General Wolfe Hotel

General Wolfe Hotel

1237 Main Street, Kingston, Ontario KOH 2Y0 Canada
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#34 of 40 hotels in Kingston
4.1 of 5 bubbles
Location
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Rooms
3.2 of 5 bubbles
Value
3.4 of 5 bubbles
Cleanliness
3.1 of 5 bubbles
Service
3.6 of 5 bubbles
Sleep Quality
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3.0 of 5 stars
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Romantic
River View
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Sauna
Hot bath
Bar / lounge
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Cathy H wrote a review May 2024
Kingston, Canada
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Friends and I arrive at the Hotel Wolfe Island lakeside patio Sunday afternoon (May 26,2024). Two servers were on deck with a very busy crowd. They were run off their feet. On such a beautiful day - the patio should have been staffed accordingly. Service was very slow, six tables not cleared, food undercooked. In comparison, the neighbouring local WIPP (Wolfe Island Pub & Pizza) the evening before provided us a great meal, service with a smile and in a timely manner; also a beautiful weather evening and equally busy. Good job WIPP staff. To the Hotel Wolfe Island administration - up your game.
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Sunshine32824 wrote a review Aug 2004
Oshawa, Ontario
2.0 of 5 bubbles
This is a mixed review on our stay at the General Wolfe. The first impression was terrible. You register in the smokey bar area and have to hunt for someone who knows what they are doing. Then we were led down several dark corridors to our room. The room was very clean and modern except you can't drink the water and the management charges $1.40 for bottled water! The next morning, we wanted to check out and catch the first ferry at 7:45 am but couldn't find anyone and all the doors to the bar, restaurant were locked.
We tried the restaurant for supper and once again, had mixed reviews. The rolls were so salty that they were inedible. The meal was good, service was very slow-1 hour before we got the entry. After the meal, I checked the bill and found that they charged us 75 cents for each glass of water. After complaining, that charge was removed.
We will not be returning.
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Responded Nov 10, 2004
We have not promised the Ritz for an average room rate of $80, we don`t have crystal chandaliers or marble floors,bell boys, elevators or even a reception desk for our nine rooms.However these rooms are superbly furnished and very clean, with a spectacular view of the St. Lawrence river. As far the bottled water is concerned, a customer will have to pay for it, not only at this establishment but everywhere else as well. The general Wolfe is famous for it`s cuisine and to eat there you should distinguish between an entry and an entree. while your food is being prepared just sit back and enjoy the beatiful sunset and the Kingston skyline.
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Deedeeont wrote a review Aug 2012
Ottawa, Canada
3.0 of 5 bubbles
My husband and I have recently stayed at The General Hotel for a 1 nights stay. Our view of the St. Lawrence in our room was lovely but the hotel accomodations not so grand. The hotel is in need of some much needed Tender Loving Care inside and out. The room we stayed in was not the cleanest and lacked some sitting chairs. We were two people in a queensize bed room but only had 1 chair to sit on to enjoy the lovely view. When I called to ask for another chair, it was simply stated that that room only came with 1 chair. Other than that, the hotel is in a good location, nice little Snack terrace area directly across from the hotel which had a nice Island vibe to it which is also part of the Hotel General.
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Date of stay: August 2012
3.0 of 5 bubblesValue
2.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
4.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
2.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
2.0 of 5 bubblesService
3.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Free345 wrote a review Oct 2011
Toronto, Canada
1.0 of 5 bubbles
I made a reservation over the phone a couple of weeks before. When we arrived shortly after 9:30pm, everything was closed up. So, I called from outside and the man who answered denied that I had a reservation and hung up on me. He called me back a few minutes later, while I was on the other line trying to find somewhere else to stay, and he left a message in a rude, accusatory tone, saying he didn't see me outside. We didn't want to stay there considering his tone, so took the ferry back to Kingston (it was too late in the evening to find other accomodation on the island for that night).
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Date of stay: October 2011
1.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Explore11388 wrote a review Nov 2004
1.0 of 5 bubbles
After reading the other reviews, I felt I had to also write a review. Unfortunately my husband and I had a similar experience as the others. We were very disapointed with The General Wolfe Hotel. It was quite clear their web site does not reflect the true nature of the hotel. The first impression of the place was sheer horror. We thought we were going to a quaint hotel for a weekend get away, but this is truly a run down hotel that is just trying to survive. I am surprised the Wolfe Island Tourism would associate themselves with it and they should consider removing any recommendation for staying there. Wolfe Island is such a beautiful place, it is unfortunate our first impression was instilled by this run down hotel. My recommendation, do not stay here.
Jane
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Margaret J wrote a review Aug 2013
Kingston, Canada
1.0 of 5 bubbles
This restaurant is supposed to be fine dining?? In one word, no. I had the seafood platter. I asked if the lobster was pre-frozen. I was told it was. So, then why would it have a market price...lol!! Horrible frozen lobster tail, a couple of chewy, frozen scallops, one crab leg and a cold piece of horrid fish. Cold, undercooked potatoes and frozen brussels sprouts. I will give it a one because, yes, the view from the window is lovely. End of story. Do NOT eat here.
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Date of stay: August 2013
1.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
1.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Freedom3309 wrote a review Apr 2006
CA
1.0 of 5 bubbles
My wife and I had the opportunity to briefly visit the "General Wolfe Hotel/Dump". We planned a weekend getaway and unfortunately was fooled by the web site and "smooth talking" of Mustafa...the owner. I suspected he was not being truthful from the beginning and should have gone with my first impression. The other reviews I have read on this site basically say it all. It is a dump. I definitely would not eat there. We had the same smokey bar registration experience. We were disgusted. We did not stay. I told Mustafa about our concerns and told him we were leaving and requested to not pay. He refused. I even offered to pay half. He refused. So I left cash and left. I then went to the Brown's Bay Inn and had a wonderful time. They said regularly they receive customers like us who arrive after booking in at the General Wolfe and then deciding not to stay. Don't be fooled. Just don't stay there. One review I read gave it a 5 star review....my guess, it is a fictious review to help raise their rating on this site. Don't be fooled. Jarick
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Date of stay: September 2004
1.0 of 5 bubblesValue
1.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
1.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
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NaomiMc79 wrote a review Aug 2011
Syracuse, New York
1.0 of 5 bubbles
This hotel / restaurant has a ton of potential, but not with the current owner and staff. From the minute we got into the place we received a negative attitude. It was noon and we asked if they still served breakfast, the female behind the bar (where you check in) said very rudely, “The only place to get breakfast at this time is Dennys". Meanwhile, there are only 1300 people who live on this island full time and only a few shops/stores/eateries etc... I’m sure she fully knew one of the only 5 establishments in town served breakfast until 1:30 that was right across the street.

