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8.7

539 reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Charlottetown

300 Capital Drive, Charlottetown, C1E 1E8, CA

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8.7

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Free parking

Indoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Air conditioning

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24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Fitness center

Hampton Inn & Suites Charlottetown

Welcome to the Hampton Inn & Suites Charlottetown, a charming 3-star hotel located in the heart of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada. With its convenient distance of only 2.7mi to the city center, you'll be perfectly situated to explore all that this beautiful city has to offer.

Start your day off right with a delicious breakfast offered by the hotel. With 539 reviews, guests have raved about the comfortable rooms, friendly staff, and excellent amenities. Prices start from just $106, making it a great choice for budget-conscious travelers.

The hotel offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay. Enjoy the convenience of free parking and free Wi-Fi throughout your stay. Take a dip in the indoor swimming pool or unwind in the fitness center. For golf enthusiasts, there is a golf course available for an additional charge. The hotel is also pet-friendly, so you can bring your furry friends along for the adventure.

With its ideal location, excellent reviews, and affordable prices, the Hampton Inn & Suites Charlottetown is the perfect choice for your next stay in Charlottetown. Book your stay today and start creating unforgettable memories in beautiful Prince Edward Island.

When you stay at the Hampton Inn & Suites Charlottetown, you don't have to leave your furry friends behind. This pet-friendly hotel welcomes pets, so you can bring your four-legged companions along for the adventure. Please note that charges may apply for bringing your pets.

Looking to take a refreshing dip or relax by the pool? The hotel offers an indoor swimming pool for guests to enjoy. The pool is heated and located indoors, perfect for taking a swim no matter the weather. Please note that the pool is only available seasonally. Additionally, the pool has age restrictions and is reserved for adults only, ensuring a serene and peaceful swimming experience.

For your convenience, the hotel accepts various payment methods. Cash is not accepted, but you can pay with Diners Club, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, or JCB cards. This variety of payment options makes it easy for you to choose the method that suits you best.

Whether you're traveling with pets, looking to take a relaxing swim, or prefer a specific payment method, the Hampton Inn & Suites Charlottetown has got you covered. Book your stay today and get ready for a comfortable and enjoyable experience in beautiful Charlottetown.

Closest airports

Charlottetown Airport

2.5mi

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Indoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Beach chairs/Loungers

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Fitness center

Elevator

Business center

Wheelchair accessible

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Parking On Site

Rooms

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Accessible/Non-Smoking

2 Queen Size Beds

250 sqft

Microwave

Dryer

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

x4

+

x3

Welcome to our spacious Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Accessible/Non-Smoking, perfect for a family or group of friends of up to 4 adults and 3 children. Equipped with modern amenities such as a microwave, dryer, and refrigerator, this wheelchair accessible room guarantees a comfortable and convenient stay. Plus, enjoy the added convenience of air conditioning and easy access to upper floors via the elevator.

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking

2 Queen Size Beds

250 sqft

Microwave

Dryer

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

x4

+

x3

Welcome to our spacious Queen Room with Two Queen Beds, perfect for a family getaway. With its 248 sqft of comfortable space, this non-smoking room can accommodate 4 adults and 3 children, providing a cozy and relaxing atmosphere. Enjoy the convenience of amenities like a microwave, dryer, refrigerator, and air conditioning, making your stay even more enjoyable.

King Room with Sofa Bed - Non-Smoking

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

250 sqft

Microwave

Dryer

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

x4

+

x3

Welcome to our spacious King Room with Sofa Bed, perfect for families or groups of up to 4 adults and 3 children. Enjoy the modern amenities such as a microwave, refrigerator, and air conditioning, while relaxing in comfort on either the king size bed or the cozy sofa bed. With its convenient location on an upper floor accessible by elevator, this non-smoking room is the perfect choice for your stay.

King Studio Suite - Non-Smoking

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

300 sqft

Microwave

Dryer

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

x4

+

x3

Experience true comfort and luxury in our King Studio Suite, a spacious and non-smoking suite with 301 sqft of space that can comfortably accommodate up to 4 adults and 3 children. Enjoy the convenience of amenities such as a microwave, refrigerator, and air conditioning, ensuring a relaxing and enjoyable stay.

Queen Studio Suite with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking

2 Queen Size Beds

1 Sofa Bed

250 sqft

Microwave

Dryer

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

x6

+

x4

Stay in our Queen Studio Suite with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking, perfect for families or groups of up to 10 people, with ample space and featured amenities such as a microwave, refrigerator, and air conditioning.

