Homewood Suites by Hilton Durango

Homewood Suites by Hilton Durango is a fairly new property with interiors that are modern and well-maintained. The low-ceiling lobby has a welcoming feel with a central lounge set with a large leather sofa and ottomans, unassuming reception desk, stone fireplace, free refreshments, and warm lighting with lots of wooden features. The breakfast area has an edgy contemporary feel with wooden beams on the walls and ceiling, dark wooden seating, combination of tiled and vinyl flooring, and mix of bar, table, and bench seating -- the buffet area is large with a modern kitchen design. Just off the breakfast area is the business center with a large wooden desk built into the wall with several cupboards, drawers, and bookshelf, accented by a large painting of a snow-capped mountain range. 

The social evenings bring a fun vibe to the hotel, and guests appreciate the free dinner and drinks. This hotel is particularly popular with business travelers year-round and with tourists during the summer months.

Homewood Suites by Hilton Durango is located just outside of the main center of Durango. The immediate area is mostly business and industrial properties, with very few nearby restaurants. The banks of the Animas River can be reached within a 15-minute walk from the hotel. The center of Durango, which is packed with restaurants, bars, breweries, and shops, is five minutes by car. Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum is an eight-minute drive from the hotel. It's a 40-minute drive to both Mesa Verde National Park and the Purgatory and Durango Ski Resorts. Durango-La Plata County Airport is a 20-minute drive. Albuquerque International Airport is three and a half hours by car. The hotel offers a free shuttle into town and to the Durango Silverton Historic Railway Station.

The 78 guest rooms at Homewood Suites by Hilton Durango are designed for long-stay guests with spacious interiors and several amenities to make for a comfortable stay. Decor is warm and elegant with neutral tones found in the light brown leather sofa, darker brown leather ottoman, wooden furniture, cream-colored walls, beige curtains, crisp white bed linens, and brown textured wallpaper behind the bed.

Room options include either studios or one-bedroom suites. All units feature separate living/dining areas and fully-equipped kitchenettes with a refrigerator, microwave, two-burner stovetop, dishwasher, coffeemaker, and cooking/eating utensils. Additional amenities in all rooms include air-conditioning, ceiling fans, flat-screen TVs with cable channels, desks, telephones, and free Wi-Fi. The rooms lack safes. 

Bathrooms include either walk-in showers or shower/tub combos, along with spacious vanities, hairdryers, and Neutrogena toiletries. All rooms are non-smoking and accessible-friendly rooms are available. Some rooms overlook the nearby Coca-Cola bottling plant, and it can get noisy. 

Features here add value to a stay via excellent freebies. There's a free buffet breakfast with extensive offerings including a waffle station and make- your- own- breakfast burrito station. The hotel also holds social evenings on Monday through Thursday, which includes free dinner and drinks. There are also outdoor barbecue facilities available. There is no full restaurant. There is however, a small 24-hour market selling beverages, light snacks, and toiletries. 

The fitness center is equipped with modern Precor cardio machines, along with a range of free weights. There's also a half-size basketball court outside. For wellness, there's a year-round indoor swimming pool and whirlpool, as well as a spa offering a variety of pampering treatments. For business travelers, there's a 24-hour business center equipped with printing, faxing, and copying facilities as well as a 627-square-foot conference room. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Additional features include a laundry room, free shuttle into town, free parking, luggage storage, and safety deposit box at the front desk. The hotel is pet-friendly with a non-refundable pet deposit.