With a stay at Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn in Durango (Historic Downtown Durango), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and 6 minutes by foot from Durango Arts Center. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Durango Area Tourism Office and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Sorrel Sky Gallery.
What's nearby
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Durango Area Tourism Office - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Animas River Trail - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Fort Lewis College - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
San Juan National Forest Supervisor's Office - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 3 min walk
Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
lone spur cafe - 5 min walk
McDonald's - 7 min walk
Durango Coffee Company - 6 min walk
Gazpacho New Mexico Restaurant - 2 min walk
East by Southwest - 3 min walk
About this property
Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn offers 101 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.
Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.
An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 101 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Things to do
24-hour gym
Hot tub
Indoor pool
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Grocery/convenience store
In-room microwave
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Grocery/convenience store
Laundry facilities
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Water dispenser
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Business services
Business centre
Computer station
Outdoors
Pool loungers
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Doorbell and phone notification
Lift
Stair-free path to entrance
Visual fire alarm
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
More
3 floors
Built in 2018
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Mini-fridge
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Desk chair
Free local calls
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 35 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
We should mention
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
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Reviews
Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 572 out of 1006 reviews
10 - Excellent
572
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 1006 reviews
8 - Good
274
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1006 reviews
6 - Okay
101
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1006 reviews
4 - Poor
41
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1006 reviews
2 - Terrible
18
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Richard, San Jose
Travelled with family
17 Jun 2025
Unlike previous stays, this time the room smelled like tobacco smoke, it looked quite run down, and the breakfast was unsatisfactory. On previous stays, the breakfast was first rate, but this time they kept running out of food and it was quite messy. I may need to reconsider staying here in the future.
Hotel is nice and they offered 2 complimentary drinks during "happy hour" which is a nice touch for people who drink. Room was nice and comfortable. Breakfast was great and slightly better options than most hotels. Great location close to the train ride and downtown so we didn't need to drive anywhere while there. I will definitely be staying there again.
Anne
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
charles
7 Jun 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
charles
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Jill
Travelled with family
6 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Jill
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michele
6 Jun 2025
Michele
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Michael
6 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel was in the perfect location—just a short walk to restaurants in the downtown area. It was a nice bonus to enjoy complimentary drinks during Happy Hour. The bed and pillows were very comfortable, and the room was clean. We especially enjoyed the balcony overlooking the river.
There were a few downsides. The bathroom was quite small, and the shower water pressure was very low. We stayed in a king room on the 2nd floor with doors that opened to the atrium and pool area. Unfortunately, we were woken up early each morning by the footsteps of guests in the room above us. Inside our room, we could also hear children enjoying the pool and the beeping sounds from the breakfast area (possibly the waffle maker). Luckily the pool hours are 9am-9pm so it didn't disturb our sleep.
Breakfast was just okay—nothing special—but it was convenient to have the option to grab something if we wanted.
Overall, despite a few minor inconveniences, I would stay here again.
Michael
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Stefanie
5 Jun 2025
Liked: Staff & service
I like the front desk staff they were friendly and helpful.
The BWP Rio Grande was excellent accommodation for our brief family trip for an occasion. The location is excellent, very walkable. The room was just what we needed, no more, no less. We loved having a pool for the children. Breakfast was good. It was the location and pool that did it for us, but it needed to be clean as well, and it was! Parking can be tough at night.
Great location for walking into Durango. Many options of restaurants, bars & shops. Manager's happy hour drinks were appreciated, as was the included breakfast, although the eating area was very small for the number of room. No housekeeping during our 3 night stay, but replacement towels etc could be requested. Pool area was kept very clean & pool towels were available