King Room - Non-Smoking

1 King Size Bed

250 sqft

Microwave

Dryer

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

+

Escape to our King Room - Non-Smoking, a cozy retreat featuring a spacious 248 sqft of comfort. Enjoy the convenience of a king-size bed, essential amenities like a microwave and refrigerator, and the added luxury of air conditioning. Ideal for a couple or small family, this room promises a relaxing stay for up to 2 adults and 1 child, with easy access to upper floors via elevator.

Guest reviews

8.7

539 reviews

From

$106

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.3

Location

8.9

Facilities

9.1

Staff

9.1

Value for money

8.5

WiFi quality

8.6

Breakfast

7.7

Featured reviews:

🇨🇦

Douglas

8.2

April 2022

All operating cost items such as breakfast, toilet paper, towels etc are cheap and not up to the quality image you hope to portray. Come on management show a little class. This ,might add $1 or $2 per day to room cost but would add many more to your image. Marketing folks, do some work!

🇨🇦

Jonnymon

8.2

April 2022

Great location and a beautiful place to stay. Breakfast was stellar as buffet breakfasts go

The front desk staff were more than a little reserved and when we asked if we could buy the bottled water in the fridge by the desk we were bluntly informed that unless we were honors members we could not. As well the young blonde lady who was at the desk both on check in/out should either have some customer care training or perhaps put in a position where interaction with people is less of a requirement. She seemed to be doing her best not to deal with us at all

🇲🇽

Fernanda

10

April 2022

Everynthing was so good, I loved the breakfast and the gym, incredible experience and value for money. 100% recommended

Small pool, i can't swim

🇨🇦

Roger

8.2

August 2022

A 6-night stay that started badly due to an unengaged, aloof employee at reception to a previous request by writing for a quiet room (who maintained the same demeanor throughout our stay) - things were expediently resolved the next day with the help of another employee. Sour start, sweet follow-up thanks to the other reception worker on the second day 😊 Rooms were extremely comfortable and all the other staff very pleasant and friendly - corresponding to what we found to be the general attitude of the people in PEI. 😍

Breakfast service was chaotic (maybe overwhelmed by the number of guests) - often not enough room, and lacking the expected eggs at times. We opted to start taking the food to our room. We did feel sorry for the staff!

🇨🇦

Rafael

8.2

July 2023

Great spacious room, comfortable beds, all seemed new and clean, free parking, not super close to downtown, but still okay with a short drive. Good shower.

Breakfast could be a bit better (especially the coffee... It is terrible... watery, light, just bad). There was no coffee in the room, just tea. Tim Hortons right next to the hotel (same parking lot) saved us. Bathroom... Very small and the exhaust fan wasn't the greatest, but still okay. Not a big issue.

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Stella

8.2

August 2022

1. Good location 2. Breakfast was good 3. Reception is very welcoming 4. The pool was good and the kids had fun!

1. Bathroom not that clean for a relatively new hotel. 2. The fan in our bathroom did not work throughout our stay. We called the front desk, was told maintenance will check it out but it didn’t get fixed and no one got back to us till we left. It was rough experience using a bathroom without a fan for 3 nights! 3. Only one set of washer/dryer to serve the whole hotel customers

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Joseph

9.1

August 2022

It was an excellent stay. Met all our expectations. If the opportunity presents itself will stay here again.

Nothing negative to say. I would like to have plugged in my electric car. There were no traditional EV plugs, only standard 240 volt outlets. Because of the shape of my Ford supplied cable end the housing around the plugs did not permit my cable to connect - the receptacle was countersunk.

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Geovanni

10

August 2023

The room was clean, big space, the receptionists were very kind, the breakfast is delicious, the whole hotel is amazing , I definitely recommend it, and I def come back soon!!

🇨🇦

Joseph

9.1

August 2022

Excellent place to stay. The room was clean and beds comfortable. Breakfast was very good.

Nothing negative to say other than it would have been nice to be able to charge my EV. The 240 volt receptacles were surrounded by plastic housing and could not accommodate my Lincoln provided cable - the plug would not fit. There were no traditional EV charging stations. .

🇳🇬

Habiba

9.1

July 2021

Everything: The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. The rooms were very very clean and well kept- the facilities were excellent 👌! We looked forward to returning to our suite every night and there was a wide variety of TV stations. Hannah at the breakfast table was extremely helpful and sweet. She always had a smile on and she always went over and beyond! The Gym and pool were also very clean 👌. I'd definitely recommend and use again.

