Grand Imperial Hotel

It’s old fashion but nice. It’s big but from the outside it looks small. Very nice people at the disk. Recommended to stay for the experience!!!

The Grand is an experience and a definite go-​to if you’re in Silverton. It’s super old, creaky and most surely haunted. Yes, the décor and the furnishings are weathered, but what do you expect from a building built before 1900? It’s like stepping back into time, it’s amazingly historic and inviting, a true legendary gem in the mining town.
If you’re looking for a true old west experience, I recommend staying at the Grand. If you’re looking for something updated with new furnishings, skip this place. Maybe skip Silverton if you can’t appreciate it’s historic roots

This place is worse than any Motel 6 I’ve stayed in. My girlfriend and I went to Silverton recently for a wedding, and we booked two nights in this dump (I was dumb for not checking Unilocal before we booked). Superficially, it looks nice from the outside and the lobby is quaint. But once you start walking up the stairs, you know you are going to be in for a noisy night’s stay.
Our room was small, poorly maintained, had paper thin walls and a very firm (i.e., rock hard) bed. One of the window coverings even fell down while we were there. The bathroom was a joke. Our neighbor kept us up, as we could hear him talk in his sleep. Even people who were whispering in the hallways could be easily heard in our room.
The staff were friendly enough but didn’t provide much assistance. The options are few in Silverton, so staying in other nearby towns will give you more options.

Do not stay here! We seek out historic places to stay because we love the antiques and old historical buildings. The lady that checked us in was so rude! She is clearly unhappy being there! Normally we are politely greeted and get information about the town, like where to eat and what to do, but she just gave us the key and told us the room number and sent us on our way (unfriendly and cold). Our room was not like the pictures on their website! Our room had old white wicker furniture and the comforter was gross! Do yourself a favor and do not stay there! There is a bed and breakfast down the street that looked ALOT better inside.

DON’T DO IT! I would give it a quarter of a star if I could. The locals suggested Wyman, the Silverton Inn, and even the Hostel, but not this place. If they would’ve had room I would have.
I actually like old building but this was different. We checked in and the receptionist was personable and professional. The normal check out is 11am, but we asked for a late check out of noon. She checked and said it was no problem at all. No one was booked after us.
Our room was wood paneling poorly painted over, particle tile ceiling, 1980’s pastel bedding (decades of cooties I imagine), & mauve carpet. The floor squeaked with every step. The bathroom was scarier, they painted over the tile. The plastic bath wall only went up about 4 feet so the wall above was disintegrating where the water was splashing it, and the ceiling was moldy. This place screams of a disgruntle DIY project; it has not seen a professional anything in years.
Ok,. so it was only for one night, not the end of the world,. At least I can sleep in,. Right?
Wrong! The cleaning lady knocks at 10:30. She wants us to know she is done cleaning the other rooms, only ours remains,. and she wants to leave. We tell her we scheduled a late check out. She huffs and says WHAT! With WHO! What time?! We tell her the front desk person ok’d it, and it’s a noon check out. She says WHAT! You need to GET OUT so I can leave!
Well,. surprisingly the conversation went downhill after that; and regardless of our declarations of never leaving at that point, we did pack and were out the door by 11:30.
We will not be staying there again.

To expand upon Chad F’s review of «old world building minus the old world charm» — Mr. F is spot on.
The building is historic. Historic implies old. Old is exactly what everything here is… this place could really use a facelift! The beds feel like springs covered by a sheet of fabric, and the pillows were hard and lumpy. Not conducive to sleeping or laying on.
The lobby looks grand, furnished with antique furniture. I sat on the couch (there weren’t any signs saying not to…) and found my rear at the level of my heels. Strangest thing ever…
Silverton can really be seen in about 6 hours. Sleep in Durango, spend the day in Silverton. Your neck and back will thank you.

You need to have the right mindset to stay at the Grand Imperial. It’s an old world building minus the old world charm… and all that may imply.