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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
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Family friendly
  • Smoke-free property
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.5 / 5
Excellent 1461 reviews
  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The General Palmer was an awesome hotel. I loved the historic aspect of the hotel, especially the elevator. The outdoor seating area overlooking the mountains, downtown, and the Durango and Silverton railroad depot was great too. The breakfast in the morning was good also.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    We have stayed at the General Palmer multiple times over 40 years and wouldn’t even think of staying anywhere else in Durango.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    We had an absolutely wonderful experience.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great location, good parking but not a great value. The sheets were stiff and pillows weren't comfortable.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The location is unbeatable — right on Main Avenue, steps from the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, and walking distance to everything worth doing in town. The Victorian interior is stunning without feeling like a museum; antique furnishings, a classic two-person elevator, and beautifully appointed rooms with pillowtop beds and Egyptian cotton sheets. Breakfast is included and worth waking up for. Staff is knowledgeable, warm, and attentive. And the small touches — freshly baked cookies and coffee served every evening — are the kind of thing that turns a good stay into a memorable one. This is the rare historic hotel that delivers on its promise. If you want character, comfort, and a location you can't beat, the General Palmer is the easy choice in Durango.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Awesome as usual

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Nathan and Amanda were wonderful at the front desk! Very helpful and responsive to anything we needed. Very sweet, loved having coffee in our floor and coffee with real china cups in the lobby.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Very friendly and helpful staff. It was so nice to be able to park at the hotel early in the day so we could visit the town and ride the train even though we weren't checking in until later that evening. Restaurants and shops are very close, everything is walkable. Our room was very nice and breakfast was great. We had a very enjoyable stay.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great vintage hotel. Located right in downtown and next to Silverton train.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The hotel was beautiful, and it was a great location! We loved everything!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Everything was awesome! Great location and the staff was incredible!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Excellent location, especially for the train. The hotel was very cute with a downstairs reading room also. Breakfast was very good. The rooms were very quaint and comfortable The room had a beautiful transom above the door that let in a good bit of light. If you notify the desk, they will cover it for you. The hot water on the 2nd floor did not work. They finally brought a carafe of hot water after I asked the second time.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Location was perfect - to close everything we wanted to o experience.. Chandler at the front desk was amazing. Highly recommend this hotel if you stay in Durango.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    room was spotless, breakfast was good, cookies were yummy and the best thing and the incredible helpful polite and wonderful staff.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Beautiful hotel, great location, friendly staff. Will definitely stay again.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Rooms are super nice

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Staff was great however i...

  • Engine customer May 2026

    The hotel was wonderful. Impeccably maintained. Travis was so gracious and helpful. If he is an example of your staff as a whole — and I bet he is — you are in great shape!

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Hotel has a 1800s charm along with the amenities you need to enjoy your stay.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Charm and breakfast

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 meeting spaces for business and group use. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
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 89, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

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