Built in 1872, this restored manse offers the elegance of yesterday with today's modern amenities. Seven tastefully appointed guestrooms feature private, ensuite baths, Canadiana antiques, central air and queen beds. Luxury suites boast double Jacuzzis and working fireplaces. Executive rooms have cable TV and private phone lines for laptops. 

Two, new self-catering studio units offer a home away from home for long-stay guests. The efficiencies are fully-furnished with private entrances, ensuite baths, TVs and private telephones. The Green unit has a full kitchen while the Limestone Unit, on the lower level of the inn, has a kitchenette. Rates are on the webpage: http://www.paintedladyinn.on.ca/efficiency.html 

A full, scrumptious breakfast is served in the Victorian dining room. After a day of sightseeing, guests enjoy the old-fashioned parlor, the sunny balcony and the whimsical veranda.

The Painted Lady Inn is in Kingston's old downtown close to Queen's University, shops, restaurants, Lake Ontario, Fort Henry and the 1000 Island cruises. 

Open all year. Free parking is available on site. It's a smoke-free inn. Innkeeper Carol Franks provides all guests with information on local attractions. 

The inn's attractive website: www.paintedladyinn.on.ca provides more photo and details. 

Getting to the Painted Lady.

Three hours from Toronto or Montreal, or two hours from Ottawa. Take the Division Street exit off Highway 401, proceeding south. Turn left on William Street.

From Kingston's City Hall: Go two blocks south on Ontario Street, right along William Street 4 blocks.

• Explore Fort Henry.

• Cruise the Thousand Islands.

• Visit a museum or art gallery.

• Stroll along the water front.

• Wander through Queen's University or RMC.

• Sail.

• Windsurf.

• Cycle.

• Swim.

• Golf.

• Browse at the Farmer's Market or Sunday antique market.

• Enjoy great dining and shopping.

• Take in some live theatre.

• Canoe or hike at a provincial park.