We had a peaceful and adventurous stay last week at the Palmer House Inn. The staff and owners were friendly and helpful. There is so much to do and never enough time. The gardens are gorgeous, and the deck with rocking chairs are so wonderful to watch the people walk down town. I highly recommend this Inn. read more

One of Cape Cods treasures . Great inn owner in Tom and Bill. Beautiful grounds and very classic New England decor. Great breakfast. Very relaxing. and the location is perfect. Highly recommended read more

Not just GREAT. Exquisite! Very period- turn of the century. The owners have curated an experience of style, taste and serenity. They have taken every opportunity to provide guests with the most exquisite experience. The house is fantastic. SOOO cute. SOOO well-done. The breakfast is a full breakfast - you order what you want - poached eggs, granola etc. Its all there. The rooms are so adorable. The beds are fantastic - foam memory tops. Huge pillows. Extra, extra clean. Fluffiest towels. Hottest water. Amenities include a frig and even make up remover pads. They have thought of everything. Sit on the outdoor patio and watch the world go by. Enjoy BRODY the Leonberger. He is a big ole fluffball. Talk to the owners and the staff. They are enthusiastic and kind. Helpful, too, for tours etc. BEST EVER!! read more

If you're visiting Cape Cod and looking for a place to stay, I highly recommend this lovely inn in the picturesque village of Falmouth. Tom and Billy are wonderful hosts, the breakfasts are delicious, and the staff work very hard to please. This will be our "home away from home" whenever we visit Cape Cod. read more

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Very well run B&B. Proprietors extremely helpful with "insider" information on the Cape. Rooms are small , named after authors. 3 course menu for breakfast with buffet on our weekend. There was a marathon road race and cold water bottles placed in cooler outside. Very considerate. We had daily maid service. Our room was on 3rd floor, a bit of a challenge with heavy luggage, they did offer help. Very impressed. read more

Loved our stay here! Super friendly and accommodating staff. The decor and rooms were amazing. The home cooked breakfast and service was the winning touch. Can't wait to stay here again! read more

Visiting the quiet side of the Cape? This is the place to stay!! The inn is lovely, very clean, quiet and an easy walk to all Falmouth has to offer. We parked the car for our 3 day stay and walked to shops, restaurants and Woods Hole along the beautiful Shining Seas Bikeway!! Breakfast got us through the day all the way to dinner in town. The owners, Tom and Billy are super friendly...we had some great conversations...the kind of people you'd love to sit and have a beer (or two) with. They took time from their busy schedules to help us plan our days and provide info on local eateries and bars. We actually ran out of time to do some of the things we wanted to, like take the ferry to the Vineyard. Also, there is Brody, a dog and a half, the sweetest boy ever. I always like staying where there is a dog, it gives me my dog fix and it says a lot about the owners. Dog people are the best!! Thank you so much!!!! read more

My wife and I stayed at the Palmer in order to catch the ferry to Martha's Vineyard. This is a quaint and special place. It is family run and just as nice a place as any I have stayed. Breakfast was incredible. Mom was serving and she was delightful. Nice big front porch to sit and have coffee. Very nice little garden with a live rabbit shuffling about. Everything was ship shape. Mary at the desk was super helpful. Very convenient to downtown shops. read more

FABULOUS. We stayed here in May 2023 and the hosts were wonderful, the rooms immaculately clean, the beds comfortable and the breakfasts were delicious. Can't wait to go back. read more

If there is one place you stay while in Falmouth, it MUST be the Palmer House. You enter a guest, and leave feeling like you are part of the family. Every single person from the owners to the staff are absolutely amazing people. We decided to have our elopement here. When I tell you as a BRIDE I didn't worry about a thing, I'm not lying! I went to the salon to get my hair and makeup done, came back to the inn staff who had FINISHED all of the setup and decorating. Breakfast every morning is well worth it. I'm not sure what they do to the eggs, but I miss them already! Haha. There are new choices on breakfast every morning with plenty to choose from. They even have little packs of perfect pinch seasoning, and I was so excited for that! (It's the little things for me lol) The rooms are absolutely beautiful, the decor as well. Every corner you'll find something you'd not noticed before! Stroll through the gardens, even in wintery weather. The inn has bunnies who have zero fear of humans, and amazing spots for some awesome pictures. Our guests simply LOVED their stay as well. I'm still getting texts on how beautiful it really was. All in all this place is amazing. Our first trip last year, really helped us make an easy decision on where to tie the knot. I couldn't picture getting married anywhere else, now that all is said and done. Oh, and make sure you meet handsome Brody while you're there. Or your trip is not complete!! I'll never be able to say thank you enough. Memories to last a lifetime and beyond. read more

