Only bad thing in this lovely restored Victorian building was the poor heating.What was offered couldn't offer any comfort on a cool January evening.The room is huge,with high ceilings.But apart from that,the downtown location was excellent.Kitchenette for those who prefer eating in.Nice bathroom etc.Maybe come back in the Spring! read more

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Love this quaint old hotel but if you're looking for Hampton or even La Quinta level of convenience and amenities, you might want to look elsewhere. Myself, this is where I'm staying while in Port Townsend, although my knees do not like it what with all the stair climbing. Sacrifices must sometimes be made. read more

Cleanliness. The floor was filthy. There was a cockroach and spider in our room. The sink was disgusting. No closet. Stairs were treacherous. Street parking only. Although the bed was very comfortable. Would NOT stay here again. read more

This hotel was... A unique experience on a few levels. I think the word quirky fits it well! I showed up a little early, about 2pm on a Saturday since check in was listed at 3pm. I figured I would check if my room was available, nonetheless. It wasn't, but oddly... They gave me the keys to the room and then told me they would call. At 3:30pm, I hadn't received a call so I walked in to check and they it was ready! Later I told by locals that most places in Port Townsend won't let you in a room prior to check-in time whether the room is open or not! The room itself was great. The view was spectacular, it came with a gas fireplace, full kitchen, even a little loft bed in one part of the hotel. I say in one part because this was definitely big enough to be called a suite. Even the deck overlooking the water was big. It had a full size picnic table along with a porch swing. The affordances were dated, a little worn, so if you are expecting historic five star remodeled to the original state when it was new - this is not it. If you are thinking historic, clean, and a little time worn with character, this is for you. Just don't get their before check-in! read more

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Definitely a super old hotel! If you are going to something with character -- this is it. Pack light, because there are LOTS of stairs to get to the 3rd floor! This may change with the remodeling they are doing. Unfortunately, we were not able to sleep well because it was windy and branches kept hitting the windows. Also, the seagulls sang us the song of their people all night. We were not able to shut the windows, so that may have made a difference. You really can't beat the price, though! read more

We arrived with 2 very small short haired dogs. We spent most of our time out of the room. I travel with a swiffer mop to keep our surroundings clean because I have allergies. I had to fill the back of the toilet tank with water to get it to flush. Upon check out I was berated by the hotel clerk for the condition of our room. I fold my towels and stack them, dusted my wood floor and bagged up our garbage. The clerk said she had to wash the sheets because our dogs slept on the bed. She dramatically said she was SO upset. I offered to pay a cleaning fee but she told me she was too upset to think. As a seasoned traveler I can honestly say this is a first for me. I would never stay again. read more

WE loved this place. We stayed in the large room on the 3rd floor. I think it was 15. It had a full deck and kitchen. There was a very large bathroom with a clawfoot bathtub. There wasn't any place to put our suitcases unless we wanted to put them in the bathroom closet which is very large. They could use a few of those suit case holders and a small shelf in the bathroom for makeup. The view was amazing. Everyone that stayed in the hotel was friendly as well as the folks that worked there. Mary helped us with destination guidelines many times in person and on the phone. There are A LOT of stairs here, in the entire town. It was so much fun. We will be back. We couldn't turn the heater or fireplace on and only had a few blankets so we were a bit cold. We didn't see any ghosts but I'm sure those floors can talk. read more

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Really dirty, stained rug. Windows opened but slid closed. Step up to toilet and shower- watch out at night. No TV. The hallway lights shone through the sheer curtains. Good shower and comfortable bed. Oh, the stairs to the 2nd floor are quite steep and the rug grabs at rubber soles. Watch out! read more

This hotel was built in 1890. It is NOT a luxury hotel. It is a sweet, charming, older place with "older building noise" and older furnishings in an excellent location downtown Port Townsend. There are lots of reviews so I will just hit some key points. - Parking is difficult as there is not a specific lot for the hotel so you have to park on the street and jockey around to ensure you are meeting the time limits for parking. - Bed was SUPER comfortable - Noise is loud, this building is OLD and therefore there is not a lot of soundproofing. So, bear in mind that sleep may not be the highest quality you have had. The windows in our room rattled throughout the night due to a windy evening (until we figured out how to quiet them (putting paper between the window and windowsill). - There is not an elevator, so if you have mobility issues, this isn't the hotel for you. The stairs are a plenty and steep to get to the rooms. - The room we had was spacious, lots of room to move around. - There are very few rooms with actual water views, so check that before booking. -Lady working at the front desk was friendly and efficient. -The location of this hotel is excellent for walking around downtown Port Townsend. Restaurants, shopping, waterfront, etc are all within walking distance. - Rails on the stairs come to my hip, if you have small children, be careful as it would be easy for them to fall over them if they are playing around. All told, we enjoyed our stay and would go back. Reasonable prices and very clean. read more

