The General Palmer Hotel

4-star hotel Excellent 567 Main Avenue, Durango, CO, 81301
The General Palmer Hotel

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

  • Wi-Fi
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Family friendly
  • Smoke-free property
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.6 / 5
Excellent 1015 reviews

The General Palmer Hotel is a historic, charming establishment in the heart of Durango, offering a unique experience with its old-time atmosphere and antique furnishings. Guests appreciate the hotel's cleanliness, comfortable beds, and friendly, helpful staff. However, some guests express disappointment with the complimentary breakfast, and the lack of windows in some rooms is a common complaint.

What guests liked
  • Historic charm and antique furnishings
  • Friendly and helpful staff
What could be better
  • Complimentary breakfast quality
  • Lack of windows in some rooms
  • Virginia Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    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.

  • Tod Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    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.

  • Robert Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

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

  • Brian Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

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

  • Thomas Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    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.

  • Teresa Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

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

  • Cindy Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

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

  • Troy Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Rooms are super nice

  • Ronald May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    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!

  • Jeremy May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

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

  • Kenneth May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Charm and breakfast

  • Keri May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    My room was beautiful and clean. The staff was wonderful and very helpful. Parking was available on site. I really enjoyed my stay.

  • Richie May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    This hotel BLEW ME AWAY! It's gorgeous, clean, staffed by lovely human beings, centrally located, historical, full of charm, and get this—they offer a free breakfast that is the best: eggs, sausage, muffins, oatmeal, cereals, breads/toast, and fresh coffee and tea 24/7!! The outside alone is worth a visit, but when you step inside it's like you've gone back in time to 1898, but with all the modern conveniences. It's also located right next to the historical & fun Durango > Silverton train depot from where the train going back & forth between those cities departs. TAKE IT! Just know you'll here the sound of the steam engine whistle every morning at about 8am-ish, again at 9am (departures), then once more w/ the return trains around 5:30pm & 6:30pm. I'm VERY sensitive to noise & thought it'd bother me, but nope, I LOVED IT. Made me feel like I was in the Old West & I actually looked forward to it. The hotel is in a PERFECT spot at the south end of town on the main strip (not loud, very quiet). This location enables you to just pop out of the hotel & walk up one side of the street as far as you want, then back down the other side. And along the way enjoy dozens of cafes, restaurants, stores, trinket shops, and specialty stores. I WISH I COULD MOVE TO DURANGO., GO! And stay at the General Palmer. We're going back! Shout out to AMAZING STAFFERS: Travis, Chandler, Caleb, Lucia, and Oxana. WE LOVE YOU GUYS! (Just 1 minor negative: no microwave, no fridge.) Rooms are AMAZING!

  • EDWARD May 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Staff good. Getting luggage car to room & room to car is horrible.

  • Becky May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The main Hotel is very nice, however because we booked through Hotels.com our room was in an adjacent property and not in Main hotel. We were the only party not staying in the Main Hotel. Asked staff and was told they do not control the rooms choosen through Hotels.com, if we would have booked directly we could have stayed in Main hotel.

  • Nicholas May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Everything was good.10 out of 10. Would recommend

  • John May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    I didn't look in the new wing, but I can see why other reviews say to stay only in the old hotel - the rooms are small and a bit odd, and I myself wouldn't stay in the ones without windows, but there's oodles of character, and in a good way. And while unusual, everything except the bathtub itself had been renovated nicely (and the tub - maybe 1960s - didn't need it, it's just old). The hotel itself is kind of cool with the old elevator, and the lounge/breakfast area is like a nice old comfortable Pullman car, very classy and very pleasant to sit in. And while the breakfast superficially wasn't really much more extensive than a chain breakfast - waffles, toast, yogurt, some fruit - just the setting and the fact it was nicely served and presented - makes all the difference. There's lots of shops and restaurants within a very short walk, the parking is great, and the railway is literally next door. We were only there one night, and I think it was the most expensive of several hotels on our trip. But I'd definitely go back, and hopefully for longer. Highly recommended!

  • Karen May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Wonderful hotel with friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast was great!

  • Adam May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great location and a great place to stay.

  • Martin May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Breakfast really good. Parking excellent. Shopping seconds away.

  • Dian May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Breakfast was great, staff is excellent and so close ridge the train. Great location in Old Durango .

