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The General Palmer Hotel

4.0 star property

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Interior entrance
Lobby lounge
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds
Mountain view
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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567 Main Avenue, Durango, CO, 81301
  • Place, Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Animas River Trail
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Lewis College
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Presidential King Suite

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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About the area

Durango

With a stay at The General Palmer Hotel in Durango (Historic Downtown Durango), you'll be steps from Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and 4 minutes by foot from Durango Area Tourism Office. .This historic hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Animas River Trail and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Durango Arts Center.

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

Historic hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
The General Palmer Hotel offers 39 accommodations with iPod docking stations and MP3 docking stations. 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 shower/tub combinations with hydromassage showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

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 phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 39 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring iPod docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as concierge services and a banquet hall.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 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
  • 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

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

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

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General Palmer Durango
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The General Palmer Hotel Hotel
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