Went to Picton for a wedding on September 25 through 27th 2009.
Our hosts gave a list of places with pros and cons and we chose the Queens for it's no frills simplicity.

You go to the business next door to register and pick up your room key and you won't see the staff until you check out.

It's up to the traveler to lear about where they are going and what the rules of the game are so for those prone to snivelling or who require mollycoddling do us all a favour and go somewhere else.

I stayed here with my mother on a road trip around Prince Edward County this summer. This hotel was perfect for us - small, clean and simple. The location couldn't have been better in downtown Picton - there is a Tim Horton's down the street, as well as two large grocery stores and several restaurants in the blocks around. Though the hotel is located in a replica of a historic building, it has been recently renovated and gives the impression of a brand new building inside. Check-in is at the home renovation store beside the hotel (call ahead if you're arriving late in the day - as it may be out side their business hours). When we arrived, staff were very friendly - we just picked up our keys, confirmed our bill... and went to our room. Parking is free and in a lot beside the hotel - I believe the lot is shared with the Reno store.

We were in room 3 - up a single flight of stairs (don't stay here if you can't climb stairs - there are only a few, but you have to climb them). The room was small and simple, but very comfortable. Again, it looked recently renovated and the place was spotless (couldn't find a single mark on anything!). The room had a shower only, which had plenty of water pressure - a good thing! The room had a single window that overlooked the parking lot and toward Main St. Unlike some other reviewers, we found it very quiet at night. There was no internet (that I was aware of), but they provide plenty of tourist info, which is a good thing, because there's so much to do in the county!

Some local recommendations:
-Buddha dog - 172 Picton Main St. is a must stop at if you've never tried them. Voted best hot dogs in Canada by Reader's Digest
- Schooner's fish & Chips - 72 Picton Main St. - some of the best fish& chips I've had!
- Sugarbush and Lacey Estates wineries - both small wineries that use only the grapes grown in their backyards! Great local wines!
-Sandbanks National Park - best beach in Ontario (IMO)!

We enjoyed our stay at the Queens Inn very much. This Inn is in its fourth year, so all of the furnishings, carpets, etc. are new. No musty smell. The rooms are immaculate and well appointed. We were very impressed with this find! Central to everything in the County.

The room was very clean, air conditioned and nicely appointed. My wife and I didn't mind the Main St. traffic at all. The location is very convenient for access to restaurants, shopping, the harbour and other points of interest. Parking is free. An elevator would have been helpful, but the stairs were manageable even with my sore knees and back. The staff was very friendly and quick to locate me after checkout to let me know I had left my phone charger behind. An ice maker or mini fridge would be nice additions, otherwise, our stay was enjoyable and we will certainly reserve a room for our next visit to Picton.