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Clean and spacious rooms with mini-fridges & microwaves, restaurant, well-liked breakfast
The Quality Inn & Suites Downtown (formerly Quality Inn on the Hill Charlottetown) is our pick for one of the best values in town. It offers better-equipped rooms and has more hotel amenities than some of the other more modestly-priced hotels in town. 

It’s also right downtown, only a 3-minute walk to restaurants, alehouses and downtown venues, and 10 minutes to the historic waterfront area’s shops and restaurants. Besides the main hotel building, the Quality Inn offers rooms in two heritage houses which feature clean and quaint rooms, some with hardwood floors and four-poster beds. About half of the accommodations have been recently renovated, and all rooms feature mini-fridges and microwaves. 

Guests are treated to passes to the CARI facility which offers two indoor pools, waterslide, hot tub and fitness centre. Wi-Fi, parking and a well-liked breakfast, with hot and cold selections, are included in your room price. There’s an on-site restaurant, with good and affordable food, which also provides room service. Guests enjoyed relaxing stays at this hotel.
Pros
  • Free Wi-Fi, free hot breakfast, free parking, free DVD rentals
  • Many guests described their rooms as clean
  • Many reviewers found the location convenient for exploring the downtown area on foot
  • The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly service
  • Several guests thought that the room rates were reasonable
  • Guests are treated to passes to the CARI facility which offers two indoor pools, waterslide, hot tub and fitness centre
  • Many guests liked the free hot breakfast
  • About half the rooms have been recently renovated (as of 2014)
Cons
  • A few guests were disturbed by noise from neighbouring rooms
  • A couple of reviewers complained that the in-room carpeting was worn
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Book from ~C$87 
Popular and pet-friendly Charlottetown hotel with indoor pool, KidSuites and jacuzzi suites 
The highly-rated Holiday Inn also offers good value for Charlottetown. It has nice-looking rooms with modern bedding and plasma TVs. Guests can enjoy a dip in their indoor pool and hot tub, or get a good workout in their well-equipped fitness room. For added value the hotel includes a well-liked hot breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking in the room rate. 

This family-friendly hotel is about a 9-minute drive to the downtown waterfront. There’s coffee shops within a 5-minute walk and downtown restaurants are about a 5-minute drive from the hotel. Guests enjoyed the staff of this hotel and liked being treated to cookies and soup in the evenings.
Pros
  • Free amenities: Wi-Fi, wired Internet, hot breakfast, parking, pet stays, local calls
  • Many guests enjoyed the food at the free breakfast
  • Many guests described their rooms as clean and well maintained
  • The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly service
  • Kids' suites with Xbox game systems and separate bedrooms
  • Guests said the location was convenient to highway, shopping, restaurants and golfing
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Book from ~C$59 
Good value Charlottetown hotel with restaurant, outdoor pool, jacuzzi & kitchenette suites

Pros
  • Free Wi-Fi, free parking, and free breakfast
  • Many guests described their rooms as clean
  • Many reviewers found the location convenient for accessing the Trans-Canada Highway
  • The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly and accommodating service
  • Many guests praised the food at the free breakfast
  • Several reviewers thought that the room rates were reasonable
Cons
  • Several guests thought that the in-room decor was dated
  • A couple of reviewers complained about poor lighting in their guest rooms
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Book from ~C$95 
Well-liked and pet-friendly Charlottetown hotel near airport with indoor pool & waterslide

Pros
  • Free amenities: Wi-Fi, hot breakfast, parking, pet stays
  • Several guests thought that the room rates were reasonable
  • Families with children really enjoyed the indoor pool and waterslide
  • Guests enjoyed great service from the staff who were accommodating and very friendly
  • Guests found clean and well equipped rooms
  • Enjoyable breakfast and meals on site, according to guests
  • Guests found the location convenient to the airport, downtown, restaurants, and shopping
Cons
  • Some guests felt the hotel was a little dated and needed some TLC
  • Wi-Fi was slow for a few guests
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Book from ~C$99 
Highly praised boutique hotel in downtown Charlottetown with kitchenette and jacuzzi suites

Pros
  • Free breakfast, free parking, and free Wi-Fi
  • Many guests described their rooms as clean and well appointed
  • Many reviewers found the location convenient for accessing downtown attractions on foot
  • The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly and helpful service
  • Many guests praised the food at the free breakfast
  • A couple of reviewers thought that the room rates were reasonable
Cons
  • A few guests were disturbed by noise from neighbouring rooms
  • A couple of reviewers complained that there was no on-site elevator

