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The Charles Hotel

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

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Terrace/patio
Premium Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding
Exterior
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (CAD 35 per person)
Front of property
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
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Premium Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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 drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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 drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Old Town Historic District, a neighborhood in Niagara-on-the-Lake, is home to The Charles Hotel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Niagara River Gorge and Lake Ontario, while Royal George Theatre and Shaw Festival Theatre are cultural highlights. Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club and Simcoe Park are two other places to visit that come recommended. Boat tours offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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209 Queen St, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, L0S 1J0

What's nearby

  • Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Royal George Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Shaw Festival Theatre - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Jackson-Triggs Winery - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Peller Estates Winery - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪11Th Post On Queen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Garrison House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪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), smoke-free premises, and concierge services
  • A 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and room service. Guest reviews say good things about the comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 55-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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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 transportation

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Charles Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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?

Check-out 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. 332 out of 564 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 564 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 564 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 564 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 564 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

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

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

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

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

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

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

Josee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and welcoming staff . We had a spacious room at the front of the building with a comfortable bed . Location is perfect to visit the historic town on foot . Easy access to the bike path. Beautiful grounds and very quiet . Highly recommend !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heritage building was quaint. First room had no hot water but staff quickly moved us. Great location for walking to waterfront and shops/restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

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

10/10 Excellent

Réjean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service. A heritage building of almost 2 hundred years offering all the modern commodities...a rare experience. Calm, professional and relaxing atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really enjoyed our stay. The staff was very friendly. Only stayed one night and we would stay again. Pillows were our only issue but that is always a matter of preference.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very quaint and quintessential. excellent food - had dinner at the restaurant. Great customer service and friendly staff. Great location. Rooms were a bit small - was hard to maneuver in the room - couldn't even bring up suitcases - nowhere to put them.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

rosalyn

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

Great little hotel in Niagara on the Lakr

The room was spacious and comfortable. We had an issue with shower, Aliyah was helpful and sweet and made everything perfect again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything is lovely but the bed is small. Feels like a double.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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