Palace Hotel Port Townsend, Port Townsend

One thing I would like to point out is that people who are looking for elevators in this 1889 building are IDIOTS. This is a building constructed in Richardson Romanesque style which means you would be destroying the whole structure of the building if you added a frigging elevator. I do not understand why people have to demand so much from a historical landmark. In the first place, you should have asked the hotel personnel about their facilities first before booking a room with them. How is that for a wake-up call for people who always complain without realizing that their complaints just make them look stupid. I have to say that those who appreciate history and old buildings at that, will completely understand why I feel this way. Most educated people will appreciate the place. Those who do not have taste or any type of appreciation for old architecture should not stay here. This place has a lot of potential but it clearly needs attention with the restoration. The rooms need to be cleaned thoroughly though. If you do not want to stay in a 2-star, you can always find better accommodations elsewhere but be sure to visit the building itself -just to see it from the outside -the windows are something to appreciate.

Way to expensive for what we got. Did not give AAA or Senior discounts. Wish we had searched for better room at a more reasonable rates

Access to the first floor of accommodations is up two flights of stairs. There is no elevator! Anyone who is walking impaired will have difficulty. There is also no service to help with bags so pack light!

We stayed in the Crow's Nest at the Palace for a week in July, 08 and loved it. The location is right in the middle of downtown. The shops in the area are all very fun and varied. The rooms are very Victorian and made for a nice vacation experience. We had read some of the other negative reviews and were a little wary but we would stay there again and will recommend it to friends. Our room had a small kitchen and adequate bathroom.

I sometimes get away from family and phones. My destination was Port Townsend this time. Stayed at this Hotel..it was breathtaking.Very warm people from owners to staff. I was treated like a princess. My room was the Birds Nest I think, it overlooked the water and main street. I was treated to a soak in the Big Bathtub..with everything I needed to relax. Thank-you so much for this wonderful experience would love to find the time to come back. Lynne

Ok, so the town is great, its people wonderful, and the victorian homes and this hotel are really something to look at. But why stay in a hotel for a price that would suggest 3 stars. The ideal hotel room is one which is clean (check), quiet (if it hadn't been for those suburban twits on the 2nd floor running around at all hours), modern amenities (that sixties couch does not go for Victorian dear owners - thank god I didn't come in the Summer) and a personable and good service at the front desk - that is what a hotel is - a service company. If you really HAVE to do Victorian, do it when school kids at school and you don't need the front desk for anything, they are likely to be still on the effects of the crackpipe.

The Palace hotel is trying to be romantic and fussy but it needs some help. First, we stayed in the Miss Cecilia, which has a shared bath -- it was one of only two rooms available when we booked. That bit was fine, we never had to wait for the bathroom. However, our room could have used some minor adjustments to make it more comfortable. Bed: Horribly uncomfortable. Mattress was way too soft and mushy -- who sleeps on mattresses like this??? Our backs ached in the morning. No headboard or anything -- the picture of the room online shows a very cozy looking sleigh style bed. Continental Breakfast: Never came. Is supposed to be delivered in the off season at your door. We didn't see anyone with one. It would have been appreciated because apparently this town doesn't come to life until after 10am. (Also rolls up it's sidewalks at 7pm) Full disclosure about room location: I would have liked to have known that our room was literally on the landing of the second flight of stairs when I booked it. Speaking frankly, this place bills itself as a romantic getaway. However, I felt a little embarrassed about getting "romantic" with so many people passing by our door as they checked in and went about their tour of the hotel. The rooms echo A LOT due to the high ceilings and lack of ability to provide soundproofing. Overall, I probably wouldn't stay here again. The level of service just isn't what it should be for what they are trying to sell.

We stayed here for two nights during the week. We couldn't believe how inexpensive it was considering how lovely the decor was. There is lots of the original 1800s character with grand staircases, 14 foot ceilings and old brickwork. The staff were warm, polite and pleasant, while respecting our privacy. We brought our 10 month old puppy and she got a treat every time she saw one of the staff. There was an awesome cafe, The Tyller Street Cafe, on the bottom level that had the tastiest sandwiches, pastries and coffee. The only drawbacks would be climbing stairs (for those with difficulty), and lack of soundproofing (which is normal for a building of this period).