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Reviews of Hotel Halifax

3.5 out of 5
Hotel Halifax
1990 Barrington St, Halifax, NS

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1555 out of 3479 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1081 out of 3479 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 469 out of 3479 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 241 out of 3479 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 133 out of 3479 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Janet

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel and the staff were very nice. Parking is a bit confusing however they did msg me specific instructions on how to access the hotel from the underground parking. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Denise

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean. Parking was expensive 2 of the 3 elevators were not working and there was an event going on so long line ups. Staff was friendly
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Serge

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall was ok but service at desk is very slow
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in waterfront Halifax
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Guest Services on Apr 24, 2024
Hello H, Thank you for your positive feedback! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay at our waterfront hotel in Halifax. We strive to provide exceptional experiences for all our guests and look forward to welcoming you back soon.

6/10 Okay

Aparjeet

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They don't have parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

K.L.

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and room was comfortable. A close walk to many areas downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Guest Services on Apr 24, 2024
Hello Jamie, Thank you for your kind feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our friendly staff, comfortable rooms, and convenient location. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

2/10 Terrible

Celia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly disappointed. You could hear everything until all hours, especially when trying to sleep. Also had a large balcony that was shared with several rooms, we weren’t expecting this. Overall very unpleasant. We got very little sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Guest Services on Apr 24, 2024
Hello Celia, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We sincerely apologize for the disturbance you experienced during your stay. Your comfort and rest are of utmost importance to us, and we regret that we fell short of meeting your expectations in this regard. We will take your comments into consideration to ensure a more enjoyable experience for our guests in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in lady was excellent, we really appreciated her help after our lo g flight .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Guest Services on Apr 23, 2024
Hello Steven, thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with our check-in staff. Safe travels!

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stau
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Guest Services on Apr 23, 2024
Hello John, thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!

8/10 Good

Sonya

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ease of finding the hotel, parking directions, friendliness of staff and overall stay was amazing. However 2 of 3 elevators were down majority of the stay which was inconvenient at times but i cannot wait to return!!! Definitwly will recommend to friends and family!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Guest Services on Apr 22, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback, Sonya. We apologize for the inconvenience of having our elevator down for the weekend.

6/10 Okay

Frédéric and Isabelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is not our first time at this property. We keep coming back for the price and location. But they need to do something about their elevators. There is always one (and this time 2 out of 3!) not working. The place is old but our rooms have been « decent » in terms of cleanliness. Having access to a patio door is also nice if it’s sunny out.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Guest Services on Apr 23, 2024
Hello Frédéric and Isabelle, Thank you for your continued patronage and valuable feedback. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the elevator issues during your recent stay. Rest assured, we are actively addressing this matter to ensure smoother operations. We appreciate your compliments regarding our competitive pricing, convenient location, cleanliness standards, and patio access. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we look forward to welcoming you back for an even more enjoyable experience.

8/10 Good

Tyler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was good. My only complaint is that the front desk wouldn't validate my parking even though I received emails saying they would. Also, the signs in the parkade displayed that they would. I ended up having to pay $24 for parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Guest Services on Apr 23, 2024
Hello Tyler, thank you for choosing to stay with us and for sharing your feedback. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused regarding the parking validation discrepancy. We will investigate this matter further to ensure consistency with our communication and signage. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for an improved experience.

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a small issue with the elevators, but other than that it was a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Guest Services on Apr 22, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback, Darren. We apologize for the inconvenience of having our elevator down for the weekend.

10/10 Excellent

randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room air was noisy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Guest Services on Apr 22, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback, Randall. We will pass you comments to our maintenance team regarding the HVAC unit.

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was only 1 elevator working
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Guest Services on Apr 22, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback, Kenneth. We apologize for the inconvenience of having our elevator down for the weekend.

8/10 Good

Pawel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is a charming 50 year old hotel in downtown. It is dated and needs some updating. Speaking with the desk on check out this property is about to go a full transformation. The are around is currently under reconstruction and will be for some time. Looking forward to staying again to see all the renovations
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Guest Services on Apr 20, 2024
Hello Pawel, thank you for your feedback and understanding! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay despite the current state of the property. We're indeed embarking on an exciting transformation to enhance your future experiences. We appreciate your patience during the reconstruction in the surrounding area and can't wait to welcome you back to witness all the renovations firsthand!

