Located close to Queen's University and Canada's Penitentiary Museum, Best Western Fireside Inn provides free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a bar and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Located in Strathcona Park, a neighborhood in Kingston, Best Western Fireside Inn is near the airport and near a train station. While the natural beauty of Lake Ontario Park and Lake Ontario can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Kingston Waterfront. Canada's Penitentiary Museum and Queen's University are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowshoeing, snow tubing, and snowmobiling. Visit our Kingston travel guide
1217 Princess Street, Kingston, ON, K7M 3E1
What's nearby
Kingston Centre
7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Splitsville Bowl Kingston
16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Memorial Centre Off-Leash Dog Park
8 min drive - 1.8 miles
Marshlands Conservation Area
8 min drive - 1.6 miles
Cataraqui Cemetery
8 min drive - 1.8 miles
Getting around
Kingston Station
4 min drive
Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers)
11 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's
6 min walk
Tim Hortons
20 min walk
Tim Hortons
3 min drive
Tim Hortons
4 min drive
coffee way
3 min drive
About this property
Best Western Fireside Inn
Hotel near Queen's University
Located close to Canada's Penitentiary Museum and Lake Ontario Park, Best Western Fireside Inn provides free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a bar and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
A seasonal outdoor pool
Free self parking
Smoke-free premises, a computer station, and a vending machine
A front-desk safe, a banquet hall, and 2 meeting rooms
Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 74 individually furnished rooms offer thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
37-inch HDTVs with cable channels
Mini fridges, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping
Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
Restaurants on site
Bistro Stefan
Toms Place
Things to do
Gym
Seasonal outdoor pool
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
2 meeting rooms
24-hour business center
Computer station
Conference center
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
More
1 building
2 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1972
Fireplace in lobby
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
37-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Mini-fridge
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Free local calls
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 20.0 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: CAD 150.00 per accommodation, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Rollaway bed fee: CAD 20.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Frequently asked questions
Does Best Western Fireside Inn have a pool?
Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Fireside Inn?
As of Sep 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Fireside Inn on Sep 20, 2026 start from $129, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Best Western Fireside Inn pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Best Western Fireside Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Best Western Fireside Inn?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Best Western Fireside Inn located?
Located in Strathcona Park, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Queen's University, Canada's Penitentiary Museum, and Lake Ontario Park. Lake Ontario and Kingston Waterfront are also within 3 mi (5 km). Kingston, ON (XEG-Kingston Train Station) is 25 minutes by foot and Kingston Station is 27 minutes.
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Reviews
Best Western Fireside Inn Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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We had a great experience in one of the fastest rooms. Quaint hotel, well kept, clean, nice amenities (pool). In house Restaurants were good too. Friendly, helpful staff. We had breakfast included which was a bonus. We would stay here again.
Small relaxing hotel. Staff very friendly and helpful. Close to all tourists related things. Dining at Tom' and Stefan Bistro was amazing delicious. This is a older hotel, but with the stay!
The room was quiet, clean, and spacious, and the amenities were very well maintained. I loved the cozy fireplace and the vintage books on the shelves! There is plenty of parking, and both the pool and patio areas looked great.
The staff were super helpful and friendly. While the buffet breakfast wasn't overly lavish, it still offered a solid variety of options. The location is very convenient—right next to Food Basics, close to A&W and McDonald's, and only about 4 minutes from a gas station.
I would definitely recommend staying here!
Jason at the front desk was very accommodating and customer friendly, breakfast was better than most other hotels, pool was nice but needed to be clean, beds were comfortable, cost per night was alot better than the downtown hotels.
Stayed in a double queen room. It had enough space for everyone. The room seemed clean. Staff were always friendly and check in was easy. We did not use the outdoor pool. Breakfast buffet had choices we could all enjoy. Beds were comfortable. We all enjoyed our stay.
All the staff were wonderful from front desk to breakfast attendant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Teressa
Sep 16, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The front desk employee who checked us in was very friendly and chatty. The building and rooms were definitely old and a bit run down and had a strange smell to the hallways. The housekeeping staff though did an amazing job at keeping everything clean. The mini fridge could have been a bit less ‘mini’ - it was very small. The complimentary breakfast was good on the weekdays where only one cheerful employee ran it (she could definitely use some help). The 2 employees on the weekend were far less friendly and moved very slow. We had to ask for mugs, plates & cutlery and the food ran out despite the amount of people attending breakfast seemed more on the weekdays. Overall, the stay was good, but I feel the rooms could be updated.
I enjoyed my stay at the hotel. Check-in was quick and the front desk staff were very friendly and helpful.
The hotel is a bit dated but well maintained and I was very pleased with my room. It felt like "home". Fireplace, books on the shelf, It had everything I needed.
The room itself and bathroom were very clean. The bed was so comfortable and the towels and bedding smelled so fresh! Thanks to the laundry staff! I was on the first floor, east side and it was very quiet.
Buffet breakfast had a nice selection of hot and cold items, coffee, tea, juices, etc.
Lunch at Tom's Place was really good. A must try.
What stood out the most was all the staff at the hotel. They went out of their way to make you feel at home. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.