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The General Palmer Hotel

4.0 star property
Historic hotel, steps from Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

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Classic architecture greets you at the entrance of the General Palmer Hotel, featuring a grand staircase and stained glass windows.
Classic corridor with patterned carpet, wicker chairs, and a glass table, offering views of the outside.
Classic four-poster bed sits atop ornate floral wallpaper, accompanied by a nightstand and wall-mounted lamps.
Classic hotel corridor with ornate doors, elegant chandeliers, and comfortable seating areas.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains from this outdoor space.
In the heart of Durango, The General Palmer Hotel combines historic charm with modern comforts. Enjoy a continental breakfast, connect to in-room WiFi, and unwind on the terrace or explore the library. Guests rave about the central location and helpful staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Library
  • Front desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is €237
includes taxes & fees
31 Jul - 1 Aug

Room options

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

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential King Suite

Presidential King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top 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
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
567 Main Avenue, Durango, CO, 81301

What's nearby

  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Durango Area Tourism Office - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Animas River Trail - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • San Juan National Forest Supervisor's Office - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 10 min drive
  • Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County) - 22 min drive
  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 2 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Steamworks Brewing Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Animas River Beer Garden & Lounge - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Durango Coffee Company - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The General Palmer Hotel

The General Palmer Hotel offers a fantastic location, putting you only steps from Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and downhill skiing, and free perks include WiFi, self-parking and continental breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. The comfortable beds and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travellers.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 39 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (20 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby
  • Zip-lining nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Hot springs nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1898
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • IPod docking station
  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Hydromassage shower head
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 15.00 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 75.00 (subject to availability)

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The General Palmer Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The General Palmer Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The General Palmer Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The General Palmer Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free motorhome/bus/lorry parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The General Palmer Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 12:30 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 75.00 (subject to availability).

What is there to do at The General Palmer Hotel and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation such as downhill skiing and snowboarding, and return when the snow melts for cycling and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs, cave exploring and hunting.

What's the area around The General Palmer Hotel like?

The General Palmer Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station and 4 minutes' walk from Animas River Trail. Travellers say that the area is very central, and great for skiing.

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The General Palmer Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Service staff
Location
Breakfast
Restaurant
Elevator
Historical
Bed
Store
Trains

What guests liked

  • The property offers a great breakfast with a variety of options. (28 reviews)
  • Parking was convenient, safe, and ample, with some guests even mentioning it as a highlight of their stay. (9 reviews)
  • Dining options are exceptional and within walking distance, offering a unique experience. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Fatastic

Fantastic hotel- great location fun downtown but most memorable part was the outstanding service! Would definitely stay here again
Eileen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Durango Stay

This historic hotel has managed to create a historic environment with all the comforts a modern tourist expects! The towels and linens first rate, antique elevator fun and staff friendly and helpful. The hotel is well located near the train station and you are able to walk every where to shop and eat.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love the Palmer - right by the Durango-Silverton train station and in the heart of downtown. Fun!!
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great!

What a cool experience. The staff was extremely courteous and accommodating. We will be back.
Havana, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Would stay again!

Excellent Sunday brunch & lovely staff!
JoAnna, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Staff and overall look of the hotel was fabulous. However there was loud banging from doors being slammed throughout the early morning hours from cleaning staff that made it hard to sleep.
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Charming old hotel in a great location.
Lori, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful historic hotel

Beautiful historic hotel right in downtown Durango. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Loved the historic aspect but with that comes smaller rooms, older wiring (i.e., no ports for charging cell phones), and limited (no) amenities (no pool, restaurant). Highly recommend if you don't mind missing out on modern comforts. Plus side is you are right in the middle of everything as you walk out the doors.
Kari, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place!!

Very convenient if you are taking the train. Check-in was excellent, very helpful friendly staff. Great location to walk Main Street and visit the many restaurants and shops. Nice balcony to enjoy a glass of wine at the end of a long day. Hotel is historic so the entire place was period style. Very attractive, comfortable and clean. Enjoyed our stay.
Connie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We love this hotel. It’s classy, clean and the staff is very friendly.
Jennifer, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay and easy access for train ride.
Jerri, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous historical hotel

This a beautiful historical hotel located in a very convenient place to restaurants and bars. The rooms were beautiful, even the "inside" rooms without windows.
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great historic hotel. The staff were very helpful and courteous.The rooms were spotless and comfortable. The breakfast was well stocked and very good.
Nancy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A lovely, clean hotel. Friendly and helpful staff. Great location! We enjoyed it very much.
Ben, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful, historic hotel. Friendly staff. Great breakfast.
Phillip, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We love this hotel.
Ronaldo, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property and great location.
Brandy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Wonderful Historical Place but with some flaws

Wonderful place to stay, but we were put in The Palace Wing, which had no elevators and two long stairways which you have to carry your luggage up. Another negative was no mini refrigerator or microwave! It was located right next to the Durango train station.
Kenneth, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely Stay

The staff at The General Palmer are amazing. We felt welcome and the beds were extremely comfortable.
Gina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location to all Main Street and train have to offer.
Gilbert, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place, historical. One piece of advice: ask for a room away from elevator. It’s a tiny thing, but noisy when your room is right next to it.
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved this older hotel! It was so quaint! We loved that it was within walking distance of everything downtown. The coffee, water, and hot tea at all times and fresh cookies truly was a lovely touch as well. Every staff member that we encountered was very nice and cordial. I definitely recommend this hotel!!
Robyn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant service, excellent location and parking.
Patricia, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was amazing!
Kimberly, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I like the location and that its not The Stater hotel. You gained a loyal guest after a terrible stay at the Stater.
Anthony, 1-night trip