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The General Palmer Hotel

The General Palmer Hotel
The General Palmer Hotel – Durango, CO
The General Palmer Hotel – Durango, CO
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About The General Palmer Hotel

Featuring Victorian style décor, this hotel is located in the town center of Durango. All rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi. A limited Continental breakfast is served to guests daily. Each air-conditioned room includes a work desk, a flat-screen TV and coffee-making facilities at General Palmer Hotel Durango. Select rooms are accessible via stairs only. Guests can relax with a book from the library at Durango General Palmer Hotel. A business center with fax and photocopying services is available. A 24-hour reception assists all guests. The hotel is 427 ft from Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad & Museum. Fort Lewis College is 5 minutes’ drive from General Palmer Hotel. Free parking is included in the property amenity fee.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Family friendly
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.7 / 5
Excellent 1002 reviews
  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Enjoyed the unique experience of this classic hotel. Staff were attentive and pleasant. Would highly recommend

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Great location to walk into town.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The bed and pillows were amazing!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The young lady that checked us in was most helpful and delightful. Ample parking, and one of the better breakfasts we have had.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Elevator takes you back in time!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The furnishings are nicely period appropriate to the 19th century hotel that it is, but the hotel has all the modern amenities which are well maintained. The staff was very friendly and accommodating, even at my early morning 1;00AM check-in. The buffet style breakfast was great. Far better than you get at the chain hotels. I recommend the General Palmer Hotel to anyone visiting Durango.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    It was a beautiful, old hotel full of history. Our room was very large, with a comfy bed and nicely decorated with an outside the bathroom vanity which is essential when husband and wife are trying to get dressed and out the door to go explore the cute town of Durango. The balcony with chairs outside the second story was a nice place to drink coffee or bring togo dinner and watch the sunset or the railroad train come by. Loved the afternoon warm cookies and the coffee and tea table available all day. I will defiantly be staying here again. It did include a nice hotel style breakfast which was a nice touch

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    It was absolutely great. Everything about the General Palmer was amazing!!! We love it.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The hotel is beautiful! The gentlemen at the front desk were all so welcoming and helpful. Great stay!!!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Very nice hotel. I would recommend it for your stay in Durango. Two things that come to mind that were a concern were that the internet was sporadic at best. Also you have to be ready for the train whistles all morning. If you like to sleep in it may not be the hotel for you.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The hotel is very clean and well maintained. Great location for watching the trains and walking around downtown. If having a room with no windows will bother you be careful which room you book. The breakfast buffet is good but gets busy with train riders and may not be restocked if you go down later. Overall a good stay!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The staff was efficient and friendly (thanks for all your great advice, Caleb!). The hotel is beautifully maintained, clean, lots of amenities, close to shops and good restaurants (one block to yummy Perbacca).

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    There were a couple of issues during this stay. I was in one of the deluxe room on the third floor. The room was a bit dark as the walls are painted dark brown where the TV is and the two chairs against the wall were also dark brown and the carpet on the floor is pretty dark as well. My lamp did not work very efficiently seem like it had a bit of a short, my toilet seat was a skew and every time I sat on it it moved to the side, the air conditioning unit was not the easiest to operate you had to go right in front of it to get it to work properly, the windows were hard to open due to the humidity and rain and there was no bottled water. Otherwise the stuff was pleasant enough, but could have been more welcoming. The location is absolutely incredible, the rooms are very quiet, the bed is comfortable but the sheet over the down comforter I had to remove because it was very rough and scratchy not soft at all. The location is exceptional and I would stay there again due to the location and the breakfast was delicious.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    I did not expect the modern level of comfort provided at the General Palmer from a historic hotel. The historic decor was beautiful. The rooms, bathrooms, and amenities were modern and comfortable. Perfect location for the railway. Quaint walkable location. Balconies and lounges were nice. Breakfast was also tasty and a good variety.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    We really like everything about the hotel

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Really nice day if you wanna have a vintage stay and Feil the American West come to life in a fabulous town. This is your stop.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Very nice breakfast and spacious rooms. An old elevator so be prepared for the stairs! No handicap ramp or ability for those with wheelchairs.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The history of the hotel, the beautiful antiques, the clean, cozy room, the view; EXCELLENT!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Room was very nice. The location is EXCELLENT. Breakfast was standard hotel fair, but the foot was good. My wife and I were very satisfied with the service, the room, the location, and the historical context.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Being in the heart of downtown. Once parked did not have to leave until we checked out as everything was walkable. Only negative would be the stairs in the building we stayed in. Was a little tough with luggage.

Frequently asked questions about The General Palmer Hotel

Does The General Palmer Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The General Palmer Hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does The General Palmer Hotel offer parking?
Yes, The General Palmer Hotel offers free parking on-site.
Does The General Palmer Hotel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. The General Palmer Hotel offers banquet and reception facilities for events and group gatherings.
Does The General Palmer Hotel have a fitness center?
The General Palmer Hotel does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is The General Palmer Hotel located, and how walkable is the area?
The General Palmer Hotel is located at 567 Main Avenue, Durango, CO 81301. With a Walk Score of 91, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

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