Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront by IHG

3.5 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Point of interest
Exterior
Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
2 Princess St, Kingston, ON, K7L1A2
  • Kingston Waterfront
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Kingston City Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Queen's University
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View, Corner

  • 28 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Partial City View)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ground Floor (Pet Friendly)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Harbour View

  • 28 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, River View

  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, River View, Corner

  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor (Pet Friendly)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony (Partial City View)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, River View

  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Harbour View

  • 28 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Accessible, Pet Friendly)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony (Harbor View)

  • 28 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Kingston

With a stay at Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Kingston, steps from Kingston Waterfront and within a 5-minute walk of Lake Ontario. .This eco-certified hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Kingston City Hall and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Queen's University.

What's nearby

  • Kingston Waterfront - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Kingston City Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Queen's University - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kingston Penitentiary - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Fort Henry - 5 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Kingston, ON (XEG-Kingston Train Station) - 14 min drive
  • Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kingston Brewing Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Merchant Tap House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tango Nuevo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lone Star Texas Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Iron Duke on Wellington - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront by IHG

Eco-certified hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour business center
Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront by IHG offers 197 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and microwaves can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 197 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and shopping on site.
Enjoy local cuisine at Wharf & Feather, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Kingston? This hotel has 10000 square feet (929 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 10 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Wharf & Feather - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (CAD 33.90 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: CAD 22 for adults and CAD 22 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Wharf & Feather

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (10,000 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from April 13 2025 to April 20 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool
The property will be renovating from April 13 2025 to April 20 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 60 per pet, per week, plus a deposit of CAD 60 per week
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 16.95 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CAD 22 for adults and CAD 22 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: CAD 33.90 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet deposit: CAD 60 per week
  • Pet fee: CAD 60 per pet, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 16.95 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront
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Kingston Holiday Inn
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Kingston Waterfront Holiday Inn
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Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 792 out of 1647 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 496 out of 1647 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 206 out of 1647 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1647 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1647 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Joan, Ottawa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I wish that the hotel had EV charging. The public chargers nearby were all in use.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Brandon

Liked: Staff & service
Hallways were dirty
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and spacious. Hotel staff was super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful views!! Great location. Comfortable beds. Parking price was steep ($30/day) and gate didn't work on exit
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with friendly staff. Our room was clean and the view of the Harbour was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner
It’s a decent place to stay for one night. Close to all the restaurants and the Slush Puppie place. The rooms are clean and comfortable, the halls were a little dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location to waterfront and arena
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Aidan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proximity of The Slush Puppy arena Lone Star restaurant all walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mitch

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t like the water pressure in the shower
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024