The Best Western Palmer House is a tourist class hotel, located 15 miles from the Colorado Springs Municipal Airport and 3 miles from downtown. Best Western Palmer House in scenic Colorado Springs is strategically located close to all area attractions and points of interest. Classically decorated to reflect the history of General William Jackson Palmer, The founder of Colorado Springs (1872). The rooms are designed to please even the most discriminating guest. Our rooms are spacious and newly decorated, offering quiet and peaceful solitude with a picturesque view. The Best Western Palmer House is most famous for its unique General Palmer's Restaurant & Palmer's Pub and their 1800's decor and menus. The hotel now offers hot breakfast until Labor day. The hotel offers many nearby shopping, fine dining, and entertainment.