Palace Hotel

03/29/2024

7 rooms in modern style with architectural elements by and 19 rooms with in Victorian style. See all 26 rooms at palacehotelpt.com. Book early for summer!

03/26/2024

Hello from the Palace Hotel
in Port Townsend Washington!
Book ahead, especially for the summer. See all of our 26 rooms at palacehotelpt.com and book directly with us via the website or our front desk. 360.385.0773


photo by Ron McCoy

06/16/2022

Dear Friends, announcing A NEW chapter! Ownership transition of the Palace Hotel is underway.

Some 20 years ago, John Gair went from Provincetown, Massachusetts (where he ran a seaside hotel) to Port Townsend, Washington to sail with a friend. Upon exploring Port Townsend his eyes landed on the Palace Hotel.

Love at first sight? Definitely intrigue. If you know John, you know he has an excellent sense of adventure.

John asked the then owners of the Palace Hotel to be in touch if they ever wanted to sell the business and building. Within a year they did and John moved to Port Townsend, rolling up his sleeves to steward a building built in 1889. Down the road John bought half of the Pioneer building next door and linked the two buildings to create what is now the Palace Hotel with 26 accommodations.

More than maintaining brick and mortar, John made it about people and creating something fun together. He recently credited the hotel’s success over last two decades to a great team. John means everyone - returning and first time guests, the local community, and especially, the staff. An amazing staff.

After 20 years, John Gair has decided to retire, sell the business and building, and pursue other adventures. He has more seas to swim! We toast John and appreciate all he has given to make it a great place, destination and work environment.

The new ownership is based in Washington, has local business and hotel experience, and has shown intentions to keep the hotel, staffing and things much the same. The hotel will change, as all things do. But, we believe it will be stewarded with care and we look forward to what’s next.

If you have any questions or want to share a special memory for John, be in touch here on social media or snail mail to: John Gair 1004 Water St, Port Townsend, WA 98368

John, you will be missed GREATLY but we could never keep you from another good adventure!

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06/15/2022

Palace Hotel (and PT) received a mention in Cosmopolitan magazine a month ago. Wonders never cease.
📷: Ron McCoy

06/02/2022

Room 7B. See all 26 rooms on our website palacehotelpt.com, no two are alike.

05/30/2022

Lovely note from a guest this week.

05/23/2022

Room 8. Full kitchen. Bell tower views. Many of our 26 rooms have full kitchens. See all at palacehotelpt.com.

05/15/2022

Room 11 has water views from the main area + the bathroom. See photos for each of our 26 unique rooms at palacehotelpt.com

05/11/2022

A beautiful walk today through Chetzemoka Park in

05/06/2022

Room 9. Partial water view, big Mt Baker view, full kitchen.

04/28/2022

Views around Port Townsend today and yesterday. Happy Spring!

Lesfm • Forest Story

04/27/2022

Palace Hotel. See more by photographer Mary Lehmberg Lascelles]:

“Have you been out to stretch your legs, stretch your
mind recently?” - Mary Lehmberg Lascelles]