Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Animas River Trail - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Fort Lewis College - 3 min drive - 2.6 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 remodeled 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 premises, wedding services, and concierge services
Luggage storage
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Heating and ceiling fans
Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
40-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
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 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 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
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
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
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?
Check-out 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. Henry Strater Theater and Durango Area Tourism Office 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
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 231 out of 287 reviews
10 - Excellent
231
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 287 reviews
8 - Good
38
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 287 reviews
6 - Okay
12
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 287 reviews
4 - Poor
2
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 287 reviews
2 - Terrible
4
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
Kyle
12 March 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great property and very accommodating staff. Only complaint is the coffee in the room was instant.
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.
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!
The overall stay was great! This was the first digital check in that I have ever done and made getting in a breeze. The only complaint would be the limited parking, but the staff made sure to help ensure we found parking. Definitely a unique hotel experience and would recommend to couples of all ages.
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.
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.
This hotel was fabulous in every way! It was small and cozy which was nice not having the chain hotel feel. The texting checking feature was great and the host was extremely responsive. They even came by our room as we were arriving to ask if we were getting in ok. The rooms were SO clean and beautifully designed. The bar gives you one free drink a night which we enjoyed in the cute courtyard with twinkle lights. The area is also great and within walking distance of many restaurants, shops, and the Durango train station. Loved our stay!
I love the Rochester. It is my favorite hotel in Durango. We love the easy check-in, the rooms are roomy and clean, the bar area is fun and the garden area is such a nice little retreat.
Hailey and her team were so friendly and helpful. They helped us find a place to park our motorcycle trailer and dinner suggestions. Cocktails and breakfasts were very relaxing and charming in their bar and garden area.
Great find in Durango! We loved our stay here. Very friendly staff, very eco-responsible and convenient to everything in the Durango historic area. Would definitely recommend!