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The Charles Hotel

4.0 star property
Elegant retreat near Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club offers a refined experience with French cuisine and attentive service just steps from the river

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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

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
The current price is ฿5,229
฿6,146 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Down duvet
  • Garden view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

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

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
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Down duvet
  • Garden view
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Premium Room

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

Premium Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Down duvet
  • Garden view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Old Town Historic District, a neighbourhood 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. Visit our Niagara-on-the-Lake travel guide
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209 Queen St, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, L0S 1J0

What's nearby

  • An amazing sight. If you are anywhere near the area, you owe it to yourself to see Niagara Falls. Traveler tip: Views from the Canadian side more spectacular, but the US side is a bit cheaper.
    Niagara River Gorge
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Royal George Theatre
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Simcoe Park
    8 min walk - 0.7 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
  • McDonald's
    5 min drive
  • 11Th Post On Queen
    4 min walk
  • Tim Hortons
    12 min walk
  • Two Sisters Vineyards
    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 property and a 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • 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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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 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
  • 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
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

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

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

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 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Charles Hotel on 1 Apr 2026 start from ฿5,229, excluding 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 10-minute walk of Royal George Theatre, Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club and Lake Ontario. Simcoe Park and Shaw Festival Theatre are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

The Charles Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 349 out of 587 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 587 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 587 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 587 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 587 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

John

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very nice stay, there was a wedding there at the same time so we couldn't enjoy the restaurant but the food smelled fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

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

10/10 Excellent

donald s

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lake trout for dinner was excellent. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the most wonderful stay at the Charles Hotel. Every detail was thought through, everything was clean and the staff were kind and respectful. We would definitely come by again, thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and comfortable property with great friendly well trained staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
What a hidden gem in an already beautiful town Staff very friendly and genuine our server Anna was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was covenient, clean and breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
always a pleasure to stay at the Charles. the staff (shout out to Jocelyn especially), the comfort of the bar, the food, the charm of the inn itself.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 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