Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn

Hotels
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Best Western Plus
8.3 (596 reviews)
400 East 2nd Avenue , Durango , US

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent downtown location within walking distance to town and train station
Comfortable beds and spacious rooms
Indoor pool and spa
Free drinks/happy hour and welcome drink voucher
Generally clean and tidy rooms
Helpful/attentive staff reported by several guests
Cons:
Breakfast issues: cold items, late service and inconsistent quality
Hotel is dated, dark in places and rooms can be noisy
Some unfriendly service at beverage area and occasional indifferent reception
Perceived as expensive; additional pet fee
Billing issue reported (charged for cancelled night)
Layout and long walks to some rooms difficult for seniors

Categories

Cleanliness
8.4
Rooms described as clean, tidy and comfortable in several reviews; some guests noted pool area smelled of chlorine which affected breakfast area.
Service
8.8
Mixed but generally positive — several mentions of friendly and attentive reception staff and helpful personnel, though a few reports noted indifferent check-in staff and unfriendly service at the beverage area.
Location
9.5
Strongly positive: repeatedly praised for excellent downtown location within walking distance of Durango centre and the Durango–Silverton train station.
Room Quality
8
Rooms described as spacious with comfortable beds, but the hotel is dated, rooms can be dark and somewhat noisy (side entrance, thin walls) and layout can be inconvenient for some guests.
Amenities
8.7
Good amenities noted (indoor pool, spa, free drinks/happy hour, welcome drink voucher); some issues mentioned (chlorine smell at pool, watered drinks, lack of atmosphere).
Value for Money
7.9
Perceived as a bit expensive by multiple guests (including extra pet fee); value softened by higher location convenience and decent facilities.
Food and Beverage
6.8
Breakfast received several complaints (cold items, late service, not very tasty) though a few guests reported acceptable or good breakfasts; bar/drink service was sometimes watered or unfriendly.
Overall Experience
8.3
Overall mixed-to-good stay: excellent location and comfortable rooms balanced against dated facilities, breakfast/service inconsistencies and some value concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:25

Property Description

Indulge in Comfort and Convenience at Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn

Luxurious Amenities: Enjoy an indoor heated pool, free Wi-Fi, and cable TV with HBO in every room. Unwind with a complimentary cocktail hour and wake up to a delicious continental breakfast.

Spacious Accommodations: Relax in well-equipped guest rooms featuring a microwave, fridge, and coffee maker. Opt for rooms with a sofa bed for extra comfort during your stay.

Fitness and Leisure: Stay active in the gym or unwind in the hot tub. Explore nearby attractions like the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad & Museum just a short walk away.

Experience the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure at Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn. Book your stay now!

Important information:

Complimentary on-site parking is available for one car per reserved room.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: DRO

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 596 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.4
Service: 8.8
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 7.9
Food and Beverage: 6.8
Overall Experience: 8.3
J
Judith • couple • us
7
Our stay was not as nice as expected for a large Best Western Hotel. It was also very expensive!
Pros:

The room and bed were fairly comfortable.

Cons:

We are both seniors and the extensive walk in, out and around the halls to find our room each time was difficult for us both to manage. The room had an outside entrance but you had to go through the inside to get to the elevator to find it.
Breakfast - We stayed two nights and only had the breakfast once. We had to eat and be out early in order to get to our famous Durango/Silverton train ride. Most of the breakfast items were cold and some were not even ready on time, but more than a half hour LATE. It wasn't very tasty either...better than nothing.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
P
Patrice • family_with_children • fr
8
Bien pour visiter Durango, moins bien pour les remboursements
Pros:

- Des chambres confortables dans cet hôtel de chaîne, avec une grande proximité avec le centre ville de Durango.
- Verre de bienvenue offert : sympa !

Cons:

- L'accueil assez désinvolte ;
- Nous avons dû annuler la première des deux nuits pour des raisons indépendantes de notre volonté. On nous avait annoncé à l'accueil que la première nuit ne serait pas facturée. Nous avons cependant eu la mauvaise surprise de découvrir ensuite que celle-ci avait été facturée malgré l'assurance de l'hôtel que ce ne serait pas le cas.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
L
Lena • couple • de
8
Tolle Lage für einen Besuch in Durango
Pros:

Die Lage ist perfekt für einen Aufenthalt in Durango.
Man ist innerhalb weniger Gehminuten in der Stadt und am Bahnsteig zur Durango- Silverton Railroad.
In der Stadt gibt es viele Restaurants und schöne Geschäfte. Besonders das Stokes hat uns sehr gut gefallen - eine Sportsbar mit herausragenden Essen!
Das Zimmer war sehr geräumig und die Betten sehr bequem.
Die Mitarbeiter am Empfang waren sehr freundlich!

