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The General Palmer Hotel

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

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The General Palmer Hotel in downtown Durango offers a blend of history and convenience. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, in-room WiFi, and relaxation on the terrace or in the library. Its central location and attentive staff make exploring the area effortless.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NT$4,499
NT$5,582 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27

Room options

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Showing 10 of 10 rooms

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Presidential King Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Presidential King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

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
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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
  • Durango Arts Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Animas River Trail - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 2 min walk
  • Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪lone spur cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Durango Coffee Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪East by Southwest - ‬1 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
  • Concierge services, a vending machine, and a banquet hall
  • A porter/bellhop, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • 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

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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 2025/11/22, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The General Palmer Hotel on 2025/11/26 start from NT$4,499, 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?

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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 693 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic charm, clean room, friendly staff, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its an amazing place to stay in Durango
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view and location to all attractions were great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful hotel, everything was lovely we were very well looked after 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location in downtown Durango and for riding the Silverton-Durango train.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and historic hotel, wonderfully authentic but perfectly modern
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location downtown and right next to the train depot. Nice sitting areas outside to enjoy watching the train come and go.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to.stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The general Palmer is beautiful. We loved everything about the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joemel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chandler was fabulous when we arrived. He gave us great information and some history of the hotel as well as great suggestions for seeing the town.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with amazing history. Love the way it has been done to keep up with the 1800’s feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed staying at this historic hotel, which nicely blends a bygone era with modern amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It is a historical building. It was very clean for a historical building. The staff is pleasant and informative and especially the morning person went out of his way to learn more about my trip and make some recommendations.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old hotel, nice large room. They were nice to move our room on check in when we needed an elevator vs stairs to our room. Front desk staff were very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like its proximity to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View of train; staff was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

WILLIAM

Wonderful service. Fantastic location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025