The breakfast menu was abit limited and we got tired of eating the same thing after awhile 😏😏. However, everything else was excellent.

🇨🇦

Douglas

8.2

April 2022

8.2

All operating cost items such as breakfast, toilet paper, towels etc are cheap and not up to the quality image you hope to portray. Come on management show a little class. This ,might add $1 or $2 per day to room cost but would add many more to your image. Marketing folks, do some work!

🇨🇦

Jonnymon

8.2

April 2022

8.2

Great location and a beautiful place to stay. Breakfast was stellar as buffet breakfasts go

The front desk staff were more than a little reserved and when we asked if we could buy the bottled water in the fridge by the desk we were bluntly informed that unless we were honors members we could not. As well the young blonde lady who was at the desk both on check in/out should either have some customer care training or perhaps put in a position where interaction with people is less of a requirement. She seemed to be doing her best not to deal with us at all

🇲🇽

Fernanda

10

April 2022

10

Everynthing was so good, I loved the breakfast and the gym, incredible experience and value for money. 100% recommended

Small pool, i can't swim

🇨🇦

Roger

8.2

August 2022

8.2

A 6-night stay that started badly due to an unengaged, aloof employee at reception to a previous request by writing for a quiet room (who maintained the same demeanor throughout our stay) - things were expediently resolved the next day with the help of another employee. Sour start, sweet follow-up thanks to the other reception worker on the second day 😊 Rooms were extremely comfortable and all the other staff very pleasant and friendly - corresponding to what we found to be the general attitude of the people in PEI. 😍

Breakfast service was chaotic (maybe overwhelmed by the number of guests) - often not enough room, and lacking the expected eggs at times. We opted to start taking the food to our room. We did feel sorry for the staff!

🇨🇦

Rafael

8.2

July 2023

8.2

Great spacious room, comfortable beds, all seemed new and clean, free parking, not super close to downtown, but still okay with a short drive. Good shower.

Breakfast could be a bit better (especially the coffee... It is terrible... watery, light, just bad). There was no coffee in the room, just tea. Tim Hortons right next to the hotel (same parking lot) saved us. Bathroom... Very small and the exhaust fan wasn't the greatest, but still okay. Not a big issue.

🇨🇦

Stella

8.2

August 2022

8.2

1. Good location 2. Breakfast was good 3. Reception is very welcoming 4. The pool was good and the kids had fun!

1. Bathroom not that clean for a relatively new hotel. 2. The fan in our bathroom did not work throughout our stay. We called the front desk, was told maintenance will check it out but it didn’t get fixed and no one got back to us till we left. It was rough experience using a bathroom without a fan for 3 nights! 3. Only one set of washer/dryer to serve the whole hotel customers

🇨🇦

Joseph

9.1

August 2022

9.1

It was an excellent stay. Met all our expectations. If the opportunity presents itself will stay here again.

Nothing negative to say. I would like to have plugged in my electric car. There were no traditional EV plugs, only standard 240 volt outlets. Because of the shape of my Ford supplied cable end the housing around the plugs did not permit my cable to connect - the receptacle was countersunk.

🇨🇦

Geovanni

10

August 2023

10

The room was clean, big space, the receptionists were very kind, the breakfast is delicious, the whole hotel is amazing , I definitely recommend it, and I def come back soon!!

🇨🇦

Joseph

9.1

August 2022

9.1

Excellent place to stay. The room was clean and beds comfortable. Breakfast was very good.

Nothing negative to say other than it would have been nice to be able to charge my EV. The 240 volt receptacles were surrounded by plastic housing and could not accommodate my Lincoln provided cable - the plug would not fit. There were no traditional EV charging stations. .

🇳🇬

Habiba

9.1

July 2021

9.1

Everything: The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. The rooms were very very clean and well kept- the facilities were excellent 👌! We looked forward to returning to our suite every night and there was a wide variety of TV stations. Hannah at the breakfast table was extremely helpful and sweet. She always had a smile on and she always went over and beyond! The Gym and pool were also very clean 👌. I'd definitely recommend and use again.

The breakfast menu was abit limited and we got tired of eating the same thing after awhile 😏😏. However, everything else was excellent.

