The General Palmer Hotel

Historic hotel, steps from Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

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Interior entrance
Mountain view
Lobby sitting area
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds
Lobby lounge
In the heart of Durango, The General Palmer Hotel combines historic charm with modern comforts. Enjoy a continental breakfast, connect to in-room WiFi, and unwind on the terrace or explore the library. Guests rave about the central location and helpful staff.
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Library
  • Front desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
£136
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov

Why we love this property

Historic mountain views
Tucked away in the mountains, this hotel offers a perfect blend of history and curated decor. Retreat to the historic district for scenic vistas.
Dreamy bedroom setup
Slide into dressing gowns after experiencing the hydromassage showerhead. Sleep soundly on pillowtop mattresses with Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding.

Room options

Showing 10 of 10 rooms
Presidential King Suite | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, hydromassage showerhead, designer toiletries
Presidential King Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds
Presidential King Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds
Presidential King Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Presidential King Suite

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Combined shower/bathtub, hydromassage showerhead, designer toiletries
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds
Combined shower/bathtub, hydromassage showerhead, designer toiletries

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Combined shower/bathtub, hydromassage showerhead, designer toiletries
Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds
Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Double Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
Combined shower/bathtub, hydromassage showerhead, designer toiletries
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Combined shower/bathtub, hydromassage showerhead, designer toiletries
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Combined shower/bathtub, hydromassage showerhead, designer toiletries
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Combined shower/bathtub, hydromassage showerhead, designer toiletries
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds
Combined shower/bathtub, hydromassage showerhead, designer toiletries
Combined shower/bathtub, hydromassage showerhead, designer toiletries

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock
42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock
42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock
42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

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

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About the area

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, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 10 min drive
  • Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County) - 22 min drive
  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 2 min walk

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

The General Palmer Hotel offers a fantastic location, putting you only steps from Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and downhill skiing, and free perks include WiFi, self-parking and continental breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. The comfortable beds and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travellers.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 39 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

    • Up to 2 children (20 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby
  • Zip-lining nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Hot springs nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1898
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Hydromassage shower head
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fee & policy details

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 15.00 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 75.00 (subject to availability)

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Does The General Palmer Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The General Palmer Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The General Palmer Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The General Palmer Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free motorhome/bus/lorry parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The General Palmer Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 12:30 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 75.00 (subject to availability).

What is there to do at The General Palmer Hotel and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation such as downhill skiing and snowboarding, and return when the snow melts for cycling and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs, cave exploring and hunting.

What's the area around The General Palmer Hotel like?

The General Palmer Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station and 4 minutes' walk from Animas River Trail. Travellers say that the area is very central, and great for skiing.

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