Chose the hotel based on its quaintness and uniqueness. We were travelling as a group of 8 (4…read morecouples). There is a common room (much like a living room) where you can sit and socialize. We chose that area to sit and catch up before dinner so as not to disturb other guests. It was mutually agreed amongst us that we were made to feel unwelcome by the repeated stares and dirty looks we received from the middle aged lady that was working that afternoon (Nov 9th). The location is great, the beds are super comfy however the rooms are in desperate need of some TLC. We meet twice a year for a weekend and typically stay at a large chain, thought we'd try something different last weekend...but have all agreed....back to the chain hotels we go in May! Can honestly say I have never been made to feel so unwelcome in a hotel.

Our first choice when staying in Kingston, Ontario (actually I'd never settle for anyplace else)…read more To quote their website: "In the 1940s Vogue Magazine called it 'the only reasonable place to stay between Montreal and Toronto.'" Well, I'll tell you what: Vogue was right on. Each of the rooms is furnished in stylish, tasteful antiques, yet at the same time manages not to seem old-fashioned or stuffy. No two rooms are the same, which makes it fun to go back and select a different room for a totally new experience. The Hotel Belvedere is one of those quiet, relaxing places where it's easy to imagine you've gone back in time to a less-hectic era. The sitting room in the first floor is cozy and inviting, and the breakfast is absolutely wonderful--tea, English muffins, cheddar cheese, orange juice served in champagne glasses. Very nice. The only downside is that there is very, very limited parking. There are only about four parking spots behind the hotel--all of which are angled and a very tight fit between the house and what was probably once a garage (it's not in use now, at least not for guests). Any other cars have to park on the street. Miraculously, of all the times we've stayed there, we've only had to park on the street once, so I guess it works, somehow, but I'm never a fan of parking in really tight spaces between buildings (while I, personally, always try to be courteous to other cars around my own, not everyone does). If you're going to Kingston and you like something a bit more posh than run-of-the-mill motel chains, if you're looking for a great relaxing place to stay, then this is it. I'm never disappointed when I stay at the Hotel Belvedere.

A few weeks ago, my daughter called me and said that we should go on a "Staycation". I did not know…read morewhat this meant. She explained that many people were doing this to save money in transportation when going to other places. It meant we stay in Kingston, where we live, and enjoy re-discovering our town, taking tours, we had not done before, disconnecting for a few days of our jobs, and most important, spending time just us: mother and daughter. What a wonderful surprise it was for me to arrived at Frontenac Club to spent 3 days together. This boutique hotel is one of a kind located in the heart of downtown Kingston. We parked the car in the parking lot of the hotel during all our stay, as we were able to walk to the sites we wanted to visit. Also, within walking distance are the best restaurants in town. We were given two marvelous suites, one with a full living room, king bed, and an astonishing bathroom with a bathtub. The other one was also very impressive with all the amenities needed. Both suites were impeccable clean! Every morning, we went down to their restaurant called "The Bank" where we had a well served and complete breakfast (included), and the last day we dine there (tapas), accompanied by life music and the tastiest margaritas I have ever had. Frontenac Club personnel make a special point to get to know their guests. With 20 suites, all with different themes and sizes, they catered families, singles and couples. They have a sweet bar and small arcade for children, a lounge to read and play games, a patio to relax, enjoy the weather while having meals served also there. It is important to note that Frontenac Club is a heritage historic house build in 1871, and although it has been completely and beautifully renovated, it has kept its special character. It was home to one of the first Canadian Bank of Montreal, and therefore there is a vault, so large that it has been conditioned to host business meetings or private celebrations. I highly recommend staying at Frontenac Club. If you are celebrating an anniversary, or a family gathering (my brother and his family stayed here when they visited us from overseas), or if you are celebrating another special occasion, or coming to Kingston as a tourist, or as a staycation guest, you will not be disappointed!

