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The Hotel on Pownal

2.5 star property
Charlottetown's cultural heart awaits at this central hotel, perfectly positioned for exploring Victoria Row and the historic Beaconsfield House on foot

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Travelers stay in central Charlottetown at The Hotel on Pownal, enjoying continental breakfast and a manager's reception. Unwind by the garden firepit after snowshoeing. Guests love the attentive staff and reliable WiFi throughout the property.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Pownal Suite With 1 Queen Bed And Jet Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room, Upper Floor

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(76 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(79 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room with 2 Queen beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard 1 King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard 1 Queen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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One bedroom Queen Suite with kitchenette, Ground Floor

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Pownal Suite with 1 queen bed and jet tub

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Suite - 2 double beds and 1 king, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room, Ground Floor

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Suite - 2 double beds and 1 king, Upper Floor

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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One bedroom Queen Suite with kitchenette, Upper Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Charlottetown, The Hotel on Pownal is in the city center. Confederation Centre of the Arts and Beaconsfield Historic House are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Victoria Row and Royalty Crossing Mall. St. Dunstan's Basilica and Charlottetown Port are two other places to visit that come recommended. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Charlottetown travel guide
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146 Pownal Street, Charlottetown, PE, C1A3W6

What's nearby

  • Victoria Row
    Victoria Row
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Confederation Centre of the Arts
    Confederation Centre of the Arts
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Aerial view of Charlottetown, the capital and largest city of the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island
    Historic Charlottetown Waterfront
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Beaconsfield Historic House
    Beaconsfield Historic House
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Charlottetown Port
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Charlottetown Alexander B. Campbell Airport (YYG)
    13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tim Hortons
    4 min walk
  • Slaymaker & Nichols
    4 min walk
  • Sea Rocket Oyster House
    4 min walk
  • Casa Mia Café
    3 min walk
  • The Pilot House
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Snowshoeing
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (2,483 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 19

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 20 and December 27.
The property is closed: Christmas Day.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

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)

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hotel on Pownal pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of CAD 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Hotel on Pownal?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Hotel on Pownal?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Hotel on Pownal located?

Located in Downtown Charlottetown, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Confederation Centre of the Arts and Victoria Row. Beaconsfield Historic House and St. Dunstan's Basilica are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Hotel on Pownal Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 543 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 307 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Gilles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Close to restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Nice room and amazing staff. Perfect downtown location and easy parking!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Swapnil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Luxurious room and with all the required amenities. Overall, loved the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherri-lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel! Excellent location! Love this hotel!! Staff is great! Breakfast is very good!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a convenient location; comfortable rooms and beds; pretty solid breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Complimentary drink and popcorn on night of arrival. Very helpful and courteous reception staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and rooms were very cleaned and smelled cleaned. So close to everything, we pacrked our car or the 2 days we were there and walked everywhere we wanted to go. Stay was very friendly. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Raphael at the Front Desk was very helpful. The lady managing the breakfast area was very friendly, attentive and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and friendly. Anything that needed attention was taken care of promptly. We enjoyed the complimentary breakfasts and weekday happy hour drinks. They also have 2 complimentary EV charging stations.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, spacious room, friendly staff, conveniently located and good continental breakfast. If I ever come back to Charlottetown this would be where I would stay again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, big clean room. Very comfortable, high quality bedding. Shower was extremely clean with great temperature and water pressure. Extensive and tasty breakfast spread. And staff was excellent! Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was lovely, room was nice but could have used a deep clean. Location was walkable to things
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Looked like the pictures, and lovely encounters!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chung Yu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast are typical but restaurants are clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, decent fitness room, excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and lovely room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff, rooms clean, breakfast delicious.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel with great location . Waking distance to downtown Outside could use a good cleaning but maybe just early in season. Room was clean comfortable bed small bathroom. Very little counter top. Coffee and fridge in root. Breakfast was usual fair nothing great. Easy parking. Staff was friendly and helpful. Had a workout room but some of the equipment was rusted! Good option for you stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

charlene

Excellent hotel and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

LYNN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful & friendly staff. Our room was quiet & comfortable. Breakfast was outstanding. Would have been nice to have an elevator for our heavy luggage. Walkable to many places on Charlottetown. A terrific place!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025