  • Jeremiah May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Chandler and all the front desk staff are always wonderful.

  • Narendra May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Our room was very nice and super clean. The bed was comfortable. We enjoyed coffee and breakfast in the morning. We loved the location- next to restaurants, bars, and shops.

  • Susan May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff were amazing - Travis and Chandler

  • Carol May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff was very professional and helpful. Our stay was the best ever.!

  • Jeremiah May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The place is amazing and the staff never disappoint

  • Ronald May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    We always stay at General Palmer. Love everything.

  • Michael Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    While it is a nice nostalgic old hotel there were a few things we were not thrilled about. We feel you should not put older guests on the second floor of The Palace side. There is no elevator and the stairs are quite difficult for us to haul our luggage up and down. We were not offered assistance. We both got real tired of navigating the stairs. I also ended up fixing the running toilet on my own as the maintenance staff was gone for the day after we checked in. The breakfast is similar to other 2-3 star hotels. (Quite average). The location is great and walkable to restaurants and shopping. The trains nearby are nostalgic. We are not quite sure the pricing for three nights was worth the convenience of the location.

  • Sherry Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The General Palmer Hotel is a special historic hotel. Beautiful and comfortable in all areas. A few things that would make this hotel excellent would be in-room coffee, complimentary water bottles in room, and more or brighter lighting in the rooms. There was not a smart tv in the room but for us it was a minor issue. Beds were very comfortable and the decor matched the feel of the historic hotel.

  • Susan Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The General Palmer is a gem. I am never disappointed in my stay.

  • Denise Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    👍

  • Henry Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was a delightful hotel and stay

  • Carl Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    It’s a very elegant place very thankful to stay here

  • Kimberly Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Amazing stay would definitely stay here again!!

  • Stefan Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Outstanding

  • Carl Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Awesome and historic and very beautiful! Convenient to everything.

  • Nikka Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    My boyfriend and I loved our stay here. The room was cozy and cute. We loved our robes after our nice hot showers. The staff was extraordinary. We loved the coffee bar in the lobby as well as the fresh baked chocolate chip cookies. The location couldn't be beat. Everything we needed was within walking distance. We would definitely book here again.

  • Brittney Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The rooms were perfectly clean. We loved our palace sweet room which overlooked the Durango train station. Water pressure was great water was hot. Wi-Fi was strong. Breakfast in the morning was a pleasant surprise that we didn't expect but it was amazingly good! I love the quaint quiet mornings of the breakfast area. Definitely an experience to stay in such a historic location! The elevator was definitely fun! The lobby was absolutely beautiful! I love that everything is connected to downtown which made for fun leisure Saturdays to be able to walk from store to store and be able to head back to the hotel when we were tired. Definitely would love to stay again!

  • Benson Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Amazing staff, historic gem, very nice and clean!

  • Jo Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The outside patio is nice but worn and could use an updating of patio furniture the walls in the room are slightly thin and you can’t hear people speaking through the walls which is an awful you expect this in an older hotel. The staff are exceptional very knowledgeable great tour directors. The lobby is absolutely beautiful. There is plenty of lovely seating areas, but these are located in the original hotel building not in the wing

  • Gail Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very close to shops and restaurants

  • alana Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Many restaurants are within walking distance. We ate at the Italian restaurant that was right down stairs - it was great!! Chandler was so wonderful!! Helped us carrying our bags to our second floor room in the annex by the train (there is no elevator for those rooms) We loved staying at the General Palmer

  • Christopher Mar 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Loved the location and the classiness of the main hotel. Unfortunately, we booked a room in the adjacent "Wing" structure. The room was very nice, but it was a direct outside access room and the temperatures were in the single digits that night so it was extremely cold in the room, even with the heater turned up. I would stay there again, just in the main hotel.

  • Twylla Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Beautiful place!! Very nice in a classic old world style. The best of everything. Definitely recommend and we will definitely be back!

  • Lisa Feb 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    The staff was excellent. We were disappointed in the generic breakfast. At an historical place, we expected something different but it was exactly the same as any Hampton Inn or Best Western. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable.

  • Erich Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    wonderful place, i will be staying there again..the front desk staff did a great job, having great knowledge of the Hotel and it's history.

  • Jamie Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was clean but as we were looking for the remote we did find someone else's socks under the bed. The rest of the room was wonderful.

