Verified Reviews of The Hotel on Pownal
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Very accommodating check in by young lady"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Pristeen Rooms.
Jim H. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
14-Mar-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Mar 13 to Sat Mar 14 2026 at a $130.99 average nightly rate.
"Nice room, great people, Needs more soundproofing."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was large and comfortable. Bed was very nice. Breakfast was decent. Parking was big enough even when hotel was full. Soundproofing between floors was lacking. Great location, walking distance to waterfront and dining.Overall wonderful stay.
Rick W. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
14-Jun-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Jun 12 to Sat Jun 14 2025 at a $197.44 average nightly rate.
"Not Recommended"
Overall Score1.0/ 5
Smells bad, not clean enough,.
Maksym B. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
22-Apr-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Apr 19 to Sun Apr 20 2025 at a $105.99 average nightly rate.
Summary of Verified Reviews
Customer Reviews of The Hotel on Pownal
- 4.4 of 5Overall
- 4.2 of 5Amenities
- 4.5 of 5Cleanliness
- 4.3 of 5Comfort
- 4.3 of 5Condition
- 4.6 of 5Service
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Property Description
A stay at The Hotel on Pownal places you in the heart of Charlottetown, within a 5-minute walk of Confederation Centre of the Arts and Victoria Row. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Beaconsfield Historic House and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from St. Dunstan's Basilica.
Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held on select days. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Make yourself at home in one of the 45 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations and LCD televisions. Your Select Comfort bed comes with down comforters. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
St. Peter's Anglican Cathedral - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Confederation Centre of the Arts - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Confederation Court Mall - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Charlottetown City Hall - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Victoria Row - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
St. James Presbyterian Church - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
The Guild - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
The Mack - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Province House National Historic Site of Canada - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Historic Charlottetown Waterfront - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Gahan House - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Beaconsfield Historic House - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Public Archives and Records Office - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Prince Edward Island Regiment Museum - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Government House of Prince Edward Island - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
The preferred airport for The Hotel on Pownal is Charlottetown, PE (YYG) - 6.9 km / 4.3 mi
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Charlottetown? This hotel has 2483 square feet (223 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour health club or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Green Sustainability
Here are the Green Programs we actively participate in.Linens and Towels Reuse Program ~ The Hotel on Pownal encourages energy and water conservation by offering a linens and towels reuse program. Energy Conservation Program ~ The Hotel on Pownal participates in energy reduction through reduction of hotel water and laundry costs with Linen reuse program and motion censored lighting in public washrooms, fitness facility and Guest Computer room. We have also made a major effort to reduce consumption of oil and electricity produced from oil with Geo-Thermal power for heating and air conditioning.Installed Lighting ~ The Hotel on Pownal uses LED lighting which is brighter, lasts years longer, and uses a fraction of the amount of energy than incandescent lighting. Energy Efficient Appliances ~ The Hotel on Pownal uses every opportunity to replace used irreparable appliances with new Energy Efficient Appliances that provide large gains in energy efficiency and reduction of pollution. Dispensers ~ The Hotel on Pownal has recently changed from portion amenities to gel dispensers in all washrooms for items such as shampoos, conditioners, body wash, and lotions. The Hotel on Pownal has focused on collecting recyclable materials from the hotel’s waste . Blue Bag Recycling program for newspaper, fine paper, glass, plastics, metal cans, corrugated cardboard and packaging materials, both in facility administration and guest services. We also compost food waste. Guest room blue box program. Property offers Organic Inspired Foods on their Menu ~ Our Season's Best Deluxe Continental Breakfast (only meal served on-site) is made fresh daily with a selection of "in-season" locally grown organic fruits & vegetables. Uses Non-Toxic, Earth Friendly Cleaning Agents ~ The Hotel on Pownal uses earth friendly products throughout the hotel. Use of biodegradable cleaners, and aerosol products not used. Hazardous wastes are properly collected, stored, transported and disposed of in accordance with applicable regulations. Uses re-usable service Items ~ All on site dishes, cutlery and linens are reusable or compostable. Offers Green Education to Staff and/or Guests ~ The Management and Staff of The Hotel on Pownal believe that to achieve our goals of becoming the premiere hotel in Prince Edward Island, we must lead not only economically, but environmentally and socially as well. The Company understands that it is in a prominent position to affect the environment in Prince Edward Island. Our objective is not only to sustain our environment for our descendants but also to rehabilitate the damage previously done.We believe that our corporate responsibility goes beyond our proprietary borders and we endeavor to cooperate with our neighbors, guests and or suppliers to develop our business in a sustainable manner.
Amenities / Features
Airport & Shuttle Information
YYG Charlottetown 8kms ~$12-$20 one way taxi ride.
Airport Shuttle?
Sorry,
no airport shuttle available.
Breakfast Information
Deluxe Continental Breakfast is included which we currently offer: * Homemade Frittata* Hard Boiled Eggs* Sausages* Apple & Orange Juice* Breads/Bagels/English Muffins* Build your own yogurt parfait station* Granola Bars/Oatmeals* Whole fruit (Apples/Oranges/Bananas)* Fresh baked pasties (muffins, cinnamon rolls, biscuits)* Coffee/Tea
Pet Friendly?
Maximum number of pets per room 2
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Service animals are allowed
Pets cannot be left unattended
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Pets allowed
We are pet friendly with the exception of within the breakfast lounge. Service animals are welcome!
Parking Info
Parking is complimentary onsite.
Internet / WiFI
WIFI is complimentary throughout the hotel.
Misc Fees / Policies
- Pet fee: CAD 25 per pet, per stay
- Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
- Contactless check-out is available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Cleaning Policies
Housekeeping is not offered throughout your stay unless requested.
Contactless check-out is available
Essential workers only - NO
