The Palace Hotel

Just to be clear: There are no elevators. If you're not a stairs person, I'd recommend someplace else. For us, this was a great base camp to explore Port Townsend.

It's right downtown and across Water St from Better Living Through Coffee (our daily jumpstart). The rooms are very cute - but can be hot when the sun is out all day. The staff was great (especially when I forgot my jacket there).

This was my first time visiting Port Townsend and Palace Hotel, and I do plan on returning.

Service: The people who worked there were so amazing. They are genuinely nice, interested in the hotel history, and communicative about our stay. They told us we could split our stay and change rooms so we could experience different Victorian styles, and it was so worth it.

Rooms:
9A Miss Rose: two person clawfoot tub, high ceiling, and an amazing ambiance.

15 Miss Genevieve: On the Mezzanine and while the ceilings weren't high like the others, the bathroom still had a clawfoot tub and was Victorian themed.

Both beds were comfortable (not too soft and maybe on the firm side). I'm not sure if it was the beds or not, but my husband didn't even snore! There were also pillows for days, so if you sleep with a pillow between your legs, you are set.

There are some things to note as this is an older building. We were able to hear our neighbors talk sometimes when we stayed in 9A; it was a male voice, so maybe his voice traveled more. The windows did not insulate the noise from outside, but it's a quiet town, so after a certain point, there weren't even any cars driving by. The internet was spotty, but I don't think this is a hotel issue but rather a provider/ small-town coastal thing.

Second time we've stayed here. Location is perfect. Advertised as having no AC but our room had a portable window unit which was very welcomed. A few dishes were in the cupboard. Perfect for warming up leftovers. A few little libraries with board games. We love The Palace.

This place is adorable, so cozy and the rooms are charming. Absolutely immaculate, so clean.

It's so quiet and well run, staff is polite and professional. Prices are excellent- book direct with hotel, it's as easy/easier than online hotel sites and way easier to adjust if you decide to stay an extra night.

I travel a lot, this place is one of my absolute favorite hotels. You feel like you're a million miles from everything, yet the wifi and tv make technology accessible if you need/want it.

We could not have been more pleased or charmed. We had Capt. Tibbals room on the second floor - roomy and comfortable. Of course, we wandered around much of the property - so much fun to see the other rooms and plan for future visits. The ladies at the reception were warm and welcoming and provided lots of information. Parking at the back of the hotel made life easy, too.

Loved our stay here! Stayed in an updated loft (room 33) and it was an exceptional experience. Very spacious and comfortable. I'm now extremely nervous to travel post COVID, but the room was not only tidy but truly clean. This location is lovely and very walkable. Only critique is that mattress is very firm/uncomfortable, could definitely use a mattress topper. But after a long day of exploring PT, you'll still sleep soundly on the Sound. Would stay again!

We loved this place! Stayed in Capt. Tibbals, a beautiful room with an excellent view out at the water. Very comfortable bed, attractive period pieces in our room and throughout common areas. The location is ideal, easy walk to restaurants and shops; a terrific coffee house across the street and a really good liquor store right next door. What else do you need? And the staff, so friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about their town. No elevator and no a/c, and they are very upfront about that, but that's the sum total of any possible deterrents to staying at The Palace.

Calm and comfortable, quiet and quaint, staff were very very helpful. Would stay again when in Port Townsend

This hotel on Water street is amazing. Clean, historic and welcoming. The staff are i incredibly welcoming and many of their rooms overlook the water. 100% recommended.

Stayed for a night over Thanksgiving weekend and had a great time here. Location is excellent if you plan on spending a day shopping and dining in the area. Staff is super friendly, they called ahead of time to let us know we could stop by early before check-in for guest parking around back (which is GREAT on a busy day). Room was clean was stocked with the usual amenities. The Victorian-inspired interior of the whole building is very charming and really adds to the novelty of it all, it definitely was a memorable addition to our trip. Just be aware there's no elevators, so be prepared to take your luggage up a flight of stairs or two!