A stay at The Rochester Hotel places you in the heart of Durango, within a 10-minute walk of Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Durango Arts Center. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Durango Area Tourism Office and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Sorrel Sky Gallery.
What's nearby
Durango Area Tourism Office - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Durango Arts Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Animas River Trail - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Fort Lewis College - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Getting around
Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 5 min walk
Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 10 min drive
Restaurants
lone spur cafe - 3 min walk
Steamworks Brewing Company - 1 min walk
Esoterra Ciderworks - 4 min walk
Durango Coffee Company - 3 min walk
East by Southwest - 2 min walk
About this property
The Rochester Hotel
The Rochester Hotel offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with designer toiletries and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and Netflix.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. This Durango hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include ceiling fans and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this hotel include ski storage, wedding services, and a picnic area.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free uncovered self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
Things to do
Ski storage
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Wedding services
Outdoors
Garden
In the mountains
Picnic area
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Stair-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
More
2 buildings
2 floors
Built in 1892
Renovated entire property - May 2022
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Hulu
Netflix
Streaming services
More
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Heating
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Access code, front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
Leland House
Leland House & Rochester Hotel
Leland House & Rochester Hotel Durango
Leland House Rochester
Leland House Rochester Durango
Rochester House
Rochester Hotel Durango
Leland House Rochester Hotel Durango
The Rochester Hotel Hotel
The Rochester Hotel Durango
The Rochester Hotel Hotel Durango
The Rochester Hotel Leland House Durango
The Rochester Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Everything was so easy from check in to arrival and check out in the morning. The property is gorgeous and they thought of everything you could possibly need - from glasses of water to a sound machine and top notch bedding and toiletries! Location is also wonderful and it's easy to walk to so many restaurants and shops! This will be our go-to stop anytime we are in Durango!
This hotel was one of the best historic hotels I’ve stayed in. The bartender was the BEST! Great cocktails and conversation. The rooms have been modernized, so they are very comfortable and don’t have that old, musty smell you find in other older hotels. I will definitely stay there again next time I head to Durango!!
We will definitely return. Most accommodating hotel staff that we’ve seen in years. You should have absolutely no hesitancy in staying at this mildly boutique hotel.
Carl
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Keniahkiw
Traveled with partner
Nov 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The Rochester Hotel has everything I needed while I visited Durango. The location is within walking distance of downtown’s many amenities and the staff are amazing hospitality specialists. Whoever trained them sets the gold standard for sincere customer interaction and stellar service! True professionals that were helpful and accommodating. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Keniahkiw
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
William
Traveled with family
Nov 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was great. Bathroom and Towels stood out. Very friendly staff too.
This stay was a treat to my husband and self. We usually stay at chain hotels. I am so thankful that I decided to do something special. Everyone and everything was just wonderful. The outside patio chairs and small tables were perfect for a light lunch and then we walked over to Steamboat Brewery for a great steak dinner. The bed was one of the most comfortable I’ve been on at a hotel.
Everything was perfect. Thank you so much for all the special treatment.
Our stay was incredibly enjoyable. The property and rooms are beautiful, clean and comfortable. The service is outstanding! Everyone that we met was friendly and helpful. Brook, Iris, Kara, Olivia and our man, Tybie. It was our 30th anniversary and we couldn't have planned it any better. They made us feel special.
The Rochester is perfectly situated one block from Main Street. We were impressed by all of the restaurants, as the service and food were exceptional. Free parking next to the hotel. Durango is a special place to visit.
Clean room. Very friendly staff. Love the minimalism and the size of the hotel. Free breakfast was nice too.
Excellent location too. Within walking distance to nice restaurants, downtown and the train.
Will definitely return when I come to Durango again.
Deepak
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Timothy
Oct 2, 2025
Timothy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
2/10 Terrible
George
Aug 31, 2025
Disliked: Staff & service
I was never able to access the property. I never received the code to access after 10 pm. No one answer the phone. We had to find another hotel at 11 pm and everything was full. Terrible experience.
Great for those who want to stay in central Historic Durango. Kind staff, comfortable and stylish room on a quiet street even in the summer. Love the Aesop toiletries!
Take your own pillows, the pillows were uncomfortable. Everything else about the stay was nice. Loved the garden area and Peeples bar located on the premises.
Very nice, centrally-located historic hotel. Very friendly staff and nice ambiance. The only downside for us was that they were hosting a business event the day we arrived that essentially took over the bar and common areas leaving no space for staying guests and a long line at the bar so we went in search of someplace else to relax and grab a drink after a long drive.