The Hotel on Pownal

Hotels
8.6 (760 reviews)
146 Pownal Street , Charlottetown , ca

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Noise issues
Moldy smell in some rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.74
Some reviews mentioned cleanliness positively, but others noted issues like moldy smells.
Service
9.21
Many reviews praised the friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.25
Consistently highlighted as convenient and great for walking to amenities.
Room Quality
8.2
Rooms were described as cozy, though some reviews mentioned creaking sounds and dated carpets.
Amenities
8.23
Complimentary breakfast and happy hour noted, but some guests suggested updates.
Value for Money
8.69
Generally considered good value based on location and included amenities.
Food and Beverage
8.74
Positive mentions of breakfast and happy hour offerings.
Overall Experience
8.71
Positive sentiments about overall stay, but some noted noise issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 14:55

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Experience comfort and style in our tastefully furnished guestrooms featuring modern amenities such as 42” LCD TVs, iHome docking stations, and Keurig Coffee machines. Upgrade to our suites for added convenience with microwaves and refrigerators.

Deluxe Services
Start your day right with a deluxe continental breakfast catering to various dietary needs, including gluten-free options. Indulge in complimentary homemade chocolate chip cookies every evening for a sweet treat during your stay.

Convenient Facilities
Take advantage of our on-site laundry facilities, fitness room, and business center for all your needs. Enjoy the convenience of complimentary on-site parking. Explore Charlottetown’s historical waterfront just a short walk away, with Victoria Park nearby for outdoor adventures.

Book your stay at The Hotel on Pownal today for a memorable and comfortable experience.

Important information:

The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property. For reservations made by a third party, you will need to complete an authorization form and present a copy of the person’s ID and credit card.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: YYG

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 760 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.74
Service: 9.21
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 8.23
Value for Money: 8.69
Food and Beverage: 8.74
Overall Experience: 8.71
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Rob family_with_children ca
9
Pros:

hotel room is nice and includes a mini fridge. The washrooms are slsightly on the small side for bigger people (wish the toilets had elongaged bowls - lol). facility is noce overall, breakfast is great and service was too

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Annie couple be
7
Pour une étape quand tous les B&B bien notés sont complets…
Cons:

La chambre king-size standard avec vue sur un mur et peu de lumière naturelle
Le petit déjeuner très basique dans une salle sans fenêtre et sans lumière naturelle.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Sebastien family_with_children ca
6
Pros:

Location was great, staff was friendly

Cons:

Strong humidity smell in the room. Bed had a side lower than the other

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple ca
1
Extremely disappointed with the quality of the room. Will definitely not return to this hotel.
Pros:

The location was excellent.

Cons:

The room cost $510 a night. However, the carpet in the room had an extremely bad smell and clearly needed steam cleaning. The floor in the bathroom was dirty. The extractor fan in the bathroom was not functional. The carpet immediately outside the room contained multiple large holes and was obviously a trip hazard. There was no safe in the room for storing valuables - furthermore, the check-in desk folk had no where to store valuables.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Wilma family_with_children gb
9
Perfect location to shops and restaurants.
Pros:

The hotel was in an ideal location. The bed was comfortable. The breakfast was good.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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johnmG4827SR Business
10
Fantastic customer service
Pros:

We arrived to find out we booked the hotel for same dates next year, and they were sold out!
The staff was so friendly and understanding. Have us coffee, ordered a taxi to another hotel, and even received a package we had sent here the day before!
I will stay here next time I am in Charlottetown.

2026-06-25 via Tripadvisor
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Carack1952 couple ca
9
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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cybuch solo_traveller ca
10
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Ppktoronto Couples Toronto, Ontario
10
Stay here when in town.
Pros:

Lovely place close to everything. A decent hot breakfast is free. Clean comfy rooms and the beds are top notch. All the best restos and confederation centre are a short walk away. Free parking. Lovely staff.

2026-06-22 via Tripadvisor
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Robert couple au
8
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Peter extended_group ch
7
2026-06-19 via Nuitee
8
804crystalw Couples Owen Sound, Grey County, Ontario
10
Hidden Gem
Pros:

Location was one block from the main downtown Queen Street
Walkable to the harbour and restaurants and COWS ice cream
Hotel and room were very clean
Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful
Shoutout to Rafael for carrying all our luggage to our room and then still had a smile for us
The included breakfast served eggs, sausage, fresh fruit, pastries, breads etc

2026-06-17 via Tripadvisor
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hyndmanc88 solo_traveller ca
9
2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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trishl875 Family
10
Beyond our expectations
Pros:

Our first time to PEI and our stay at your hotel was beyond my expectations. Staff was friendly, room was clean and updated and we were in the perfect location, within 5 min. walking distance to shops and Victoria Row. Would definitely recommend. Thank you.

2026-06-14 via Tripadvisor
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Kryton161 Business Oundle, Northamptonshire, England
10
Excellent stay, excellent Staff.
Pros:

This is a great hotel. Clean modern and very quiet rooms. It’s pretty much in the centre of Charlotteville, PEI but it’s off the main street, so you’re not disturbed by passing traffic or pedestrians. Plenty of parking available. Breakfast is a typical buffet style, but there’s plenty of it and everything is fresh and hot. They even boil their own eggs, not bought in.

The staff are all very friendly and professional, and on Saturday 13th June, front desk staff were Sits and Vivian, who were both incredibly helpful and went out of their way to make my life easier. Exceptional customer service.

2026-06-13 via Tripadvisor
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Deline family_with_children ca
9
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
4
453millicentl Couples
10
Worth every penny
Pros:

Powell is pronounced "pawn-ell".

Quiet, had large corner suite with air-jet tub (full 5 foot), well lit bathroom. Very comfy bed and pillows.

Paid a bit more that other hotels, but worth it.

True leather sofa was surprisingly comfortable too. Lvp flooring wasn't just swept, but cleaned before our visit.

FREE breakfast offered hot and cold options. Location is within walking distance to downtown and waterfront. Free parking.

FREE alcoholic drink, 1/pp (guest) during happy hour from front desk. Effecient check in and out.

Close to Chambers, (right across the street) fine dining at reasonable on pocketbook in sophicated atmosphere.

No elevator, so be forewarned.

2026-06-10 via Tripadvisor
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Mobile54556313027 Couples
10
Excellent stay
Pros:

Excellent location! Breakfast was lovely and the hardworking lady with the black hair was lovely to speak to. I would stay here again. I had questions for the front desk but I noticed the 2 girls working the front desk this morning were too busy on their phones and chatting. My advice to people is to email or phone instead. I guess young people do not like to work nowadays.

2026-06-07 via Tripadvisor
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kieranr794 Business
10
Stay for business
Pros:

Great downtown location, room was clean and quiet. I didnt try any of the amenities but they did have bikes for rent. Staff were super friendly and checked in to make sure I got to the room etc okay

2026-06-06 via Tripadvisor
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Ronald solo_traveller ca
6
Pros:

Friendly staff comfortable beds

Cons:

Building getting run down, seemed like the area was a bit shady, dangerous step downs coming though doors, not enough parking

2026-06-06 via Nuitee