
Durango’s Premier Victorian Downtown Hotel

Downtown Durango

The General Palmer Hotel is centrally located right in the heart of downtown Durango’s National Historic District. Exceptional art galleries, specialty shops, theaters and excellent restaurants are within walking distance from the Hotel. The train depot is conveniently located next to the Hotel and guests from all over enjoy watching the train come and go from the 2nd and/or 3rd floor patio decks of the Hotel.
Elegant Rooms

Each room has been hand-decorated in Victorian era furnishings and combined with our southwestern hospitality and gracious and caring staff, it’s truly a step back in time you won’t soon forget. No two rooms are the same and you will find unique replicas and antiques throughout the luxurious Hotel. There are a variety of rooms to choose from ranging from standard rooms to suites. Guests are able to choose, reserve and stay in the room they hand pick for their experience while here in Historic Durango at the General Palmer Hotel.
Great Location and Amenities

Today’s visitor to Durango will find a wide variety of outdoor activities from the year round Narrow Gauge Railroad next door to the Hotel to rafting, jeeping, golfing, skiing and hiking. The famous Mesa Verde National Park and cliff dwellings are also nearby. We offer complimentary WiFi and limited complimentary continental breakfast each morning to our guests. There is a business center and complimentary parking as well.


The prestigious General Palmer Hotel was built in the Victorian era in 1898 in historic downtown Durango. Within the charm of our historical setting we have added the comforts of modern living.
Named after General William Jackson Palmer who established the hotel, this is the only Historical Four Diamond Hotel in Southwest Colorado. Step back in time and experience the unique nostalgia as you enjoy Durango’s rich history.
At General Palmer, we are dedicated to providing you with outstanding customer service to make your experience with us unforgettable. Our classic, relaxed atmosphere will welcome you back for years to come.
- 39 Luxury Rooms
- Variety of Amenities
- Walking distance to Restaurants and Bars
- Free downtown parking
- Specials & Packages
- Award Winning Hotel since 1976
- Group Reservations
- Weddings & Special Events
- Limited complimentary continental breakfast

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Where Victorian Taste Meets Modern Luxury

Discover Your Next Adventure In
Where All the Curiosities of the Old West Await You


Walking Distance to Shopping & Galleries


Indulge in Durango’s Finest Restaurants


Free Parking in the Heart of Downtown

Guests Reviews

True Victorian Fashion
The General Palmer Hotel is the only 4 star hotel in Durango, CO and lives up to its billing!
The decor of the lobby, sitting area, reading room as well as the multiple areas to sit, relax and talk are all period correct. The hotel, named after General Palmer who bought the railroad to the mining towns of Silverton and Durango in the late 1800’s was built in a true Victorian fashion.
Our room was decorated in true Victorian fashion with a huge four poster bed, an extremely comfortable mattress, multiple pillows and nice terry cloth robes to relax after a long day on the railroad or just walking around town.
The shower and bath area was ample and the soaps and shampoo’s supplied were keepers, all in all a very enjoyable experience.
dennisdZ530
Phoenix, Arizona
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Booked Entire Hotel
We had nearly the entire hotel for our guests for our wedding back in June. Although there were a few management changes during our planning, the owner and staff of the hotel did everything that they could do to make sure our weekend was perfect. Everybody was so nice and accommodating!
The rooms are cute and clean. We keep having friends comment on how neat and historic the hotel was. It is in the perfect location in downtown Durango, right next to the train station. This hotel has tons of character and is one of a kind.
We appreciate everything that they did for a bunch of us crazy Texans and for making our wedding weekend unforgettable! Look forward to getting back to Durango soon!
Kacy Franklin
Google Reviews
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Convenient Walking Distance
Right on Main Street, so everything is accessible. It’s fun just to look out your room window and see all that’s happening.
Kitty and Bob from Albuquerque
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PLEASE NOTE: Our online booking is being updated and will be unavailable for Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 2-3. Please call the Hotel at (970) 247-4747 or
(800) 523-3358 for reservations. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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