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A Stay at the Castle – Fairmont Banff Springs Review (Part 1)

November 9, 2018 By karin Leave a Comment

View of the Bow Valley from our suite
View of the Bow Valley from our suite

This was the view from our king suite at the legendary Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel – the “Castle in the Mountains”. (Yes, this is an actual photo taken with my phone.)

Somehow, I feel I barely need to type another word to convey the feelings of wonder and relaxation brought on by this vacation…

Another glorious look at the Bow Valley
Another glorious look at the Bow Valley

The breathtaking site was all the more incredible coming the morning after what can only be called a harrowing highway drive due to an early autumn snowstorm. The storm turned the 90 minute drive from Calgary into an over six hour ordeal. At 8:30pm rather than our anticipated 2:30pm arrival, we finally made it to “the Castle” — without yet glimpsing the mountains behind the snow clouds and darkness. We were grateful just to be safely off the road, never mind at our intended destination.

Snow storm on Trans Canada Highway
There are mountains just beyond those snow clouds

Many had it far worse. Delays were not only due to slipper roads and visibility issues; several traffic accidents had occurred farther ahead on the road, creating havoc. In fact, the highway was eventually closed, leaving people stranded in their vehicles overnight (can’t imagine…). In our twenty years of travel to the Rockies and making the scenic drive from Calgary to Banff National Park, we have never experienced anything remotely like this, even in winter. (I’m hardly suggesting that this is the norm — but do be warned that dramatic changes in weather can happen when traveling in the mountains at ANY time of year.)



Stuck on the highway for hours
Stuck on the highway for hours

Anyway, after all the stress and drama, you might imagine how we were all the more delighted to be told that we’d been upgraded from a very comfortable king room to a king suite, one of only about eight such rooms overlooking the Bow Valley.

View overlooking former hotel entrance
View overlooking former hotel entrance

I (really and truly) gasped when I opened our bedroom window the next morning. The dark clouds had cleared, bands of pink and gold morning sunlight stretched over the snow-capped mountains, and suddenly we were here.

The old entrance to the hotel, complete with its snow-topped horse-and-rider statue rising from the center of the cul-de-sac drive, was picture-perfect. I raced into the suite’s living room next to see just how spectacular the Bow Valley would look from our window. Of course, the majestic view was beyond words as you can see above in the first two shots. This is am absolutely magical place to be, and our three-night vacation was just beginning…

Master Bedroom in King Suite
Master Bedroom in King Suite

The view was the absolute ‘centerpiece’ of our stay, but the suite itself was spacious and very comfortable. The king bed had a Goldilocks “just right” firmness, and the large adjoining living room gave us plenty of room to read, write, stretch out and relax. The bathroom was a decent size (not always the case in these older hotels) and stocked with luxurious rose-scented products from Le Labo.

Something to note: this is an old hotel, built in 1888, rich in history and also rich in design certain quirks. Rooms have been through renovations, re-imaginings, and expansions. Our suite was more than comfortable, but guests should be prepared for the quirky placement of doors, thin walls, odd angles and projections, etc. The service in the hotel overall was excellent; we were a bit wary after a stay we at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise some years back where service was somewhat spotty and unreliable (rooms not ready, dinner reservations canceled…). This time around, the Fairmont Banff Springs and everyone we encountered on its staff were more than charming.

Living Room in King Suite
Living Room in King Suite

Living Room Banff Springs Suite

Above is a shot of the living room. With its valley views, it proved the perfect place to enjoy our scrumptious Rocky Mountain Breakfast for two.

"Rocky Mountain Breakfast" in our room
“Rocky Mountain Breakfast” in our room

Though it took some grit to get here, we woke up in paradise ready for a wonderful stay at the Castle…

For more information or to book a holiday at the “Castle in the Mountains”, visit www.fairmont.com

Filed Under: Destinations, Hotel Reviews Tagged With: Bow Valley, Fairmont Banff Springs, Fairmont hotels, Mount Rundle, View from Banff Springs Hotel room

Kimpton Muse – New York, NY

May 17, 2018 By karin Leave a Comment

Our four-night stay at the award-winning Kimpton Muse New York this past April was in fact our third time at a Kimpton property (see our reviews of the Hotel Monaco in Portland and the Hotel Alexis in Seattle). While it had the excellent service and amenities we’ve come to expect from this chain of boutique hotels, the Muse also had its very own distinctive style and aesthetic. (If you care to check out and compare photos in our three reviews, you’ll quickly see that every property has own character, fitting the spirit of the city in which it’s located.)