  • jennifer Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    This hotel was such a great find! My husband and I have stayed in Durango, a few times. This was our first time at the hotel and we will be back for certain! Our room was great! Spacious and sew clean! The staff was so attentive, Chandler was great! He recommended some great things! I highly recommend this hotel! Breakfast was a nice surprise as well! If you're taking the train, this is the hotel for you! You can easily do a three minute walk there.

  • Debra Feb 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Nice hotel, great location, but very, very thin walls. We could hear the people in the next room who were talking softly. Also, the curtains in the room could not be kept open so you had to hold them open by hand in order to see out, which was weird. Room was clean. Bed was comfortable. Bathroom small. Breakfast was nice. Young men at the front desk were pleasant.

  • Jodie Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    I really enjoyed my stay with my husband. Chandler the front desk attendant was accommodating and had a deep understanding of the history of the Palmer. I highly recommend that if you’re visiting Durango stay at the Palmer!!

  • REBECCA Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Staff very friendly clean environment

  • Kirsten Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good service. Nice. Quiet. Good breakfast. Beautiful vintage hotel.

  • Jay Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was great!

  • Ernestine Feb 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Room very clean & staff very friendly

  • Sonya Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Courteous staff, clean room

  • Christine Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Very nice room with a view of the hillside. Comfortable bed, nice bathroom, updated decor. Only downside was no elevator and scary outdoor stairs to access the second floor.

  • Gary Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    R etching was great!

  • Connor Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The room was very clean with comfortable beds with clean white linens. The bathroom was clean with the refillable shampoo, conditioner and body wash dispensers in good clean shape. They even had robes in the closet. Heat pump mini split for room heat and a large tv but we didn’t use so I can’t speak to the channel selection. The rooms were quiet and I didn’t hear much of the other guest, very minimal road noise from outside. Basic continental breakfast, and coffee tea station set up. Beautiful seating where you can see the Rio Grande train. Parking is good and safe. What more could you ask for?! I would recommend for the experience and the comfort. Last, the staff was super friendly and very accommodating, with attention to detail. Very hospitable. Thank you for the great stay!

  • Emilia Jan 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Couldn’t rate the breakfast because I didn’t have it. Be cautious booking through this company though because they state that the property doesn’t bill you until upon arrival but they did bill me two days before arrival and upon arrival so I was charged twice.

  • Daniel Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The stay was great because of the convience to the train ride. In addition, the clean room, amenities, and staff were great too! Thank you for a wonderful stay.

  • Julie Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Breakfast was great

  • JR Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Hotel was great! Beautiful and clean on the inside. Chandler at the front desk was awesome! Free breakfast and free cookies was great as well. Great location. Great everything.

  • James Jan 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    The room was clean and was located in a great location in vicinity to downtown Durango. We wish we would’ve stayed in the original hotel, but we were placed in a different wing that was renovated at a later date because it had bigger rooms. We wish we could’ve stayed in the original hotel. We did have some issues with our room. The key was bent and didn’t work and the adjoining door to the room next to us didn’t lock properly, but the hotel staff did go out of their way to come to our room twice to get both items fixed and resolved.

  • Vinicius Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great

  • DEBRA Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was spotless and cozy. The staff was beyond friendly and professional. The breakfast was decent (the eggs left a little to be desired). The location is perfect. Definitely can't mind the train whistle. It goes off every hour but you can hear it all over town. You just get used to it. Would definitely stay there again.

  • James Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The parking was great; easy, free, plenty of room. The staff was amazing - friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. The rooms were clean and comfortable - the bed was amazing! Free coffee and cookies all the time. Overall, a great place.

  • Jennifer Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Absolutely gorgeous!!

  • Harry Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice old hotel with pleasant staff and clean facilities .

  • Nicole Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great hotel

  • Yael Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Beautiful hotel and room..Very friendly and accommodating staff, perfect location!

  • Edwardo Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The Staff was friendly and helpful. The room was clean and quiet. We got to watch a he train from the window and balcony. Wonderful weekend getaway.

  • Brad Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Breakfast was sole ol hotel quality. Staff was top notch and especially Chandler made the stay warm, welcoming, and my wife and I felt at home and like family

  • Ariagna Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Pretty nice hotel , right in the beggining of the main st and behind the railroad . Very pretty , staff is pleasant

  • Brandon Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Room was clean . Staff is very friendly.

