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The General Palmer Hotel

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
$179
$159 nightly
$179 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 10 - Dec 11

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567 Main Avenue, Durango, CO, 81301
  • Place, Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Durango Area Tourism Office
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Animas River Trail
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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

Presidential King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Durango

With a stay at The General Palmer Hotel in Durango (Historic Downtown Durango), you'll be steps from Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and 4 minutes by foot from Durango Area Tourism Office. .This historic hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Animas River Trail and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Durango Arts Center.

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
  • ‪Esoterra Ciderworks - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The General Palmer Hotel

Historic hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 39 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring iPod docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as concierge services and a banquet hall.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Reviews

The General Palmer Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 699 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Great historic hotel in downtown old Durango

Beautiful historic hotel that allows walking to all of downtown Durango. If you're taking the Durango Silverton train it’s a 5 minute walk at most to it. Rooms were spacious and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Surprise

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

Peter, Keswick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this historic hotel. My favorite.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The General Palmer House was eloquent in every way possible. Loved staying there. The staff were great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Superb

Amazing!! I could rant for a half hour how great this hotel and service is. The location is just as good too. Special Thanks to Chandler and the entire FD crew. Fantastic job!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

a disappointment…

Hotel located in historic downtown Durango with friendly and informative front desk staff in Caleb and Chandler. Rooms are small and only queen beds. But the continental breakfast was not even what you might get at a 3 star. We were there 5 days and the offering never changed: dry, flavorless overcooked powdered eggs and sausage, white and brown sliced bread, no english muffins or bagels and the danish looked like they came straight from Walmart. Only saving grace was the fresh fruit…not in line with this historic hotel. The early morning coffee in the hallway was a plus. There are other choices in the downtown area to consider.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

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

This is an outstanding hotel, and the location is

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

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

Lovely spot to stay

Warm and friendly place to stay. Very considerate staff. Chandler was especially helpful in getting us settled in after we arrived late at night and we were very tired after traveling.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

10/10 Excellent

Donald, Poinciana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a unique historic hotel that has been well maintained and updated while retaining its original character. It was a delight to stay there and experience its charm.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ann, Indianapolis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed staying at the hotel. It was super convenient for the train. Parking was easy. We wanted a larger room, so we were in the hotel across the parking lot. It wasn't really very inconvenient, but no lift, so you need to be able to do stairs with luggage (or use a porter).Linens were nice and sufficient. Bed was very comfortable. The breakfast was fairly basic, but sufficient. I would stay there again for ambience and convenience!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Londa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming, historical, different than the same old thing. I loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was wonderful and friendly. The hotel was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a couple quirky things... Bed was REALLY tall...comes with steps up. No mini frig or microwave.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The vent in the bathroom turns on but it is inside the wall or ceiling. It has been closed weed up but still turns on.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really close to the Train Station.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

Perfect anniversary getaway!

The rooms are beautifully appointed to fit the time period. The king sized bed was very comfortable - we slept great. We had the continental breakfast twice, and enjoyed it both times. There are several dining options within walking distance for all budgets. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greatly
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

KENNETH

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location if you’re planning to ride the trains to Silverton. Very nice staff and the room was clean and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025