Fairholm Boutique Inns

Centrally located in downtown Charlottetown, near the waterfront, the accommodation offers a quiet setting. Guests appreciate the delicious breakfast, especially eggs benedict, and commend the friendly and helpful staff.

We stayed at Fairholm for one week and had a lovely stay. The property is beautiful, all members of staff that we interacted with were friendly, helpful, and went above and beyond to ensure we were having a pleasant stay. We were in the Havilland room which has a king bed, fireplace, large jetted tub, and separate shower. The room was huge and historically decorated, so perhaps not for those who prefer a light, modern space, but we liked the historic style. We did feel that the room could benefit from a bit of TLC/minor repairs, mostly due to the antique nature of the furniture and decor. Having windows that open more easily, especially in the bathroom where there is no fan would be a huge improvement. The dresser drawers need some minor knob repairs and some drawers were difficult to open. One of the lights in the bathroom wasn't working. One of the curtains fell down when we tried to open a window. Small details, but ones that would make the guest experience even better. Breakfasts were good and we enjoyed sitting on the lovely veranda in the morning. We also made use of the fire pit area with plenty of comfortable seating. Surprisingly, other guests did not seem to spend time there, so my husband and I had it to ourselves on a few occasions. It was lovely to have an evening drink and relax under the pergola, and staff members offered to light the fire for us on a few occasions. The grounds are well cared for and give a feeling of a peaceful oasis in the midst of Charlottetown, while being mere steps from major attractions, restaurants, and shops. We felt the property was very safe and secure. One suggestion I would like to make is for it to be a bit easier for guests to leave a gratuity for their server at breakfast. There is a note at the table stating that gratuities are appreciated, but many people do not carry cash. My husband went to reception to request a tip be added to our room bill on a couple occasions, and based on the surprised reactions he received, this isn't done often. Many guests would happily tip their server if it was easier to do so. Providing a slip at the table where a guest can write their room number, specify a tip (if they wish to do so), and sign their name would be a good addition. The servers were all friendly and did a great job while we were there. We will definitely return to Fairholm when we are next in Charlottetown. While it isn't an inexpensive place to stay, we did feel that there was good value.

It appears that this and has really let itself go. We could see that it was grand at one time. When we asked for a change of towels for our room, one would think they would’ve noticed the trash and emptied it for us. We understand that rooms cleaning was at our request, but that’s just common courtesy to notice the trash and empty it. Plus, they left a track of dirt on the floor when they came in to change the towels. The linens at the breakfast area were always stained. The food was excellent, however. The bathroom in the main house that was open to all never had the trash emptied the entire time we were there. We were there for six nights. Sam was friendly, but no one else we interacted with was very friendly. The balcony off our room is in need of paint and repair. The neighborhood around the Inn is a bit rundown.