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The General Palmer Hotel

Property class: 4

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Interior entrance
Lobby lounge
Interior
Interior
Mountain view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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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

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Presidential King Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Presidential King Suite

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Deluxe Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Double Room

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

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

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About this property

The General Palmer Hotel

Coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a library, tour/ticket assistance and a porter/bellboy are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
The General Palmer Hotel offers 39 accommodations with complimentary bathrobes and designer toiletries. 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, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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 an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
The free breakfast at The General Palmer Hotel gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Enjoy features like free self-parking, plus concierge services and a library.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and a porter
  • Guests have great things to say about the overall condition of the property and the location
  • Steps from Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and 4 minutes on foot from Durango Area Tourism Office
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.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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 transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

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General Palmer Durango
General Palmer Hotel
General Palmer Hotel Durango
The General Palmer Hotel Hotel
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The General Palmer Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 714 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1004 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary, Rio Rancho

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
R etching was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel is beautiful and clean, the historic ambience is great but not over done. I love the historic but safe and operational elevator. The room was very clean with comfortable beds with clean white linens. The bathroom was clean with the refillable shampoo, conditioner and body wash dispensers in good clean shape. They even had robes in the closet. Heat pump mini split for room heat and a large tv but we didn’t use so I can’t speak to the channel selection. The rooms were quiet and I didn’t hear much of the other guest, very minimal road noise from outside. Basic continental breakfast, and coffee tea station set up. Beautiful seating where you can see the Rio Grande train. Parking is good and safe. What more could you ask for?! I would recommend for the experience and the comfort. Last, the staff was super friendly and very accommodating, with attention to detail. Very hospitable. Thank you for the great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Emilia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Couldn’t rate the breakfast because I didn’t have it. Be cautious booking through this company though because they state that the property doesn’t bill you until upon arrival but they did bill me two days before arrival and upon arrival so I was charged twice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was great because of the convience to the train ride. In addition, the clean room, amenities, and staff were great too! Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Todd, Addison

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

vickie

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

JR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great! Beautiful and clean on the inside. Chandler at the front desk was awesome! Free breakfast and free cookies was great as well. Great location. Great everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

James, Prescott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and was located in a great location in vicinity to downtown Durango. We wish we would’ve stayed in the original hotel, but we were placed in a different wing that was renovated at a later date because it had bigger rooms. We wish we could’ve stayed in the original hotel. We did have some issues with our room. The key was bent and didn’t work and the adjoining door to the room next to us didn’t lock properly, but the hotel staff did go out of their way to come to our room twice to get both items fixed and resolved.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vinicius

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEBRA, Las Vegas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and cozy. The staff was beyond friendly and professional. The breakfast was decent (the eggs left a little to be desired). The location is perfect. Definitely can't mind the train whistle. It goes off every hour but you can hear it all over town. You just get used to it. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking was great; easy, free, plenty of room. The staff was amazing - friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. The rooms were clean and comfortable - the bed was amazing! Free coffee and cookies all the time. Overall, a great place.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Woodland Park

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely gorgeous!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice old hotel with pleasant staff and clean facilities .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and room..Very friendly and accommodating staff, perfect location!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff was friendly and helpful. The room was clean and quiet. We got to watch a he train from the window and balcony. Wonderful weekend getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad, Weatherford

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was sole ol hotel quality. Staff was top notch and especially Chandler made the stay warm, welcoming, and my wife and I felt at home and like family
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariagna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pretty nice hotel , right in the beggining of the main st and behind the railroad . Very pretty , staff is pleasant
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean . Staff is very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely place, very well situated, the staff is super friendly and the old vibe to the hotel is really nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa, Farmington

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Anaheim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first time visiting Durango so stayed 2 nights at this hotel. The experience was amazing, loved the historical vibe. The hotel provided warm chocolate chip cookies, a hot chocolate, coffee, and tea bar. The breakfast and dining area was wonderful and service top notch. What a way to start our annual Mother/Daughter. The only issue was not being able to stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very nice and the room was really nice. Breakfast was a little disappointing but otherwise it was a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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