The architecture of the building is amazing. The interior of the hotel has a two-story atrium. Our room (19) was huge! Aside from the bed, there were multiple lounge chairs, a dining room table with four wooden chairs, a complete kitchen and a long carpeted hallway from the room to the doorway and bathroom. The jaw-dropping feature are the windows. 19 is on the corner of the building, so you get windows all around, and the center angled windows make the room feel basically round. Style-wize the vibe is old - none of the furniture matches, but that is what I was looking for. The bed was memory foam and VERY comfortable. All the bedding was fluffy and seemed brand new. Yes, the stairs are insane - just accept that you'll be doing some exercise on your vacation. read more

My daughter and I had a wonderful weekend staying at the Water Street Hotel (now called the Monarch Hotel). We had room 15, which actually could sleep 6 very comfortably and has a full kitchen, private bathroom, and private access to the deck. It's a beautiful old, storied hotel and we loved the history of the place. We didn't mind that there are no elevators. Very comfortable beds and the fireplace was a bonus; very nice to wake up and have coffee by the fire and read. The hotel is right on the water and right 'downtown' within walking distance of everything. And there is a public parking lot right next door. Highly recommend! read more

The bed linen and towels are laundered with fragranced products. It seems to be a shea butter scent. It irritated me, causing sore throat and light-headedness. Fragrance free should be a hotel standard. read more

Well to start off their front desk employee ( older lady) was rude when we checked in, the room was ok but the heater that's mounted ion the wall made so much noise it was ridiculous, we couldn't sleep , the fan on ceiling worked but it was so wobbly that we were afraid to use it, so we tried the floor fan, that was a joke, it made so much noise, then on the 2nd nite we got back to room to find out no room service! I called the front desk & that old lady again was so so rude, she said I forgot to mention we don't clean rooms due to covid, then said your lucky I will bring you towels, she brought towels & they were clean but DAMP, so would I recommend this place , DEFINITELY NOT. !!!!!! read more

Great space and very eclectic. Be sure to book room 15 for an amazing view of the water. Friendly staff, easy street parking, great place to stay. Not for those who are use to staying at the marque read more

We had such a pleasant experience staying here. We unfortunately were arriving a bit later at night and the hotel was very accommodating. The room (suite 21) itself provided so much space, was quaint and quiet, and everything we were looking for. The history of the hotel was enough to get me to stay, but i'll be returning for the lovely staff, setting, and perfect location. Would recommend! read more

Monarch Hotel - Stairs leading up to the rooms. I love the feel of this place! - Hotels Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

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I've stayed here on two separate occasions and both times have been wonderful. This place is very reasonable and has quite a bit of personality. It is European style accommodations - meaning shared bathroom but I've never had an issue. We had a sink in our room which was nice. The rooms are very large and their website, while it may be old, does have price listings and photos of each room - making it easy to pick and choose whichever best suits your needs. read more

A classic 19th century hotel with lots of stairs. Five of the rooms share two hall baths, but the rest have private bathrooms. Our bathroom had a modern tub and toilet. The sink is original with TWO faucets for hot and cold water. The sink which is in the main room is a reminder to how much smaller people were back in the 19th century! I am 5'9" tall and the sink is thigh high on me! But hey, you stay in a classic building with all the charm of it's original design.....it's fun! The rooms have incredibly high ceilings and ceiling fans. The upstairs lobbies are an atrium lit with big skylights. The second floor lobby hosts a coffee room where you can heat up food and fix yourself a morning coffee. The bed in our room was comfortable and the room kept nice and warm although the weather was incredibly cold and windy outside. A guest needs to have sturdy knees to navigate the stairs, especially if you're staying on the third floor. But it's worth it. The rates are reasonable and you get to stay in a bit of Port Townsend history. This place used to be a bit "wild" in the not too distant past. A prior reviewer mentions the bar on the main floor. The bar is gone and a quieter retail establishment is moving into the former bar's space. The wi-fi was a bit slow and I wasn't able to upload my photos to Facebook. Gotta wait till I get home.... If you want to stay on the water, experience some history this is the place to stay! read more

Monarch Hotel - The Waterstreet Hotel is housed on the second and third floors of the HD Hill Building built in 1889. - Hotels Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

