Hotel Kenney - Elgin

Five of us took a boat to Hotel Kenney for lunch at the beginning of July. It was our first time there and we decided to go to take advantage of the free lockag... read more Five of us took a boat to Hotel Kenney for lunch at the beginning of July. It was our first time there and we decided to go to take advantage of the free lockage and lovely weather. We arrived for a late lunch but we enjoyed every moment of it. Four of us ordered the fish and chips while our daughter-in-law went for the burger. Everyone was satisfied with their meal as there was a generous amount of food and the prices were very reasonable. I had lunch the day before at a restaurant in Ivy Lea and it did not measure up to Hotel Kenney. Thank you for a wonderful lunch, Hotel Kenney!

We were traveling by houseboat on the Rideau Canal for the forth time, having stopped here once before for lunch 10 years ago. The Kenney is an old lodge right... read more We were traveling by houseboat on the Rideau Canal for the forth time, having stopped here once before for lunch 10 years ago. The Kenney is an old lodge right on the water at the bottom of Jones Falls Locks. The dinning room overlooks the river and the first lock. We stopped in for lunch and were amazed at the quality of the food, at reasonable price. It was so good we decided to go back for dinner. They had three main meals at lunch and dinner (different for each meal), soup of the day/meal, salads and home made deserts for both meals. There were also sandwiches and wraps available for lunch. Patrons we met were either other boaters or people staying at the hotel/cabins, with meals included. One couple had been coming since the early 1970s from Pennsylvania every year.We really love the location with a large lock complex to explore and great views. The food was excellent and the service relaxed and very helpful.If you're in the area, don't miss it!!!

The architecture and scenery are exceptional, making a visit just to see the site worthwhile. The service, despite being busy on a Friday night, was welcoming.... read more The architecture and scenery are exceptional, making a visit just to see the site worthwhile. The service, despite being busy on a Friday night, was welcoming. Though the menu is not extensive, the dishes we tried were all delicious. It is recommended to call ahead to confirm their hours of operation as they are not always open.

The restaurant had a good, but limited menu. There was soup, salad, and a choice of set menus. For those with a smaller appetite, there were chicken, tuna and e... read more The restaurant had a good, but limited menu. There was soup, salad, and a choice of set menus. For those with a smaller appetite, there were chicken, tuna and egg salad sandwiches. The setting on the water is beautiful. As this place is open during the tourist season, it is best to check availability before visiting. The staff were friendly, the food was good.The hotel, away from it all, between Kingston and Ottawa has been around since 1877 and is a world heritage site. It is a refuge for those with a desire to return to nature and check out some of the locks on the Rideau Canal.

We visited the hotel for afternoon tea for two, and then went to an ice cream shop the following weekend to treat the family to ice cream. The service was alway... read more We visited the hotel for afternoon tea for two, and then went to an ice cream shop the following weekend to treat the family to ice cream. The service was always friendly and the prices were reasonable.