We loved the whole ‘vibe’ at the Muse, like our pared down decor in our room, with minimal colours (black, white, grey, hot pink – done) and graphic pop art touches (note the Warhol-esque pillow on the king bed a few photos down). The Kimpton hotels have really perfected the “it’s the chain you trust, but it doesn’t feel or look at all like a chain” experience.  After this third winning experience, we will definitely be on the lookout for other Kimpton properties when making future travel plans.

Sitting room in Muse suite
Sitting room in Muse suite

What you’re seeing above is the separate living room in our Executive Suite. The bathroom (not pictured) is just off this room and was quite large, with a beautiful shower completed with scrumptious-smelling Atelier Bloem products.

I have to say that the first thing we saw when we entered our suite and stepped into the living room area was the dachshund graphic on the sofa cushions, so we knew we were definitely in the right place. (We have a wiener dog back home, so it was one of those awwwwww moments. And while we couldn’t bring our little guy this time, pet lovers note that the Kimpton Muse in New York City is pet-friendly…)

Kimpton Muse - Master Bedroom
Kimpton Muse – Master Bedroom

Above is a shot of the bedroom with the gorgeous and very comfortable king bed at the center. Despite the big, cozy bed the bedroom had a surprising amount of ‘wingspan’ room – even with a comfortable chaise lounger near the window, spacious closet and an ample writing desk.

In fact, the entire suite was spacious and comfortable, like a very small apartment. It was certainly ideal for our short four night stay but would have been lovely for those on a longer visit.



Master Bedroom - Another View
Master Bedroom – Another View

Besides the space and comfortable bed, sofa and chairs, our room was remarkably quiet. Considering that the Kimpton Muse is a half a minute walk away from the circus that is Times Square, I was amazed at how serene it felt in our room after a busy day in the city.

Times Square
Times Square

Yes – you’re a hop, skip and a shoulder-to-shoulder jump from what you see above, but you truly leave this bustle and din behind at The Muse  – it’s quite magical, in fact. I honestly had some of the best sleeps of my life in our room on this vacation. And they do a great job with lighting in the space. The tasteful shades fit the decor perfectly and were very functional (nice and dark at night). I don’t think we opened them once during our stay as the view wouldn’t have been great (old buildings across a narrow street, delivery trucks). Some of the Premier rooms and suites have balconies  – ours did not, so I can’t comment on that experience. But personally, I didn’t feel like I was missing out in any way without one.

There is a restaurant located right in the hotel  – Nios – serving breakfast, and dinner with an “American fusion” menu. With so many other options minutes away by foot, cab or Uber, we didn’t eat at Nios, but it looked attractive, and it was certainly convenient.

I can’t sign off without affirming that yes, the Muse has the Kimpton’s signature complimentary coffee set up in the lobby each morning, and more importantly, a free, hosted wine hour in the early evening  – a great way to end the day and start your night.

The Kimpton Muse is stylish, comfortable, quiet and relaxing, has great service, and is located near everything. You’ll love it!

For further information or to book your stay at the Kimpton Muse New York, visit www.themusehotel.com

Filed Under: Hotel Reviews Tagged With: hotels near Times Square, Kimpton chain, Manhattan, Midtown, New York Hotels

Three Days in Seattle: Fun Times, Fine Dining. Sleeplessness Not Required.

June 3, 2016 By karin Leave a Comment

You may not be able to see an entire city in three days, but you can go a long way in experiencing the highlights. We found a recent trip to Seattle cut short by circumstance, but were able to pack in a surprising amount of activity without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. Of course, to get the most of out of a quick stop, it helps to stay in a comfortable, convenient, location from which most things everything are walkable – so let’s start there.

Day 1 – Arrival time approximately 3:00 pm

We chose the The Alexis, a Kimpton hotel, based on an excellent experience at another Kimpton hotel in Portland. Service here is friendly and attentive, and the décor and layout have an elegant and welcome ‘un-chained’ feeling. Our room was an executive suite, a generous space with separate king bedroom and a great view of Elliott Bay.

kimpton-alexis-seattle-ballet-suite

kimpton-alexis-seattle-living-room



kimpton-alexis-seattle-bedroom

Each morning in the lobby, Starbucks coffee (of course) is offered free, hot and fresh – bookended by local wines and hot snacks served daily at 5pm. A gem at this particular location is the Bookstore Bar and Café.  A great spot for happy hour drinks, charcuterie, cheese plates, and other assorted bites or of course, a full meal. After a walk to acquaint ourselves with the neighbourhood, we enjoyed a lovely happy hour snack including a beautiful draft beer and lovely glass of Helena Chardonnay, and vacation was on.