Points of Interest Around Hampton Inn & Suites Charlottetown

Airports

Charlottetown Airport

2.5mi

Airports

Charlottetown Airport

2.5mi

Attractions

Confederation Centre of the Arts

2.7mi

Dunes Studio Gallery & Café

10.5mi

Covehead Harbour Lighthouse

11.6mi

Green Gables Heritage Place

18.7mi

Prince Edward Island National Park

19.6mi

Cavendish Beach

19.9mi

Pools

Location

Indoor

Features

Heated

Age restrictions

Adults only

Availability

Seasonal

Amenities of Hampton Inn & Suites Charlottetown

Free parking

Indoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Beach chairs/Loungers

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Fitness center

Elevator

Business center

Wheelchair accessible

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Parking On Site

Amenities of Hampton Inn & Suites Charlottetown

Accessibility

Entire unit wheelchair accessible

Lowered sink

Raised toilet

Toilet with grab rails

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Visual aids (Braille)

Wheelchair accessible

Activities

Golf course

Additional fee

Bathroom

Toilet

Business Facilities

Business center

Free

Fax/Photocopying

Additional fee

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Additional fee

Cleaning Services

Laundry

Additional fee

Common Areas

Shared lounge/TV area

Food & Drink

Snack bar

Front Desk Services

24-hour front desk

ATM on site

Express check-in/out

General

Air conditioning

Designated smoking area

Elevator

Facilities for disabled guests

Heating

Interconnecting room(s) available

Ironing facilities

Non-smoking rooms

Pet Friendly

Additional fee

Smoke-free property

Internet

Free wifi

Kitchen

Dryer

Microwave

Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk

Media & Technology

TV

Parking

Free parking

Parking On Site

Free

Room Amenities

Iron

Sofa bed

Safety & security

24-hour security

CCTV in common areas

CCTV outside property

Fire extinguishers

Key card access

Smoke alarms

Spa

Beach chairs/Loungers

Fitness

Fitness center

Free

Indoor swimming pool

Free

Stay rules - Hampton Inn & Suites Charlottetown

From

$106
  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Hampton Inn & Suites Charlottetown

Does Hampton Inn & Suites Charlottetown have accommodations for guests with pets?

Yes, you are welcome to stay with your pet at Hampton Inn & Suites Charlottetown. They do allow pets, although there may be charges associated with bringing your furry friend along.

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at Hampton Inn & Suites Charlottetown?

For Hampton Inn & Suites Charlottetown, you can check in after 04:00 PM and the check-out deadline is 11:00 AM.

Does Hampton Inn & Suites Charlottetown come with parking?

Yes, there is convenient on-site public parking available at Hampton Inn & Suites Charlottetown. It is free of charge and does not require reservations.

How much does a stay at Hampton Inn & Suites Charlottetown cost?

Starting prices for Hampton Inn & Suites Charlottetown are around $106. This may vary based on room categories and travel dates. To confirm rates, please provide your stay dates.

What are the room types available at Hampton Inn & Suites Charlottetown?

The Hampton Inn & Suites Charlottetown offers various room types including Quadruple rooms with two queen beds, King rooms with a sofa bed, King Studio Suites, Queen Studio Suites with two queen beds, and Double King rooms. All rooms are non-smoking and have a size of 248 sqft or 301 sqft. The accommodations vary in occupancy, with some rooms accommodating up to 6 adults and 4 children, while others accommodate 2 adults and 1 child.

What is there to do in Hampton Inn & Suites Charlottetown?

Guests at the Hampton Inn & Suites Charlottetown have a variety of leisure amenities to enjoy during their stay. They can spend their time at the hotel by taking a dip in the indoor swimming pool. The pool is heated and available seasonally for guests to enjoy. However, it is important to note that there may be age restrictions in place, as it is designated for adults-only.

In addition to the pool, guests can also make use of the other amenities provided. The hotel has a golf course, which is a great option for golf enthusiasts looking to practice their swing. There are also beach chairs and loungers available for relaxation and sunbathing. For those who wish to stay active, the hotel offers a fitness center where guests can work out.

Moreover, the Hampton Inn & Suites Charlottetown has a business center for guests who may need to take care of any work-related matters during their stay.

Does Hampton Inn & Suites Charlottetown have a pool for guests?

The Hampton Inn & Suites Charlottetown has one pool available. It is an indoor pool that is only available seasonally. The pool is heated and there are age restrictions in place, limiting it to adults only.

Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at Hampton Inn & Suites Charlottetown?

No, cash is not accepted as a payment option at Hampton Inn & Suites Charlottetown. Only credit cards such as Diners Club, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and JCB are accepted for payment.