For those who have been following along you know that I am married with two small kids – they are 6 and 3. Like any couple with young children, we are in the thick of it. My husband and I need to make a big effort to carve out time, get away and enjoy an evening or weekend that doesn’t involve picking up toys or fetching snacks. So, when The Royal invited us for a stay, we were thrilled at the chance to reconnect in such a beautiful space, sans children.

Located just under an hour away from Kingston in Picton, The Royal Hotel is a perfect mixture of classic and modern. The 146-year-old building is on the main strip surrounded by some of the best restaurants in Prince Edward County and a small distance to many amazing wineries and breweries.

We arrive just after 3pm on a cold and quiet Saturday. After parking just behind the building (they have guest parking!), we enter the impeccably mid-century modern designed space and walk to main reception for check-in where we are greeted by kind and friendly staff. They offer and pour us each a glass of sparkling from local winery, Hinterland. These are the touches that matter to me, some prefer a digital experience but I love speaking to a person upon arrival. The glass of bubbly is also a nice touch!

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