Before I say anything else, I want to say, I love this place! I have stayed here several times in several different rooms and l have always had the same unique, cool, calm, pleasant experience. Oh, and architecture!!! Astounding. It's so quiet, but still on the main "Water Street". We arrived Thursday for my daughter's father's birthday. They had a 20% off coupon online that they happily honored verbally when checking-in. They allowed us to check in early and were extremely friendly. All of the rooms are different at this hotel and you can look at their website and pick the room you want, which is just super cool. It was built over 100 years ago and has the same, beautiful charm it has always had. We opted to stay in room 9, $48 before tax with a shared bathroom with four other rooms. What a great price! This was never a big deal (the shared bathroom) and everyone was super clean and cordial. The room had two queen-size beds, a sink and 2 mirrors, two dressers, a TV, and windows surrounding the room. They also had great WiFi and cable TV. The beds were quite cozy and the room itself was very large. We came during winter time, so keep in mind, if you're coming during this time, a lot of things are closed, it's cold and very windy, and if places are open, they close early, like 5 or 6 p.m.. That said, there are a lot of really cool little shops there. It's just a fun town. I will post the restaurants we dropped in to. In the morning, coffee and tea were available. So, all in all, a great experience. We will definitely stay here again. Maybe during the spring time next time, but definitely check out the online coupons! (FYI. There are a lot of stairs, so if that is an issue, I would talk to the front desk about if there are accommodations). Thanks excellent staff! read more

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I just need to start with this hotel is an absolute gem! From booking on the phone to leaving to head home. This visit was one of the best experiences we have ever had. We stayed in room #16 it has two beds one bed is in its own room and a trundle. Kitchen work stove, sink, coffee maker and fridge. This room has the most beautiful views of the water as well. We wanted to stay for a late check out paid extra but they were so sweet about it all. The customer service here is unheard of. Always greeted with a smile and such joy. We have already booked our next stay here and cannot wait to return here. Oh and they are pet friendly which was awesome. We got to bring our fur baby along. This hotel is right in town close to a couple of bars and lots of food and shopping. Seriously this place is amazing! I cannot express how amazing our experience here was. Wish we didn't have to leave so soon. Thank you Mary for all your help and making our mini vacay so memorable, fun and relaxing. We will see you soon!! read more

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The front desk woman was syrupy sweet until charges came up and then she stung us like a hornet! Advanced phone call she said one thing about our charges and when we checked out the charges were outrageous ($50/night for our 2 dogs?- really???) and pet policy wasn't posted in their website, not explained, nor posted. The one thing you want to know up front, here are the details of your charges, and non of that was explained. There was very unclear communication (hand written scribble for a bill shown after we were overcharged) and told we were wrong, when we were not wrong. Beware. read more

My boyfriend and I stayed here for one night in room 14. The room was quite cozy with great big windows and crazy high ceilings. We did have to share a bathroom, however, I felt like everything was kept quite clean. The price was vey reasonable as well. The downside was that upon checking In the woman at the front desk was very rude. I work in the service industry and frankly was offended by her attitude. I am tempted to not stay here again because of this. Dear Waterstreet Hotel: please make PAYING guests feel welcome. Otherwise, the hotel is charming and conveniently located within walking distance of shops, bars an restaurants. read more

This is our second time here in the past 2 months, which says something. Above all, this place has character. From the super high ceilings, to the crooked stairs, to the mismatched furniture- this is no cookie cutter place. It has been an operating hotel since the late 1800's. The location is great, and it is extremely reasonably priced. The rooms are clean, but not sparkling clean. There were some cobwebs on the ceiling (but they must be 10' tall!) and dust under and around the furniture. But clean enough for us. We stayed in room 20 last time on the 3rd floor. There are a lot of stairs to get to the 3rd floor, and no elevator- which might be a problem for some. But this room was quiet, and we slept peacefully. This time we stayed in room 12. This room faces the street and is near the hotel entrance. As a result there is a lot of foot traffic past this door. It was pretty noisy last night- some good old fashioned drunkard yells kept me up. And some early rising snowbirds with booming voices woke me up. But I still would come back. The value, cleanliness where it counts (like clean sheets), and charm are worth it for the price. Oh yeah, the owner is very nice and they have student discounts! And the internet was patchy in room 12 (2nd floor), but not in room 20 (3rd floor). And they serve coffee and tea in the morning- a nice touch. read more

The Real Deal... Victorian, With a Fantastic Bed! The architecture and everything makes you feel like the 1880's are still alive in here. read more

No, just, no. There are many hotels to choose from in PT, why would you choose this one which is noisy, old, and has no amenities? If you're down on your luck and nothing matters, go ahead and stay here. If you want to relax, have peace and quiet, ice, helpful staff, all the things, stay anywhere else. read more

