1875 Heritage Bed & Breakfast • Downtown Charlottetown
A step back in time, with all the amenities
An 1875 designated restored heritage home with a unique three-storey turret corner, filled with antiques and Victorian charm. Sharyn, the same owner and innkeeper for more than 43 years, will help you plan your days on the Island.
One of the most distinctive homes on Kent Street
The eastern portion of the home was built in 1875 by local carpenter Thomas Essery as a private residence for Mary Bryenton, widow of Charlottetown grocer Horace Bryenton. Its Mansard roof and hooded dormer mark the Second Empire style popular in Charlottetown at the time.
In 1914 the home was acquired by Charles Leonard T. MacKay, a businessman and Army Major. A year later he added the western section and the circular turret, designed by prominent Charlottetown architects Chappell and Hunter.
Built by carpenter Thomas Essery in the Second Empire style.
The circular three-storey turret is added, one of the principal building undertakings of the year in Charlottetown.
Recognized as a heritage resource by the City of Charlottetown and listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places.
Restored in the Victorian style and opened as the Duchess of Kent Inn. Sharyn has been the owner and innkeeper ever since.
The turret is the signature of the Duchess
The three-storey circular turret, with its conical roof, roundel windows and large bay windows, gives the inn its unmistakable silhouette. Inside, the round turret rooms are part of the guest suites, a sitting spot unlike any other in Charlottetown.
Original fireplaces, decorative trim, period wallpapers and antiques carry the home's character through every room, with the modern comforts of Wi-Fi, air conditioning and private baths built in.
The rooms
Private air-conditioned turret suites with two or three bedrooms, and one spacious guest room with two beds. Every room is furnished with antiques.
The Turret Suites
Two and three bedroom private suites in the turret corner of the home. A favourite of families and groups travelling together.
The Spacious Guest Room
A generous room with two beds, a decorative fireplace and room to spread out.
Guest Kitchen & Living Room
A separate guest kitchen with complimentary tea, coffee and hot chocolate, plus a common living room with cable TV.
Leave the car in the driveway and walk everywhere
The inn sits on Kent Street in the heart of downtown Charlottetown. Off-street parking and bicycle storage are included, so the car can stay put for your whole visit.
- Confederation Centre and Province House, minutes on foot
- Victoria Park and the waterfront boardwalk
- The Confederation Trail
- Restaurants, museums and shopping
“With close to 50 nights spent at ‘The Duchess,’ I go back because the Inn itself is unique - a step back in time, but with all the amenities.”
Deborah · Guelph, Ontario
The practical details
Rates
Rooms and suites $145 to $185 per night for two guests. Additional guests $15 per person. Reduced single and off-season rates available.
Breakfast
On request, $7 per person. Full, continental, vegetarian and gluten-free options.
Season
Open year round. November to April by advance reservation, by phone or email.
Come stay in a piece of Charlottetown's history
Downtown on Kent Street, a short walk to Confederation Centre, Province House, Victoria Park and the waterfront.