Here we go...another hotel that would rather try to impress people with their history as opposed to providing modern comfort and convenience.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip stayed here 38 years ago and evidently Rodd Hotels and Resorts feel that they never have to upgrade the place again. Why bother, when you can ride the momentum of the Queen's stay, right?

The worst feature of our room was the bathroom. Rodd has done a great job at preserving the 1973 decor but the functionality leaves a lot to be desired. Apparently there haven't been any plumbers allowed in the building since 1973 either. There was very minimal water pressure coming from the shower. It felt like somebody was pouring water on me from a flowerpot. Now imagine that flowerpot dispensing water at varying temperatures changing by the second. If you're a shower person you'll be cranky. The bathroom door wouldn't close properly either. It required around 50 pounds of force to close it at all. I'm sure our neighbours appreciated the noise.

After getting settled in our room, my wife and I squeezed into the elevator (which I suspect is a converted supply closet judging by its small size) to go back to the lobby.

We asked the desk clerk about what tours of the island were available - timings, locations, that sort of thing. She confirmed with us that there were indeed tours....she just didn't know anything about them. The hotel has no concierge so if you want to know anything about the city or what sorts of activities to partake in, you're on your own. Hey, if Queen Elizabeth II didn't need one 38 years ago, you don't need one today.

On the plus side, the hotel is in a great location. Downtown Charlottetown is minutes away and there is a lot of waterfront scenery to take in nearby (if you're into that sort of thing.) Somebody should let the front desk staff know too.

The hotel actually does have free wi-fi and flatscreen TVs (unlike the Lord Elgin in Ottawa, another relic in need of an upgrade to the 21st Century.) The rooms have an ethernet connection too but we didn't use that feature.

I'm giving 2 stars based on the hotel's location, wi-fi, flatscreen TVs, and the perfectly adequate restaurant called Wally's Restaurant & Lounge (that's really what it's called.)

This place needs to release the pause button that they pressed in the early '70s and fast forward to the present if they want to stay competitive in their industry. The Queen won't mind!