OverviewThis property is promoted as a historic boutique hotel and is situated within downtown Charlottetown. This hotel is comprised of 15 heritage buildings and would be suited for the traveller looking for something a little different than a typical hotel.
This property is 100% smoke-free and all 54 rooms and suites include free Wi-Fi, bathrobes, an iron and ironing board, an iPod docking station, a TV, a coffeemaker, and air conditioning. DVD players and fax machines are available on request. Rooms are furnished with either 1 queen bed or 2 double beds. Deluxe rooms also include a fireplace, a kitchenette, a washer and dryer, and a jacuzzi or clawfoot tub. This property also offers larger suites and full-house accommodations for larger groups of up to 8 people.
Free parking is available on site and pets are not permitted.
A free breakfast is served daily from 7:00am to 10:00am. Complimentary beverages are also available in the lobby weekday evenings.
Other on-site amenities include free coffee in the lobby, safe deposit boxes, meeting rooms, dry cleaning (extra fees apply), and concierge services.
Downtown attractions, such as the Province House Historic Site (birthplace of Confederation), Confederation Centre for the Arts (performing arts venue), and the waterfront, are all accessible within a 5-minute walk. There are many shops and restaurants located within the downtown area.
The University of Prince Edward Island is a 5-minute drive away, while the Charlottetown Mall is 6 minutes away by car. The Trans-Canada Highway is 9 minutes away by car, while the Charlottetown Airport (YYG) is a 12-minute drive away. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified by a front desk agent on November 6, 2012: The free breakfast is served daily from 7:00am to 10:00am.
The GoodPositive reviews for this property greatly outnumbered negative reviews, among the reviews used for this analysis.
Many guests described their rooms as clean and one reviewer said that his room was "spotless". The guest rooms and the property in general were frequently described as well appointed. Guests described their rooms as "beautifully restored", quaint, and luxurious.
Several reviewers thought that their rooms were spacious and a couple of guests said that their beds were comfortable.
Many guests complimented the staff at this hotel and the front desk agents were described as friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, quick to provide recommendations.
Many reviewers found the location ideal for exploring the downtown area on foot.
A couple of guests mentioned that the dining area for the free breakfast was spacious.
Reviewers mentioned the following amenities as value-added features: in-suite fireplaces, free Wi-Fi, and in-suite kitchenettes. Several guests mentioned that fresh baked cookies were available for guests in the afternoons.
The Bad
As mentioned above, positive reviews greatly outnumbered negative reviews for this hotel, among the reviews sourced for this analysis. There were very few isolated complaints found for this property and only one common concern was mentioned among the reviews.
A couple of guests were disturbed by noise from patrons leaving nearby bars late a night.
Isolated complaints included: expensive room rates, lack of selection at the free breakfast, and one reviewer found the hotel layout "odd" because of the multiple buildings that make-up the property.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 4.7 out of 5.0, with 100% of 15 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #1 out of 26 properties in Charlottetown, from 166 reviews.
Hotels.com gave this property an average score of 5.0 out of 5.0, based on 23 guest reviews.
Verified by a front desk agent on November 6, 2012: The free breakfast is served daily from 7:00am to 10:00am.
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