Hochelaga Inn is a Hotel located at 24 Sydenham St, Kingston, ON K7L 3G9, Canada. It has received 369 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 stars.
The address of Hochelaga Inn: 24 Sydenham St, Kingston, ON K7L 3G9, Canada
Hochelaga Inn has 4.5 stars from 369 reviews
Hotel
"Awful"
"We rated you a 10"
"My husband and I recently stayed at Hochelaga Inn as we were travelling through Kingston"
"The Hochelaga Inn is perfectly situated in downtown Kingston - you could not ask for a better location"
"This Inn is set in a historic building close to campus, with all the benefits and drawbacks that come with that"
Awful. We paid $300/night for the worst hotel I've ever stayed in. First, our room was completely infested with mosquitos. I lost count how many we killed during our three night stay. We were up half the night on our first night killing them. We still got eaten alive while we slept. We are both covered in bites. The bathtub had a ton of dead bugs in it when we arrived. Second, despite it only being about 25 degrees while we were visiting, our room was always way too hot. There is one of those worthless, inefficient portable air conditioners in our room that was so loud you can't even hear yourself think while not doing anything for the heat. Third, the general cheapness of it all. The little things. For $300 a night you expect at least a baseline of niceness. The toilet paper is the terrible cheap kind found in public mall bathrooms. The ceiling in our room was peeling and looked about to cave in in one corner. The hotel has no soundproofing at all, is generally pretty loud. I get that it's old, but with the money they are charging and must be raking in, surely soundproofing is achievable. The pillows are very uncomfortable. We looked into staying elsewhere after our first night, but other hotels in Kingston didn't have any rooms on short notice for any reasonable price. After our stay, we received a text message asking about our stay. I replied with the above points, and they couldn't even be bothered to reply. Not even a "sorry about your experience." I can't describe how disappointed I am, and how much I regret spending money here.
We rated you a 10. We had two rooms. I thought your both your front desk staff were terrific. We put Austin through his paces both in making the reservation -I had the screwup with Air Canada points -and then when I arrived with my sister and her delayed son. Austin was very patient and kind to all. I saw him coordinating a lot of people all at once. Plus he had to run here and there showing people to their rooms - and in the middle of all his check in responsibilities, he came and rescued us. Thank you, Austin. This is an old house with lots of charm and interesting views. The house has personality and charm but the stairs squeak. So expect that. Your morning staff was also very good. My sister lost both the room keys -we did find them - in the mean time, your staff was reassuring. I would suggest that you have unsweetened oatmeal or cereal available at breakfast. I found there was too much sugar in your breakfast. The croissants were top rate and cheeses very interesting. I would definitely recommend this b and b.
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Family
Rooms: 4
Service: 5
Location: 5
Hotel highlights
Great view, Romantic, Quiet
My husband and I recently stayed at Hochelaga Inn as we were travelling through Kingston. The location was perfect, close to the water and downtown. We had our bikes and were able to cycle everywhere we wanted to go. The staff were very accommodating, attentive, friendly and helpful. The continental breakfast exceeded our expectations in such a positive way. The pastries and breads were very fresh and delicious, with more options than we anticipated. Our room was clean and comfortable, however, the bathroom was a little worn and dated with a ripped shower curtain and peeling paint on the ceiling. There was no night tables to put your stuff and hardly any outlets to plug your accessories in. The portable A/C unit was very loud. I'm ok with a little white noise but it was very loud and a disturbance to our sleep. There was no air conditioning in the common areas which was very hot and also brought many flies because of the doors having to remain open. We would definitely consider staying again in hopes that some upgrades were made.
Rooms: 3
Service: 5
Location: 5
The Hochelaga Inn is perfectly situated in downtown Kingston - you could not ask for a better location. Parking options are ample if you're travelling on the weekend as the city of Kingston does not charge for public parking on weekends (we parked in the lot across from the house). The exterior of the house is beautiful and quite charming. The reason for the 3 stars is our one-night stay does not live up to the $300+ dollars we spent for our room. The bed was comfortable, but the room itself just felt unclean. There was a dirty glass left at the bedside, which made us wonder what else was missed. We had to keep the curtains drawn as the room was street level and people walking by would be able to see in. If you're staying on the main floor, be mindful that you will hear everything. Breakfast was your basic continental style.. some pastries, small meat and cheese platter, and yogurt. Nothing special. We wouldn't rush back here.
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Couple
Rooms: 3
Service: 4
Location: 5
This Inn is set in a historic building close to campus, with all the benefits and drawbacks that come with that. The wifi was hit or miss, the bed creaks, the walls had only minimal sound insulation, and the bathrooms feel (understandably) dated. There are other quirks that are more curious than annoying (including doorknobs at knee level in a building that is not accessible for anyone with mobility challenges). If you are willing to put up with those kinds of minor irritations, which come with staying in a historic building, I think you'll like this Inn. The staff were excellent, the building is iconic, the prices were reasonable, and the breakfast reasonably good was varied. The location is especially hard to beat, especially at that price. Overall a charming Inn with excellent staff.