*** EDIT- December 2007 *** We really liked this hotel last year but they have just ruined the Christmas plans of 10-14 people. (returning customers!) After the wonderful experience last Christmas/New Year, we reserved several suites in OCTOBER. 3 days before Christmas, someone called to ask the hotel a question-- and discovered they had GIVEN AWAY OUR SUITES and they no longer had us on the books! NO explanation, NO offer of help. NOTHING! This is unacceptable. There are (were) 6 Families from around the State going there based on plans that were 2 months old. At least we found out before making the trip there. Stay somewhere else- no one needs this! ***************************************************************** Sweet little older hotel in charming Port Townsend. Squeaky, narrow, steep stairs lead you up to 2 floors of very high-ceilinged rooms. There was a kitchenette in one of the suites, so we all got together a few times to make a little dinner or breakfast, and someone brought a projector- so we used a front room in the suite to show movies. There are definite pros to staying here: the prices were excellent, it really was a charming place, and the location was really good. We were there btw. Christmas & New Year, and the Hotel and town were decorated and sweet. There were cool shops, really good Native Art, and I would return to the town just to get unusual gifts for friends and family. Cons: you were actually expected to move your car every few hours!! Ever hear of a parking pass?? This really did NOT make us feel welcome!! We had rented a floor and a half of rooms, some people driving in from out of state, and here we were, having to run out/ run back from whatever we were doing every few hours to move all of our cars around. That was idiotic. [ They will also tell you many, many times that a (bad) J.Lo movie was filmed there. MANY times.... ] All in all, Except for the constant running around moving the car, we thought the hotel was a great deal. If you can stay in the so-called "Honeymoon Suite", reserve that one. It's great & has a wonderful view! read more

It's above the bar so yes there's noise. But this is mentioned when booking. We called room 9 home for three nights. Great streat views, high ceilings, spacious, tv, tons of storage space, and a shared bathroom down the hall. We were there mid week and didn't have an issue with the bar downstairs. Great price and location. read more

This place had the potential to be a really great, cozy place (fairly clean, nice location, decent price) but the service was horrible. I stayed with a friend (who had already stayed here once before and only had good things to say about it) for one night and arrived around 5 or 6 pm on a Friday evening. After walking up to our room and getting ready to go to dinner, we received a knock on our door and a female employee told us we'd already received a complaint about our noise - we'd been there for ten minutes; I didn't realize speaking in normal tones wasn't allowed in the hallways to our room or in the room itself. She went on to explain further how she knew we were only there to "party" and if we were too loud coming back in the evening, we'd be asked to leave. We apologized, even though we felt this was completely absurd, and did our best to only whisper and tiptoe around during the rest of the stay. The next morning, a couple of friends staying at a nicer hotel down the road came by to ask us to breakfast. We stayed to pack up first, and as they left the same lady followed them down the hall and started interrogating them as to why they were in our room, how many people were with us, how they got in, etc. She was EXTREMELY rude and nosy. I wouldn't be surprised if this lady goes through your rooms while you're out experiencing the town. I think if you are a relatively young person (30s or under) they are automatically very disrespectful and suspicious of your activities. read more

When it was time for my Twentieth Year Reunion from Port Townsend High School over Ten Years ago, my Darling Husband and myself stayed at the Water Street Hotel. There was a Seagull Convention just outside out window while we were there. Also there is limited parking in Downtown Port Townsend, Washington state. We received a discount on our room because I remembered to ask about one when I called to Book our Room. I spoke to the owner of the Water Street Hotel myself, when I booked our Room. We shared a bathroom with a couple of other rooms on the same floor. I recommend that you book a room which does not share a bathroom. There are lots of stairs to climb. The Water Street Hotel Office is very small and has limited space. The Room we booked was spacious. In our Room in one of the corners was a nice antique armchair to sit in. I think the people who rented the Room before us had a dog, although I'm not sure. I'm glad I brought my allergy medication along with us. The Washington Ferry Docks used to be closer waaaaay back when. I remember looking up at the Water Street Hotel for many years when I lived in town. I heard many decades ago, that the Rooms were well appointed, and the Room that we were booked in was just that. When we were in Port Townsend, Washington state we attended some of the events that were held for my Class Reunion,... but not all of the events. I recommend moving your car frequently if you are planning to park on one of the main streets in Downtown Port Townsend, Washington... because apparently, they like to tow vehicles on a regular basis. Port Townsend has changed a lot since I lived there. read more