  • Gustavo Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Lovely place, very well situated, the staff is super friendly and the old vibe to the hotel is really nice

  • Jennifer Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    This was our first time visiting Durango so stayed 2 nights at this hotel. The experience was amazing, loved the historical vibe. The hotel provided warm chocolate chip cookies, a hot chocolate, coffee, and tea bar. The breakfast and dining area was wonderful and service top notch. What a way to start our annual Mother/Daughter. The only issue was not being able to stay longer.

  • Rafael Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Staff was very nice and the room was really nice. Breakfast was a little disappointing but otherwise it was a great experience.

  • Marissa Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    We stopped here on our road trip and it was the best decision! Staff was so friendly and welcoming- can’t beat a fresh chocolate chip cookie upon checkin. Room was clean and spacious. Unbelievable comfortable and the room had its own AC unit so we could change the temperature. Breakfast wasn’t anything special but they covered all the basics and everything was delicious. I would love to visit again and stay another day so we could explore the town!

  • CHARLES Dec 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Room could of been cleaner

  • Stacie Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Could have used some sprucing up.

  • Justina Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    So impressed with this amazing place we had the best time and just made our entire stay extra special! Can’t ever imagine staying anywhere else!

  • Gregg Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was awesome. The only issue was a thick layer of dust on the ceiling fan which we cleaned off to use. The breakfasts are very good. The staff was invariably courteous. The location is perfect. We will be back.

  • Harvey Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Breakfast was hot and delicious. The room was above and beyond we expected. The room had Instant hot water in sinks and shower, windows that open, easy to use heater / a/c, very comfy bed, excellent location, and this hotel has very knowledgeable and friendly staff. This hotel is Durango history at its finest!!

  • Ashley Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Special spot. Beautiful building & rooms. Highly recommended.

  • Christine Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Wonderful clean friendly service!! Can not wait to stay again!!!

  • Birgitta Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff was lovely. The decor was so beautiful! Breakfast was delicious. The location could not have been better!

  • Gary and Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Really enjoyed the experience. Great period decor.

  • Carla Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Lovely historic property.

  • Janelle Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Always love this place. It's charming and welcoming. Breakfast is a treat.

  • Tobin Nov 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    yes

  • Brenda Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Close to everything downtown

  • Chris Nov 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Downtown location

  • Hannah Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The property is very well maintained and the entire experience was positive. The staff are very friendly and accommodating, and the rooms are very clean and cozy. We will definitely come back.

  • Lisa Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Yes, the room was spotless and the staff was wonderful. Everyone we interacted were very welcoming, attentive and told us stories about the history of the hotel!

  • Catherine Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Loved the staff, the peace and quiet, the beauty of the town during the holidays just outside our door … it was dreamy!

  • roosmarijn Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was very clean, they had eveything, very friendly staff and the bed was comphy. The only thing is it can get cold in the evenings in your room there. Properly because the building is so old. They do have a heater in your room, but i havent found out how to turn it on. I would definitely come here again!

  • Casey Nov 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The room was super clean and the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful!

  • Gary Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Both my Sister and I, along with our Husbands felt at home. The staff were so kind and generous with good information about the area. Our rooms were beautiful and comfortable. The breakfast was delicious. The views were beautiful.

  • Brian Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Beautiful spotless room. Beautiful hotel in general.

  • Tami Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff made the stay even better! Very convenient to walk everywhere.

  • Steve Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The rooms are vintage and comfortable Perfect location for walking around downtown

  • Terry Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Beautiful historic charm, clean room, friendly staff, good breakfast.

  • Donald Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    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.

  • sean Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The room was comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful as well as informative and parking was good. We didn’t move our vehicle once while we were there breakfast was delicious and convenient.

  • Wendy Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Lovely hotel!

  • Michael Nov 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    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.

  • Sierra Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Beautiful hotel, great location, and very clean.

  • Cory Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great place

  • Diane Oct 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    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.

  • David Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The beds and linens are very comfortable and the hot water for my shower was instant and plentiful. There is no desk in the room where you could plug in your laptop and work though there is a flat screen tv, marble countertop at the sink and the clothes closet smelled of cedar wood. It is old style elegance. The elevator is tiny and has a retractable cage. It was the first elevator in Colorado. The staff is wonderful, very friendly and helpful. A special shout out to Chandler.

  • Harry Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great location in downtown Durango and for riding the Silverton-Durango train.