Rooms: 4
Service: 5
Location: 5
Found the Hochelaga Inn via google search, booked online. We found the accommodations excellent, we like staying in historic places. It was within walking distance to the Grand Theatre where we were attending a concert. The staff were very friendly, early check in was convenient as well. Highly recommend this place.
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Couple
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Rooms
Rooms were clean, quiet.
Nearby activities
Many restaurant’s, cocktail bars within walking distance.
Safety
Building locked at night, code only provided to guests. Streets safe to walk.
Walkability
Close to many restaurants, Grand Theatre, night life.
Hotel highlights
Luxury, Romantic, Quiet
Words cannot capture the truly lovely Hochelaga Inn. We were positively charmed by this beautiful home, the warmth that radiated from it, the exceptional level of service and the breakfast we were served. Our room was delightful, bright, clean and extremely welcoming. The welcoming staff completely rounded out our experience. We will absolutely be returning!
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Family
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Rooms
Incredibly charming period decor with very comfortable beds.
Walkability
Close to absolutely everywhere you wish to go to in Kingston.
Food & drinks
The morning breakfast was delightful.
Hotel highlights
Romantic, Quiet, Great value
Really neat historic home. If you like history and charming character it’s a great place to stay. It’s really close to the waterfront, parks and walking distance to downtown which is convenient. Staff were very friendly. Breakfast and the all day coffee was delish. I always worry about bad coffee, but theirs is very good. The only thing on my wish list was to have a small fridge in the room to keep drinks cold, but other than that they were comfy and clean. We would definitely stay again
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Couple
Rooms: 4
Service: 5
Location: 5
Hotel highlights
Romantic, Quiet
We had a lovely, relaxing 2-night stay in this beautiful heritage home. Quiet location, only a very short walk to Princess St. and downtown. Large well-appointed room, clean and tidy; comfy bed and couch. Friendly staff. Good continental breakfast (included in room rate) included tasty croissants and chocolatines, very good coffee, and a large selection of teas. But bread other than plain white sliced "Donald Duck" or Wonder bread would be nice.
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Couple
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Hotel highlights
Quiet, Great value
I had a delightful stay at this historic hotel. The building's charm is truly captivating, although some facilities show their age, a small price for its historic appeal. The staff's friendliness and assistance added to the positive experience. The location, within walking distance of downtown, waterfront, and Queen’s University, is ideal. Additionally, the complimentary coffee and breakfast were not only appreciated but also delicious, making my stay even more enjoyable.
Travel group
Family
Rooms: 4
Service: 5
Location: 5
Hotel highlights
Great value
We stayed with a friend at this charming B&B during our recent trip to Kingston.The quaint setting and cozy rooms made us feel right at home. Unfortunately, we were charged an additional fee for the delicious breakfast, which was a bit of disappointment. Despite this, we would still recommend the B&B for its comfortable accommodations. Overall it was a pleasant stay with some minor drawbacks. We hope to return in the future.
Travel group
Friends
Rooms: 4
Service: 3
Location: 4
Hotel highlights
Quiet, Great value
Wonderful stay at this lovely inn. The rooms are beautiful and the staff are very helpful and personable. The breakfast is excellent as well. We celebrated our wedding anniversary and the staff went above and beyond to make our stay special.
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Couple
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Rooms
Lovely, comfortable furniture.
Walkability
Downtown Kingston is very close and the walk there is great - many older homes to admire.
Hotel highlights
Luxury, Romantic
Stayed for 2 nights while on vacation to Kingston.Hotel in lovely historic area 10 minutes walk from waterfront What was lacking in modern amenities was easily overcome by the historic ambiance of the building. Staff were very friendly and helpful Would have no issues recommending
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Family
Rooms: 4
Service: 5
Location: 5
Walkability
Easy access to waterfront and shopping areas
Hotel highlights
Romantic, Quiet, Great value
Room was pleasant and clean. Young man on front desk at check-in was friendly and helpful and offered to carry up bags. Free Breakfast was charming and a big step above the usual continental breakfast offered at most chains. Great location! Walked to everywhere we wanted to go. Best part of Kingston! Ladies in morning very friendly.
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Couple
Rooms: 4
Service: 5
Location: 5
Hotel highlights
Great value
We had a lovely 2 night stay here. Bridget at reception was very hospitable. Nice breakfast options in the morning in the beautiful front rooms. Location very goosZ I would recommend staying in the main building as the cottage rooms require some updating- which is planned in 2024. I would definitely stay here again
Travel group
Family
Rooms: 4
Service: 5
Location: 5
Nearby activities
Close to everything
Hotel highlights
Quiet
Really awesome and charming little place. The staff made this place feel really like a 5-star hotel while maintaining that Victorian feeling. Breakfast was great, communication via text was very effective and cleaning staff did a great job. 10/10 would stay again.
