phenomenal. I usually don’t like continental breakfast and the food was so good. Very clean.

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Lahomah

Apr 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The shower and sink did not drain properly. The floors were not vacuumed and trash under head board. We go to Durango every year and spent more money on hotel but was very dissatisfied with the cleanliness of hotel room.

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Michele

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The room smelled like sewer ...there is absolutely NO way to get a hild of them by phone...EVER.

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Gary

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms were nice and very clean

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Eric

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good value! The hotel is in a good location, neat, the staff is very helpful, and the included breakfast was very satisfactory. Only thing was my original room was on the ground floor and had a door leading out onto a “patio” which was pretty much the front parking lot so I didn’t feel very secure. Maybe convenient for someone who had a car parked in the front. I was able to change rooms but the second one (239) had an odd odor (something like sewage) coming up from the shower drain.

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Rooms

Modern, comfortable rooms with some offering river views or small balconies. Downsides include firm beds or pillows, limited outlets, and intermittent noise from HVAC, garage, or nearby areas.

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yvonne

Aug 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

good hotel , but on the info on expedia you see the hotel has balconies , this was one of the reasons we booked this hotel [ and it was not cheap either]. it was very disappointing to see that the balcony was so small you could not normally sit on it. so do not believe what you see on the pictures.

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Charles

Apr 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There is a scarcity of plugs for devices in Room 202. Several places had blank strips rather than electrical plugs.

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Jefferson

Apr 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was good except the beds were too firm. Felt like I was sleeping on the floor. Other than that, it was a good stay.

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Matt

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Air conditioner unit had a horrible racket noise when ever it would turn on. No other rooms were available so we just lived with it. For some reason half way through the night the rumble noise in the AC unit finally stopped. Parking was very limited next to the main street.

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Brian

Oct 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was comfortable, clean, quiet and offered a great view.

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RG

Aug 5, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We LOVED having a 3rd floor balcony on the river!!! Great hotel in every way!! Will definitely return.

10

Lori

Apr 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk gal who checked us in was friendly and gave us an upgrade. The room was beautiful, large, and clean. There was a river out the back with a deck and two chairs. Very nice place! Bed was comfy too!

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Jonathan

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice views from river front rooms, quiet.

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Alicia

Dec 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Never stay in a room over the garage or on the first floor. We could hear the garage opening and shutting all night. And the people above our room played loud music all Night and you could hear kids running around and jumping off the beds

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Nancy

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We appreciated the friendly check in, the comfortable room, and the breakfast. One weird thing in the room is the lack of outlets on one side if the bed and also at the desk area. Otherwise, no complaints and we will happily stay here again.

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Service

Staff are widely reviewed as friendly and helpful. A few guests cite rude interactions, check-in issues with third-party bookings, or slow responses for towels and requests.

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EMNANUEL

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great stay and Cheryl help make the trip amazing at the front desk.

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Colleen

Nov 29, 2024

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Nice newer hotel but very limited parking in parking lot and if you drive a pickup truck like most of Colorado does getting into the underground parking lot is extremely challenging. Close to everything downtown Durango. It’s clean, new and basic. The only complaint I really had was that the desk clerk with the neck tattoo was snarky with us more than once and when we tried to talk to him about it he just wanted to be right. That doesn’t scream “customer satisfaction”. We wouldn’t stay there again. Now that we’ve been there we can see there are a lot of better options in the area.

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Amy

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Front desk was VERY helpful throughout the stay and made the arrival so simple and fast.

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Shannon

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We did not receive the room we booked through Hotel.com. Front staff was increadible rude and told us we booked through a third party and they would only give us what they had available.

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Jamie

May 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cheryl who checked us in was soooo wonderful. Put us in the perfect room, told us about the area and made sure we got our cookie and dog biscuits!!!

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Katherine

May 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff

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Donna

Apr 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel overlooking the River. Great location. Walkable to all the shops and restaurants in the historic district. Staff was very helpful and gave some great recommendations of things to see and do.

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Renee

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Check-in was terrible. I had with confirmation for two nights through hotels.com but hotel said we had only one night and hotels. Com modified it. Both hotels.com and ihg passed the buck back and forth leaving me in the middle with no solution.

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Joshua

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is in a great location, on the main drag and with the reiver as a back drop. The main street area is a short walk (2-3 blocks), so we walked everywhere all weekend. The rooms were great, just what you would expect from a Holiday Inn. The parking was tight as the hotel is squeezed onto a small property lot, but they do have a parking deck around back. Our only complaint was the check-in process because none of my info transferred from Expedia, so we basically had to start from scratch. It was a small thing, but kind of frustrating after the long drive and the late 4 pm check in. Otherwise, no issues, the staff were great, and it was a really good breakfast.

