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The Best Western Fireside Inn garners appreciation for its friendly service and the inclusion of a satisfying breakfast. Many guests consider the rooms to be cozy retreats, although opinions are split regarding their dated appearance and lack of modern accessibility features.
The inn's proximity to Kingston's shopping and city amenities is a highlight for travelers, as is the rustic charm of the hotel's atmosphere. Cleanliness is well-regarded, with efficient housekeeping maintaining the premises, but some guests feel the amenities could be refreshed.
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The moment the door opened and I walked into the space, I felt at home. It has a cozy classy vibe about it. Room was clean with no bad smells. Pool was just right temperature on a heat warning day. Breakfast was yummy, with choices for everyone including fresh fruit. Staff service from beginning to end was efficient, welcoming. Good places for girls weekend, solo refreshing, adults with their parents, we saw some children with family who were no major concerns. Highly recommend. Will be back.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Room Tip:Honestly cannot think of anything. For those with mobility issues, they have parking close to an...
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Very clean, quaint hotel! Decorated in a Bavarian theme with wood furnishings and outdoor flowers everywhere. Staff members responsible for keeping the property clean took great pride in their work. (I watched a staff member pick up used cigarette butts outside of one of the entrances) The rooms are well designed with some creative pieces of furniture and storage. Breakfast does come in a bag, but with the restrictions in place, it was fine. There is a Food Basics right next door if you feel you need to enhance what is in it. We asked about a bike route at the front desk, we received excellent directions to Lake Ontario Park and biked along the lake shore all afternoon. We didn't eat at the outdoor patio, but it was always quite full when it was open...must have been good! The pool area was clean and had some tables and chairs. We loved our weekend in Kingston and are coming back in the fall again. Definitely staying here!
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Room Tip:rooms in the stairwell are dark. lots of entrances so can park close to your room
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The detail of this room is magnificent, it must have cost a pretty penny to construct when it was made. The “spaceship” bed has different light settings that illuminate the edges and the stairwells. There are places where amethyst crystal clusters are illuminated in sections of the wall. The TV area has two fully reclining chairs, great for relaxing (but not cuddling.) You will surely be wowed when you enter the room, and perhaps again when you go to sleep with an astronaut hovering outside the bedship.
There are some things that you might also find a tad underwhelming. Although there are 4 TV’s in the room, they were are quite dated and the picture wasn’t very clear (maybe even just replacing main TV would have been a good idea.) There are areas that the wallpaper is peeling, some lights on stairs aren’t working, and coffee table is in bad shape. Upon entering you are presented with chocolate strawberries and a decent blush wine. The strawberries weren’t fresh though to the point where they looked shrivelled and we debated just tossing them... I get that Covid is hurting businesses, but it’s sometimes the little things that go a long way.
Room cost was $350 plus tax per night. Came with a bagged lunch that I wasn’t keen on because it had unhealthy mains such as Otis spunkmeyer danishes, and high sugar granola bars. Would have preferred a healthier option. Does come with an apple or an orange though. Again, Covid misfortune, but I just feel the choices of the bagged lunch fell flat for me. Yes I’m picking a bit, but still rated the experience 4 stars because the room really is “out of this world!” Staff seemed nice and hotel felt cozy. I would most likely return to another themed room in the future.
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Date of stay: November 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The Fireside inn is alright. My wife and I spent the weekend there and it was a place to stay. First off, for what it is, it’s fairly expensive. 2 nights cost me almost 400 dollars for an average sized room with a tiny bathroom and an old fireplace. The A/C blew ice cold so that’s a 5 star review but that’s about it. They also charge a security deposit of 100 dollars per night that is refundable after 5-7 days. They regret to inform you of this at any point in the transactions or bookings until you get a credit card statement notice saying you’ve paid an extra 200 dollars than what you expected.
Then they advertise a continental breakfast 😂 I spend 400 bucks, 600 with the stupid security deposits, to get a brown paper bag of “breakfast” in the morning. I got a bottle of water, a juice box, a granola bar, an apple and some welfare danish. I will not be spending any more time there and will definitely be looking into some local bed and breakfasts that actually serve breakfast for the price you pay.
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Date of stay: August 2020
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I always love staying at the Fireside Inn. The beds are SO comfortable, rooms are always VERY clean (especially nice during the pandemic) and having a restaurant on site is very helpful. The fireplaces are just the icing on the cake and make for a relaxing atmosphere in the room.