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Couple
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Noteworthy details
Beautiful historic site
Hotel highlights
Quiet, Great value
Perfect place to stay while exploring historic Kingston. Friendly staff, great location, great value for money. Our 2nd floor room was spacious and comfortable, full of light. Pastries at breakfast were fresh and delicious.
Trip type
Business
Travel group
Couple
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Walkability
Easy walking distance to downtown, lakefront paths, and Queen’s.
Hotel highlights
Quiet
The inn keeper suite is brutal. May as we’ll be staying at a motel. It’s dirty the beds are awful. The furniture is dirty. The breakfast was good. I asked if there was a different room available for our second night the lady said no but the website says otherwise. Everyone else’s rooms are much nicer.
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Family
Rooms: 1
Service: 2
Location: 4
We stayed one night in Kingston and loved this Inn. The guest concierge helped us with our bags which I haven’t been offered in a life time, room was cute and location was perfect. Tea and coffee offered early/late was also awesome.
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Couple
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Hotel highlights
Quiet, Great value
A great first visit ensuring a return on our next trip to Kingston. The room was very nice and clean and the staff were courteous. The continental breakfast was very good with an abundance of choices.
Travel group
Couple
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Walkability
A 10 min walk to downtown
Hotel highlights
Romantic, Quiet
Nice little inn! Loved this history involved with the building and not your run of the mill hotel room. So much character, and a great breakfast included. Stayed two nights and will 100% come back.
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Family
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Hotel highlights
Romantic, Quiet, Great value
I’m a fan. I come every September for work and always look forward to my stay. I love the gardens, the extra touches, the friendly and helpful staff. If you like staying in heritage inns this is your home away from home.
Trip type
Business
Travel group
Solo
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Hotel highlights
Quiet
Great spot, close to waterfront tourist area. Lovely clean rooms with comfortable beds. My boyfriend and and I stayed for a night while in Kingston in the Sydenham Tower Suite which had lovely views from the top of the tower. The breakfast options were amazing. Will definitely be back!
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Agree with all of the other reviews - fair price for a beautiful heritage home, a great location, and the best continental breakfast with fresh cheeses, fruit, and croissants. only suggestion: bring longer charging cords for electronics; some of the outlets are in odd locations since it’s an older house. More
I stayed for 2 nights while my husband was in kingston general hospital awaiting neck surgery for fractured vertebrae. We are from out of town . The staff ,rooms and service excellent . A young man , Austin, went over and beyond his role in making my stay the best it could be . A wonderful team !! More
The staff is really friendly and the place is so so nice. I really enjoyed my stay. The rooms are very comfortable and the whole hotel is a beautiful building.
Travel group
Solo
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Hotel highlights
Great view, Romantic, Quiet, Great value
Stayed for one evening while visiting Queen's with my son, who is a prospective student. Perfect location next to the university and close to downtown (City Hall, Ontario Street, etc.). Very friendly staff, and a solid breakfast in the morning.
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
The people here are very nice. Room is clean but unfortunately very old and may need better maintenance. The plug in the washroom is very loosen, water pressure is low, the air refresher is very lousy. Can’t say I am happy with the room but the location and service is definitely good. More
We had a lovely time! The inn is beautiful. The rooms are unique and very nice. We will definitely be coming back!
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Couple
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Hotel highlights
Great view, Romantic, Great value
We recently reserved 20 rooms for our wedding guests at the Hochelaga Inn. The Inn offered exceptional service to us and our guests, which made the wedding weekend really special. The front of the Inn is also very picturesque, which was perfect for first look shots! More
While the building looks historically beautiful, our room seemed a little worn. It was clean. The girls at the front desk and prepping breakfast were very nice. The location is great and there is plenty of parking around if the Inn's small lot is full More
"WeLoveQueens" special offer really isn't special: we had a tour of the university and loved the look and location of the Hochelaga online. In person, the neighborhood and building are very attractive, but the advertised special was
Room was spotlessly clean. Bed was comfortable. Breakfast was delicious and generous. Common areas were pleasant. Staff was attentive. Stayed 2 nights - party of 4 in 2 rooms. Appreciated covered parking. Would happily return. More
We had a one night stay here and really enjoyed it! Very cute aesthetic in an older building with great location! Bed was comfy. Would definitely stay again!
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
It was wonderful. We were greeted by Austin; he made us feel like we were home. We have already told others about this gem and plan on returning for another stay with friends from the U.S. More
We stayed in the tower room, the bed was heavenly and the room spotless. Added bonus was the tower and we had coffee, tea there in the morning. Breakfast was delicious. Would stay again More
We had a great experience. The hotel is just as cute and lovely as the staff and the city. Thanks to Rebecca for the friendly welcome!
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Loved my stay! The building is very pretty and historic and the staff is very friendly and lovely. Would definitely stay again!
Rooms: 4
Service: 5
Location: 5
Wonderful get away from Toronto! Nice and helpful staff. The room was very comfortable especially the bed, I had a restful sleep. Worth a second stay for sure. More
This was a wonderful stay! From before we arrived to after we checked out, the customer service was amazing. We highly recommend this place and will be back! More
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