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
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available

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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
(62 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Harbour View

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, River View, Corner

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Harbour View

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, River View

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

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 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 with Sofa bed, Balcony, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • 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
  • 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
  • ‪The Merchant Tap House - ‬1 min walk
  • Pan Chancho Bakery & Cafe
  • ‪Subway - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mio Gelato - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront by IHG

Lakefront 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. 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.

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.

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
  • 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
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. 882 out of 1748 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 517 out of 1748 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 195 out of 1748 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 105 out of 1748 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1748 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Zhaocong

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bruno

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location is great. Room was very clean. Only draw back is the noise coming from the air conditionning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mervin

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Travelled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
Needs two chairs in room.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very nice stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff were excellent. Hotel is clean. Multiple USB charging ports in our room. Views are beautiful. Balcony was a bonus for enjoying a late night drink. Dining, tours all within walking distance. Pool was clean as was the small gym. Loved our stay.
Relaxing by the water with our feathered friend.
View from the hotel seating area
View from our balcony
Dove toiletries. Not pictured body lotion and moisturizing hand wash. Great quality and easy scents.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Room comfort

Just okay

Definitely could use some work. The air conditioner was not working when we arrived. We called down and were told someone would be right there. We called back about 10 mins later requesting a room change and were told to call back later. Maintenance eventually arrived and had to exchange the entire unit. The sink in the bathroom did not drain well so you had to keep turning the water on to flush the toothpaste down the drain. The vanity needed a good dusting at the base as did the door. The balcony was full of cobwebs and needed a good sweep. All in all not really worth the cost for one night. On a positive note, the breakfast was delicious. Plenty of variety and tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to waterfront, restaurants and things to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Inn was clean, comfortable and overlooked the river as requested. Location is great. Close to ferry and a great downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Penny

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was lack luster. Pillows stunk and the floor wasn’t clean when we checked in. Hair dust etc in low traffic areas. For the price this was disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camille

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed that all was at close proximity; very friendly staff; easy check in and check out; rooms comfortable; loved the view from our room; restaurant/patio bar; even though we don’t have a dog we loved that it is pet frendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice on the water
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic experience from beginning to end. Highly recommend and will return
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, great location easy access to all the amenities very convenient when you’re dropping off your child at Queens university
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near the trolly and lits of shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Road Trip

Great location , nit easy to sleep as bright balcony light stays in all night with no option to switch off so like sleeping in bright lite room not great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isobel & Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms were comfortable if somewhat dated. We loved our water-view balcony which provided for an excellent place to have my morning coffee. We enjoyed the gym and the pool looked nice (although we didn’t have a chance to check it out ourselves).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025