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Date of stay: February 2021
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Trip type: Travelled on business
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The woman who runs the desk in the morning was bar none the crabbiest person I have ever met in a service industry position. Everything was an imposition and she would not bend in the slightest. The pet policy is ridiculous and not explained at booking. They expect you to be with your pet at ALL times. This was modifying by a more helpful staff. During Covid the free breakfast was carboard copy of McDonald's breakfast - stale tasteless and cold. Bring your own pillows, the ones in the room are blocks off cut up foam in a case and actively interfere with sleep
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Response from Hailey Fournier, Guest Services / Front Office at Best Western Fireside Inn
Responded 19 July 2021
John L, I am sorry to hear about your overall experience with us. Our pet policy is listed on our website. The reason we ask you to stay with your pet at all times is so that our guests aren’t disturbed if you pet barks while you are away. COVID has affected us all and we appreciate your feedback so that we can make improvements.
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John and his team do exceptional work and it is felt throughout the property as staff is very friendly, courteous and look like they really want to work there. Bed is extremely comfortable, food is great and ambiance very cozy! We'll be back again. Thanks!
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from BWFireside, Director of Sales at Best Western Fireside Inn
Responded 7 Jan 2020
Andreas S Thank you for the wonderful review , we are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time with us.We are very glad to hear that you will be back, and we will be here awaiting your return. Hope to see you soon! Sincerely, Cathy Sales Manager
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Stayed for a weekend in August with my husband. We were in Kingston to visit friends and this was the best priced option (that had good reviews).
This is a unique hotel….it kind of looks like a Bavarian village outside and like you are at a cottage inside. We were given a room on the first floor facing the pool. It was a bit dark as there is only one small window (which we had to keep the curtains closed as people were right outside at the pool). The room was a bit outdated….not a big deal. One issue….kind of big for me….was when we checked in it was very damp. Like you could feel moisture on the carpet and bed linens and the room smelled musty. As someone with allergies and asthma….it wasn’t ideal. The first night I didn’t get a lot of sleep because I couldn’t breathe very well, We should have asked to move but I figured the rooms were probably all like that (and by the time I realized how much it was effecting me it was 1am so…not a good time to change rooms!) It did get better by the second night. It’s almost like they cleaned the carpets and put us in there before it dried?
Pool was nice. Needs an update but good to have a pool in the summer! Staff was all nice both at front desk and in the restaurants. The included breakfast was good. I mean it’s a hotel buffet….as my husband said “it’s hard to mess up scrambled eggs and sausage “. Definitely better than not having it!
Location was fine. Close to our friends and easy to get downtown.
Not sure I would stay again because of the damp room experience but I wouldn’t rule it out. Kingston is expensive! I would definitely ask for a second floor room though.
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Date of stay: August 2021
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This hotel is on COVID restrictions and housekeeping does not clean the rooms. Clean towels are available at the front desk and a breakfast packed bag comes too. The pool and location are the major draw for this facility. I would like to say that the night clerk was the absolute best here. Hailey made the stay much more enjoyable with her attentiveness and friendly attitude. I hope the manager recognizes this as she makes up for the property drawbacks. I would definitely stay again but I would ask for a mattress with more support. Thank you Hailey!
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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We went for a one night mini getaway for a change of scenery and to give me a break from caregiving to my husband. Although we made sure to get a room close to the front desk amenities and were assigned an accessible room with a low entry tub. I was imagining the kind with a door. Unfortunately the low entry tub is just a cut out. Furthermore, it did not have any grab bar to stand safely while showering. At the same time, I could not have a relaxing soak in the tub. On a positive note, they offered us a commode which was appreciated as the toilet was not raised, and had no grab bars. The staff was as helpful as they could be.
The Bistro is closed Monday nights which was a disappointment and the following morning, it was a buffet style breakfast which has changed since my last visit many years ago.. I ended up back in caregiver mode serving our meal and tending to my husbands needs. At least the change of scenery and the fall colours made for a nice drive out.
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Date of stay: October 2022
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1217 Princess Street, Kingston, ON, K7M 3E1,CA1 contribution
Hi Sabrina,
Our Fantasy Suites are open, however, they are based on double occupancy and geared more towards couples. I hope this helps and I apologize for the late reply.
There are more places to choose from in the Kingston area.
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Are there any historical sites close to Best Western Fireside Inn?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Fort Henry National Historic Site (5.3 km), Kingston City Hall (3.8 km), and Bellevue House National Historic Site (3.0 km).