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Book from ~C$65 
Good rates, 2-minute drive from airport, free breakfast, mixed room reviews
Pros
  • Free parking, free seasonal continental breakfast
  • Free Wi-Fi at the inn, pets permitted free upon request
  • Many guests were pleased with the hotel's reasonable rates
  • Several reviewers enjoyed their clean and well-equipped rooms
  • The hotel's proximity to the airport and the north shore was praised
Cons
  • Some guests reported worn rooms and uncomfortable beds
  • Noise transfer was mentioned by a couple of reviewers
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Book from ~C$68 
Within a 1-minute drive of the Trans-Canada, free breakfast, and clean rooms
Pros
  • Free Wi-Fi, free parking, and free breakfast
  • Many guests described their rooms as clean
  • Many reviewers found the location convenient for accessing the mall and downtown area by car
  • The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly and helpful service
  • Several guests thought that the room rates were reasonable
Cons
  • A few guests thought that the in-room decor was dated
  • A couple of reviewers complained about smelling cigarette smoke in their non-smoking rooms
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Book from ~C$122 
Well-liked downtown Charlottetown hotel with indoor pool, restaurant and jacuzzi suites
Pros
  • Free amenities: Wi-Fi, parking, pet stays
  • Guests enjoyed meals on site
  • Guests liked this hotel's central location, near to the waterfront, shopping and restaurants
  • Guests liked the clean and charming rooms
  • The pool was enjoyed by many guests
  • Several guests praised the comfy beds they found in their rooms
  • Pleasant and accommodating staff, according to guests
Cons
  • Noise transfer from the halls and adjacent rooms a problem for some
  • Some guests did not like the older style bathrooms which lacked modern day convenience
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Book from ~C$104 
Close to airport/highway, good rates, mixed room reviews, limited after-hours staff
Pros
  • Free Wi-Fi, free parking
  • Many lodgers enjoyed the hotel's proximity to the airport and highway
  • Several reviewers were pleased with the hotel's reasonable and affordable rates
  • The hotel's rooms were described as clean and well equipped by several lodgers
Cons
  • Some guests complained of worn rooms and dated decor
  • A few lodgers reported no after-hours staff when they arrived
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Book from ~C$121 
Highly praised downtown Charlottetown hotel with indoor pool, restaurant and jacuzzi suites
Pros
  • Free Wi-Fi and pets stay free
  • Many guests described their rooms as clean and well appointed
  • Many reviewers found the location convenient for accessing downtown attractions on foot
  • Several guests complimented the staff for their friendly service
  • Several reviewers found the beds comfortable
  • A couple of guests enjoyed the indoor pool area
Cons
  • No self-parking (valet only, $15 per night)
  • A couple of reviewers did not like that the bathroom door had a glass window

Tips For Staying In Charlottetown

Choosing A Hotel in Charlottetown

Quick Summary of Most Popular Areas
Downtown Charlottetown: many dining options, including a handful of fresh food markets open year round
Charlottetown Airport: located just north of the city centre, travelers will find slightly cheaper hotels near the airport compared to downtown


How to choose a hotel in Charlottetown
There are two main clusters of hotels in Charlottetown - one in the downtown Charlottetown core and the other to the north, just west of the Charlottetown Airport. Hotels downtown are on average a bit more expensive than to the north, however the convenience of being in the heart of the city may be worth the expense for some travelers. These hotels also bring visitors closer to the beautiful waterfront. Downtown is home to a handful of fresh food markets, some open year round, for those looking to shop and cook for themselves. If you find yourself in the downtown area take a stroll along the boardwalk that follows the shoreline all the way to Victoria Park, Charlottetown's largest green space. Along this walk you'll find a variety of restaurants and shops.

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What to eat in Charlottetown
Surrounded by the fruits of both the land and sea, Charlottetown has a lot of offer in terms of fresh produce and seafood. If you are a whiz in the kitchen and your hotel room accommodates an area to cook, there are endless fresh and local ingredients to use in your own cooking. Be sure to stop by the Charlottetown Farmers' Market to browse local produce, cheese and meats. If dining out is more realistic (and hey, you're on vacation so you probably won't be doing the cooking), there are many restaurants to try from big-name franchise establishments to smaller pubs and local eateries. Seafood is plentiful and there are quite a few oyster bars to frequent if you're up for some mollusks and an aphrodisiac.


Surrounding Area
Charlottetown is only about a 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Moncton, however most would probably tell you it wouldn't be worth the trip and remaining in Charlottetown is time better spent. Moncton, however, is a popular spot to overnight when traveling by car for those driving eastbound from Ontario and Quebec. So, if for example you are on your way to Charlottetown and need to stop over in Moncton, never fear you're almost there! Traveling south down the Trans Canada Highway, across the bridge from Prince Edward Island to New Brunswick can give you easy access into Nova ScotiaHalifax is roughly 325 km south of Charlottetown.

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