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Old Charlottetown's charms and proximity to major sights and restaurants makes it the
most enviable area to rest your head. During summer, Charlottetown hums with activity,
so it's wise to book ahead. In the off-season, accommodations are plentiful and most
places reduce their rates. Parking is freely available at, or close to, all accommodations.
Spillett House B&B
B&B $
( 902-892-5494;
www.spilletthouse.pe.ca
;
157 Weymouth St; s/d without bathroom incl breakfast
$50/60; )
This lovely heritage home is scrupulously clean, with polished hardwood
floors and antique furnishings, homemade quilts on the beds and lace curtains on the
windows. Kids are welcome and there are storage facilities for bicycles.
Charlottetown Backpackers
B&B $
( 902-367-5749;
www.charlottetownbackpackers.com
;
60 Hillsborough St; dm/r incl breakfast
$32/80; )
Impossible to miss with its bright red-and-white paint job and happy hostell-
ers milling about on the lawn, this superbly happening backpackers has cozy single-sex
or mixed dorms, a good kitchen and a quirky common room with a turntable and a rather
epic vinyl collection. Be prepared for spontaneous barbecues and pub outings.
Charlotte's Rose Inn
INN $$$
( 888-237-3699, 902-892-3699;
www.charlottesrose.ca
; 11 Grafton St; r incl breakfast $120-195,
apt $195; )
Miss Marple must be around here somewhere. This decadent Victorian
has true English flair with bodacious rose-printed wallpaper, lace canopies, big fluffy
beds and grand bathrooms. There's a fire in the parlor for guests to enjoy along with
complimentary tea and cakes. A modern loft apartment can accommodate five and has its
own private rooftop deck.
Aloha Tourist Home
B&B $$$
( 855-892-5642, 902-892-5642;
www.alohaamigo.com
;
234 Sydney St; r incl breakfast $90-150;
)
A welcoming choice that's really a heritage B&B complete with antiques and comfy
beds, but without the hefty price tag. The serve-yourself breakfasts are gourmet, the loca-
tion is central and the owner is sweet and helpful. Lower-end rooms have shared bath-
rooms. There's one family-sized room for $225 and all prices drop considerably outside
the high season.
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