  • Ryan Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great staff. Clean room. Great experience

  • Jeff Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Excellent location downtown and right next to the train depot. Nice sitting areas outside to enjoy watching the train come and go.

  • Cary Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The general Palmer is beautiful. We loved everything about the hotel.

  • ELIZABETH Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I just love this western town. The hotel met all my expectations for a wester hotel. The staff is extremely friendly . We have been guests about 4 times now. We just love it here.

  • Mark Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great hotel with amazing history. Love the way it has been done to keep up with the 1800’s feel.

  • Roger Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Excellent staff. We were impressed with Chandler at the front desk. We haven’t seen such a high level of service in a long time.

  • Judy Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    A beautiful historic hotel I’ve had the pleasure of staying at many times over the last 26 years. Staff is always very friendly and helpful and knowledgeable on the history of the hotel and area. They include a very nice breakfast.

  • Sean Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good hotel

  • PATRICK Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Lovely historic hotel

  • Joemel Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff was amazing!

  • S Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    PLEASE BOOK RIGHT NOW!! The General Palmer Hotel is just wonderful and a huge thank you to all staff, especially Amy and Lucia. We cannot recommend it highly enough and loved our stay with you all. THANK YOU.

  • Lorraine Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Absolutely beautiful hotel, everything was lovely we were very well looked after 😊

  • Marcia Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Location is perfect! Easy parking. Nice view from the patio. Staff was friendly and helpful. Free breakfast was nice, not amazing. The coffee is a little weak, but otherwise we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

  • sofia Oct 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The elevator not acceptable. Very difficult to maneuver.

  • MARY Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    We had an inside room so no view but it was extremely quiet. The staff was outstanding in the lobby and the breakfast room. We loved all the woodwork and the antiques!

  • Ron Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Definitely stay here again.

  • WILLIAM Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I like its proximity to everything

  • Tammy Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Special thanks to a manager, Lucia, that resolved a room request issue between Expedia’s booking system and the hotel itself. We had a lovely corner room in the beautiful main hotel. It was perfect! HIGHLY recommend this hotel!

  • Kristine Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Its an amazing place to stay in Durango

  • Paul Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    View of train; staff was excellent

  • Richard Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    We had a lovely stay here. We stayed at both historic hotels in Durango and this was our favorite front. Staff was excellent very kind. Very chatty treat on a great conversation. They have the oldest operating elevator in the state of Colorado. It’s small, but it’s worth the experience of the ride. Don’t forget to go out on TV. Second floor balcony deck. It’s over the west part of Durango and the trains coming and going.

  • Meredith Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Ample parking, typical continental breakfast, smallest elevator in the world, older hotel and rooms, but they were very clean. Mattress needed to be changed.

  • Brian Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The view and location to all attractions were great.

  • Thomas Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Gen Palmer staff was excellent. The room was cozy with a very comfortable bed….plus it was quiet so we got an excellent night’s sleep. Because it was the busy season in Colorado and Durango, we had to split our time between another notable Durango hotel and the General Palmer. With many more amenities (e.g. free breakfast), the General Palmer would be our number one choice, hands down.

  • Stephanie Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Lovely old hotel in old Durango and next to train station. Nice breakfast, beautiful seating areas and a big rooftop patio.

  • Jerry Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Beautiful and historic hotel, wonderfully authentic but perfectly modern

  • Tim Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    I wish all hotel stays would go as well as our stay at the General Palmer. Wonderful staff, spacious room with comfortable bed, and excellent downtown location. Would definitely stay here again!

  • Donald Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Our only complaint, and it's a small one, is the room size. Everything else, particularly the service, was fantastic. Great town with many restaurant and shopping choices. Hotel is a grand, old Western downtown hotel that is well preserved

  • David Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The only thing we don’t care for is the room has no windows. We don’t recall seeing that as part of the description

  • WILLIAM Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Wonderful service. Fantastic location.

  • William Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    A great night

  • Greg Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The Hotel was historic but at the same time very clean. The staff was very friendly and helpful with local suggestions for things to do and places to eat. Being next to the Steam Train added to the experience. Our room was in a secondary building and had no access except for a staircase which was not a issue but could be for some with mobility challenges.

  • Alan Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Felt hotel provided the atmosphere we were looking for "in stepping back in time" railroad package.

