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The General Palmer Hotel

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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, pillow-top 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, pillow-top 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, pillow-top beds

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 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
(12 reviews)
  • 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
(22 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

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 - 0.2 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
  • ‪Gazpacho New Mexico Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Animas River Beer Garden & Lounge - ‬6 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.

Languages

English

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 transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry 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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1898
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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

The General Palmer Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 669 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 212 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 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

Jon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Deluxe upgrade for very low price- excellent!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
An old style hotel, comfortable but room was tight and for the price the attention to small details was missing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel. Classic decor. Coffee, tea, and cookies on the lobby
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

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

10/10 Excellent

JoAnna

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

Would stay again!

Excellent Sunday brunch & lovely staff!
Stayed 2 nights 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