10/10 Excellent

Emine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind service
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Guest Services on Apr 20, 2024
Hello Emine, thank you for your kind words! We strive to provide exceptional service to all our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you gotta eat, the restaurant, downstairs is the best place. I ordered burger fries sweet potato fries. it was the best burger I ever had also got to meet chef
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Guest Services on Apr 20, 2024
Hello Victor, We're thrilled you enjoyed your meal! Our chef takes pride in crafting delicious dishes, and we're delighted you had the opportunity to meet them. Looking forward to serving you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Krissy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a wonderful experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Guest Services on Apr 20, 2024
Dear Krissy, we're thrilled to hear that! Thank you for choosing us for your stay.

2/10 Terrible

Jake

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Smelt like fish
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Guest Services on Apr 20, 2024
Hello Jake, thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback. It has come to our attention that the service you received during your recent stay did not meet your expectations. For this, we sincerely apologize. Once again, thank you for your valued feedback and we hope to serve you again whenever your travels bring you back to Halifax.

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay at the Hotel Halifax, the room, the restaurant and the location were all excellent. The room was clean and cozy, and had a great view of the harbour. The Harbour City bar and grill was wonderful, the food was delicious and the service was great. The location is perfect for being able to access anything in the downtown area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Guest Services on Apr 20, 2024
Hello Jen, thank you for your delightful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Hotel Halifax. It's wonderful to know that you found your room to be clean and cozy, with a picturesque view of the harbor. We're delighted that you also had a fantastic dining experience at Harbour City Bar and Grill, and that our team provided you with excellent service. Our prime location in the heart of downtown makes exploring the city a breeze. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable stay soon!

8/10 Good

Kateri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a nice property and a great location. I would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Guest Services on Apr 20, 2024
Hello Kateri, thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you back anytime!

10/10 Excellent

Courtnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Guest Services on Apr 20, 2024
Hello Courtnie, thank you for your feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Guest Services on Apr 20, 2024
Hello Ashley, thank you! We're glad you appreciate our prime location.

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is fantastic. Property is a bit dated, but clean. Beds were comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Guest Services on Apr 18, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback, Paul. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us.

8/10 Good

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for events at Scotia Centre.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Guest Services on Apr 20, 2024
Hello Jessica, we're delighted you find our location convenient for Scotia Centre events! Looking forward to welcoming you to our hotel for a seamless stay.

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were wonderful and so caring when my wife was quite sick. Thank you! Shoutout to Tim who was extra hospitable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Guest Services on Apr 20, 2024
Hello Cameron, we're delighted to hear about your positive experience and are glad we could provide caring service during a challenging time. Tim will be thrilled to receive your shoutout! We hope your wife is feeling better now and look forward to welcoming you back soon.

8/10 Good

Alexei

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good stay for a quick business trip. The room could use some renovation and touch ups, but overall good enough. Conveniently located close to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Guest Services on Apr 16, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback, Alexei. We are glad you enjoyed your stay overall.

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Guest Services on Apr 16, 2024
Thanks for the rating, Jason.

4/10 Poor

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
People were very loud especially on the floor I was on. Didn’t like how you could hear the elevator every time someone was using it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Guest Services on Apr 16, 2024
Hello, Shane. Providing the highest level of hospitality is our number one priority and our hope is that all our guests experience a peaceful environment during their stay. We sincerely apologize for falling short of meeting your expectations.

10/10 Excellent

ray

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A good place to stay for the price in the convenient place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Guest Services on Apr 15, 2024
Hello Ray, thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you found Hotel Halifax to be a good value in a convenient location. We strive to offer our guests a comfortable and convenient experience at a fair price. We hope to welcome you back on your next visit to the area!

8/10 Good

Shedline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Guest Services on Apr 15, 2024
Hello Shedline, thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear that you found your stay quiet and clean. We aim to provide a serene and immaculate environment for all our guests. We hope to welcome you back soon for another peaceful experience.

8/10 Good

Kaitlin

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay here this weekend past. The staff were wonderful and the facilities and location are top notch. The rooms are a bit dated but it was cleanly enough. Good value for the money spent.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Guest Services on Apr 15, 2024
Hello Kaitlin, thank you for choosing to stay with us and for sharing your feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your weekend at our hotel and found our staff, facilities, and location to your liking. We appreciate your comments about the room and will take them into consideration for future improvements. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another pleasant stay.

2/10 Terrible

Sheri

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking if driving a truck was terrible couldn’t fit in self parking no reserved spot given and paid parking, asked for towels to be sent up because room is not done daily 9 hours later still no towels and a condom wrapper found under chair when moved to sit down so room definitely not cleaned properly also room keys would not open door was going down every time to get done every time when leaving hotel and elevators were not worked properly terrible hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Guest Services on Apr 15, 2024
Hello Sheri, we are truly sorry to hear about the challenges you faced during your stay. Your experience falls short of the high standards we aim to maintain. We'll address these issues immediately to ensure such incidents are not repeated. We appreciate your feedback and hope for the opportunity to regain your trust in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Hanlin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it is a good deal. location is good too!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Guest Services on Apr 15, 2024
Hello Hanlin, thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you found our hotel to be a good deal and that you appreciated its convenient location. Looking forward to hosting you again!