Our stay was nothing short of amazing. We felt very comfortable staying here during covid. The owners were extremely friendly and accommodating. They told us a state of the art (safe) sanitizing device was arriving sign the capability of sanitizing the whole room for covid. We enjoyed a bottle of wine in the beautiful backyard in the evening. The fresh air smelled of Honeysuckle. The breakfast was special and the coffee flowed. The fresh cookies in the parlor were delicious (and vacuum sealed). Our room (bates) was bright and the bed was extremely comfortable. We were extremely happy with the central ac unit that we were able to control in the hot weather. 5 star stay, and highly recommended! read more

Better than we could have imagined. Every detail was beautiful and carefully thought out. Incredibly comfortable bed, dog friendly, great breakfast, wonderful ppl and perfect location for a quick MV day trip! Definitely will be back! read more

My fiancé and I had an amazing weekend staying here! It was prefect from the hospitality to the great homemade breakfast every morning. Rooms and hotel were very cleanly and we never felt at risk with the ongoing pandemic. The fresh baked cookies were even vacuum sealed! Would highly recommend to others. Pet friendly. read more

Very nice staff. Thank you for making a vegan breakfast! It was great. Room was clean, and the soap you provide is high quality. Convenient location. read more

Very comfortable stay! I was able to bring my dog as they have some pet friendly rooms which is ideal for me. The room was super clean, comfortable and the inn is in a great location. I'll definitely be back! read more

What a place, and Brody their big dog is the best inn keeper. We stayed in a guest room with a fire place and king size bed, so warm and comfortable. This place was very quiet. The breakfast was cooked to order, with a very nice selection. I would recommend this place in a heartbeat, and we plan on returning again this year. read more

***This review is meant to be read in a sarcastic/funny tone. Not as whiny, complainy, or Karenish. Yes, I stand by my review, but in hopes that it will encourage the owners to make changes and reap the benefits of this homes true potential! So, read on with a light heart and blunt, sarcastic humor.***Breakfast was great and staff was very nice. (We will get to the breakfast later) No hot water in the shower, it's 12° outside. Room was super tight with too much furniture. Nowhere to put personal things in the bathroom or bedroom, so much stuff everywhere. Black cobwebs hanging over the bed. Bed was comfortable. No room to turn around in the bathroom, not well planned at all. No one on site after 8pm. Woke up on the first morning with the room temp at 87°, staff didn't know how to fix it. Had to wait for the owner to come in. He was very "matter of fact", not very welcoming. If you have OCD with things being centered and lined up, this is NOT the place for you, especially room #2!, or double/triple up on ur chill meds. Maid vacuums the halls at 8am and walls and doors are thin. The slatted "closet" door on the bathroom assures you WILL NOT be having a romantic weekend with sexy time, you hear it all! It just leaves so much to be desired! Has so much potential. Best description is cheap. Cheap decor trying to pass as "Victorian" when it's more the furniture your grandparents had from the 50's-60's, with the 70's knock offs thrown in with the modern 2000's colonial black light fixtures. Vintage, not Victorian. Again, staff was friendly and breakfast was great. You MUST try the pineapple with orange zest! Amazing! Could eat it for days! It should be put out in bowls everywhere at all times of the day and night. Seriously, there is nothing else like it. They should trademark it! Best parts about this stay, hands down, was the pineapple, the staff, and definitely the dog! If you are the owner, you can chose to see this 1 out of 2 ways...1. You are business men, take the criticism and learn from it. Do what's needed and put the $$ in because it will triple in return. 2. Be offended, bitch about it to everyone, swear I'm wrong and narrow minded, and have your mom and all her friends send me hate mail. Your choice! I meant for #1. That pineapple though...I got mad love for ya! Jar it and ship it please!!! And the dog...offer your guest snuggle time if they want it, we miss our pups at home. read more