From the moment my mom and I walked through the doors of the Frontenac Club, we knew we had arrived…read moresomewhere truly extraordinary. We had planned a three day, two night staycation, with the plan to play tourists in our own beautiful city. The Frontenac Club, as the premiere luxury hotel in the area, was the ideal backdrop to this mother-daughter time, but to say that it exceeded our expectations is a serious understatement. The property itself is stunning, a perfect blend of historic character and modern luxury. The rooms are elegant yet inviting, with thoughtful design that makes every detail feel curated just for you. Our suites were a sanctuary: the Bell had soaring windows that filled the space with light, plush bedding that enveloped us in comfort, and my room, the Locomotive, had a spa-like bathroom that made every morning and evening feel indulgent. Every single inch of every space was impeccable. I am not sure if the staff run around with magnifying glasses, but I swear I couldn't find one thing that wasn't so clean that it sparkled. Each morning, we had a fantastic breakfast, included. It was really fun to come back to the room each night to find the menu for the next morning - each day had a special feature. On the first morning we had the Frontenac Benny, and on the second, we had stuffed french toast (a personal standout for the trip). We also loved the signature cocktails offered at the gorgeous bar, and indulged in the Candy Bar hidden away on the 2nd floor. Even sitting and reading in the comfortable and well appointed boardgame bar was a quiet respite from regular life. But what truly sets the Frontenac Club apart is the people, especially Sean. His warmth, dedication, and genuine care made us feel like family. That rare balance of world-class luxury with heartfelt hospitality is almost impossible to find, and yet Sean and the team deliver it effortlessly. My mom and I will never forget how welcome and cared for we felt; it's the kind of experience that stays with you long after you leave. When I first arrived, Thomas showed me to our rooms, and I told my mom that I would need to go get some bath bombs for the huge soaker tub. To my surprise, a few moments later while I was settling in, Thomas knocked on the door with some bath supplies. Each member of staff is available at all times - a cellphone number is provided and you can text any request and they will literally go above and beyond to find a way to make things even more special. Its these kinds of little moments that make a luxury stay so worthwhile. Kingston is a great place to visit. To see it from the lens of visitors for the first time really reminded us what makes it so special - we took the Island Princess boat cruise and saw a stunning sunset, ate at world-class restaurants like Tango Nuevo and Casa Domenico, and enjoyed the Kingston Penitentiary tour. Thank you to the Frontenac Club for hosting us on this really special getaway. From the quiet elegance of the rooms, to the extraordinary service, to the sense of being at home in a place so rich with history, the Frontenac Club is more than a hotel--it's a destination in itself. Kingston is lucky to have such a gem, and we can't wait to return. (If I could give more, I would.)

The best place in the Thousand Islands. Drinks were included! Sunsets were perfect every night. The…read morechef was superb.

Great location. Self check in/check out was flawless. Rooms were clean. Complimentary breakfast,…read morelunch, AND dinner. Drinks included in the low, low price. Sunsets were superb! My only complaint was the coffee shop up the road that misspelled coffee.

Hosts, Joan and Dan,Macura, are justly proud of their lovingly restored and maintained historic…read morehome. They cheerfully guided us through all 3 stories of the mansion and indulged us again when we invited our friends to see for themselves. Our room was clean, airy and charmingly decorated. Breakfast was varied, delicious and more than we could eat. Joan and Dan and the other breakfast guests made it feel like home without the cleanup. Our hosts gave us an overview of Cape Vincent, made dinner suggestions and were helpful way beyond our expectations. We'd go out of our way to stay there again. Great value. We arrived strangers and left friends.

Stayed there a week in the large jacuzzi suite. The tub jets weren't working properly. In 8 days…read morethey never cleaned the room or replaced the bedding. Without my asking. Then complained that the bed topper wasn't spotless. They gave mw a really hard time about having family come to visit. Apparently 4 cars in 8 days was too many. The owner was really rude and threatening upon check out. For 1800$ id stay somewhere else if you want to have a relaxing and nice time. I think she thinks it's a 5 star when at most it's 2.5 stars. Never again... ive never been treated su rudely. Wow...

I wish there were a 3.5 rating. Or a 3.75, as I would give that. The staff are really…read morefriendly and we REALLY enjoyed walking around the grounds. We are outdoorsy types (husband and me plus a small poodle) and we ate 3 meals outside at the tables on the premises (there are 3 different spots to choose from), thanks to the lovely early June weather; so, so nice! There is a short stroll one can take along a marsh/beaver pond and oodles of grass to enjoy, as others were doing too. I never saw a mosquito. I did not use the pool after I chased 3 ducks out of it...but it was nice and warm. When we checked in, we noticed a strong musty smell in our room; I have allergies, so we asked to move to another room, but it was close to Princess Street, which is quite noisy and offsets the quiet and peace of this place (a Cardinal sang right outside our window...the grounds are so large and natural). However, this room was also musty and unfortunately, before we went to sleep, hubby closed two of the 3 windows so I woke up early, stuffed up. We later noticed that all of the rooms had opened their large front windows, so perhaps they were musty too? The room was cosy (we had the Queen) and hubby did some grumbling about the size, but it was clean, bed was good, and it was handy to use the mini-fridge, microwave and plates and glasses etc. This IS a motel, not really an Inn...convenient for parking but nothing fancy. We drank a lot of the Nespresso coffee available at reception because the coffee in the tiny coffee maker in the room sucked. Unsure if would stay here again due to the musty smell.