kimpton-alexis-bookstore-bar

We took our time, unwinding a bit before a later dinner, then headed the short block over over to Heartwood Provisions (make reservations – it was packed). Very recently opened, this fun, energetic restaurant with a hopping bar and open kitchen concept had great food and service. At the ‘heart’ of their concept is a cocktail pairings list matching innovative 2oz. cocktails with fresh, creative dishes. (Do it!)

We began with the restaurant’s famous wagyu beef jerky ‘snack’ known as The Original Provision. It was a surprisingly generous serving for a starter, and more flavourful than spicy – very nice. We were then urged to share a couple of starters with the cocktail pairings, then move on to wine and a main course.  Sharing starters worked well – we had a beet salad with honey chevre and Asian-inspired chermoula, and then yellowtail (spectacularly fresh!) with avocado, lemon pepper vinaigrette, olives and micro greens. The cocktail pairings were fun, but better advice may have been to each order one of the mini creations (it was strange to share the dish, but have only one cocktail).

heartwoo-Original-Provision

The beet salad ‘came with’ a concoction of tequila, bitters, vermouth, honey and lime while the yellowtail paired with a refreshing mixture of gin, lemon, celery bitters and sparkling wine. For our main courses, we had the halibut with morels, pickled fiddleheads and asparagus and the duck confit with turnip and a tomato vinaigrette. Overall, we felt that the main courses were good (the duck much more interesting than the halibut), but that were we to do it again, we’d have added another vegetable or raw starter rather than an entrée. The starters were so intriguing and appealingly presented (the Lacinato Kale Salad looked gorgeous!) and the cocktails so unique, this is the way to go…And remember to double up on the cocktails (one each per dish) to max the fun.

All in all a relaxing afternoon and evening, with a sense of Seattle just by staying in a great location. And that was Day 1.

Day 2 – Game Day and Seafood Feast

After a restful night at the Alexis, it was game day in Seattle with the Mariners playing the Angels at 2pm. After a restful morning that included rich, beautiful lattes from the famed Storyville Coffee Company just steps from the lobby, we walked the pleasant, 20-ish minute walk to Safeco Field in the company of jolly Mariners fans.We left early to arrive at 11:30 so that we could get the full benefit of our all-inclusive Diamond Club tickets – which was awesome. We enjoyed a full brunch, one of the best brunch spreads we’ve ever seen – ever –  with carving stations, beautiful fruit platters, sumptuous pastries, and an open bar featuring wine, mixed drinks, and numerous beers on tap. After that, we were able to come and go from phenomenal just-behind-homeplate seats to a self-serve smorg of hot and cold snacks (think pizza, sausages, baked pretzels), drinks, boxed candy, ice cream and popcorn and an in-seat menu completed the all-you-can-eat-and-you-don’t-have-to-move decadence. (And, oh yes, there was a game and it was fun.)

safeco-field-mariners

Despite practically eating our weight in baseball fare, after waddling back to the hotel and resting up a bit, we managed a later dinner at Aqua by El Gaucho. It was the only ‘slightly too far to walk’ destination of our stay, but really a mere 5-10 minute Uber ride away (and a free restaurant shuttle back to our hotel).

A spacious restaurant right on the water, Aqua’s views would be amazing on a clear day. The overcast, drizzly evening we got was still cozy – no complaints! The food and drink here was terrific and the overall feeling was friendly and a bit (wonderfully) old school  thanks to the live piano music (which included a playlist of dreamy Doors, Beatles and other 60’s tunes). We started with a dozen fresh-shucked oysters, from ultra-briny to incredibly meaty which went very well with an ‘old school’ martini, and refreshing pear-infused beverage (Pear, Vodka and prosecco). Our main courses were from the sea, of course  – Stuffed prawns (Dungeness crab, shrimp, and a flavourful pepper sauce), and in-season halibut with a gorgeous citrus sauce and a blood orange, fennel and arugula salad. The ‘turf’ entrees looked great, too but we had headed toward the coast for fish. Paired with a beautiful 2013 Aubert Chardonnay, our Aqua experience was top notch.