The Palmer House Inn in Falmouth is a fantastic little B&B in a great location. It is located just 1 block from the main street of town where all the shops and restaurants are situated (if you are looking for the usual mainstream stores like CVS, Burger King, Blockbuster, you are not going to find it in that little section. Go down half a mile. This is a good thing. I promise). If you are up for a stroll around town, the Inn provides bikes, and the beach is no more than a 20 minute leisurely walk away. The inn also provides nice towels for use at the beach. The staff at Palmer House Inn is very courteous and welcoming. Upon check in, food preferences are taken (for breakfast), they will give you a tour of the property, and some tips for going around town. Typically, at hotels, the whole check-in process seems more of like a business transaction, and that's perfectly fine. This place goes out of their way to make you feel like a welcomed guest - a feeling that you would normally find at high-end resorts that are particular about details. I cannot give a review of the other rooms, as each room is different. My room was The Penthouse, chosen only because I wanted a king-size bed and a whirlpool, and I preferred the aesthetics of it. Upon entering the room, I was pleasantly surprised by a hand-written note from the Innkeepers welcoming me to their Inn. Quite a nice, personal touch that just adds to the ambiance of place. Anyone that knows me will tell you that I am super-picky about my beds and linens (I have been spoiled by Westin & W hotels). It is well-known that Starwood Hotels, namely their Westin chain, started the hotel trend of having fantastic beds and linens, and the bed and linens provided by Palmer House are fantastic. 600-thread count sheets and a very comfortable yet firm mattress. It is quite possibly to just immediately fall asleep on that bed. The bathroom features a two-person shower with dual showerheads. A hairdryer is available for use. The layout and design of the bathroom is very clean and somewhat upscale. Towels provided are Turkish bath towels around 600 grams. Seems to be only the best is provided for the guests. A window AC is installed in the room to battle the summer heat. It is quiet compared to most window AC models and does a great job at keeping the room cool. A refrigerator is in the room if you need to keep anything cool. Please take note that if you put it on the highest setting, it can become a freezer. On top of the mini-fridge, there are the coffee and teas plus the coffee-maker if you would like to have them in the room. A few feet in front of the bed, there is a two-person whirlpool. It wasn't just that there was a whirlpool in front of the bed or in the room that made me take note of this. It was the precise details of the electric candles and bath salts provided by the Inn. The candles are not cheap-looking, no-motion candles. These flicker and have real-looking wicks. Also there was a vase filled with fresh-cut flowers for a nice, sweet touch to the whole look. Photos of the room do not do it justice at all. One might worry that it may be too Victorian or flowery (I know I did), but when you see it in person, it really does all come together. Being that this is a B&B, I must note the breakfast included in the stay. One thing that really got my attention was that the Innkeepers, Bill & Pat, actually make the breakfast. They didn't hire a chef or take the easy way out on this, and they could have. Instead, they took the time to prepare their favorite breakfast dishes that give each guest a taste of New England. Breakfast is not just a one-plate event here. Once seated, a staff member will tell the guest what delicious foods will be presented. Coffee, tea, or hot chocolate is served first. Then, juice if you would like. A selection of breads, jams, and cereal is on the table at the wall that you can munch on while breakfast is being prepared. Of course, parts of the meal are prepared in advance. It is not feasible to serve 15+ guests in a timely manner if you only have 2 people in the kitchen. However, you would not be able to tell at all that the waffles were previously prepared. Still warm and crisp, they were topped with a strawberry jam and some blueberries and joined with a dollop of freshly made whipped cream. Moist and flavorful turkey sausage patties were a side to give some meat to the meal. From the moment that you check in, to the time you depart, the Palmer House Inn makes sure that each of their guests are well taken care of. I can easily recommend this place to anyone looking to stay in Cape Cod. There are a million other details that I could add to this review, but it is better if you experience them yourself and be delightfully surprised. read more

We stayed at this lovely Inn for 2 nights at Christmas time. The Inn was beautifully and tastefully decorated throughout, inviting us and other guests to spend time in the common areas. The rooms are well appointed and comfortable. The Inn is an easy walk to downtown Falmouth, and even in this off-season, there are many shops and restaurants open. Overall, we had a very enjoyable time and highly recommend it. read more

