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The Great George

58 Great George St, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 4K3
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    Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

    2 Double Beds, 205 sq feet
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    Room Highlights

    Internet - Free WiFi
    In Room Entertainment - Flat-screen TV, cable channels, and iPod dock
    Food and Beverages - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), 24-hour room service, and free bottled water
    Bed Type and Features - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and designer toiletries
    Extra Features - Iron/ironing board and desk; free cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
    Non-Smoking

    Amenities and Features

    • 24 hours Room service
    • AC / In-room climate control
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathrobes
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary bottled water
    • Complimentary cribs/infant beds
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • docking station for iPod
    • Down comforter
    • Flat panel TV
    • fully stocked Minibar
    • Hair dryer
    • Heating - In-room climate control
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Individually decorated
    • Individually furnished
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Non Smoking
    • Number of beds - 1
    • Pillow-top mattress
    • Premium bedding
    • Room Linens provided
    • Shower-tub combination
    • TV
    • TV - Cable Service
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • Wireless internet access
  • Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
    Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
    Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
    Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
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    Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

    1 King Bed, 300 sq feet
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    Room Highlights

    Enjoy - Fireplace
    Internet - Free WiFi
    In Room Entertainment - Flat-screen TV, cable channels, and iPod dock
    Food and Beverages - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), 24-hour room service, and free bottled water
    Bed Type and Features - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and designer toiletries
    Extra Features - Iron/ironing board and desk; free cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
    Non-Smoking
    Room is accessed via exterior corridors

    Amenities and Features

    • 24 hours Room service
    • AC / In-room climate control
    • Access by exterior corridors
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathrobes
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary bottled water
    • Complimentary cribs/infant beds
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • docking station for iPod
    • Down comforter
    • Fire-place
    • Flat panel TV
    • fully stocked Minibar
    • Hair dryer
    • Heating - In-room climate control
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Individually decorated
    • Individually furnished
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Non Smoking
    • Number of beds - 1
    • Pillow-top mattress
    • Premium bedding
    • Room Linens provided
    • Shower-tub combination
    • TV
    • TV - Cable Service
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • Wireless internet access
  • Traditional Room, 1 King Bed
    Traditional Room, 1 King Bed
    Traditional Room, 1 King Bed
    Traditional Room, 1 King Bed
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    Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

    1 King Bed, 248 sq feet
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    Room Highlights

    Internet - Free WiFi
    In Room Entertainment - Flat-screen TV, cable channels, and iPod dock
    Food and Beverages - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), 24-hour room service, and free bottled water
    Bed Type and Features - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and designer toiletries
    Extra Features - Iron/ironing board and desk; free cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
    Non-Smoking
    Room is accessed via exterior corridors

    Amenities and Features

    • 24 hours Room service
    • AC / In-room climate control
    • Access by exterior corridors
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathrobes
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary bottled water
    • Complimentary cribs/infant beds
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • docking station for iPod
    • Down comforter
    • Flat panel TV
    • fully stocked Minibar
    • Hair dryer
    • Heating - In-room climate control
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Individually decorated
    • Individually furnished
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Non Smoking
    • Number of beds - 1
    • Pillow-top mattress
    • Premium bedding
    • Room Linens provided
    • Shower-tub combination
    • TV
    • TV - Cable Service
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • Wireless internet access
  • Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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    Superior Room, 1 King Bed

    1 King Bed, 248 sq feet
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    Layout of Superior Room, 1 King Bed - Separate sitting area
    Internet - Free WiFi
    In Room Entertainment - Flat-screen TV, cable channels, and iPod dock
    Food and Beverages - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), 24-hour room service, and free bottled water
    Bed Type and Features - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and designer toiletries
    Extra Features - Iron/ironing board and desk; free cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
    Non-Smoking
    Room is accessed via exterior corridors

    Amenities and Features

    • 24 hours Room service
    • AC / In-room climate control
    • Access by exterior corridors
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathrobes
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary bottled water
    • Complimentary cribs/infant beds
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • docking station for iPod
    • Down comforter
    • Flat panel TV
    • fully stocked Minibar
    • Hair dryer
    • Heating - In-room climate control
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Individually decorated
    • Individually furnished
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Non Smoking
    • Number of beds - 1
    • Pillow-top mattress
    • Premium bedding
    • Room Linens provided
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Sitting area (Separate)
    • TV
    • TV - Cable Service
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • Wireless internet access
  • Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed
    Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed
    Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed
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    Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

