Holiday Inn Express and Suites Charlottetown is at 200 Capital Drive in the West Royalty neighbourhood, the suburban strip on the western edge of the city where the main highways meet. It is a three-class property, and its appeal is the dependable package it offers: a free breakfast buffet, an indoor heated pool, free self-parking, free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a coffee shop on site. There are also electric vehicle chargers, and pets are allowed. It is not a heritage hotel and does not pretend to be. It is a straightforward, well-equipped place to sleep that suits visitors with a car who plan to spend their days across the island.
Location and getting around
Capital Drive is a drive from the downtown historic district, so this is a base for people with a rental car rather than for walkers. The airport, the shops and restaurants along Capital Drive and the main roads toward Cavendish, the national park and the south shore are all easy from here.
If your plan is mostly Green Gables, the beaches and the lighthouses, the location is practical, with free parking at the door and no need to pay downtown garage fees. If you want to walk to the waterfront and the heritage streets, look at a downtown hotel instead.
The rooms and the feel
The room list has standard rooms with one king bed or two queen beds, a suite with a king bed and a sofa bed, and non-smoking standard and deluxe rooms, plus an accessible room with a roll-in shower. The indoor heated pool and the free breakfast are the features most families notice, since they make a short stay easier, and the fitness centre suits travellers who like to keep a routine.
Check-in starts at 4 pm and check-out is by noon, and the minimum check-in age is 21. Cribs are free on request and rollaway beds are 10 Canadian dollars a night.
Who it suits and what to know: families, couples with a car, business travellers and anyone who wants predictable chain comfort at a mid-range price. Pets are allowed for a fee of 25 Canadian dollars per pet per day, which the hotel's page states, and service animals are exempt. The property accepts credit cards, not cash, so plan for that at check-in. Free cancellation is offered on select rates, so check the terms for your dates.
Seasons and rates
July and August are the busiest, and the pool and parking make this hotel popular with families on summer road trips, so book early. In November the hotel keeps operating, and the quieter season often brings lower rates, though the north shore attractions are closed. If you stay here in the off-season, use your days for the city, the Saturday farmers market and the walking and food tours, and use the car for the south shore.
For a heritage stay, choose The Great George; for a harbourfront stay, choose the Delta; for the budget option with a similar location, compare the Comfort Inn on Capital Drive.
Why stay here
- ✓Free breakfast buffet
- ✓Indoor heated pool
- ✓Free self-parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Fitness centre
- ✓Coffee shop on site
- ✓Electric vehicle chargers
- ✓Pets allowed
Good questions
Is breakfast included at Holiday Inn Express Charlottetown?+
The hotel advertises a free breakfast buffet. Confirm what is included for your rate when you book.
Does the hotel have parking and a pool?+
Yes. The hotel advertises free self-parking and an indoor heated pool.
Can I bring a pet?+
Pets are allowed for a fee of 25 Canadian dollars per pet per day, and service animals are exempt. Check the terms for your dates when you book.
