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The Rochester Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

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Enjoy a drink at the bar with comfortable seating for three.
Classic hotel exterior with a prominent marquee sign and historic charm.
Restful retreat with a large bed, tufted headboard, and matching bench.
Stylish hallway with patterned carpet and neutral walls, featuring wall-mounted lighting and a dark wood floor.
Enjoy al fresco dining amidst lush surroundings and elegant table settings.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 King Bedroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
726 E 2nd Ave., Durango, CO, 81301

What's nearby

  • Durango Area Tourism Office - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Animas River Trail - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • San Juan National Forest Supervisor's Office - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 5 min walk
  • Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Steamworks Brewing Company - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Durango Coffee Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Moro Spirits & Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fired Up Pizzeria - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Rochester Hotel

Hotel remodelled in 2022 and located near Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a garden and a bar at The Rochester Hotel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and wedding services
  • Concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and baths or showers
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, Hulu and streaming services
  • Cable channels and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside 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

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
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport 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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Rochester Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Rochester Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Rochester Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM.

What time is check-out at The Rochester Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Rochester Hotel located?

Located in Historic Downtown Durango, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Durango Arts Center and Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Durango Area Tourism Office and Sorrel Sky Gallery are just steps away. Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station is only a 5-minute walk.

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The Rochester Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 246 out of 304 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 304 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 304 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 304 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 304 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Felice

Liked: Amenities
Great property fabulous staff! The garden adjacent to the hotel is awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, rooms were very clean and comfortable. Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully renovated. Very comfortable room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel I’ve been to in years. I didn’t want to get out of bed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

RALPH

Very Comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
10/10 would recommend!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was incredibly warm and welcoming! The hotel is stunning, the rooms gorgeous, and the amenities luxurious. Ideal location just off of Main Ave, great vibes in the courtyard garden bar. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great property and very accommodating staff. Only complaint is the coffee in the room was instant.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stevie and her coworker were very helpful and pleasant. I’m definitely staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff! Beautiful rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Very loud property. It’s an old building that has been nicely renovated but the walls are so thin. And the floor above you can hear everything! Any footsteps and movement.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEREK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hotel location and staff are amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff fun place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Seager

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty small rooms for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So nice to stay in an intimate, cosy hotel instead of the bland chains. High quality linens, warm friendly service, everything we needed and nothing we didn't. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shehzad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and amazing location. Very comfortable beds and clean floor in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with large rooms and comfortable beds! Great hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay - perfect staff and accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, location, and friendly owners!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the coziness of the rooms and the proximity to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay, amazing location, amazing staff.

Amazing stay, really perfect hotel, great location, amazing staff. Provided a ton of great recommendations and made our time in Durango special. The coffee and breakfast was great as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Rochester is a Gem in the heart of Durango. The staff are amazing and the rooms are awesome in this OG building. Bonus points for The Peeples Bar and downtown vibe, walkability to all downtown Durango Shopping and Dining. Awesome, awesome stay, highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming property in an excellent location for exploring historic downtown Durango. The hosts take great care to ensure guests are treated well and have an excellent experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

octavio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility was nice organized and felt very comfortable staying there thank you very much
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was close to down town where everything was going on at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024