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General Palmer Hotel

3.0 of 5
567 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301
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scottsdale
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44 reviews 44 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

First time business traveler at the General Palmer and it was perfect for me. Staff from reservations to check in to check out were terrific. The room was spotless (I really like clean) and well appointed with antiques. Breakfast was just a little weak with the packaged eggs and no fruit, but otherwise very good. I had a business meeting... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW via mobile

We stay here whenever in town for the train, which is usually 2 to three times a year. The rooms are always very clean and we love the atmosphere and great location on main street. Parking is great as well.

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Largo, Florida
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

Arrived at the General Palmer on Monday 6-3-13 a little early and was advised by the teenage bellman in the parking lot to go ahead and park because our room was ready. We pulled into the parking space and the bellman was on us for our luggage. We told him that we would carry our own luggage in and he... More

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Paula N, General Manager at General Palmer Hotel, responded to this review
13 June 2013

Dear Kristi99 Again I do sincerely apologize for the miscommunication, However I am happy to hear that you were still able to enjoy your visit to Durango, it is simply an amazing little town. As a Town we have so much to offer each and every traveler. Thank you for taking the time to share your views of the General... More

Mississauga, Canada
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35 reviews 35 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

Stayed one night, wish it was longer. The hotel was decorated in an old west Victorian style. It had an old fashioned tiny cage elevator so I preferred the stairs. The room was spacious with 2 really comfie queen beds and a spacious bathroom with nice toiletries, hair dryer, separate double sinks from the toilet/shower area. Fresh home made cookies... More

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Paula N, General Manager at General Palmer Hotel, responded to this review
3 June 2013

Dear "hikesedonachick" I totally agree one day in Durango is simply not enough time to explore the diversity of shopping, hiking, rafting, museum viewing, etc. etc. I absolutely love Durango, I have been here 21 years and am still in love with it. You will just have to come back for another visit! Thank you too for your review of... More

Lakewood, Colorado
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72 reviews 72 reviews
51 hotel reviews
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36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013

Room 205, Queen The hotel has a great downtown location, especially for the well known train and many shops and restaurants. Niceties abound: the old style elegance of the building and the public areas; comfortable, inviting lounge/lobby area, wonderful 2nd floor open-air deck, long breakfast hours (6-10am) which includes the possibility of in-room delivery of breakfast at no additional charge;... More

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Paula N, General Manager at General Palmer Hotel, responded to this review
3 June 2013

Hi "Devontheroad" 1st I wanted to thank you for writing a review regarding your stay here at the General Palmer. My staff is just amazing, from my point of view, they all work so hard to make everything so perfect for each and every guest. I am so pleased when they get to see that their care has been seen... More

Washington, DC
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45 reviews 45 reviews
39 hotel reviews
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

All classic hotels that have been restored should use this as their model. Not only are you getting to experience what it was like to be in a hotel built at the turn of the century, you don't have to trade off comfort or quality. The service and experience has clearly been thought out and it adds so much to... More

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Paula N, General Manager at General Palmer Hotel, responded to this review
3 June 2013

Good Morning "Wiley" Thank you, Thank you for the wonderful review you wrote concerning your stay here at the General Palmer. i am happy to hear that you were so appreciative of the hard work that goes into making an older building into something beautiful and comfortable. Paula More

Marblehead, Massachusetts
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22 reviews 22 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

This is a gorgeous Victorian facility right in the middle of downtown Durango. This staff is friendly and helpful, but we had a serious temperature problem. It was too early in the season for the air conditioning to be one, and in fact, it was quite pleasant outside (in the 60's). However, we had a street-side room with large, unscreened... More

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Paula N, General Manager at General Palmer Hotel, responded to this review
9 May 2013

Dear "Youngatheart" Ah the woes of having a hotel in the downtown Historic district of Durango, I was very sorry to hear about the traffic noise. But I do thank you for staying with us, and I hope that you will consider staying with us again in the future. I can't promise the traffic will go away but I can... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

My husband and I we're coming to Durango for a getaway for our anniversary. we got there on a Friday evening and the wonderful lady at the front desk had a room for us with a great rate. she also upgraded us for no extra charge and told us happy anniversary. the room was marvelous windows everywhere, a great bath,... More

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Paula N, General Manager at General Palmer Hotel, responded to this review
9 May 2013

Dear "crebarchik" I was so pleased to read your review of your stay here at the General Palmer Hotel. You make me so very proud of my staff in your review, they truly are what makes this hotel what it is. Each and everyone of them is a gem and truly enjoy what they do here at the hotel. Glad... More

Telluride, Colorado
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12 reviews 12 reviews
7 hotel reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

I recently brought a tour group of 13 to Durango and we stayed at the General Palmer. The customer service is simply the best! The decor of the hotel's lobby and other public rooms, as well as the guest rooms, is extremely charming and the central location makes walking everywhere a pleasure. We could not have had a better experience... More

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Paula N, General Manager at General Palmer Hotel, responded to this review
9 May 2013

Hi "NatureQuest" We absolutely loved having you and your group stay with us, such a great treat! Your guests were all so wonderful and you could tell they truly enjoyed their "Nature Quest" experience. There was such an aire of anticipation. Great planning on your part! Thanks again, Paula More

Plainfield, New Hampshire, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

Just recently stayed at the General Palmer while on a college visit trip. This old hotel has great charm, and is in a super location within walking distance to everything, and Starbucks is right across the street. Front desk was very nice and answered any of our travel/logistics questions. One young man actually was a college student at Fort Lewis... More

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Paula N, General Manager at General Palmer Hotel, responded to this review
9 May 2013

Hi "Paula W" Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review on the General Palmer Hotel. I really love living in Durango and working at the hotel. We have such a lovely community filled with such diversity and in part I owe that to our little college. I think it keeps us all nice and young.... More

 
 
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Also Known As:
General Palmer Durango
Hotel General Palmer
Address: 567 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301
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Region: United States > Colorado > Durango
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Suites
Hotel Style:
#2 Romantic Hotels in Durango
#11 Family Hotels in Durango
Price range (per night): $191 - $212
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Rich with Victorian elegance, the General Palmer Hotel has all the modern comforts that you would expect of a Four Diamond establishment. Named after General William Jackson Palmer who established the hotel in 1898, the General Palmer is the only historical Four Diamond Hotel in Southwestern Colorado. Each room has been hand decorated in the Victorian era with luxurious amenities. It’s the little touches that make the General Palmer unique; freshly baked muffins each morning and Teddy Bears on every bed. Enjoy our southwestern hospitality with concierge service from a gracious and caring staff available day and night, year around. We are located in downtown Durango right next door to the Narrow Gauge Railroad and we are within easy walking distance of many fine dining restaurants. ... more   less 
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