Don't expect a chain hotel - but this is what's great about this place. Homey - and reasonable prices, especially if you're there during the week off season. Like going back a century or two but with the comforts of a modern bathroom. Comfortable bed (I think it's some sort of foam). Great staff (very friendly and accommodating). I agree with Tonia about the classic beauty, heart and soul, and central location. Bonus: free stair stepper workout! Look forward to navigating one to two flights of stairs to get to your room! Danger: Ice cream shop / candy store right next door. But may be justified because of the workouts. We weren't able to get the free wifi to work, but since we were there only a night, we didn't bother to call anyone to find out what we weren't doing right. Still, I have the feeling that Mary, who checked us in, definitely would have helped us out! Note: For those coming during the Summer: there is no A/C. While not too much of a problem normally in Western Washington, especially when one is right off the water, it could get a bit warm. Bottom line: This is a gem for the price, comfort, and location, especially if you're coming during the off season. read more

If you want a old fashioned hotel right in downtown Port Townsend this is a great place. This is the second time I've come with my family and we very much enjoy our stays. The service is helpful and friendly. We've stayed in room 15 and 16. Both were huge, high ceiling and totally unique. Room 15 has a balcony over looking the water which is my first recommendation. Room 16 is nice too. Only the master bedroom has a nice view. We slept 4 very comfortably both. If you like your modern hotel chains where everything is the same and septic you may not like this. If you want to stay some place unique and with character and like "the way it used be" give this place a try. read more

I have had a reservation with this hotel for several months now. My husband and I were going to go there for our 15th anniversary and stay in the same room we stayed in 15 years ago! What a great way to spend the anniversary, right? Well - my husband had to leave and fly to South America, where there were issues. His plane was broken and he was not back to be able to spend this vacation with me. I contacted the hotel and that is where it gets fun! First - when I called and spoke to the older woman, she asked when we were staying there, I told her from Saturday through Monday. She corrected me saying, "we use number of nights here, you said it wrong." I didn't understand what she meant. She then, again, said that I said it wrong. I am sorry - but, I was the one that was going to be paying $150 per night. If I want to say, the 11th through the 13th, I should be able to. Not like she doesn't have a calendar there to look it up on. Second - they were aware that my husband had a broken plane and may not be back. They said, and I quote "just call us back in the morning and let us know. We know you have been planning this for quite some time. We sure hope he is back for you. But, call us and let us know so we can cancel." I called them in the morning and let them know. The mean old lady again - First (for the morning issue) she told me that they had already given away the room, before I even had the chance to call back. And then, secondly, I told her no, we wouldn't be coming, she said call me back by 6pm. Why would I call back - I ALREADY told her no...NO. They charged me a no show. Because this woman is rude, doesn't listen, they charged me. I will never stay there again. The truth is, there are hotels out there that are not so rude to people, I will spend $150 a night at one that treats us well. read more

We stayed here September 17-19 and loved it! The lady who runs it in the downstairs gift/gallery shop is wonderful. We were very surprised and impressed at the size of the room, the tall windows overlooking the street and its excellent location. Public parking is next door and everything is within walking distance. This town is spotless!! virtually no litter or graffiti anywhere and people are very friendly. My wife and I are both from San Francisco and love Victorian architecture and this place has it in spades...they have a nice little microwave kitchen on second floor. We are definitely coming back. read more

Reasonably priced historic hotel in downtown Port Townsend. A bit noisy with thin walls but unique and easy walking distance for shopping and dining. read more

We stayed at the Water Street on Saturday of Mothers Day weekend and it was wonderful. The lady who runs it is in the downstairs gallery/gift shop and she is great! Friendly, helpful, accommodating and very down to earth. The room was actually 2 rooms w/ bath, which worked great for the 4 of us. Absolutely loved the high ceilings, tall windows and spacious feel. Perfect location for soaking up downtown and the waterfront. read more

We spent 3 days here in the top floor room. We loved it. The Staff is extremely friendly. The rooms are spacious unique. The view is excellent. My only complaint would be there are slot of stairs to get to the top floor. But they are well worth it. I can't recommend this place enough. read more

Classic beauty in the heart of town. Clean and inexpensive... This hotel has heart and soul. Highly recommend staying here. Perfectly quiet, yet centrally located, this hotel suited us In every way. read more

We loved this place. Just a cool funky place to stay and they are super friendly. We are definitely coming back.

Beautiful restored hotel, great staff, awesome location, excellent price. Love it!

A nice hotel and friendly staff. It sits right along the water and is in the center of all the shopping and food. The only downside is no parking lot for the tenants. read more

Monarch Hotel - View from the balcony. - Hotels Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

The room was big and had beautiful windows (which needed a serious clean) and the staff was nice...but the bed was hard and not comfortable and the room felt a little dirty. Had the older hotel charm but needs a little improvement. Also the heater didn't work. read more