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BEST WESTERN PLUS Fireside Inn: Traveler Reviews

3.0 of 5
1217 Princess Street, Kingston, Ontario K7M 3EI, Canada
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Old charm”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 29, 2012

Well after giving up on deal we found through Dealfind as we could not get decent room in the Best Western Country Squire Resort in Gananoque for Saturday night we went searching for a room in near by Kingston. In comparison to Radisson, Ambassador or Marriott in Kingston , who could accommodate us for the night, Best Western offered reasonable price of $135.00 for a room with king size bed (CAA rate).
This Best Western upheld the brand very well. It is old outlet but it is making the best of it. Upgraded shower with heat lamp, electric fireplace, flat HD TV set talks about effort to keep up with time preserving the charms of the old times. Although bit crowded room offered comfort and atmosphere.
Complementary breakfast similar to one we had a morning before in Gananoue this time offered porcelain plates, real glasses, silver and cotton napkins. Menu was almost identical scrambled eggs, breakfast sausages, fruits, juice etc. But this time presentation made a difference. I felt that this deal find business is actually ruining the industry, the chain is about to break on its weakest link, and by comparing two Best Western hotels it was easy to see who of the two might be the weakest link.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
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canada
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20 reviews 20 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Clean but extremely dated”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 26, 2012

This hotel is very very dated, but clean and basic if that's all you need. The only major complaint we had was excessive noise. We called front desk to ask them to help about loud upstairs neighbours and we had a hard time getting them to do anything about it. Eventually it got cleared up after going up ourselves, getting a room number and calling down with that number. Also if someone showers or flushes the toilet above you it sounds like Niagara falls pounding through the walls. Not exactly a quiet relaxing stay. There is a good hot breakfast buffet that was very convenient - hot waffles, fruit, drinks included which was nice.

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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Ottawa, Canada
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45 reviews 45 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
“lol...i can't believe the # of postive reviews for this motel”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed October 23, 2012

I don't enjoy bashing a business because everyone truly is just trying to make a dollar right? However to readers of tripadvisor like me, I come to this site to seek some insight into if there's an audience who recommends a particular hotel or restaurant, etc. So I do feel a little annoyed that all of the reviewers of this motel gave it raving reviews and I don't think it's an instance of me having just bad luck on a particular weekend. Let me make this clear - this motel...is bad. Real bad. I only regret not taking photos to attach to this review. I was expecting a 5-star room but it was one of the cheesiest rooms I've ever stayed in my entire life. The wallpaper must've been purchased within the clearance bin at the nearest giant tiger, worn out linen, the random books and animals added for that 'cabin feel' just looked gross really, and not to mention, there were wires every which way loose waiting for a fire hazard to happen. Now I wouldn't at all mind staying here - if it were half the price I paid. I was blown away that I was being charged $140 for a crappy stay within a crappy room. Honestly, I would've preferred to sleep in my van for free if I could do it over again. I expressed my complaints to Best Western that this location and that it's pretty much robbery to charge obscenely for this low quality of a motel. All I got was a robotic reply of "Thanks...duly noted". Never staying here...ever again. To the positive reviewers of this location...you're either staff or honestly delusional.

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  • Stayed September 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Keswick
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97 reviews 97 reviews
42 hotel reviews
Reviews in 50 cities Reviews in 50 cities
61 helpful votes 61 helpful votes
“An outstanding hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 21, 2012

A high quality inn with rooms that are beautifully decorated in white pine, with a fireplace, digital inroom safe, outstanding shower/bathroom, and a full complimentary breakfast buffet that was excellent. The front desk staff were courteous and professional, and the owners obviously understand the hospitality industry.
Highly recommended!

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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Chatham-Kent
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
“warm and cosy”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 20, 2012

Fireside Inn lives up to its name; our room had its own fireplace. The hotel is very warm and inviting and the hotel bar is equally so, just beside the main check in counter. Our room wa very comfortable and clean, very ''homey". The breakfast was very nice and restaurant clean and nicely decorated. I would definitely recommend this hotel to others.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Best Western Plus Fireside Hotel
Best Western Plus Fireside Hotel Kingston
Best Western Fireside Hotel
Best Western Kingston
Kingston Best Western
BEST WESTERN PLUS Fireside Inn Kingston, Ontario
Address: 1217 Princess Street, Kingston, Ontario K7M 3EI, Canada
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Region: Canada > Ontario > The Great Waterway > Kingston
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#5 Family Hotels in Kingston
#6 Business Hotels in Kingston
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
At the Fireside Inn every room has a fireplace, free wireless high-speed Internet access, hand made pine and oak furniture and beautiful marble bathrooms renovated in 03-04. We specialize in special occasions. Our Whirlpool Suites, Specialty Suites and Fantasy Suites are perfect for any occasion and are sure to keep you coming back again and again. As always the Fireside Inn continues to provide the best in comfort and value that Kingston has to offer. ... more   less 
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