Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront by IHG

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Indoor pool
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Property amenity

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool

Explore the area

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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

  • Harbour view
  • 28 sq m
  • 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

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

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

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, River View, Corner

  • River view
  • 28 sq m
  • 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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Harbour View

  • Harbour view
  • 28 sq m
  • 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)

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

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront by IHG

Eco-certified hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour business centre
An indoor pool, a restaurant and a fitness centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a 24-hour business centre and a conference centre are on-site.
Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront by IHG offers 197 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

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

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

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Kingston Waterfront. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus an indoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy local cuisine while dining at Wharf & Feather
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the overall comfort and cleanliness
  • Steps from Kingston Waterfront and 3 minutes on foot from Lake Ontario
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and 10 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 10000 square feet (929 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the eco-certified Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront by IHG. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star Kingston hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Wharf & Feather – This restaurant specialises 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 programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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 13 April 2025 to 20 April 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 60 per pet, per week, plus a deposit of CAD 60 per week
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately CAD 22 for adults and from 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10 PM
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Kingston
Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront
Holiday Inn Waterfront
Holiday Inn Waterfront Hotel
Holiday Inn Waterfront Hotel Kingston
Holiday Inn Waterfront Kingston
Kingston Holiday Inn
Kingston Holiday Inn Waterfront
Kingston Waterfront Holiday Inn
Waterfront Holiday Inn Kingston
Holiday Inn Kingston - Waterfront Hotel Kingston
Holiday Inn Kingston - Waterfront Ontario
Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront Hotel

Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 788 out of 1644 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 495 out of 1644 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 208 out of 1644 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1644 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1644 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the water. Very close to everything. (Dining shopping)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dean

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel right downtown Kingston on the waterfront. Close to lots of restaurants and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lou

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant staff. Clean rooms and common areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc

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

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Duncan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was amazing! Beautiful view of the water. The staff were friendly and kind. We enjoyed our room and the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024