10/10 Excellent

Marianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the silence and cleanliness.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Guest Services on Apr 15, 2024
Hello Marianna, we are glad to hear you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and cleanliness during your stay. Creating a serene environment is important to us, and we're pleased to have met your expectations.

6/10 Okay

Cristina

Traveled with partner
I like that it was accessible to the pedways & it was right by the downtown. The staff that helped us is nice & very helpful. What i didnt like is we were put in a room in the back & we have to go down. We had difficulty finding it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Guest Services on Apr 15, 2024
Hello Cristina, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're glad to hear that you found our location convenient and that our staff provided helpful service. We apologize for any inconvenience you experienced with the room placement and difficulty finding it. Your comments will be shared with our team to improve our guest experience. We hope to welcome you back for a smoother and more enjoyable stay in the future.

4/10 Poor

Ian

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dated and elevators were a disaster
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Guest Services on Apr 15, 2024
Hello Ian, Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience at Hotel Halifax with us. We are very sorry our current appearance was not what you had anticipated. We strive to maintain the highest standards, not only in service, but also regarding maintaining the overall look and feel of the hotel. As you noticed, we are currently awaiting to hear about our upcoming renovations that are sure to provide a highly functional space and stylish décor that meet the modern needs of our valued guests, like you.

8/10 Good

Shyanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Guest Services on Apr 16, 2024
Hello Shyanne, thank you for your survey!

10/10 Excellent

Alyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Guest Services on Apr 16, 2024
Hello Alyson, thank you for your survey!

8/10 Good

Susanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was easy and convenient . Didnt like that breakfast wasnt included . Didnt like that parking wasnt included. But room was clean and ladies at the front desk were friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Guest Services on Apr 15, 2024
Hello Susanne, Thank you for providing feedback on your recent stay. We're glad to hear that your check-in experience was smooth and that you found your room clean. We understand your concerns regarding breakfast and parking, and we appreciate your input. We'll take your comments into consideration as we strive to enhance our guest experience. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Brady

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Guest Services on Apr 15, 2024
Dear Brady, we are delighted to have been your chosen hotel during your recent stay in Halifax. It was truly a pleasure to serve you. We hope you choose to create more memories with us whenever your travels bring you back to Halifax.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tim at the front desk was very good to deal with. We were allowed an early check in whuch was appreciated
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Guest Services on Apr 15, 2024
Hello Nancy, Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that Tim provided excellent service and that you appreciated the early check-in. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Tim. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another enjoyable stay.

8/10 Good

Melanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful view of the harbour with a walkout to the patio. It was clean and quiet. Rooms are getting tired but overall a great stay. Restaurant in the hotel. The food and drinks were great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Guest Services on Apr 15, 2024
Hello Melanie, Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted you enjoyed the beautiful harbor view and found our hotel clean and quiet. Your feedback on the room condition is noted, and we'll strive to enhance this aspect. We're thrilled you appreciated our restaurant offerings as well. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great stay!

6/10 Okay

JEFFREY

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is getting tired. Noisy room, but good value and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Guest Services on Apr 15, 2024
Hello Jeffrey, Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your recent stay. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by noise and acknowledge your observation about the property. We're glad you found value in our location. We'll take your comments into consideration as we strive to continually improve our guests' experiences.

8/10 Good

Carol

Close to water front. Parking is expensive
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Guest Services on Apr 15, 2024
Hello Carol, thank you for your feedback!

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Booked the double room with a balcony , staff were friendly with easy parking . The room was not cleaned , very old with 90s feel . Chips were under the bed with a tennis ball . Overall the lobby, parking, front staff* and location was excellent with a food court close by . The rooms and hallways were way below average. Would not recommend bringing children due to cleanliness.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Guest Services on Apr 13, 2024
Thank you for sharing your feedback, Ryan. We're glad you found our staff friendly and parking convenient. We apologize for the cleanliness issues you encountered in your room and will address this with our housekeeping team immediately. Your comments will help us improve, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a more enjoyable experience in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was exceptionally great.....
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Guest Services on Apr 13, 2024
Thank you, Roger, for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you found our staff exceptionally great. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back to Hotel Halifax soon!