Aqua by El Gaucho
Aqua by El Gaucho

Shuttle back to the hotel happy as clams, that was Day 2.

Day 3 – The Sights

The following morning was when we learned that we’d have to head home early, so we decided it was time to kick our Seattle trip into high gear. Frankly, we’d seen and done quite a bit so far just by being conveniently located and walking around – but we decided to get serious on that second full day compressing a few leisurely days of sightseeing into one afternoon.

We still took it slow in the morning, but headed for Pike Place Market in the late morning hours. Yes, we saw the ‘fish guys’ and their fresh caught offerings – amazing. We strolled among the myriad shops and eating spots in this friendly, fairly touristy area (although it had a much more ‘local’ feeling than the wharf in San Francisco). Our main destination at the market was Pike Place Chowder for lunch, to sample the New England chowder that’s nabbed major awards away from East Coast competitors. Even though we arrived on the early side of lunch there was a line up, but it was very well managed, moved quickly, and there was ample seating. The chowder didn’t disappoint – it was creamy, hearty, very meaty and piping hot. What is it about oyster crackers that just works? A medium bowl paired with a sourdough roll made a perfectly satisfying lunch. All right – off to the Seattle Aquarium!

Seattle Aquarium
Seattle Aquarium

Making our way there on foot took a bit of figurin’. Major highways skirt along the waterfront (lots of construction, too as the whole area gets re-imagined), so while you can see the water, it wasn’t crystal clear how to reach it. But by weaving our way in the general direction, we found staircases and crosswalks  and consequently saw more of Seattle – and finally we arrived at the aquarium. It’s a smallish place but well done. There are a number of impressive indoor exhibits, funneling you toward the heart of the facility – a semi-outdoor sea and river otter area (we were lucky to see meal time). You don’t need a whole afternoon to appreciate the aquarium, but it’s a nice way to spend an hour and a bit – and left us time for…

…The Great Wheel. I don’t know how the locals feel about it. But we thought The Great Wheel was pretty cool. Built in 2012, this is a massive, 175 foot high Ferris Wheel with enclosed compartments. It offered some neat views of the skyline (including our only glimpse of the Space Needle). And ascending and descending over the water was a prettyy wild feeling– it felt almost like we were going to plunge into Elliott Bay (hint  –  possible underwater attraction tie-in to the nearby Aquarium? Maybe not…). They promise three revolutions and we got 4, so – score.

View from the Seattle Great Wheel
View from the Seattle Great Wheel

We made our way back to the Alexis for ‘wine o’clock’ at 5pm, passing through such interesting Seattle spaces as the Harbour Steps, an attractive stone-stepped courtyard space surrounded by apartments, shops and dining. After a bit of a rest, it was time to go all out on what was to be our last night there. So what better venue than an old school steakhouse? And our meal was so epic, though it also took place on Day 3, it deserves it’s own section…

Day 3 – The Steak

A few (steep) blocks from the Alexis is the Metropolitan Grill. It is a wood-paneled, old world, old fashioned club paradise with photos featuring celeb guests greeting you at the door (here’s looking at you, Don Rickles). Can you tell we had a great time?

Metropolitan Grill Seattle
Metropolitan Grill Seattle

We started by selecting a few drinks from the Manhattan section of the cocktail list. First up was the ‘Met Manhattan’, with the unusual addition of absinthe. We also tried the 820 Manhattan, featuring an interesting splash of apricot brandy, and a sweet but refreshing mango margherita.

metropolitan-grill-seattle-manhattan

Then came the oysters – an incredible selection of raw oysters on the half shell – fresh, meaty, delectable with an ingenious, refreshing frozen champagne mignonette ( I could have eaten this with a spoon – so yum). The oysters at Aqua were really good, but these were out of this world. We also enjoyed the Metropolitan Prawn Martini – huge prawns with  just the right bite served with a bright, zesty cocktail sauce – all presented in a martini glass, of course.

metropolitan-grill-seattle-prawns-oysters

We were now primed for the main steak event. We were eager to try the Japanese Hokkaido Snow Beef, so called due to the delicate texture apparently comparable to a snowflake. With only two heads harvested every month according to the menu description, this sounded incredible. Unfortunately – they were out! However, we ‘settled’ for filet of Ohmi Wagyu beef which did in fact melt in the mouth, and the prime, dry aged boneless ribeye. Grilled over charcoal, the flavor was uber-beefy, and out of this world. We paired the meal with massive baked potatoes topped with a rich cheese sauce and sour cream, cedar plank grilled mushrooms, and grilled asparagus. To accompany this feast, we had a superb wine bursting with deep, rich flavor – the absolutely perfect Dominus 2012.

dominus-2012-napa-valley

For the finale or the encore or whatever you’d like to call it,  we shared a (huge) dessert of bananas foster prepared tableside, and 100 Years of Tawny port –  a flight of 10, 20, 30, and 40 year tawny ports. The pours were extremely generous for a tasting experience, but somehow we managed. There was something particularly satisfying about the 20 year.  A unique and fun end to a great evening!

