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The General Palmer Hotel

4.0 star property
Historic hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Interior entrance
Lobby sitting area
Mountain view
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds
Lobby lounge
The General Palmer Hotel in downtown Durango offers a blend of history and convenience. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, in-room WiFi, and relaxation on the terrace or in the library. Its central location and attentive staff make exploring the area effortless.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Presidential King Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Presidential King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Historic Downtown Durango, a neighborhood in Durango, The General Palmer Hotel is in the entertainment district and near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Animas River Trail and Animas River, while Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Durango Arts Center are cultural highlights. Durango Area Tourism Office and Fort Lewis College are two other places to visit that come recommended. Relax and indulge in the area's hot springs, or seek out an adventure with horse riding, cave exploring, and hunting nearby. Guests love the hotel's central location.
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567 Main Avenue, Durango, CO, 81301

What's nearby

  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Durango Area Tourism Office - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Durango Arts Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Animas River Trail - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Fort Lewis College - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 2 min walk
  • Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪lone spur cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Durango Coffee Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gazpacho New Mexico Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The General Palmer Hotel

Upscale historic hotel near Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Located close to Durango Area Tourism Office and Durango Arts Center, The General Palmer Hotel provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a library. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Concierge services, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • A banquet hall, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the central location, helpful staff, and first-rate property condition
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and designer toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Daily housekeeping and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1898
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 75.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 20 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 15.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: USD 75.00 (subject to availability)

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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is also known as

General Palmer
General Palmer Durango
General Palmer Hotel
General Palmer Hotel Durango
The General Palmer Hotel Hotel
The General Palmer Hotel Durango
The General Palmer Hotel Hotel Durango

Frequently asked questions

Is The General Palmer Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The General Palmer Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The General Palmer Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The General Palmer Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 75.00 (subject to availability).

Where is The General Palmer Hotel located?

Located in Historic Downtown Durango, this historic hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Durango Area Tourism Office, and Animas River Trail. Durango Arts Center and Animas River are also within 15 minutes. Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station is only a 2-minute walk.

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The General Palmer Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 689 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1005 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its an amazing place to stay in Durango
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view and location to all attractions were great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful hotel, everything was lovely we were very well looked after 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location in downtown Durango and for riding the Silverton-Durango train.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and historic hotel, wonderfully authentic but perfectly modern
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location downtown and right next to the train depot. Nice sitting areas outside to enjoy watching the train come and go.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The general Palmer is beautiful. We loved everything about the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joemel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to.stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with amazing history. Love the way it has been done to keep up with the 1800’s feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed staying at this historic hotel, which nicely blends a bygone era with modern amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like its proximity to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View of train; staff was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Amenities
Great staff. Clean room. Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I just love this western town. The hotel met all my expectations for a wester hotel. The staff is extremely friendly . We have been guests about 4 times now. We just love it here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Wonderful service. Fantastic location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, great location, good breakfast, friendly staff. We would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful classic hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and pleasant with a great location close to the train station and downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, great staff, uber convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt hotel provided the atmosphere we were looking for "in stepping back in time" railroad package.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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