DoubleTree by Hilton Kingston is a full-service, chain-brand hotel in Kingston, the limestone city where Lake Ontario meets the St. Lawrence River. The DoubleTree brand is known for a warm welcome and consistent comfort, which suits visitors who want a polished stay after a day at Fort Henry, on the waterfront or out on the water. It works for couples, families, business travellers and Hilton loyalty members who want a recognisable standard, a range of room types and the convenience of facilities on site. Details such as the exact location, room categories, dining and facilities should be checked when you book, because they can change with the season and the rate. Look at the map and the recent guest comments when you book, and ask the hotel directly about anything that matters to your trip, such as bed types, quiet rooms, parking and breakfast times before an early start. Rates and availability change often, so it is worth checking a few dates before you settle on one.
Location and getting around
Kingston is compact and walkable in its historic core, with the market, the waterfront and the main sights close together, but a hotel outside the core will mean a short drive or taxi ride. Use the map when you book to see how far the hotel is from the waterfront and downtown, and ask about parking if you are arriving by car. A car is also useful for Gananoque, the 1000 Islands Parkway and day trips east along the river.
The rooms and the feel
Expect a comfortable, modern chain hotel with a range of room types. Check bed options, family rooms or suites, dining, fitness facilities, any pool and accessibility features, and ask about a quiet room if you are a light sleeper. A hotel with plenty of indoor comforts is welcome on cold, windy days off the lake, and in winter, when the city is quieter and rates are often gentler.
Who it suits and what to know: it suits couples, families, business travellers and visitors who value a polished full-service stay over a heritage inn or a small guesthouse. Summer and autumn-colour weekends are the busiest times, so book early for July, August and September. Graduation and university move-in periods can also push rates up. Compare the total cost, including parking and taxes, with other hotels in the city, and read the cancellation terms before you commit.
Before you commit, compare the full cost including parking and taxes with other hotels in the city, and read the cancellation terms. A few minutes of comparison at booking time usually pays off in peak season, when the best rooms go first.
Why stay here
- ✓Full-service chain hotel
- ✓Kingston location: check the map
- ✓Hilton loyalty programme
- ✓Range of room types
- ✓Dining on site: check when you book
- ✓Fitness and pool: check when you book
- ✓Parking: check rates when you book
- ✓Base for 1000 Islands day trips
Good questions
Where is the DoubleTree by Hilton Kingston?+
It is in Kingston. Check the map when you book to see how close it is to the waterfront and the historic downtown.
Is it a good choice for families?+
It can be, as full-service hotels usually offer a range of room types. Check bed options, suites and any pool details when you book.
Do I need a car?+
A car helps for the 1000 Islands Parkway and Gananoque, and you should check parking terms when you book.