100 years of Port...
100 years of Port…

Day 4 – Departure

With a flight in mid-afternoon, we took advantage of having the morning to stroll a bit more. It happened to be the only sunny day of the trip, which was a nice way to remember the city. We stopped off for another round of lattes at Storyville Coffee, where they expertly roast their own beans, and a couple of bags of their “Prologue” beans as a tasty souvenir. We made our way to the Pacific Place mall more for the stroll than anything, checking out some of the shopping along the way. Then it was back to the Alexis for a delectable late brunch/early lunch including bacon and eggs, and a smoked salmon salad with crispy potatoes and anchovy caper dressing (really, really good!).

Sigh – that was it for Seattle, but looking back at our time, we saw and did quite a bit, eating our way through most of it, and having a great time. We’d go back for more oysters, more cocktail pairings, to try that ‘snow beef’, and another stay at the Alexis, anytime!

Filed Under: Destinations, Hotel Reviews Tagged With: Aqua by El Gaucho, best clam chowder, Heartwood Provisions, Kimpton hotels, Pike Place, Seattle, Seattle Aquarium, The Alexis Seattle, The Metropolitan Grill Seattle

Kimpton Hotel Monaco: Chic and Quirky (Portland, Oregon)

May 16, 2014 By karin 1 Comment

Quirk and Chic

I love the picture of our room above.

Love.

It.

Whenever I see at it, I react just as I did the moment I walked into our suite at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco in Portland, Oregon. First I think – there’s a massive purple chandelier hovering over an emerald green couch on a patterned orange carpet – what? Then I notice how much I adore it for the perfect blend of odd and awesome. At the risk of being cliched here – that describes Portland perfectly. Laid back and forward thinking, a little bit hippy, a little bit forward-thinking entrepreneur – that’s the vibe you get for sure (and yeah,  you start thinking in terms of vibes.). The Kimpton Hotel Monaco absolutely captures the spirit.

Here’s another pic of the same space  – (note the Swiss ball and the classical bust sculpture above the television):

 

The room is amazing to look at from all angles, but it was also seriously comfortable. The couch was cozy, the windows generous to let in lots of sun, and the separate bedroom was roomy and breezy. The Hotel Monaco is nestled among the tall buildings of Portland’s downtown, but there was plenty of light to brighten up the space.

 

Spacious, comfortable suite

 



Country whimsy – why not? Love.

A generously-sized bathroom with deep soaker tub and a separate shower (not shown) completed the suite, and carried touches of quirky chic decor right through.

 

Stylish bathroom, separate shower (not shown)

You can unwind endlessly in your suite (and get all cozy in the plush, animal fur-patterned robes provided), but you’ll love how close you are to things-to-do while staying at the Hotel Monaco.  It’s a very walklable city and our Hotel felt like it was in the very centre of it all.

We walked to all of of our dinners with ease, including a late night post-dinner stop at the infamous Voodoo Donut for something sweet.

Box of Sweet Treats from Voodoo Donut

There are several ‘pods’ of Portland’s famous food trucks that congregate fairly close by the hotel as well — definitely worth checking out this riot of sights, sounds and smells. Powell’s City of Books, the iconic new and used bookstore that spans a city block is a mere 8 minutes away. Also in this vicinity (virtually next door to Powell’s) is the Deschutes Brewery and Portland Public House where we had an amazing lunch accompanied by a flight of craft beers (or should I say beer accompanied by lunch).

A flight of craft beers at Deschutes Brewery and Portland Public House

The sole time we used public transportation was when we took the light rail to the zoo (and we grabbed a cab to and from  the airport). Granted, our goal was to eat well, drink local beers, look around, shop and enjoy — and we found we could do this all on foot with the Hotel Monaco as our home base. If you have further-flung plans, you may want to look into Portland’s most impressive public transportation infrastructure (light rail, streetcars, buses) which will surely help you out. But Portland is so walkable and you stumble on so many cool things, you might want to consider doing just that.

