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Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront by IHG

3.5 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
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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, Queen's University
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Henry
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

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

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, River View, Corner

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

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

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

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View, Corner

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View, Corner

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Harbour View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Harbour View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Harbour View

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, River View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

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

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

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

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

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

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

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Accessible, Pet Friendly)

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

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor (Pet Friendly)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

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
  • Kingston City Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Queen's University - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Fort Henry - 7 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Kingston Penitentiary - 10 min drive - 3.7 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 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mio Gelato - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬1 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

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

Reviews

Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront by IHG Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 868 out of 1733 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 513 out of 1733 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 197 out of 1733 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 107 out of 1733 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1733 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like the view
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bien mais déception pour le stationnement payant et le petit déjeuner qui n’est pas inclus
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liliane

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

6/10 Okay

Karen

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The check in was amazing and the staff are fantastic. I was on the 4th floor and it smelled strongly of chlorine and when I got into my room, it smelled very much like body odour. The washroom was not clean either the shower stall still had a dirty glass.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Average stay with a great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claude

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is excellent. Friendly staff. Accessed the on-site restaurant multiple times for convenience and patio to enjoy drinks and appetizers.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The situation right on the river
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andy, Wentworth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall a nice stay. Only negative was the bathroom sink faucet had very little room To place your hands underneath it. Good for my toothbrush!! Also the water pressure under it was very low. Not a good combination.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvain

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

10/10 Excellent

andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

A lovely way to enjoy waterfront Kingston

The only issue we had with cleanliness was that they did not appear to sweep the balcony as there were a few items left over from the previous guest. Also, our shower stall could have used a better scrubbing. Bed was extremely comfortable; harbor views were fantastic. Staff extremely pleasant and professional
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Disliked: Staff & service
Check-in was extremely slow and at 3PM (check-in time for the hotel) they had one clerk working at one of the desks and one other clerk that floated around with a frown on her face that just teased guests in the hopes she would begin to check them in, but rather and frequently just walked off to return a few moment later to do nothing. Hotel policy seemed to be to park large diesel buses beneath the balconys of the Southeast side of the building and allow them to idle there with no regard to the diesel fumes entering the rooms through both balcony doors and fresh air vents, nor the disturbance the noise caused. When questioned about it and asked to make it stop, the staff on the scene laughed at guests from two different rooms. Even upon check-out, when the issue was brought up, the front desk staff was very cavalier about it. Unfortunately, the mgmt of this property and their attitude to returning guests seems to have changed, so as a result, so will our choice of hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yossef

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

4/10 Poor

Pat

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Maids left our mini fridge open and all contents spoiled while we were out
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property itself is excellent. Staff is excellent. We would’ve liked to have a clean balcony with no spiderwebs, we would’ve liked to have two face cloths per room each day rather than just one, we would’ve loved to have toilet and tissue paper every day. The parking is $30 a day and we were unaware of that we find that very steep, they tell us that it’s on the website however it just says that there’s a fee for parking. Nowhere does it say $30 a day. We would’ve loved to have known this information we may have chosen a different place to park. The hotel itself and the accommodations were excellent. Very happy with our stay even if we have some negatives there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Trip

It is a very good Hotel, central everything is close and you don't have to take your car out everything is in a walking distance. And the restaurant is good we had our breakfast and dinner over there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an enjoyable stay at the hotel. It is located at a convenient location in Kingston where you can easily access restaurants and tourist attractions. The gym and pool are also quite lovely. The gym overlooks the waters which is an additional bonus. The restaurant at the hotel has a nice patio and the dinner menu has a good variety of options. The waitresses during dinner time were very friendly and courteous. However, the same couldn't be said about the staff during breakfast hours. They were so rude that we left and ate at the restaurant outside the hotel. I would definitely stay at the hotel again but just don't eat breakfast at the hotel's restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mehrsima

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay here, nice hotel in a great location. We walked almost every where on foot. The only disappointment is that since we had our dog with us we had to take one of the pet friendly rooms which are on the ground floor with no view at all although the hotel is located at a very lovely place with amazing lake view. I think it’s very disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our first room overlooked the parking lot. We asked if we could be moved to overlook the lake. Because we booked through Expedia, not the hotel, they said they could not accommodate. However, the supervisor on staff did approve and moved us to the third floor, only the view was blocked by the only tree on on the property. Although it was very hot out, and thankful to have air conditioning, it was very loud. The restaurant was excellent, we had one dinner and two breakfast meals and both were very satisfying.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent beds and pillows. It would be nice to have a fan in the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bashir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Conveniently located and walking distance from all the major sights and cafes and restaurants and bars. Parking at the hotel was great since parking in Kingston is bit of a hassle.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rami

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025