2 Best Hotels in Port Townsend, The Olympic Peninsula and Washington Coast

Situated in a peaceful residential neighborhood just a short walk from both Uptown and downtown eateries, this inn stands out for its sweeping double veranda, gracious gardens and lawns, and views of the bay and distant Cascade Mountains. Many of the smartly furnished rooms open directly to the porches, and indoor common spaces are a pleasure to relax in, from the book- and game-filled library to a great room warmed by a roaring fireplace.

Perched on a bluff a couple of blocks from the bay, this elegant turreted Victorian mansion with a sweeping veranda and parklike gardens features well-appointed rooms with lovely views, some with brass beds and claw-foot tubs. This landmark sits opposite the 1892 county courthouse and takes its name from the acting German consul, one of the inn's early boarders. Guests can relax in the formal, antiques-filled parlor or help themselves to cookies and espresso in the library. The brick-lined basement holds a billiards room. A three-course breakfast (eggs Benedict is the specialty) is served in the dignified dining room with bay views.