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The General Palmer Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star historic hotel near Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

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Interior entrance
Lobby sitting area
Lobby lounge
Mountain view
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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567 Main Avenue, Durango, CO, 81301
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Animas River Trail
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Fort Lewis College
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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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
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential King Suite

Presidential King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 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)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Durango

Historic Downtown Durango stay.A stay at this Historic Downtown Durango hotel places you steps from Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and within a 5-minute walk of Durango Area Tourism Office. Animas River Trail and Durango Arts Center are also within half a mile (1 km).

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

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

4-star historic hotel near Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Free breakfast is served daily. A library, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the historic The General Palmer Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Durango hotel is smoke free.

  • 39 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1898
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
The General Palmer Hotel offers 39 accommodations with iPod docking stations and MP3 docking stations. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with hydromassage showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Durango hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 20 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 15.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 20 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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General Palmer Durango
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The General Palmer Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 667 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JEFF, Cross Lake Township

Liked: Amenities
Great place to stay in the heart of downtown
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

wansee

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and beautiful. Great parking for larger vehicles. We had a 1 ton dually.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Hailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historic property. Staff were all so accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was super clean and the staff super nice!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very eclectic. Felt like a stroll back in time but with a comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel stay

Seems like the more that a room costs the less you get. No fridge/micro, no window. When making a reservation, request a room w a window. Too claustrophobic without one. Beautiful historic hotel, nice breakfast nice balcony. Very clean. Nice coffee bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We just love the nostalgia of the property and the easy access to all the shops on Main street. The staff was supper friendly and our beds were so comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming old hotel in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great historic hotel. The staff were very helpful and courteous.The rooms were spotless and comfortable. The breakfast was well stocked and very good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Beautifully renovated period hotel in a superb location in downtown Durango close to Railroad Museum, Durango-Silverton Railway, for walking to restaurants and shops. Staff are friendly and responsive. Good breakfast and afternoon cookie treats. However, for the coffee addict the hotel’s complimentary coffee service in the lobby and on each of upstairs floors will draw us back again as repeat guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The historic General Palmer Hotel offered the congenial gentility of its Victorian days with the amenities we expect today, without the ‘stuffiness’ of some of its fellow historic hotels. The staff was quick to smile an welcome us and even made accommodation adjustments that we didn’t even realize we would need. It is in the heart of town with an abundance of restaurants, shops and of course the famous Silverton Durango narrow gauge railroad within steps of the hotel. The room was smaller than some chain hotels, but we didn’t find it cramped and it offered all the amenities we expected and more. Our thanks to the staff and especially to the owner for offering a truly enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely, clean hotel. Friendly and helpful staff. Great location! We enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ken

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025