GENERAL PALMER HOTEL, Durango – Your ideal downtown stay

General Palmer Hotel - Historic Victorian hotel with train views near Durango-La Plata County Airport

Located in downtown Durango's National Historic District, this hotel is adjacent to the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad depot. Built in 1898, the property features period-correct Victorian decor throughout public spaces including the lobby, sitting area, and reading room. Amenities include complimentary continental breakfast, free downtown parking, on-site event space, and second and third-floor patio decks overlooking the train tracks. The hotel has maintained Four Diamond status since 1976.

Additional perks of the hotel

Complimentary downtown parking for guests

Second and third-floor patio decks with train viewing

On-site event and wedding planning services

Business center with computer access

Bellmen services

Free WiFi throughout property

Dry cleaning and laundry services

Library access

Accommodation Options

The hotel offers 39 individually decorated rooms with Victorian-era furnishings and antiques. The Presidential King Suite provides views of Main Street, the Durango & Silverton Railroad, and surrounding mountains, featuring a king bed, seating area, wet bar, and mini kitchenette. Palace Suite includes a separate living room with couch and TV. Palace Double Suite offers two queen beds with sitting area. All rooms include premium bedding, air conditioning, free WiFi, in-room safes, and flat-screen TVs with cable channels.

Other conveniences

Premium bedding and air conditioning in all rooms

In-room safes and free WiFi

Flat-screen TVs with cable channels

Complimentary bathrobes and coffee/tea facilities

Marble tiled bathrooms in select rooms

Hardwood floors in renovated suites

Jacuzzi tubs in select suites

Walk-in showers with pedestal sinks

Study areas in king and queen rooms