The General Palmer Hotel

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

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Room options

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

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential King Suite

Presidential King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 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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The General Palmer Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 658 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

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

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love this hotel. It’s classy, clean and the staff is very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

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

Sweet vintage hitel

Bed was very comfortable. It’s a vintage hotel and super cute! Hot tea/coffee/cocoa station 24 hrs!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Go back in time

Great location next to rail yard and ambiance to go back to the 19th century. Staff were friendly and helpful. However, a 7:30 am train whistle may not be for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

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

10/10!

The general palmer hotel is an amazing choice for staying in downtown Durango. The service, the ambience, the beds, everything was delightful. The lobby is so nice to sit in and have a daily fresh baked cookie and peruse the huge selection of teas and coffee. It all has such a charm AND is at a really affordable price point compared to others in the area. I will definitely stay here again next time I’m in Durango!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darius

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a glimpse into history with a bit of modern amenities. I enjoyed it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Beautiful, historic hotel. Friendly staff. Great breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the location and that its not The Stater hotel. You gained a loyal guest after a terrible stay at the Stater.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Micah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a an historic hotel, which is nice, unless you are staying in the Palace wing. The Palace wing is not part of the General Palmer. It's a seperate building. We stayed in the Winter, and the heat cannot keep up with the many drafts coming from the windows and floors. The heater does keep the place very dry though. There is no room to walk. Literally 8 inches between our bed and the wall. There is no bedside table, one 18 x 24 coffee table and almost nowhere to set your bathroom stuff except the pedastal sinks. We had to unplug the television to make coffee, and to charge our phones. The staff were very nice and accomodating and parking was great. The room was not.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daisy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and easy access for train ride.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The individual at the front desk was amazing! Friendly and went the extra mile to be welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025