My husband and I stayed here for about 2 weeks in May 2011. I want to address some of the issues other reviewers had with the Palmer House first. 1. "Smallish breakfast portions" -- I have a pretty good appetite and I never found the portions to be lacking. In fact, I found them to be so filling that I could hardly ever find room to enjoy their house-made granola (which is very tasty). But if you didn't get enough between the fruit course and the main course, you could supplement it with the yogurt, cold cereal, and toast that is always available on a sideboard in the breakfast room. 2. Turn down service - I'm surprised someone would strike a star from their review for the maids doing a turn down service when the guest asked for the service. That doesn't make sense. They need to come into your room to do it, and they'll probably come when you aren't there (turn down usually happens between 4 and 7pm) - so if you don't want anyone coming in your room when you're not there, don't ask for the turn down service! Okay, on to my review! My husband and I were absolutely delighted to land in the Palmer House in for two weeks while he was in town for business. The innkeepers are very kind, gracious and accommodating, and they really made us feel welcome. Breakfast: Since we stayed here for two weeks, I think we tried just about everything on their menu and I can say with authority that the breakfasts here are incredible! Each breakfast has two courses, a fruit course to start, followed by the main course. Examples of fruit courses we had: cups of fresh fruit (berries, melon, pineapple), homemade sorbet, poached pears with vanilla yogurt topping. The main course alternates from sweet one day to savory the next, and examples of those are: eggs benedict, an eggs benedict casserole, French toast made with cinnamon-swirl bread or French toast made with croissants that are filled with fruit, scrambled eggs, quiche. They have great coffee, delicious orange juice and other juices. I never walked out of that breakfast room the slightest bit hungry. Rooms: we stayed in one of the smaller rooms in the property, the James Fenimore Cooper. It is cozy and doesn't have a lot of extra space in it, but it works. The mattress is top quality, very supportive and comfortable. The linens are luxurious. Our room has a small old-style TV and no fridge, but other rooms have flat panel TVs and micro fridges. The rooms are elegantly decorated in the bed-and-breakfast style of lace and flowers, but it's not overdone like other B&Bs I've seen - it's tasteful and goes along with the Victorian styling of this 1901 house. Location: I don't think you could ask for a better location in Falmouth. It's a five minute walk to downtown and a slew of great restaurants, and it's also close to the Shining Sea Bikeway which is a lovely way to spend an afternoon, walking jogging or biking along the path through woods and marshes and past the ocean. The house is in a charming neighborhood filled with historic houses. The coffee house Coffee Obsession is across the street, and around the corner from that is The Glass Onion, the best restaurant in town. Other perks: The innkeepers have bikes available for guests to borrow, which I have enjoyed immensely. Being able to bike on the Shining Sea Bikeway has definitely been one of my favorite parts of visiting Falmouth, and that was made possible by borrowing their bikes. The front porch is lovely and charming, they have chairs and small tables out there so it's a really nice place to relax on a sunny afternoon or evening. They have freshly-baked cookies in the parlor every day around 4pm, and coffee, tea and ice water available all day long. On Friday afternoons in May, they also had a wine and cheese social which was lovely. When the maids do the turn down service, they leave Lindt Lindor truffles. They also leave bottles of Poland Spring water that are complimentary. I would definitely recommend this inn to anyone planning a trip to Cape Cod. read more