Cons:

Das ganze Hotel ist sehr in die Jahre gekommen und sowohl im öffentlichen Bereich als auch in den Zimmern sehr dunkel. Die Zimmer sind dazu noch sehr hellhörig, wenn direkt nebenan jemand ist.
Das Frühstück direkt neben dem sehr nach Chlor riechenden Pool war sehr einfach, man ist aber satt geworden.
Bei Check - In kriegt man Voucher für einen Getränk im Gemeinschaftsraum. Leider war die Bedienung sehr unfreundlich, die Atmosphäre nicht vorhanden und die Getränke sehr verwässert (sowohl Bier als auch Softgetränk), so dass wir nicht ausgetrunken haben

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
R
Rico Page • couple • us
8
Comfortable, clean room in downtown Durango. Try the African food truck!
Pros:

Perfectly situated downtown, nice indoor pool and spa, and free drinks at happy hour.

Cons:

Bit spendy for what you get, especially with a pet fee.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
G
Gary • extended_group • us
9
Great place to stay
Pros:

Location to train station

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
G
Gary • extended_group • us
9
Great location
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
L
Louise • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Location, and clean and tidy.

Cons:

Room noisy due to being outside the side entrance and the door banged when people came in at night.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
A
Aoibheann • couple • ie
10
Perfect location for a stay in Durango
Pros:

Really enjoyed this hotel. Great facilities and breakfast. Excellent walking distance into Durango.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
S
Sonya • couple • us
3
no Managerial Staff available for Busy Holiday weekend leaving new employees to handle issues.
Pros:

hotel was clean and close to the train station which was the main reason we stayed there.

Cons:

booked thru Booking.com and all was good until we arrived a day early and called the hotel to see if we could book the 2 rooms for another night early. The gentleman on the phone said no problem and would see us later that evening.
when we arrived, the other gentleman at the desk said my card had insufficient funds and the second room would need to be paid in full for the 3 days. I knew this was incorrect because I already had my confirmation from booking..com that it was covered. I tried to explain that we only needed to pay for the one night for both rooms. He proceeded to debit the amount from my co-travelers of over $700. When we further inquired about this he said he canceled all the charges and we would need to discuss this with his manager the next day. this was a holiday weekend and guess what, Manager was nowhere to be found. No one to discuss with. It is very difficult to enjoy yourself when there is no resolution to a very huge problem and to have my family feel I don't have enough money to cover the rooms. It made me feel sick to my stomach.
When the Manager did finally show up after the long holiday weekend, she told us that the person was new that check us in and he canceled the Booking.Com charge and when tried to rebook it, it was denied due to insufficient funds because they already paid for the rooms. She told us she was trying to fix the system, but was never able to. Her attention to our concern felt like she didn't care and she was trying to shoo us out of the lobby. She did tell us she would work on this for the next half hour and then she was going home.
I feel this was a HUGE issue with no management available on a very BUSY Long Holiday Weekend to be able to help a new employee and they are the ones who should be held Soley responsible for the entire mishandling of registration and training of new employees. I do not blame any of the employees who actually had to endure this issue along with myself, my husband and family.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
M
Maria Eugenia • couple • ar
9
Para disfrutar de Durango una recomendable opción
Pros:

Ubicación excelente podía ir caminando al centro. A solo 300m del tren. Buen desayuno. Personal atento e instalaciones cómodas

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
W
Werner • couple • de
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • us
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
C
Claudio • couple • it
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
C
Cheryl • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
N
Nasrin • couple • us
8
Pros:

It was close to Main Street

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
D
Dieffenbaugh • couple • us
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
D
Draper • couple • us
9
Pros:

Enjoyed the happy hour

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
M
Mike • couple • us
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
B
Barbara • couple • de
9
immer wieder gerne
Pros:

Die Lage ist ideal - das Auto kann stehen bleiben und man erreicht zu Fuß in wenigen Minuten die Main Street und den Bahnhof.
Das Personal ist freundlich und kompetent. Wir konnten schon früher einchecken. Unser Zimmerwunsch wurde erfüllt.
Das Zimmer war groß, mit allem ausgestattet, was man benötigt. Die Betten sind bequem.
Eine gute Frühstücksauswahl ist im Preis enthalten.
Besonders gefällt uns der Indoor Pool und die abendliche Cocktailstunde mit je 2 Freigetränken pro Person.

Cons:

wir haben nichts zu beanstanden

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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DRUCILLA • solo_traveller • us
9
Friendly employees, well maintained room, included breakfast and 2 drink free happy hour.
Pros:

The 3rd floor room was really nice with a balcony with 2 chairs and a table that overlooked part of the train yard and the mountain that people paraglide off of. Clean and well cared for room.

Cons:

the lack of parking close to your room, limited amount of handicap slots. Just not enough land available for parking in this downtown area.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee