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Prince of Wales Hotel
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada · Independent · Near Luxury
The Prince of Wales has held the corner of Picton and King in Niagara-on-the-Lake since 1864, renamed in 1901 after a royal visit. Victorian afternoon tea is the house ritual. Rooms stay small and aged, a high-end 4-star inn rather than a 5-star palace.
- 110 rooms
- Opened 1864
- Neighborhood: Old Town / Picton and King
About Prince of Wales Hotel
- Long's Hotel, then Arcade, then Niagara House, then Prince of Wales after the 1901 royal visit. Queen Elizabeth II stayed in 1973.
- Picton and King, Niagara-on-the-Lake. This is not Niagara Falls and not a Toronto hotel.
History
The Prince of Wales Hotel has anchored the corner of Picton and King Streets in Niagara-on-the-Lake since 1864, when it was built and operated by the Long family. Over its early decades the three-storey Victorian hostelry traded under several names, first as Long's Hotel, then the Arcade Hotel, and later The Niagara House.
It acquired its present name in 1901 in honour of a visit by the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York, the future King George V and Queen Mary. The hotel later passed to owner Si Wan Lai and is managed by Lais Hotel Properties; Queen Elizabeth II stayed in 1973. Today it offers around 110 rooms behind its ornate Victorian facade.
The setting
At Picton and King in Niagara-on-the-Lake. This is the Prince of Wales, not a Niagara Falls hotel.
Restaurants and bars
- Noble Restaurant — Restaurant · French-inspired fine dining, regional Niagara ingredients · Chef Jean-Paul Comte (Executive Chef)
- The Drawing Room — Café · traditional afternoon tea
- Churchill Lounge — Bar · drinks, lunch, light bites and cocktails
Experiences
- Afternoon tea at The Drawing Room — Daily afternoon tea: premium teas, finger sandwiches, scones with Devon cream and jam; Royal Tea adds local sparkling wine or cocktail.
- Shaw Festival Theatre visits — Walking distance to Festival Theatre and Court House Theatre.
- Winery tours and tastings — Local wineries nearby in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
- Walking and cycling trails along the Niagara River — Scenic trails along the river; heritage walking trails.
- Fort George visit — Heritage site nearby.
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Fine dining
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- AAA Four Diamond (2026)
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