Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 85 reviews.
Marjolaine
Canada · Couple · September 2026
“We stayed only 1 night because everything was booked -but we didn’t want to stay at all”
+Location
−-poor cleanliness ( dust , sunflower seeds all over the carpet ) -process to check in / once checked in - owners told booking .com we didn’t -poor communication
Hill
Canada · Solo · August 2026
+The venue is trying to do away with breakfast so they re keeping it very simple
−Generally it was fine for what I needed
Donna
United States · Couple · June 2026
+location was not bad, room was acceptable.
−unfortunately the host, Mary, had a medical emergency, so never met her. Her son greeted us, very nice. Provided the minimal breakfast, bread for toast, bagels, juice, fruit, coffee or tea. He had to be at work by 8:00am Saturday, Monday and Tuesday, check in on his mom, Mary, after work and still be home with his family.
Martine
Canada · Solo · May 2026
“Mary was welcoming and nice.”
+Food was good,
−Sharing a bathroom at the start of the stay.
Cathie
Canada · Couple · September 2025
+Mary (The host ) was a lovely little Irish women. Very inviting house.everything you need and forgot to bring with you, it was there outside the room if you needed it. Shampoo, conditioner, bodywash....
−I liked everything about my stay at the O'Brien house...
Kenneth
Australia · Couple · August 2025
+Great place to stay, Mary was very nice but a but deaf, so speak up when you talk to her.
sylvia
Canada · Family · August 2025
“We left after having to deal with a very rude old lady.”
+We liked nothing about the place. It was old and dirty. Not a friendly host or nice rooms
−We arrived at 4pm the front yard was very unkept. It looked like no one had done anything with it for years. When we saw the back yard it was absolutely disgusting It wa filthy, We had a walk out to the patio where I would not walk out there in boots. The Booking.com said that the room had a king size bed and a twin size bed. We had specifically wanted 2 beds. Thee was a couch which looked like a twin bed to us but mary refused to accept it as a bed. Mary said to us"If you want to sleep on it ok but I am not getting any sheets or a blanket you sleep on it as it is." Mary was rude and acting like she didn't care if we stay or left. we talked it over and agreed this is not what we asked for and it was a very dull room not to mention it was in the basement. when we went back up to talk to Mary said. "Do you want it or not there are a lot of hotels in Kingston" We were shocked and said "We are leaving ,this is not what the booking.com said it was Good bye" and left.
Nadiia
Canada · Couple · July 2025
+I’d definitely recommend O’Brien House if you’re visiting Kingston! My husband and I spent a lovely weekend there (two nights) and enjoyed every part of our stay. Even before we arrived, Mary (the owner) was super helpful - she sent clear instructions and kindly arranged a later check-in for us. When we got there, she welcomed us warmly and showed us to our room, which was clean, cozy and had everything we needed. The bed was really comfy, and our private bathroom had great water pressure and thoughtful touches like an anti-slip mat. Right near our room, there was a fridge, microwave, extra towels and toiletries, slippers, some snacks - just little things that made the stay extra convenient. Even with the summer heat, our room stayed cool, and Mary checked in regularly to make sure we were comfortable. Breakfast was another highlight - eggs made how we liked (scrambled one day, fried the next), plus toast, jam, yogurt, juice, coffee, and tea. Mary’s warm hospitality and lovely chats made us feel really at home - she genuinely cares about her guests. The location is also super convenient - about five minutes by car from the train station and maybe 10-15 minutes to downtown. There’s
Anonymous
Canada · Couple · July 2025
“Passable”
+We liked the location and its proximity to downtown. The layout of the room and the access to the backyard were great.
−Breakfast was the very bare minimum and poorly served. The room and floors were not very clean.
Smith
Canada · Solo · July 2025
“Very good”
+Mary was so kind. She is so pleasant. The location was perfect, 10 minutes from the soccer field. Quiet neighborhood. Bed was so comfy.
−I would have liked pump soap in the bathroom.