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The General Palmer Hotel

4.0 star property
Historic hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Interior entrance
Lobby sitting area
Sunlight Suite | Living area
Interior
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$427
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential King Suite

Presidential King Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Durango

The General Palmer Hotel places you steps from Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and within a short 5-minute stroll of Durango Area Tourism Office. Highlights at this historic hotel include free continental breakfast and free self-parking. .This smoke-free hotel offers concierge services, a 24-hour front desk and a library. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a terrace and a porter/bellboy. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .Places within a short walk of this 4-property class Historic Downtown Durango hotel include Animas River Trail and Durango Arts Center.

What's nearby

  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Durango Area Tourism Office - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Animas River Trail - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • San Juan National Forest Supervisor's Office - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 2 min walk
  • Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County) - 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

Historic hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
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 a combined bath/shower unit with a hydromassage showerhead, 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 telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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 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

  • 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.

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 aged 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

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The General Palmer Hotel?

The General Palmer Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The General Palmer Hotel?

As of 10 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The General Palmer Hotel on 17 May 2025 start from NZ$401.88, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The General Palmer Hotel?

Yep, The General Palmer Hotel has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Does The General Palmer Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, our travelers give a thumbs up to the free continental breakfast here! Served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The General Palmer Hotel?

No, The General Palmer Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The General Palmer Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The General Palmer Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The General Palmer Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 656 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Gina

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

Lovely Stay

The staff at The General Palmer are amazing. We felt welcome and the beds were extremely comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylabe

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean & quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo Ann

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience. Breakfast was not very warm, but had potential to be good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronaldo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sanjana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Walls are very thin and I was able to hear noises from other room. I couldn’t sleep all night, I complained to front desk middle of night but they dint bother to offer me another quiet room and we suffered all night. It was hell
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at The General Palmer
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

winton

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

Made a beautiful birthday for my wife

I found the staff to be one of the most freindly and very helpful in all ways. room was very nice and clean and neat. The bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to all Main Street and train have to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rather than the things I don’t like about the General Palmer let’s talk about what I liked about the GP and the answer is EVERYTHING, nothing I disliked, the staff especially were amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Keely

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

Charming, comfortable but noisy!!

This hotel was a lovely property and had all the Victorian esthetic and historic charm we had hoped for. Its central location made exploring Downtown Durango on foot easy. But it would have been nice to know that the trains at the station next door started running (and blowing their whistles every few minutes) at 7 am. No sleeping in at the General Palmer!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

TAMMY M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dusty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well maintained very friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast better than expected. Very convenient to train and downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024