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Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront by IHG

3.5 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(64 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Harbour View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(84 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, River View, Corner

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • River view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View, Corner

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Harbour View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(61 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)
  • River view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • River view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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 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
  • Slush Puppie Place - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kingston City Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Grand Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Queen's University - 15 min walk - 1.3 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
  • ‪Pan Chancho Bakery & Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Merchant Tap House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Kingston - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront by IHG

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. Microwaves and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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. Children aged 11 and younger eat free breakfast.
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.
Children aged 11 and younger eat free breakfast.
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.

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)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

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: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Children aged 11 and younger eat free breakfast
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
  • Late check-in fee

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Holiday Inn Kingston
Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront
Holiday Inn Waterfront
Holiday Inn Waterfront Hotel
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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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 903 out of 1777 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 524 out of 1777 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 202 out of 1777 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 100 out of 1777 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1777 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location and the pool was perfect for the kids. Also the breakfast was very good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and very courteous and professional staff. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A great place to stay. Everything is within walking distance, restaurants, stores, and of course the Slush Puppy center. The breakfast is absolutely fantasctic.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very clean hotel, great pool for children and nice and close to walking anywhere in downtown Kingston!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location. Friendly staff. Comfortable bed. Maybe a tad outdated but we loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Stephan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryll, Acton

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

8/10 Good

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Violet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very enjoyable. We had our supper and Buffet breakfast. Both were wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madelyn

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of this.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast well presented, variety satisfying, service attentive with hot coffee first.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Minor renovations could be done. Comfortable and clean. Service was very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

david

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was good. The staff very helpful. The hotel as a whole is in a great location to get to restaurants and the arena . My wife and I will definitely come back to the hotel , the next time we see an event at the arena
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Brent

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mary and Alyssa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room with gorgeous view. Very clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our hotel accommodations. The hotel makes for an enjoyable walkable stay on Kingston’s waterfront. I still can’t get over the fact that you have to pay for your vehicles accommodation too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did have an issue with my room. staff addressed it quickly and professionally.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ariel

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025