Dubbed the —Limestone City— due to the distinct buildings built of the local rock, Kingston is located in South Eastern Ontario. During the months of June and July, visitors to Kingston will find a wide variety of events and attractions of interest. A highlight of every summer in Kingston is the annual Buskers Rendezvous. Downtown streets are closed so that street performers from across Canada and around the world can entertain. In August, visitors to Kingston can enjoy the Limestone City Blues Festival. Hear the blues at a variety of downtown bars, pubs, and restaurants, or watch the concert on the main stage beside City Hall. While in Kingston why not stay in the heart of it all? Residence Inn by Marriott is located in the waterfront area of downtown Kingston, steps to restaurants, city hall, and the market. The downtown Kingston hotel is perfect for romantic weekend getaways or long-term business stays.
Residence Inn Kingston Water’s Edge is also situated near a number of entertainment venues. The hotel is within walking distance of Kingston’s K-Rock Centre, a premier sports and entertainment facility. Previous shows at K-Rock have included Elton John, Bryan Adams, and Cirque du Soleil.
Kingston 1000 Islands Boat Cruises offers a variety of 1000 Islands sightseeing cruises several times daily boarding at the city wharf at 1 Brock St within walking distance to Residence Inn Kingston Water’s Edge. Leave your car parked at the hotel and enjoy a 3-hour cruise to the heart of the 1000 islands or enjoy a moonlight stroll through Battery Park, the waterfront park and trail, that is between the hotel and the shore of Lake Ontario.
The Residence Inn features 141 suites, some with harbor views. Guests may choose from studios, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom guest accommodations. All suites feature full kitchen amenities, a sofa bed, and complimentary high-speed internet. The fully equipped kitchen includes an oven, a microwave, and a dishwasher. The hotel offers a complimentary grocery shopping service for your convenience. In the suites, you’ll enjoy a 32″ HDTV with plug-and-play technology. Windows open in the rooms to let you enjoy the gentle harbour breezes and some suites have Juliette balconies. Are you traveling with your pet? You don’t need to leave your four-legged at home. The Residence Inn is a pet-friendly hotel.
The Residence Inn features a saltwater indoor pool, a spacious fitness center, and a business center. Guests of the Residence Inn will also enjoy a number of complimentary services including high-speed internet access, local telephone calls, and a daily newspaper delivered right to your door. Pack as light as you care to. The hotel offers laundry facilities right in the hotel and can arrange for pick-up and delivery of your dry cleaning.
Start your morning with a complimentary hot buffet breakfast and in the evening twice weekly- join another guest at the snack meet and greet. Guests can also choose to dine at West 76 Grill, which is the onsite restaurant at the Marriott Kingston Water’s Edge serving varied menu choices designed to suit every taste (including selections for children). The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and provides room service.
Our recent stay at the Residence Inn was a very pleasant experience. The suite we stayed in was spacious and well-accommodated. We stayed on the tenth floor and our suite had a beautiful water view of Lake Ontario.
The non-smoking one-bedroom suite was furnished with modern décor. The suite featured a separate bedroom with a king bed, dresser, flat-screen TV, and chair.
The living room had a flat-screen TV, queen-size sofa bed, desk, and eating area.
The kitchen was fully equipped with a full-size refrigerator, dishwasher, and ceramic cooktop. A coffee maker with complimentary tea and coffee was also offered as wells as the kitchen was equipped with dishes, pots, and a toaster. It was like our own little home away from home.
The bathroom featured a shower and bathtub and there were grab bars in the bathroom. The bathroom could have been stocked with more towels, which I think was an oversight by whoever cleaned the room before we checked in. Leave your hair dryer at home as the hotel provides one, very convenient. The room also provides you with an ironing board and iron.
Twice a week in the evening the staff puts out complimentary snacks in the main lobby.
The night we stayed they were serving hamburgers and hotdogs. We chose to dine at West Seventy6 Grill, but many guests attended the evening social.
The complimentary breakfast that is served in the cozy Hearth Room or lake view terrace offers guests lots to choose from. One can choose to make their own waffles or choose to have eggs, sausage, muffins, french toast, fruits, yogurt, cereal, or oatmeal. Coffee, juice, and tea are also offered. For a buffet-style breakfast, I was most impressed.
Both indoor and outdoor parking facilities are available to guests for $15 a day. Plus they offer reduced parking rates for extended stays: 5-29 nights is $10 a day; 30 nights or more is $5 a day.
Overall, we had a delightful stay at the Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston Water’s Edge. For lovely lakeside accommodations with all of the comforts of home look no further than the Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston Water’s Edge.
About Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston Water’s Edge
The Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston Water’s Edge is Kingston’s premiere extended-stay hotel featuring 141 generously sized suites with over 5000 square feet of flexible function space including a large waterfront ballroom that can comfortably accommodate up to 500 people. Overlooking majestic Lake Ontario, the Residence Inn Kingston Ontario is conveniently located in the city’s waterfront area, steps away from many downtown Kingston restaurants and businesses. Offering plenty of space and stunning views of the harbor each of the hotel’s studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom suites are equipped with full kitchen amenities and pull-out sofa beds, making the Kingston hotel the perfect home away from home.