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Mark

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

It seemed understaffed, and check in was mayhem. I came early and the lady at the front desk said, that she had me in a nice room overlooking the river, but it wasn't ready. I came back at 4pm, but Then when I went back to see if it was ready, it still wasn't. The poor front desk guy was overwhelmed with everyone coming in at once, and somebody else got my nice view room and I got front and center of the busy road. The sound proofing is pretty good but the air conditioner was really loud in the room, and there is a lot of motor cycle and suped up car action outside. The Prices are good, But not sure what the $20 daily fee,is for when you don't have a car to park? The Staff were all great and the Hotel is spotless.

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Location

By the Animas River with direct trail access and short walks to downtown, shops, and the train. Some mention difficult street crossings or feeling uneasy due to activity near the river.

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Jay

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was very good. But the highlight of the hotel is the location. It's right along the Animas River and you can walk out the door to access the river walk. It's also really close to downtown. If you're looking for an affordable convenient option in Durango this is a great spot.

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Curtis

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice location along the river

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Patricia

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The adjacent river walk was beautiful.

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Eric

Jul 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location!!! Easy to walk downtown, great river view from our room. Staff was friendly and very helpful. Can’t wait to stay again.

10

Monte

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is an extremely nice motel. Great location great view of the river. Walking distance to most of town. Clean comfortable rooms.

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Leah

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Can’t beat the views. Complimentary cookies and coffee are nice. The plugs and usb ports didn’t all work. Limited parking. No place to cross the street to head into town. Received a text from the hotel saying to text with any requests and when I asked for a 4 th towel, I was asked to come get it myself or wait till the evening time. Why only 3 towels with 4 guests in the room?

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ross

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

hotel is beautiful specifically being on river. walking path and park is littered with homeless. the hotel should pay for security. my wife and I felt unsafe walking dogs. really unfortunate as hotel and staff are fantastic.

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James

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was centrally located to our visit. Grocery store and dining within walking distance. Covered parking was great.

10

Jeremy

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location!!! Walking distance to all the downtown area. Great customer service with friendly staff. Beautiful View of the river!!!

10

Rebeca Marquez

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was very friendly and professional. The views were lovely with the river right outside. It is a very walkable area with grocery and pharmacy literally across the street. It has secure underground parking and a good selection for breakfast. I thought this was a great place to stay and would definitely return.

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently praised for variety and taste, with occasional mentions of gluten free options and all-day coffee. A few guests found the coffee or breakfast disappointing.

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Zoe

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Food was fresh and well stocked. great views from back patio.

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Tamara

Dec 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast was one of the best we have had in a hotel. The attendant was amazing!

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Timothy

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast was great. Love the biscuits. View of the river was awesome. Love the walking path along the river behind the hotel. Great staff. Very friendly. The airport shuttle was a life saver. An awesome stay.

10

Rita

May 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved this hotel. Excellent service and clean rooms. Terrific breakfast offered.

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Michelle

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The breakfast was fantastic. Offered gluten free options as well as a great spread for a continental breakfast. Very impressed

10

Ka Ming

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Has an issue with booking this hotel with hotels.com, a bit confused with the down payment for the booking and later learned the booking fees wasn't processed. Other than that, this hotel is at the great location, next to the river and walking distance to supermarket and main street. The room is good size, clean and comfortable. The breakfast was great with 24/7 coffee machine.

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Lawrence

Oct 17, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Breakfast was horrible. Coffee was the worst I’ve ever tasted.

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Jessica

Nov 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, great outdoor & indoor space for working. Small windows, unfortunate because the river view is spectacular. Bad pedestrian infrastructure makes crossing the street dangerous at worst, difficult at least. Breakfast spread is impressive but food and coffee are not good.

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Sonia

Jan 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful place to stay. Downtown. Close to shopping areas! Great food in the area. The view from the hotel was amazing! My kids and I enjoyed our stay. The breakfast was phenomenal. I usually don’t like continental breakfast and the food was so good. Very clean.

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Jessica

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The location was great. Walkable to downtown Durango. The view of the Animas river while having breakfast was breathtaking. We even saw a deer in the river one morning! The breakfast was above average with many options. Our only complaint was the bed. It was incredibly uncomfortable and made for 6 nights of little to no sleep.

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Month	Average price
January	$122
February	$120
March	$118
April	$131
May	$194
June	$252
July	$249
August	$253
September	$250
October	$201
November	$128
December	$152

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13	14	15 $302	16 $278	17 $321	18 $250	19 $222
20 $223	21 $237	22 $332	23 $378	24 $306	25 $340	26 $307
27 $254	28	29	30

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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4	5	6	7 $308	8 $262	9 $313	10 $278
11 $206	12 $235	13 $189	14 $153	15 $183	16 $215	17 $184
18 $147	19 $194	20 $157	21 $179	22 $192	23 $172	24 $192
25 $149	26 $172	27 $172	28 $192	29 $168	30 $160	31 $156

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Standard Room

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-In Shower (Mobility Accessible)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Communications)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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