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The Charles Hotel

4.0 star property

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Front of property
Reception
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is $248
$211 nightly
$248 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

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209 Queen St, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, L0S 1J0
  • Place, Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal George Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Shaw Festival Theatre
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Toronto, ON (YTZ-Billy Bishop Toronto City)
    ‪94 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(55 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters

Basic Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 100 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters

Premium Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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The price is $248
Jun 18 - Jun 19
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Niagara-on-the-Lake

With a stay at The Charles Hotel in Niagara-on-the-Lake (Old Town Historic District), you'll be steps from Niagara River Gorge and 5 minutes by foot from Royal George Theatre. .This boutique hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Ontario and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Niagara River Gorge - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Royal George Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Simcoe Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Shaw Festival Theatre - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Niagara Falls, ON (XLV-Niagara Falls Train Station) - 22 min drive
  • Niagara Falls, NY (IAG-Niagara Falls Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Two Sisters Vineyards - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Garrison House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sandtrap Pub & Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Charles Hotel

The Charles Hotel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters. Digital television is provided. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This Niagara-on-the-Lake hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Enjoy international cuisine at HobNob Restaurant, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
HobNob Restaurant - Overlooking the golf course and garden, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: CAD 35 for adults and CAD 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • HobNob Restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1832
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with digital channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 35 for adults and CAD 25 for children

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Charles Inn Niagara-on-the-Lake
Charles Niagara-on-the-Lake
Charles Hotel Niagara-on-the-Lake
The Charles Hotel Inn
The Charles Hotel Niagara-on-the-Lake
The Charles Hotel Inn Niagara-on-the-Lake

The Charles Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 367 out of 616 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 616 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 616 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 616 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 616 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Renato

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolute lovely hotel. Food, drinks and room were exceptional. Looking forward to a return visit
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The elegance and the food were top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely hotel, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was amazing :)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
yes, all the staff were helpful and made our stay and our evening meal outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless, and ALL the staff were kind and helpful. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quite place to stay, close to everything downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The main attraction for this hotel is its location right down the shopping street.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel had everything you needed. Bar, restaurant, great verandas, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We choose this hotel every time we visit Niagara on the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The team was very welcoming and courteous. Our room was clean and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Will definitely return for our next stay in NOTL
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Amenities
Loved the uniqueness of the property,very clean,staff are excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our favourite place in NOTL
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful older property, well maintained. Nice staff. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this beautiful inn.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Picturesque town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Small hotel with great service. Nicely located to downtown. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Amenities
Very clean, well kept and nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

Nice hotel close to everything

A very comfortable hotel and we had a lovely spacious room. Very close to the city core and the theatres. Staff were all friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay! Will come again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

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