    1 Queen Bed, 250 sq feet
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    Room Highlights

    Internet - Free WiFi
    In Room Entertainment - Flat-screen TV, cable channels, and iPod dock
    Food and Beverages - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), 24-hour room service, and free bottled water
    Bed Type and Features - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and designer toiletries
    Extra Features - Iron/ironing board and desk; free cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
    Non-Smoking
    Room is accessed via exterior corridors

    Amenities and Features

    • 24 hours Room service
    • AC / In-room climate control
    • Access by exterior corridors
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathrobes
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary bottled water
    • Complimentary cribs/infant beds
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • docking station for iPod
    • Down comforter
    • Flat panel TV
    • fully stocked Minibar
    • Hair dryer
    • Heating - In-room climate control
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Individually decorated
    • Individually furnished
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Non Smoking
    • Number of beds - 1
    • Pillow-top mattress
    • Premium bedding
    • Room Linens provided
    • Shower-tub combination
    • TV
    • TV - Cable Service
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • Wireless internet access
  • Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed
    Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed
    Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed
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    Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed

    1 Queen Bed, 205 sq feet
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    FreeParking Free Parking

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    Room Highlights

    Internet - Free WiFi
    In Room Entertainment - Flat-screen TV, cable channels, and iPod dock
    Food and Beverages - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), 24-hour room service, and free bottled water
    Bed Type and Features - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and designer toiletries
    Extra Features - Iron/ironing board and desk; free cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
    Non-Smoking
    Room is accessed via exterior corridors

    Amenities and Features

    • 24 hours Room service
    • AC / In-room climate control
    • Access by exterior corridors
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathrobes
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary bottled water
    • Complimentary cribs/infant beds
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • docking station for iPod
    • Down comforter
    • Flat panel TV
    • fully stocked Minibar
    • Hair dryer
    • Heating - In-room climate control
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Individually decorated
    • Individually furnished
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Non Smoking
    • Number of beds - 1
    • Pillow-top mattress
    • Premium bedding
    • Room Linens provided
    • Shower-tub combination
    • TV
    • TV - Cable Service
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • Wireless internet access
  • Honeymoon Room, 1 King Bed

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    Honeymoon Room, 1 King Bed

    1 King Bed, 495 sq feet
    FreeBreakfast Free Breakfast
    FreeParking Free Parking

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    Room Highlights

    Enjoy - Fireplace
    Internet - Free WiFi
    In Room Entertainment - Flat-screen TV, cable channels, and iPod dock
    Food and Beverages - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), 24-hour room service, and free bottled water
    Bed Type and Features - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and designer toiletries
    Extra Features - Iron/ironing board and desk; free cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
    Non-Smoking
    Room is accessed via exterior corridors

    Amenities and Features

    • 24 hours Room service
    • AC / In-room climate control
    • Access by exterior corridors
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathrobes
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary bottled water
    • Complimentary cribs/infant beds
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • docking station for iPod
    • Down comforter
    • Fire-place
    • Flat panel TV
    • fully stocked Minibar
    • Hair dryer
    • Heating - In-room climate control
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Individually decorated
    • Individually furnished
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Non Smoking
    • Number of beds - 1
    • Pillow-top mattress
    • Premium bedding
    • Room Linens provided
    • Shower-tub combination
    • TV
    • TV - Cable Service
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • Wireless internet access
  • Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed
    Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed
    Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed
    Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed
    Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed

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    Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed

    1 King Bed, 495 sq feet
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    Room Highlights

    Layout of Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed - Bedroom and sitting area
    Enjoy - Fireplace
    Internet - Free WiFi
    In Room Entertainment - Flat-screen TV, cable channels, and iPod dock
    Food and Beverages - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), 24-hour room service, and free bottled water
    Bed Type and Features - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub
    Extra Features - Iron/ironing board and desk; free cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
    Non-Smoking
    Room is accessed via exterior corridors

    Amenities and Features

    • 24 hours Room service
    • AC / In-room climate control
    • Access by exterior corridors
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathrobes
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary bottled water
    • Complimentary cribs/infant beds
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • docking station for iPod
    • Down comforter
    • Fire-place
    • Flat panel TV
    • fully stocked Minibar
    • Hair dryer
    • Heating - In-room climate control
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Individually decorated
    • Individually furnished
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Jacuzzi / Jetted bathtub
    • Non Smoking
    • Number of beds - 1
    • Pillow-top mattress
    • Premium bedding
    • Room Linens provided
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Sitting area (Separate)
    • TV
    • TV - Cable Service
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • Wireless internet access

ABOUT THE HOTEL

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About The Great George Hotel

Hotel Location & Nearby Attractions

A stay at The Great George places you in the heart of Charlottetown, steps from Historic Charlottetown Waterfront and St. Dunstan's Basilica. This luxury hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Victoria Row and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Gahan House.

