Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Staying In Heritage Charlottetown

These homes are actually part of a unique hotel in the historic centre of Charlottetown, the provincial capital of PEI. In the 1990s a heritage hotel (circa 1846) was purchased and then the owners proceeded to buy up all the adjacent historic buildings in the entire square city block. All the buildings were restored to their former glory and now visitors check in at the original hotel and have the choice of staying there or in one of these gorgeous clapboard homes. I would have liked to have shown you a whole row of these homes but this was the only break in the line of trees!

15 comments:

EG CameraGirl said...

I would love to be on the third floor of the yellow building and look out the window.

Sharon said...

These are great. I'd love to stay in a place like this.

Lowell said...

A superb idea and it looks like a great place to stay but I'll bet it costs big bucks! Love the muted colors.

LĂșcia said...

What a great idea, it's the first time I see somenthing like that. I would love to stay in one of these lovely hotels (a bedroom with a view, of course)! :)
Are they too expensive?

RedPat said...

The prices range from $200 to $900 per night so it isn't a cheap place but what a lovely experience it would be!

Paul in Powell River said...

Wow! Now that's row housing! Such a great idea too, I'm impressed.

ArtandArchitecture-SF.com said...

What a fabulous idea, far nicer than some cheap chain hotel. Love historic preservation when applied appropriately.

Jack said...

This is my kind of place. I like hotels with character.

Halcyon said...

I definitely want to stay in one!!! They are super cute and look very cozy.

Birdman said...

... and so well kept too.

Wayne said...

Very nice Pat. I'm a big fan of PEI (even without Anne). :-)

Melbourne Australia Photos said...

Lovely area. Isn;t it wonderful when one hears of renovation stories like that?

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

Lovely homes -- in the post above you mentioned Anne of Green Gables musical -- I didn't realize (but I should have) that you are now in PEI (or at least were when you took these pictures.) Of course! Wonderful trip.

Andy said...

There are some grand old builds in Charlottetown and this is one of them.

Unknown said...

Wonderful job they have done here.