I hear ya.I’m also headed there in September. I’ve been looking for a place to stay. There’s really not many choices in the entire area as far as nicer hotels or Airbnb/VRBO listings. There’s places, but they are not new, modern, or nice. My wife is something of a lodging snob. There’s a few decent condos in Durango which is further.
I boondock just outside of Silverton which has gas and eateries . https://www.google.com/maps/place/K...a185542467f66!8m2!3d37.8202295!4d-107.7135839
Ouray for hotel/motel types.
I'm 70 in 03/22 I hear you clearly.
Sounds like my wife. We stayed at the Triangle Motel in Silverton a couple of years ago. It's not much to look at but would meet your minimum requirements. There are a few restaurants in town but they can be busy in season. And, there's a coin operated laundry down the street.Fortunately for me, the wife isn't all that choosy when it comes to accommodations. Clean with indoor plumbing and hot coffee in the morning are her minimums.