  • Auryane Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Le personnel est au top. Le petit dejeuner est correct et il y a des fruits frais. Je recommande vivement cet hôtel pour Durango

  • Dan Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Other than that, staff were all great and friendly, room was clean and for such an old hotel the building was in good shape! Good location for walking into Durango too. Plenty of free parking.

  • Kenneth Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I liked the old elevator and old fashion keys 🔑

  • Belinda Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great location

  • William Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Beautiful historic hotel that allows walking to all of downtown Durango. If you're taking the Durango Silverton train it’s a 5 minute walk at most to it. Rooms were spacious and very clean.

  • Richard Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    We really enjoyed staying at this historic hotel, which nicely blends a bygone era with modern amenities.

  • Peter Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Love this historic hotel. My favorite.

  • Kathie Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The General Palmer House was eloquent in every way possible. Loved staying there. The staff were great.

  • Jonathan Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Amazing!! I could rant for a half hour how great this hotel and service is. The location is just as good too. Special Thanks to Chandler and the entire FD crew. Fantastic job!

  • John Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Excellent

  • Verified Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    There are other choices in the downtown area to consider.

  • Paul Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Warm and friendly place to stay. Very considerate staff. Chandler was especially helpful in getting us settled in after we arrived late at night and we were very tired after traveling.

  • Stephen Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Fabulous Hotel

  • Donald Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    This was a unique historic hotel that has been well maintained and updated while retaining its original character. It was a delight to stay there and experience its charm.

  • Ann Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    I would stay there again for ambience and convenience!

  • Londa Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Charming, historical, different than the same old thing. I loved it.

  • Roxanne Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The hotel was beautiful

  • William Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Bed was REALLY tall...comes with steps up. No mini frig or microwave.

  • Monica Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The vent in the bathroom turns on but it is inside the wall or ceiling. It has been closed weed up but still turns on.

  • Peter Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Really close to the Train Station.

  • Andrea Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The rooms are beautifully appointed to fit the time period. The king sized bed was very comfortable - we slept great. We had the continental breakfast twice, and enjoyed it both times. There are several dining options within walking distance for all budgets. We will definitely stay again!

  • Diane Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Greatly

  • KENNETH Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great location if you’re planning to ride the trains to Silverton. Very nice staff and the room was clean and quiet.

  • Joanne Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The General Palmer Hotel provides an American Victorian era experience but with freshness and an updated feel. The staff are super helpful, the bedroom very comfortable and homey, and the surrounding area filled with restaurants, music, and delightful things to do in a gorgeous setting. I definitely will return!!

  • Verified Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Classic hotel next to the Durango-Silverton rail station. Nice breakfast included. 3rd floor room had no window, maybe the one they stick Hotels.com Platinums in :-(

  • Michael Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Overall great stay. Helpful staff to a fault!!

  • Randall Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Right next to the Durango-Silverton train station.

  • Douglas Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The breakfast was not the best. Otherwise, a pleasant stay.

  • Jared Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff was extremely helpful. Location great for dining and riding the train.

  • James Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Beautiful hotel, great staff, uber convenient location

  • Mary Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Comfortable and pleasant with a great location close to the train station and downtown.

  • Roch Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    In Durango for a night to ride the train. Hotel very convenient to old downtown restaurants and shops. Hotel right next to the train station and as hotel guests, were allowed to park there. 5 minute walk to the Durango-Silverton train. Hotel very comfortable. Breakfast was very good. Staff very accommodating.

  • Marie Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    This ho

  • Christopher Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff was great.

  • Marie Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    This was a great hotel. We stayed here for two nights on our drive-through Colorado. The staff was really nice and very helpful at the front desk. It's right on Main Street so you can walk right out your front door and have access to all kinds of restaurants and shops. The room was extremely comfortable. Do note that if you want a room with windows, you may end up in a building across the street from the actual hotel, but that's OK. The lobby of the hotel has a very comfortable seating area, which they call the library Where one can have coffee, tea, and comfortably read or wait for your friends. A minor drawback is that there is no elevator in the detached building so you have to schlep your bags upstairs. It is also located immediately adjacent to the train depot so that can be a little noisy, although not at night.

  • Linda Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    We had a 2 bedroom with large living room. There was an issue with bath tub but they quickly took care of it. Breakfast was delicious. Would definitely stay here again.

  • Donald Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Breakfast is great! Missed having a window, however, and that should be a little more explicit in the room descriptions. Everything else was beyond great.

  • Jeff Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Amazing stay. We will be back!

