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The Charles Hotel

4.0 star property
Victorian inn with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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The Charles Hotel offers a sophisticated escape near Niagara River Gorge. Relax in the garden or enjoy a drink at the bar. The HobNob Restaurant serves excellent French dishes on the scenic terrace. Guests appreciate the WiFi, free self-parking, and helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is €162
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(48 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Basic Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Room

Premium Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
209 Queen St, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, L0S 1J0

What's nearby

  • Niagara River Gorge - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Museum of the Paranormal - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Royal George Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Shaw Festival Theatre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Garrison House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪11Th Post On Queen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Two Sisters Vineyards - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Peller Estates Winery - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Charles Hotel

Upscale boutique inn near Niagara River Gorge
Located close to Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club and Royal George Theatre, The Charles Hotel provides a terrace, a garden and a bar. The on-site international cuisine fine-dining restaurant, HobNob Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and concierge services
  • Smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and room service. Guests reviews say good things about the comfortable rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • 55-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and heating

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10 Dec - 11 Dec
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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 transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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
  • Concierge services
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Charles Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Charles Hotel?

As of 28 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Charles Hotel on 10 Dec 2025 start from €162.31, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Charles Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Charles Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Charles Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Charles Hotel located?

Located in Old Town Historic District, this boutique inn is within a 5-minute walk of Niagara River Gorge and Royal George Theatre. Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club and Lake Ontario are also within 10 minutes.

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The Charles Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 341 out of 579 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 579 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 579 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 579 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 579 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room. All rooms different. Bed was excellent. Had a great night in Charles Hotel & I would go back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel is quaint and charming, a very comfortable and cozy environment with multiple lovely verandas on which to sit and enjoy the surrounding gardens and interior spots to tuck in and enjoy a beautiful meal or a cocktail. Thoroughly enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Anja

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Hotel is located in a very nice area but the rooms could use some updating. It smells old and the rooms are very small.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was spacious and well appointed; the bed was very comfortable. The shower was beautiful and I appreciated the heated floor.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has an older, colonial style look with plenty of verandas and balconies. But modern where it counted (heating, A/C, internet etc.). Breakfasts were very good, as was the one hotel dinner I had. Cozy hotel bar as well. I'd definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

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

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great historic hotel walkable to town. Hotel staff extremely kind and helpful. Wonderful cooked to order breakfast. Great overall experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay for a reasonable price. Lighting in the rooms should be updated to an optional brighter format.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful front porch w flowers and a welcoming view
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was very nice even though the battery for the smoke alarm went off in the middle of the night. We were moved to a different room for the night, and the hotel comped our breakfast the next morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

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