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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
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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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

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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
  • Amherstview Golf Club - 5 min walk - 0.5 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 fire extinguisher and 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

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Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 891 out of 1753 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 517 out of 1753 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 199 out of 1753 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 1753 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1753 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shrey

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly, My husband lost his wedding ring in the pool and they were very quick at finding it. We prepaid for the breakfast and in my eyes it was worth the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a very pet-friendly hotel and well set up with a room on the first floor with easy access for our dog
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean. Only con was the breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Pat

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good. Had only four towels could definitely use more towels
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kristen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
French toast was hard to cut with a knife( we ate late so that could have been the issue) View was great Staff were very friendly and helpful Issue with the toliet flushing ( happened twice) we received free parking because of the issue Very clean ( all areas of the hotel) Will definitely recommend and come back
View from our room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything great but the cost of parking at $30/day is expensive. they do not provide the cost up front
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room , the view is fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorne

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Place was fairly clean. There was a few things in the room that were dusty. And not very clean. Staff was curtious and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room ,fantastic beddings,excellent mattress
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

ashmeet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
yes very good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, good parking, great location. Only downfall breakfast buffet is only option. We just wanted a coffee and bagel so had to go out.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rusty Rene

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Walking distance to lots of things. EV charger available 2-3 blocks away.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

J Scott

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Adrien

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location was great room was clean. Staff was friendly. Only downside is there’s no hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was as we expected! We have stayed at this property on numerous occasions, and will return again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were pleasant....room was good. $30 for a night of parking was a little much. Restaurant only offered breakfast as a buffet
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger, Ottawa

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and efficient, great check in/check out experience. The room was spacious and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025