Moving on, I reserved a Jacuzzi room with river view, room 4 to be exact, and well to my surprise, the "Jacuzzi" was no bigger than my bathtub at home with a few jets on the sides. Going out of town, I try and get Jacuzzi rooms so my significant other can heal is back issues some, but being 6’3” he couldn’t even enjoy it, as again, it was the SAME SIZE as the standard bathtub. Not to mention, stains ALL over the entire carpets and the window view was from a 2-3 foot long window that was on the crease of a A frame roof.

The owner also switched rooms from a good room to a small room in the back with the main hotel air conditioner in the window (room 8) on the other couple we were with. Even though the hotel screwed up the rooms, they didn’t even offer ANYTHING for messing up, ok he did, he said next time we come he would buy breakfast, but were not going back there so it was a worthless offer.

Anyway, I know many of you will read these reviews, and maybe think “oh it’s not that bad”, but I promise it is! There are only like 8-9 rooms in this hotel, I would recommend staying at the Dreamcatcher B&B only a few doors down and is right in town that also has like 9 rooms. If you do decide to stay here though, make sure not to leave your valuables in the room, the place is super shady, who knows who make go in your room.

This is a great little island to visit, I really hope this crappy, shady, sleazy General Wolfe Inn doesn’t make people not come because there is nowhere to stay, there is another option and I will be back, however the B&B next time!!