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I have stayed at the Palmer House 4 times over the past 5 years and every year, it exceeds my expectations. Breakfast is served from 8 - 9:30 AM - I am not an early riser so this time accommodates me as well as the early birds. The best drink to order with breakfast is a Cape Cod Sunrise - I can't describe it but it is delicious. Each morning, breakfast is fresh, creatively done, and delicious. I did notice a reviewer wrote the portions were small - I found the portions to be quite large and I couldn't finish my meal on several mornings. It really does depend on the type of food being served however. For people that prefer more of a cold, continental breakfast, there are yogurts, granola, and cereal available. The breakfast is truly amazing, as is the service. I have stayed in a variety of rooms at the Palmer House, both in the main house and the guest house. They are clean, spacious, and beautifully decorated. There are many ornate touches and amenities available for guests. The rooms are all named after different poets and authors. Most recently we stayed in the Robert Frost room, which had a whirlpool bath tub - amazing and very relaxing. Our room also had a large fridge which was very convenient. I was also happy to find a book of Robert Frost's poetry in the room! I loved how there was a personalized card welcoming us to the room. In the drawer, there was also a little kit containing a few different types of bottle openers and a flash light. Another nice touch in each room is the guest book, which I found fascinating to flip through and read about other guests who had stayed there. It is these touches that really make a great experience! Each day, in addition to the normal housekeeping service in the morning/noon time, there is another turn down service in early evening where they would leave 2 Ghiradelli chocolate mints for us - a very appreciated touch! The town of Falmouth is beautiful and so much fun - the Palmer House is SO conveniently located, making it easy to walk to town (it's about a quarter mile down the road). It's a great environment and very relaxing. Bill & Pat are wonderful and really make each guest feel at home. I would highly recommend the Palmer House to anyone visiting the Cape Cod area. read more

This is a jewel in Falmouth with a brief walk to Main St. Owners Tom and Bill are very hospitable. Audrey is a delight in the breakfast room and Mary is beyond helpful at the front desk. My wife and I spent 3 nights there last weekend. Due to last minute booking, we spent two nights in the main house and one in the guest house. Both rooms were great. No detail has been left out. We were extremely comfortable. Breakfast was delicious all three mornings. The entire establishment was extremely Covid aware and compliant. We can't wait to go back. read more

We just spent a lovely weekend at this charming B&B and couldn't be happier with the experience. We got to meet the new owner Tom and his staff and were treated wonderfully. We played board games in the parlor on a rainy day but also were able to easily walk into downtown Falmouth, bike over to the bike path, drive over to local golf courses. It was all very convenient. And the breakfasts were very tasty. Will definitely return read more

Rarely have I been so mistreated by a hotel. When we booked we were unaware that out of state visitors are subject to a 14 day quarantine. There was no mention of this on their website. They took our reservation knowing we live out of state, again without mentioning the quarantine. We found out about it in the last day of the cancellation period, at 5:30 pm, and immediately called to cancel our vacation. However.... they delayed processing the request until 6:02. And then astonishingly told us that since they didn't post the cancellation until 2 minuetes after the deadline our entire $610 deposit was forfeit. After 30 minutes of begging them to help us, since a) there was no disclosure and b) they did contact them to cancel before the deadline, they were steadfast. No refund. Seriously? They did eventually offer a credit. But with the financial situation right now we can't afford to go anywhere else while they hold our deposit! And then, what, we have to go to this hotel next summer, if they are open for business, only to deal with these horrible people who held us hostage over a 2 minute delay that they caused entirely on their end? No thank you. I strongly recommend that anyone thinking about staying here read your contracts carefully, expect them to game the system, and be fully prepare to protect yourselves. Better yet. Go somewhere that treats people better than this. read more

We don't visit B&Bs often, but when there aren't many good hotel options in the area, we look for the best available B&B. This place fit the bill perfectly. It wasn't kitschy and wasn't strewn with cats. We arrived pretty late, but check-in was smooth and we were greeted by the innkeepers the next morning. Breakfast is from 8 - 9:30, which is great for the early and late-risers, but the dining room has only 6 tables, so a packed inn might make for a little wait. I think it's worth it. Breakfast alternates everyday.. sweet, then savory.. and makes for some really interesting breakfasts. Portions are somewhat small for your typical American breakfast, but since they tasted great, I wasn't complaining. Get the Cape Cod sunrise as your drink.. it's genius. The rooms are pretty cozy and well decorated. Rooms are made each day, and turndown service leaves 2 Lindt chocolate behind. The Oliver Wendell room is probably the smaller of the rooms, but the awkward position of the sink outside of the bathroom disrupted the room's decor. Proximity to common conveniences and local food/shops makes this a great place to stay. You could walk to dinner and shopping, and even rent a bike at the Corner Cycle or walk to the shuttle bus to the Wood's Hole ferry terminal. 4 stars for the best B&B we've stayed in thus far.. great breakfast and really well maintained rooms. 1 off for the stuck door and smallish breakfast portions. We'll be back again for better weather and to finish our tour of the islands. read more