Where to start! NATURE -Check: lots of green trees, loons, osprey, water turtles, beaver dams and…read morefish. WATER -Check: fabulous clean water Buck Lake for swimming and kayaking. BOAT RIDE from the Mainland to the Island -Check: Owners Lisa and Chris Norman will spirit you over on their stable flat bottomed boat in 3-5 minutes. PRIVATE BUNKIE -Check: 12' x 12' cathedral ceiling and glass windows all around with a King-sized bed and private deck with table and chairs for relaxing. BREAKFAST -Double Check: Scrumptious- I got mine even prepared Gluten-Free!! SUNSETS-Check: sat in the custom made Muskoka chairs (available for sale) on the dock with my wine every night! CAMP FIRE -Check: morning and night fires were available. STARS -Check: Glorious for someone from Los Angeles! RELAXATION -Check: hammocks, peaceful weather on land or water. HOSPITALITY -Check: Lisa and Chris are a delightful couple willing to make your stay the very best in their main cottage with living room with books, maps of the area, games, dining hall and bathroom access. EXCURSIONS: see the 1000 Islands area about 45 minutes away, pick up pure maple Syrup form Volary's down the road established in 1919, check out the nearby small town of Westport or the larger city of Kingston. When can I come back??

From the owner: We are a bed and breakfast on an island in beautiful Buck Lake. We specialize in making sure our…read moreguests have a memorable holiday in nature kayaking, swimming, star gazing, relaxing, and watching sunsets. Our gourmet breakfasts are delicious and come with homemade baked goods that can be gluten free. When you are at Serenity House, you are at home!

The Hart House was absolutely stunning. My wife and I stayed here for the last 2 days of our…read morehoneymoon. We were fortunate enough to come at a time where there were no other guests there, so we had the whole place to ourselves! Check in was very easy, and Vicky is absolutely amazing! She was so helpful during our stay and made some absolutely delicious breakfasts. The first morning we had peach French toast with breakfast sausage. The second morning we had a bacon and cheese omelette with avocado toast. I for the life of me cannot remember the name of the room we stayed in, but it was so nice. There was a massive bed with a canopy over it, that was oh so comfortable. There was a fire place that could be turned on and off, that was nice to have in cold October. The bathroom was also so spacious, with a stand up shower and a jacuzzi tub. The house has this quaint elegance to it, and they have so much for you to do there. They have a bunch of different puzzles and board games you can play. They have a lot of older books you can read in their little library. They also had a TV that you could watch. The house is also sat right next to the Thousand Island Club golf course. They had two bikes my wife and I were able to ride around the area on. We absolutely loved our time here at the Hart House. And we have already been trying to plan a trip to come back!

We stayed in the Hart House on a mini-moon and had a wonderful experience. We stayed in two rooms…read moreand had great interactions with the owners and others there. Highly recommend it as a place to get away!

My boyfriend and I went up to Kingston for a night and chose this bed and breakfast to stay in…read more It's a beautiful property with lots of flowers, greenery and a big deck outside looking onto the water. We had the blue room, the first one at the top of the stairs. It was stunning, and spa like. I even had a bath in the big soaker tub. In the morning, unfortunately it was a bit too windy in the morning to eat on the deck. It was still lovely inside though. The woman running the B&B was very sweet. She had her granddaughter helping with serving. My only qualm was that it was about a 20 min drive from Kingston, so we couldn't go out for dinner and have some drinks downtown because one of us had to drive back. That was my fault when booking though, I should have looked at the map. That being said, we were not at all disappointed in our stay.

From the owner: Always a dream of mine to own a Bed and Breakfast. With hard work and dedication my dream became…read morereality in 2012

The hotel is located in downtown Kingston, and is about a 3-8 minute walk to the downtown core, and…read moresurrounding restaurants in the area, making it a convenient spot for those visiting the city without a car, but wanting to enjoy the local scene. The hotel staff were all very friendly, and both the check in and check out process were quick and easy. Guests had free WiFi access, and bottled water in their rooms. The room I stayed in was clean, spacious, and had a beautiful view of the frozen lake. The desk in the room was also a good size, and had plenty of outlets in convenient, easy to access spots for those who need to plug in and do a bit of work. The bed was overall comfortable, but the pillows were too soft and didn't offer enough support for me. However, it was an overall pleasant stay, and I would recommend this hotel to those here for either business or leisure.

After being away from Kingston for ten or so years I decided to take a few days in June and visit…read morefriends and rediscover Kingston. Check-in was fast and the concierge very friendly. Location is right on the waterfront. Easy access to all that Kingston has to officer. I had a room with one king-sized bed and a waterfront view. As I walked in I could smell what I assumed was eucalyptus air freshener, unfortunately, I dislike this scent, but it soon dissipate. The view was incredible and incredibly relaxing. The room spacious, clean and well equipped. The restaurant staff were very friendly and accommodating, the food was delicious, specialty sausage, bread, etc.