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The General Palmer Hotel

The General Palmer Hotel

Durango Colorado
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Step back in time without sacrificing modern comfort at The General Palmer Hotel, where every wall tells a story, 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 4 minutes walk to Animas River Trail and 6 minutes walk to Durango Arts Center.

Experience classic charm featuring Egyptian-cotton sheets, premium bedding, air conditioning, cable & satellite channels, a private bathroom with premium toiletries, a 42-inch flat-screen TV, daily housekeeping and complimentary high-speed WiFi, where old-world character meets modern comfort. Conveniences include a phone, bathrobes and an iron and ironing board.

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Property Details

Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as concierge services and a banquet hall.

  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Uncovered parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Banquet hall
  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Vending machine
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Cave exploring/spelunking nearby
  • Luggage storage
  • Hunting nearby
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Porter/bellhop
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Library
  • Daily
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hot springs nearby
  • Free self parking
  • Terrace
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Concierge services
  • Year Built - 1898
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Total number of rooms - 39
  • Number of floors - 3

Check-in

Check-in is from 4:00 PM until 12:30 AM. Guests must be at least 21 to check-in.

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

  • 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

Other details

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.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Durango Area Tourism Office - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Sorrel Sky Gallery - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Animas River Trail - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Durango Arts Center - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Animas River - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Durango Discovery Museum - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Durango Fish Hatchery and Education and Nature Center - 1.5 km / 1 mi
St. Columba Catholic Church - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
San Juan National Forest Supervisor's Office - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Center of Southwest Studies - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Chapman Hill Ice Rink and Ski Area - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Fort Lewis College - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Twin Buttes - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Fort Lewis Health Center - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
The nearest airports are:
Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 9.2 km / 5.7 mi
Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) - 23.5 km / 14.6 mi
The preferred airport for The General Palmer Hotel is Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO).

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

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Resort 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.

Other charges

  • 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.

Location

567 Main Avenue, Durango, Colorado 81301, United States
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