Friends and I stayed here a few years ago but it still holds a special place in my heart. The innkeepers were kind and welcoming and offered suggestions about restaurants to try in town- all within walking distance! The next day we took the ferry to Martha's Vineyard and enjoyed a lovely afternoon touring the island. Our breakfasts at the Inn were always delicious and the baked apple with oatmeal was amazing. They also have a cookbook and other souvenirs so you can bring the Inn home with you. I'm very much looking forward to going back again in the near future. read more

This stay was such a delight! It has all of the charm of a New England B&B, but none of the pitfalls (ie. thin walls). The rooms were thoughtfully decorated and the linens were some of the softest I've ever slept in! (They do sell them in the giftshop). Looking forward to staying here again soon! read more

Really enjoyed our stay at The Palmer House Inn. The inn is cozy, the rooms are darling, breakfasts delicious and Bill and Pat are lovely hosts. The location is superb--it is only a two minute walk to Main Street. We will definitely come back here! read more

"Very clean, attention to detail, cozy victorian, delicious food, friendly owners" loved it! stayed there and felt like we stepped back into victorian times. nicely decorated. very clean. great location, short walk to downtown. bed was comfortable. quiet surroundings (stayed in the cottage out back), loved the breakfast. especially the baked apple! enjoyed afternoon tea in the parlor with the relaxing music playing. love that they are tuned into detail: waters in your room. bag for clothes you wore. bathrobes, what to do and see info, afternoon tea, stamped postcards that you can leave for them to mail, let us use the room for an extra hour since there was nobody coming in and not busy season, rooms in the main house, that are not rented have doors open which makes it fun to roam around and look. pat & bill are very hospitable. this was my 3rd trip and will be back! we rented the cottage, which is set back from the road and comes with a jacuzzi.. read more

My husband and I stayed at the Inn for a romantic pre-Christmas weekend in 2009. It was brilliant - we were ready for the chaos of kids and family for the holidays. We stayed in room 5. It had an enormous (and very comfortable) four poster bed with a warm fireplace and a Jacuzzi-type hot tub. The innkeepers were very friendly offering suggestions of things to do, restaurants for dinner and when we arrived, Bill even carried my bags to our room. Falmouth was decorated for the holidays and I couldn't believe how close we were to the downtown area - we walked! We'll definitely be staying there again next year. read more

We stayed here in early December. Very pleasant and helpful owners. Good room. Good meal. We will stay here again.

Every year for the past seven we have traveled to this jewel of an Inn. This year was no different. A king size bed and a gas fireplace made for a restful retreat. We had a tastefully decorated room with comfortable reading chairs. This trip was about going away for Christmas. It made being away from home for the holiday extremely comfortable. We met some really great people and enjoyed spending the evenings in formal living room by the fireplace with fellow guests, having a wonderful time. Can't say enough about Palmer House. It's our home away from home. read more

This is an absolutely delightful bed & breakfast. The attention to detail is simply outstanding, the service is unquestionably superb, and the breakfasts are truly divine. We were delighted with our stay, and we'll certainly return! read more

I've stayed here now twice and it just gets better and better each time. Pat and Bill are at the heart of the hospitality here. The beds are super comfortable. I always have the best nights' sleep I've had in weeks. Breakfast is delicious. The location can't be beat - walking distance to all the great shops and restaurants in Falmouth, and almost next to the Museums on the Green! I'd recommend it highly! read more

My wife and I spent three days in November at the Palmer House Inn and enjoyed ourselves tremendously. It was not our first visit. We come to Falmouth often and usually stay at the Inn, which is convenient to the town center, to the island ferry boats, and to beach walks. I especially enjoy the breakfasts that Bill and Pat O'Connell serve. Pat is an accomplished artist and you can see her sense of design in the ways that she presents her breakfasts, recipes for which are featured in an impressive bcookbook that you can buy to take home! We forsake the roominess of chain hotel rooms for the extras that are offered by experienced professional small innkeepers like the O'Connells. We like the fancy bed linens, the advice on where to go in the village for dinner, and the warm atmosphere in the downstairs public rooms. The Palmer House is an Inn in the old style. When we stay there, we feel pampered. read more

This place was great. Loved the gourmet breakfast, really unique dishes that were delicious.