OverviewThis hotel is located north of the downtown area (7-minute drive) and is situated within a 1-minute drive of the Trans-Canada Highway. This property is ideal for guests who prefer to explore the area by car or for travellers looking to access the Charlottetown Mall (4-minute drive or 15-minute walk away).
This property is 100% smoke-free and all 63 rooms include free Wi-Fi, free local calls, an iron and ironing board, a coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Select rooms also include a mini-fridge and a microwave. Rooms are furnished with either 2 double beds or 1 queen bed.
Free parking is available on site and pets are permitted in select rooms at no additional charge.
A free breakfast is served daily from 7:00 am - 10:00 am.
Other on-site amenities include a heated outdoor pool, a hot tub, a picnic area, free newspapers, a business centre, and safe deposit boxes.
The University of Prince Edward Island is a 5-minute drive away. Downtown Charlottetown is about 7 minutes away by car and features the Province House National Historic Site (birthplace of Confederation), Confederation Centre of the Arts (performing arts venue), shops, restaurants, and the waterfront area.
The Charlottetown Airport (YYG) is 9 minutes away by car. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified by a front desk agent on November 5, 2012: The free breakfast is served daily from 7:00 am - 10:00 am. Pets are permitted in select rooms at no additional charge.
The GoodNegative reviews for this property outnumbered positive reviews, among the reviews used for this analysis. However, there were a few common compliments found.
Several guests found the location convenient for accessing the downtown area and the Charlottetown Mall by car. A couple or reviewers thought that the hotel was easy to find.
A few guests described the staff as friendly, helpful, and quick to provide recommendations and directions. One reviewer said that the staff "could not have been nicer or more helpful".
A couple of guests thought that the on-site pool was clean and well maintained. A couple of reviewers described their rooms as clean and spacious.
The Bad
As mentioned above, negative reviews outnumbered positive reviews for this hotel, among the reviews sourced for this analysis.
Several guests complained that the dining area for the free breakfast was small and crowded. A few reviewers complained about the food and the selection at the free breakfast, while a couple of guests said that food items were not adequately replenished.
A few reviewers thought that the in-room decor was dated and a few other guests complained about plumbing problems in their rooms. One guest said that his toilet was leaking, while another reviewer was unable to get hot water. A couple of reviewers said that they noticed unpleasant odours in the halls.
A few guests complained that their in-room air conditioning units were noisy, disruptive, and ineffective. A couple of reviewers complained that their rooms were uncomfortably warm.
A few reviewers were disturbed by noise from neighbouring rooms.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 2.9 out of 5.0, with 44% of 9 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #23 out of 26 properties in Charlottetown, from 52 reviews.
Hotels.com gave this property an average score of 3.2 out of 5.0, based on 19 guest reviews.
Verified by a front desk agent on November 5, 2012: The free breakfast is served daily from 7:00 am - 10:00 am. Pets are permitted in select rooms at no additional charge.