Other features we absolutely loved about the Hotel Monaco itself were the wine tasting hour (a great pre-dinner ritual) in the main lobby – dazzling decor there as well. Lots of cushy seating and deep red walls. They serve coffee in this same space each morning, theoretically from some of the small, renowned local coffee shops, although in our experience Starbucks was the java on tap.  No worries as we discovered Spella Caffe just a few steps away (60 second walk tops.) Here they pride themselves on sourcing the best beans, hand roasting and hand pulling your espresso and…it’s divine. Really and truly worth a stop here even if you aren’t staying right beside it.

While we didn’t bring our furry friends this time, the hotel is also (very!) pet friendly. A large sandwich board greets four-footed guests with their names sketched in colourful chalk, and we saw a good number of dogs ‘checked in’ by the friendly staff.

We highly recommend checking out Portland. We’ll be heading back!

 

 

 

Filed Under: Hotel Reviews Tagged With: boutique hotel, Kimpton, Oregon, Portland, Portland attractions, quirky hotel

Shipwright Inn (Charlottetown, PEI)

August 2, 2009 By karin Leave a Comment

The Shipwright Inn - Charlottetown, PEI

Just a pleasant summer stroll away from the Charlottetown harbour front is the Shipwright Inn, a lovingly restored home originally built by shipbuilder James Phillips Douse in 1865. The quiet, treed neighbourhood and utterly charming architecture of the Inn creates a feeling of being tucked away despite staying in the city.

Innkeepers Judy and Trevor welcome you with a wonderful warmth and make it clear that you will enjoy first-class hospitality. Judy is a vibrant, energetic hostess whose cheer is infectious and who makes you feel immediately well-cared for. Despite the enveloping friendliness of your first moments at the Inn, you will not find the service at all intrusive. Your will feel treated as honoured guests with your privacy respected, and all of your needs met.

The Officers Wardroom
The Officers Wardroom

Upon your first glance around the interior of the Inn, it will become clear that your hosts enjoy the home that they have worked hard to outfit with modern comforts, subtly incorporated to maintain the building’s heritage feel, and gracious touches of old world charm. Intriguing antiques grace the lobby, dining area and guest rooms. Little touches throughout your room and throughout the entire Inn – extra blankets here, fresh lemonade and home baked goodies for afternoon tea there – make you feel that every detail has been thought of, and then some. We greatly appreciated our hosts’ friendly, welcoming nature as well as their knowledge of the neighbourhood and excellent dining and day trip suggestions.



Our accommodations were on the second floor of the Inn. The Officer’s Wardroom, is a spacious suite with a large lounging area, a very comfortable bedroom with a private deck, and generous master bathroom complete with luxurious air tub. The décor theme had an intriguing Eastern flair, with Japanese furnishings, lamps and collectibles. The room’s signature antique piece was the king bed’s headboard, made from the home’s original doors, a testimony to Judy and Trevor’s efforts to preserve the building’s unique heritage.

Bedroom with King Bed
Bedroom with King Bed

Our suite also had a fridge and kitchenette area well stocked with coffee, tea and hot chocolate. We were impressed by the very spacious closet, which was virtually a room itself. All around, the accommodations were unique, generous and very comfortable, kept spotlessly clean and thoughtfully stocked by the Inn staff. It was a wonderful place to spend a few nights, and we would have gladly stayed longer – maybe next time!

Being a bed and breakfast, we also enjoyed a wonderful breakfast menu each morning, including delicious fare such as Belgian waffles, eggs and ham, fresh baked muffins with lovely local jams always on the table, fresh juice, good coffee, and of course, friendly, attentive service. A scrumptious and relaxing way to begin the day!

The Shipwright Inn is in a quiet, safe neighbourhood within walking distance of Charlottetown’s major attractions, such as the harbour front, boardwalk, Victoria Park, the Arts center, shopping, and a myriad of wonderful restaurants. We highly recommend it if you plan to stay in Charlottetown.

Overall Experience
We give the Shipwright Inn 4 and 1/2 Stars- Outstanding!

The Shipwright Inn is located at 51 Fitzroy Street, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. For hotel reservations call 888.306.9966, or visit http://www.shipwrightinn.com/

Filed Under: Hotel Reviews Tagged With: Bed and Breakfast, Canada, Charlottetown, PEI, Prince Edward Island, Review of The Shipwright Inn

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