The General Palmer Hotel

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

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Classic architecture greets you at the entrance of the General Palmer Hotel, featuring a grand staircase and stained glass windows.
Classic corridor with patterned carpet, wicker chairs, and a glass table, offering views of the outside.
Classic hotel corridor with ornate doors, elegant chandeliers, and comfortable seating areas.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains from this outdoor space.
Classic four-poster bed sits atop ornate floral wallpaper, accompanied by a nightstand and wall-mounted lamps.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is P13,097
P15,743 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4

Room options

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
567 Main Avenue, Durango, CO, 81301

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
  • ‪Animas River Beer Garden & Lounge - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Durango Coffee Company - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The General Palmer Hotel

Upscale historic hotel near Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Located close to Durango Area Tourism Office and Durango Arts Center, The General Palmer Hotel provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a library. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall
  • A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and a porter/bellhop
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the central location, helpful staff, and first-rate property condition
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and designer toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Daily housekeeping and phones

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 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The General Palmer Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of Jul 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The General Palmer Hotel on Jul 31, 2025 start from P 13,097.2, excluding 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.

How much is parking at The General Palmer Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The General Palmer Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The General Palmer Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 75.00 (subject to availability).

Where is The General Palmer Hotel located?

Located in Historic Downtown Durango, this historic hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Durango Area Tourism Office, and Animas River Trail. Durango Arts Center and Animas River are also within 15 minutes. Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station is only a 2-minute walk.

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The General Palmer Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 669 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1009 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

Shannon

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, great location, good breakfast, friendly staff. We would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great historic hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!! Chandler was extremely helpful helping with several special requests ahead of our arrival. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Walking distance to shopping and restaurants. A beautiful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful historical hotel right in the heart of Durango! We were able to walk everywhere. Staff was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room, service, and experience
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best Hotels I’ve ever stayed at . We actually came back for an extra day .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Antique furnishings and beautiful carpet and extremely comfortable bed and bedding
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Beautiful place to stay. Excellent customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We loved how unique and well run The General Palmer was. Chandler at the front desk made us feel right at home and had plenty of recommendations for our chosen interests around town! We would absolutely visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kept the lovely historical furnishings without being campy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Very friendly and helpful staff. The hotel is beautiful! The elevator is a quaint and fun experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming old hotel in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite stay of our latest trip. A ‘4 Star’ memory!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolute treat. Perfect if you are riding the train. The accommodations were lovely, breakfast is great with lots of variety. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This an elegant hotel. With first class rooms and accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were amazing. Very attentive and helpful. The downside is no elevator in the palace
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

Devon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was exceptionally beautiful. You can tell they have invested heavily in maintaining the historical character of the building. The staff was always friendly and helpful. We booked a trip on the train and this hotel made getting to the train in the morning as smooth as butter.
Lobby
Lobby desk
Lobby
Beverage area
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stuff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025