My husband and I recently stayed in the Miss Kitty room at the Palace Hotel with our Siamese cat and had a great time! Yes, it's a bit of a hike up the stairs to the third floor, but well worth it if you're up to it! The location is great, the windows in the room are wonderful, the bed was comfortable, and the sheets were excellent! I recommend this hotel (and specifically this room) to travelers.

We arrived a day earlier than planned for our stay at the Palace hotel so that we could relax and enjoy the remainder of our holiday, Gerry on reception was most accomodating. Whilst we couldn't have the room we booked for the remainder of our stay he offered us an alterative and we just had to leave our luggage packed the next morning & they moved everything for us whilst we were out.
Although the stairs to the rooms were steep, the accomodation was of a very high standard and immaculately clean. The owner & staff were most hospitable and friendly, offering advice & tips on where to eat, drink and visit. Bob even got us some wine glasses and an alternative corkscrew (when the one we bought failed to do the task) so we enjoyed a glass of vino in the evening in the lounge areas. Thank you all (John, Gerry & Bob)
Magical stay & we hope to return one day.

We checked into the Palace Hotel on a Sunday afternoon. The town is very quiet, just a few blocks of shopping. The hotel is right in the middle of all of the shopping and restaurants, so it is very convenient. Our room was on the top floor, up a huge staircase. There was no offer of help with our bags. Our room was pretty cool, decorated in a victorian theme. Due to the huge staircase, we did get a nice view of main street in town, and over the roofs to the water and ferry. The comfort level of the room was average. The room was huge and there was a small kitchenette. There is no restaurant or lounge associated with the hotel, but there are several places nearby. I would stay again, but maybe ask for a room on the lower floors! A little pricey for what you get, but otherwise enjoyable.

I have stayed at The Palace twice during Port Townsend's jazz festivals: once in a small, basic room (6B, Miss Laney) and the second in the adjacent, much larger room with a kitchenette (6A, Miss Abigail). While I enjoyed both of these second floor rooms, Miss Abigail was certainly more comfortable. The building is an old Victorian era heritage structure that was once used as the local cathouse (hence the room names) and is furnished in appropriate period pieces. Ceilings are high, giving a spacious feel to the rooms but also resulting in long, steep staircases to the 2nd and 3rd floors. As well, on hot summer days, the 2nd floor cools off faster then the 3rd. The rooms were clean, the staff friendly and helpful. Rates are not cheap during jazz festival but are comparable to other similar properties in town. If you prefer sleek and modern, this place (and, indeed, much of Port Townsend) is not for you. But if you like character, and the convenience of the best location in town, The Palace is a great choice.