"First time to Durango, wanted somewhere with character and central. This is it.
I didn't look in the new wing, but I can see why other reviews say to stay only in the old hotel - the rooms are small and a bit odd, and I myself wouldn't stay in the ones without windows, but there's oodles of character, and in a good way. And while unusual, everything except the bathtub itself had been renovated nicely (and the tub - maybe 1960s - didn't need it, it's just old).
The hotel itself is kind of cool with the old elevator, and the lounge/breakfast area is like a nice old comfortable Pullman car, very classy and very pleasant to sit in. And while the breakfast superficially wasn't really much more extensive than a chain breakfast - waffles, toast, yogurt, some fruit - just the setting and the fact it was nicely served and presented - makes all the difference.
There's lots of shops and restaurants within a very short walk, the parking is great, and the railway is literally next door.
We were only there one night, and I think it was the most expensive of several hotels on our trip. But I'd definitely go back, and hopefully for longer. Highly recommended!"