P.S. When I get my pictures downloaded I will add a few that I took of the stains all over the carpet and bathtub.. Oh on a last note, I forgot to mention, we had to sit on the toilet at a 2 o'clock instead of at 12 because the sink vanity was large and right infront of the toilet blocking it. and many stairs with NO elevator also to get to rooms.
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Date of stay: August 2011
3.0 of 5 bubblesValue
2.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
1.0 of 5 bubblesService
3.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Room 4 was nasty but one of the better rooms, dont get room 8, has air conditioner for whole...
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sleepygoat wrote a review Jun 2008
kingston
1.0 of 5 bubbles
I had planned my One-Year Anniversary with my Fiancee on Wolfe Island. The Island is a beautiful spot, and very quaint, we enjoyed cycling, exploring, and the fresh air - the only downside experienced there all day, was the rude experience and minimal expectations that met us at the General Wolfe Hotel. This ruined our anniversary. 'Checking-in' was alright, I guess... although I felt like the staf was 'doing us a favour' by taking the time to check us in... The rooms are isolated down dark & narrow hallways. To save money, it's apparent that the owner has instructed to the cleaning (??) staff to not change the sheets if they appear 'mostley clean' or 'hardley used', as well as 'Do Not Replace' the mini-shampoo or soaps if there is still some unused portions left from the previous occupants... We didn't want to spend alot of time in the lousy room with an extrordinary view of an old parking lot, so we tried to go eat in the restaurant on the level floor. The food was 'passable' and the wait was a long, long time, and they charge way too much for the 'Diner Quality' fare. In the morning, in a haste to get out of this establishment, I forgot to return the key to the 'front desk' (which is actually the mostly unattended 'bar'). I realized this once I reached the mainland and immediately called the hotel to inform them of my mistake and to apologize, and as I had to work that afternoon, I asked if I could return the keys that evening. Unfortunate for me, I got Mostafa, who is the owner, and he was not pleased to say the least. I apologized, and he yelled at me to get the key back right away threatening to charge me for another day! I asked him if it could wait a few hours and asked him if they did not have a 'back-up' key to get into the room, and he informed me that they did, but that didn't matter, and he wanted me to get immediately on the next ferry back & return the key to the hotel. I complied because I was worried that he was going to charge me for an extra day's stay, as he said he would if the key didn't come back immediately. Hopefully these reviews help the owner realize that with little effort he can really make a great business out of a place & location the has great potential, but just needs a little more of that 'human touch' and a concern about the guest and that they have a good experience when they stay there. I suppose I'm just hopeful that my much anticipated 1st Anniversary wasn't ruined in vain :(
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Date of stay: July 2006
1.0 of 5 bubblesValue
1.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
1.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
1.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
2.0 of 5 bubblesCheck-in / front desk
1.0 of 5 bubblesService
3.0 of 5 bubblesBusiness service (e.g., internet access)
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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MiniMaus456 wrote a review Jul 2005
Toronto, Canada
1.0 of 5 bubbles
We stayed at the General Wolfe Hotel this weekend July 2/05.
The previous reviews do not lie. We had booked before I read the reviews
and thereafter I called the hotel and spoke to the previously
mentioned Mostafa who assured me that the reviews were the work
of a vendictive person and not an accurate portrayal of the Hotel.
This is a blatant lie. When we arrived we found the paint peeling off the walls and the Hotel across the road from a parking lot -- only across this lot does one see any water. There is no reception. Only a horrible smoky bar that one has to go into in order to , perhaps , find anyone who is willing to check guests in. (The patrons of this bar must sit there and smoke all day long for the smell to be that bad. ) The rooms , although ours seemed to have been renovated, have absolutely no amenities --- no shampoo, insufficient soap, no lotions --- nothing.
The toilet paper was perhaps a left-over from a past communist country. Upon realizing that there was also no hair dryer, I tried calling downstairs only to discover that there was no way to call, nor did there appear to be any number left to call to. When I walked into the smoky bar with wet hair, someone, who I presume was the owner, arrived with perfectly, freshly coifed hair and rudely informed me that they do not have any hair dryers for lowely guest to borrow. She informed me that for my $130 I was not entitled to expect such luxuries. ( Funny, but the Brown Bay Inn is less expensive and provides these amenities, friendly staff, great service and much, much more.) She emphasized the dining room at which point I cancelled my dinner reservation -- the menu, from scanning it , is from the late 1970s -- and ate at the aformentioned Brown Bay Inn. Great food, wonderful location , and terrific staff.
I am a travel agent in Toronto and I caution my clients to be wary of the reviews that state only bad experiences --- this time the reviewers were not wrong and I would have been better off had I listened to those that came before me. It is very sad because the potential is there, and kindness, good service and some " class" , are not expensive. I know that, because it is the way in which I tend to my customers.
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Date of stay: July 2005
1.0 of 5 bubblesValue
2.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
3.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
1.0 of 5 bubblesService
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juliette969 wrote a tip Aug 2019
Kingston, Canada21 contributions2 helpful votes
4.0 of 5 bubbles
"Ask if they have new beds"
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Craig M wrote a tip Sep 2015
9 contributions8 helpful votes
1.0 of 5 bubbles
"Rooms 1 and 2 have water view."
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Antonio F wrote a tip Apr 2014
Albany, New York1 contribution3 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Try to ask for the waterfront ones and see if you can get it for the lower price. Ask on the phone before you get there. It is a very small place with no formal reception area. Go to the bar upon arrival."
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cindystephane wrote a tip Oct 2013
st. clet quebec1 contribution1 helpful vote
4.0 of 5 bubbles
"room 1 great view but ferry line up in the morning a bit loud."
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P B wrote a tip Aug 2013
Rockville, Maryland8 contributions7 helpful votes
1.0 of 5 bubbles
"Go somewhere else. Horrible buzzing noise from the AC in our room."
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C$159 - C$199 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about General Wolfe Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to General Wolfe Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Topsy Farms (5.6 km), Parrott's Bay Conservation Area (7.1 km), and Lighthouse Park (7.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at General Wolfe Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
What food & drink options are available at General Wolfe Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at General Wolfe Hotel?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to General Wolfe Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Beachside BBQ, The Lodge Coffee House, and Back Kitchen.
Are there opportunities to exercise at General Wolfe Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a sauna during their stay.
Are there any historical sites close to General Wolfe Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Fairfield-Gutzeit House & 1812 Discovery Centre (0.2 km).
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