  • rebecca Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great stay breakfast was good. Very clean and surprisingly quiet even though we wete right next to the train station.

  • Roger Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    👍

  • Kevin Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great place to.stay

  • Kevin Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Excellent staff ..very beautiful older building with lots of class...steps from the durango train..perfect place to stay..i was treated like a queen..we will be back!

  • Donna Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    We had a fantastic stay!! It was our 35 anniversary and we couldn’t have enjoyed it more. Chandler was awesome and every suggestion he made was superb! We will definitely be back!

  • Robin Jul 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Everything about this Hotel is noisy probably due to its age. Also train is annoying.

  • Michael Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great hotel!! Chandler was extremely helpful helping with several special requests ahead of our arrival. Highly recommend this property.

  • Havana Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    What a cool experience. The staff was extremely courteous and accommodating. We will be back.

  • erin Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff were amazing. Very attentive and helpful. The downside is no elevator in the palace

  • Shannon Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Beautiful property, great location, good breakfast, friendly staff. We would stay there again!

  • Rhonda Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Beautiful historical hotel right in the heart of Durango! We were able to walk everywhere. Staff was very nice and helpful.

  • George Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    One of the best Hotels I’ve ever stayed at . We actually came back for an extra day .

  • James Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Staff and overall look of the hotel was fabulous. However there was loud banging from doors being slammed throughout the early morning hours from cleaning staff that made it hard to sleep.

  • Kari Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Beautiful historic hotel right in downtown Durango. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Loved the historic aspect but with that comes smaller rooms, older wiring (i.e., no ports for charging cell phones), and limited (no) amenities (no pool, restaurant). Highly recommend if you don't mind missing out on modern comforts. Plus side is you are right in the middle of everything as you walk out the doors.

  • Eileen Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Fantastic hotel- great location fun downtown but most memorable part was the outstanding service! Would definitely stay here again

  • Elizabeth Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Beautiful hotel !!!

  • James Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Love the property.

  • Steven Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Good location, clean, good staff, good breakfast. Lots of train noise. Be careful when booking. Inside rooms are gloomy with no windows. Be especially careful not to be next to the elevator!

  • Natalia Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    was placed in a room with no windows. it was pretty unsettling to be waking up at 8 am in a pitch dark room. Very uncomfortable feeling. Whoever thought it was acceptable to sell windowless rooms should spend a few days in one.

  • Devon Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very nice

  • Mary Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Walking distance to shopping and restaurants. A beautiful hotel.

  • Kathleen Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Antique furnishings and beautiful carpet and extremely comfortable bed and bedding

  • Verified Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    This historic hotel has managed to create a historic environment with all the comforts a modern tourist expects! The towels and linens first rate, antique elevator fun and staff friendly and helpful. The hotel is well located near the train station and you are able to walk every where to shop and eat.

  • Karen Jun 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Kept the lovely historical furnishings without being campy

  • Casey Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    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.

  • Amanda Jun 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Great service and nice location

  • Kale Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good stuff

  • Carol Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    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.

  • Matthew Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Absolute treat. Perfect if you are riding the train. The accommodations were lovely, breakfast is great with lots of variety. Would definitely recommend.

  • Bruce Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Excellent room, service, and experience

  • David Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Love the Palmer - right by the Durango-Silverton train station and in the heart of downtown. Fun!!

  • Mary Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very friendly and helpful staff. The hotel is beautiful! The elevator is a quaint and fun experience.

  • Lynne Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Beautiful place to stay. Excellent customer service

  • Matthew Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

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  • Lawrence Jun 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Great location, however u can hear every noise whether coming from the outside or from guests in the hallways. They seriously need to work on noise proofing!! Yes it’s a very old hotel but expected better.

  • Connie Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Very convenient if you are taking the train. Check-in was excellent, very helpful friendly staff. Great location to walk Main Street and visit the many restaurants and shops. Nice balcony to enjoy a glass of wine at the end of a long day. Hotel is historic so the entire place was period style. Very attractive, comfortable and clean. Enjoyed our stay.

  • Connie Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Our favorite stay of our latest trip. A ‘4 Star’ memory!!

  • Lynda Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Maybe some rugs?? We arrived so late we’ll have to explore tomorrow.

Frequently asked questions about The General Palmer Hotel

Does The General Palmer Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The General Palmer Hotel offers Wi-Fi for 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.

House rules

Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Cancellation Not available
Children Not available

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