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Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront by IHG

3.5 star property
3.5-star eco-certified hotel near Kingston Waterfront

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Exterior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Point of interest
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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2 Princess St, Kingston, ON, K7L1A2
  • Kingston Waterfront
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Queen's University
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Fort Henry
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View, Corner

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View, Corner

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Partial City View)

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

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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, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Harbor View

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Harbor View

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

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
(30 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, River View, Corner

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, River View, Corner

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, River View, Corner

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

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

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony (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

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

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, River View

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

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

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Harbor View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 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, Accessible, Balcony (Harbor View)

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

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Kingston

City center stay.At this Downtown Kingston hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Kingston Waterfront and Lake Ontario. Also, Kingston City Hall is within half a mile (1 km) and Queen's University is within 2 miles (3 km).

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 - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Kingston Penitentiary - 5 min drive - 4.0 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
  • ‪Merchant Tap House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tango Nuevo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lone Star Texas Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Iron Duke on Wellington - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront by IHG

3.5-star eco-certified hotel near Kingston Waterfront
Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. 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 center and 10 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 10000 square feet (929 square meters) and includes a conference center. 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.

  • 1 building
  • 197 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 10000 sq ft of conference space
  • 929 sq m of conference space
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self 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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from August 25 2025 to August 29 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Parking area
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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: 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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

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
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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

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 812 out of 1632 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 490 out of 1632 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 188 out of 1632 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 1632 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1632 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

10/10 Excellent

MARK

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

10/10 Excellent

bernardo

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcie

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

Great for a weekend trip!

Great location. Comfortable bed and bedding.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some chairs on dining room need cleaning. Inconvenient route to hotel from Hwy 401 due to road construction and detours.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Fabulous
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reynante

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent harbour view
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Nice people, but hotel needs renovation

The hotel is rather old and needs investments. The staff is great and very helpful. Also not very eco-friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jianfeng

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall was good, but still not sure how their payment system works. Because I was charged a unreasonable transactions for deposit, and still waiting for their credit for that, it is later than other hotels
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Scott and or Catherine

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Scott and or Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is super ideal for enjoying the city.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean and comfortable hotel with a view and conveniently located. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Ebru Basak

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I will choose another hotel next time

Hotel bc was quite an old hotel . From parking place to breakfast you have to pay extra . Parking was very expensive like 30-35 cad per day . There was a bug in the toilet when we first checked in
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sébastien

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Deiniol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Ok but noisy

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

HARPREET

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location property with good water view
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location downtown. Close to many many things.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria, St George

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again. Staff were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

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