Popular Hotel Amenities and Features

Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. Additional features at this Victorian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.

Business, Other Amenities

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 1421 square feet (132 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Restaurants, Bars, Lounge & Dining options

Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held on select days. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Hotel Accommodations and Guest Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 54 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring iPod docking stations and minibars. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Pet Policy for The Great George
If you are thinking of bringing your pet and want to know if pets are allowed at The Great George, please read the hotel pet policy. Sometimes the hotel may charge pet fees or have weight limit on pets. The pet policies of The Great George are listed below.

Pets not allowed

Additional Hotel Details
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Property follows sanitization practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global)
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property follows sanitization practices of CovidClean (Safehotels - global expert)
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • No rollaway/extra beds available

Featured Amenities

Free Parking Breakfast Included Hotel with Pool

The Great George Hotel Amenities

Beach Facilities

  • Beach & pool towels

Breakfast Services

  • Complimentary Breakfast

Business, Conference & Meetings

  • Conference Facilities
  • Banquet hall on site
  • Meeting Room Facilities
  • Business center on site
  • Conference space & rooms
  • Conference space size : feet -
  • 24-hour / 7 Days business center

Fitness Services

  • GYM - Fitness facilities
  • 24/7 fitness facilities

General Amenities

  • Dry cleaning & laundry service
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Complimentary Reception
  • Sailing nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

General Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Snow tubing nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Ski equipment rental shops nearby
  • Ski lessons available nearby
  • Daily
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Laundry Room
  • Elevator & lift on property
  • Snowshoeing nearby
  • Books & magazine
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Vending machine available
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Free bicycles on site
  • Free breakfast to go
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

General Amenities

  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Internet

  • Free internet

Lobby Level Services

  • Tours - ticket assistance
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Free news papers in lobby
  • Luggage storage facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Safe deposit box at front desk
  • Concierge service

Outdoor

  • Garden on property

Parking Services

  • Self parking - Free

Property Features

  • Multilingual staff
  • Smoke free property

Restaurants & Bars

  • Number of bars & lounges -
  • Coffee & tea in common areas
  • Snack bar & deli

Spa Services

  • Full service spa on property
  • Spa services

HOTEL LOCATION

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Nearest airport and around The Great George
- Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island Hotel

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Historic Charlottetown Waterfront - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
St. Dunstan's Basilica - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Victoria Row - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Gahan House - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Confederation Landing Park - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Public Archives and Records Office - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
The Guild - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Confederation Court Mall - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
The Mack - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
St. Paul's Church - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Province House National Historic Site of Canada - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Confederation Centre of the Arts - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Charlottetown Port - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Prince Edward Island Convention Centre - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Charlottetown City Hall - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi

The preferred airport for The Great George is Charlottetown, PE (YYG) - 8.6 km / 5.4 mi

EXPLORE NEARBY ATTRACTIONS, ACTIVITIES AND LOCAL EXPERIENCES

Province House National Historic Site
The birthplace of Confederation and the seat of PEI's provincial legislature since 1847, featuring guided tours. (0.2 km from the hotel location)
Address: 165 Richmond Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 1J1, Canada
Confederation Centre of the Arts
A cultural center featuring an art gallery, theaters & a public library, plus seasonal guided tours. (0.4 km from the hotel location)
Address: 145 Richmond Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 1J1, Canada
Beaconsfield Historic House
A Victorian-era mansion with period furnishings & artifacts, plus a gift shop & a library. (0.6 km from the hotel location)
Address: 2 Kent Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 1M6, Canada
Peake's Wharf Historic Waterfront
Seasonal area with shops, casual eateries & excursions, plus an outdoor venue for live performances. (0.6 km from the hotel location)
Address: 1 Great George Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4K3, Canada
Victoria Park
Large waterside park with cycling & walking paths, a playground, swimming pool & sports facilities. (1.3 km from the hotel location)
Address: 1 Great George St, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4K6, Canada

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Charlottetown Mall St. Peter's Anglican Cathedral Victoria Park Charlottetown City Hall

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