Belvedere Hotel - Kingston
Heritage boutique with serious design intention. Draws from 19th-century Empire-style, Art Deco boldness, and Mid-Century warmth. Nothing is cookie-cutter — every room has different proportions, different views, different details. The feeling is more grand house than hotel.
Book the Bathhouse separately via Klickbook — sessions are limited and fill up. It's $99 per person for a 4-hour thermal pass.
Why It Matters
One of Kingston's oldest and most historically significant lodging properties, associated with the Tablet Hotels collection and listed on the Michelin Guide. The first thorough restoration and reopening since 2021 makes it the city's most anticipated boutique hotel return. The Bathhouse at The Belvedere — a full thermal circuit in original limestone vaults — is a first for the region.
Built in 1880 as a grand private residence by architects John and Joseph Power, the Belvedere has had a long, storied run as Kingston's most prestigious address. Vogue once called it 'the only reasonable place to stay between Montreal and Toronto.' It closed in 2021, sat dark for several years, then reopened in 2025 after an extensive restoration by BPE Development. The result is 19 rooms across two historic buildings — original marble mantels, soaring ceilings, and handsome millwork intact — paired with Silk & Snow mattresses, curated minibars, and a lower-level thermal bathhouse that is genuinely unlike anything else in the region.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Belvedere Room
The flagship category. At 350–455 sq ft, these are the most spacious rooms in the hotel, and they overlook either Lake Ontario or the tree canopy of the Sydenham Ward. The interiors evoke the hotel's golden-age opulence. If you're going to splurge, this is the one.
King · 37 sqm
Classic King
Available on all floors with courtyard views. The design leans into gentle curves and textured wood — it reads as 'not standard' despite the familiar king-bed setup. Good for active travelers who are mostly out during the day.
King
Corner Suite
On the third level, with king bed and an adjacent sitting area that includes a plush sleeper sofa (sleeps one additional). Each Corner Suite has notable individual features that make it genuinely one-of-a-kind. The top-floor position means better sightlines.
King
Grand King
The rooms that make this hotel worth caring about. At 285–400 sq ft, the Grand Kings sit within the original 1880 residence and come with soaring ceilings, authentic marble mantels, and sizable windows. This is the architecture you're paying to be around.
King · 32 sqm
Petite Queen
The entry-level room and the most compact option. At 190–215 sq ft it's snug but well thought out — overlooks the carriage house, has a walk-in shower, full wardrobe, and desk. The kind of room that proves you don't need square footage to sleep well.
Queen · 19 sqmPetite Suite with Terrace
A step up in layout: you get a separate sitting room in addition to the bedroom, plus a private terrace. Good for anyone who wants genuine separation between sleeping and relaxing. The terrace adds an outdoor dimension that the standard petite rooms don't have.
QueenPetite Terrace Queen
On the second level at the front of the hotel. The big draw is the French doors opening onto a private terrace — a rare luxury at this price point. Rooms on this floor have good natural light and street-level views of King Street East.
QueenThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Scenic narrated boat tours of the 1000 Islands — fairytale castles, historic lighthouses, and stately mansions along the St. Lawrence River. Departure points a short walk or drive from the hotel.
Kingston Pen closed in 2013 after 178 years and now offers public guided tours through its limestone passageways. About a 25-minute walk from the hotel.
The hotel offers an intimate meeting room and event space within the historic property. Suitable for small corporate gatherings, celebrations, and private dinners. Contact info@belvederehotel.ca for bookings.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Heritage building with original grand staircase, entryway steps, and historic doorways. No elevator. Guests with mobility needs should contact the hotel in advance.
Intimate meeting space within the hotel for small gatherings, private dinners, and celebrations.
On-site lounge open to guests and non-guests. Indoor and patio seating. Small plates, craft cocktails, local beer, curated wine list. Mon-Sat 12pm-9pm, Sun 12pm-8pm.
Available for purchase via the hotel's website through GiftUp.
Serene outdoor courtyard attached to the Bathhouse, available for relaxation between thermal cycles. The Lounge also has an outdoor patio.
The hotel does not have an on-site pool or gym.
Limited self-parking at $25 CAD per day. Parking tag provided at check-in. Arrangements recommended in advance. Drop-off zone at King Street East entrance.
Full thermal circuit in original limestone lower level: hot/cold baths, dry sauna, quiet areas, exfoliating showers, locker rooms with full amenities.
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