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    Hampton Inn by Hilton Halifax Downtown

    3.2 (21 reviews)
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    Moldy shower
    Leah S.

    We planned a trip to Halifax and were absolutely not predicting we would be arriving around the same time as hurricane Dorian. I believe this was a deciding factor in the negative aspect of our experience, however there were things that still could have been improved. When we arrived, the lobby was packed with people trying to get reservations. It was disorganized and the desk staff seemed completely frazzled. Once we got to the front, we told them we had already checked in online on the Hilton app and had picked and reserved our room. We were told that they had no record of this and furthermore couldn't give us that room which was our first big frustration. Once to the room, we immediately noticed some things that we didn't particularly like including a very moldy shower, and furniture that was chipped, scuffed, and looked like it needed to be replaced. We hoped for the best, and gave it a try anyway. In the morning our backs were so sore, we knew we needed to make a change. We called down to the front desk and they told us there was nothing they could do to help us. After lunch we went back in person, and they sent housekeeping up with some extra blankets (??) to make the bed better? They said if that didn't help there was nothing else they could do. We gave it a try and it did nothing. In the morning we packed up and told them we would not be able to sleep there another night, and needed to check out and go elsewhere. The front desk guy didn't ask any questions, didn't make any effort to understand or help, and just printed out our statement and that was it. Definitely not the Hilton brand experience we were prepared for, and we absolutely would not return here in the future if we return to Halifax.

    Looking toward front door in our room at Hampton Halifax-Downtown
    Mark K.

    This is a very good hotel in a good location in downtown Halifax. We were able to walk to the harbourfront in a matter of minutes and the Citadel was just up the street. The conference center and hockey stadium were also just a couple of blocks away. There were several dining options within an easy walk. The staff were efficient, helpful and approachable. We were checked in and out rather quickly and we were able to get local information without difficulty. Our room was spacious and modern. The bed was comfortable and the environs were fairly quiet facilitating good sleep. The bathroom was sufficiently roomy to allow maneuverability. The WiFi was free and worked well during our stay. The large screen TV was more than adequate and their service provided a decent array of programming. The morning breakfast was up to Hampton standards, which was to say that it was reasonably good. There were hot food choices along with the typical variety of yogurts, fruit, breads, cereals and juices. The breakfast area offered more seating than the average Hampton and the modern feel of the lobby area created a pleasant atmosphere in which to enjoy a meal. The room rate was certainly fair. Our average rate was $179 CAD. I thought this was a decent value considering the quality of the product. Overall, I would not hesitate to recommend this hotel if you need a place to stay in downtown Halifax. The location is great and the facilities are quite nice. The morning breakfast works well enough and the room rates are decent. The staff are helpful and efficient. For what you pay, it's pretty good.

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    Jennifer P.

    My husband and I had a good stay at the Hampton Inn in Halifax recently. The rooms were modern and clean and the breakfast buffet was good. The location is up the hill near the Citadel which is pretty close to the waterfront, Spring Garden Road and downtown. The rooms were nice, nothing extraordinary, but no complaints from me. The breakfast buffet was good. The don't have a waffle maker, but they do serve pre-made waffles. They had regular waffles (similar to Eggo Waffles) and also Belgian waffles. Both were good. They had whipped cream, sweetened mixed berries and syrup for the waffles. They had eggs which were sometimes scrambled and sometimes in omelette form. When scrambled they were seasoned and had bits of green and red peppers in them, so tastier than plain scrambled eggs. Omelettes were plain or with cheddar cheese. They also had sausage, one day in regular form (you know, like a cylinder) and one day in the flat round form (like in Sausage McMuffins). They had oatmeal. The only toppings though were brown sugar, raisins and shredded coconut. They also had yogurt and a variety of cereals. Other than the free breakfast buffet, there is no restaurant in the hotel, but you are so close to restaurants so it's not a big deal. Staff were friendly, especially Donna the housekeeper. When I stay in hotels, I usually write a little thank you note on the notepad and leave my tip on top. Most housekeeping staff just take the tip and remove the note, but Donna wrote me a sweet note back thanking me for the tip. How nice is that? :) I would stay here again.

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    Hot water is good, food could be better in buffet but overall great service has gym and pool.

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    the staff was rude and there was a rat that ran across the floor, I told them, they didn't do anything about it

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    Review Highlights - Hampton Inn by Hilton Halifax Downtown

    We were able to walk to the harbourfront in a matter of minutes and the Citadel was just up the street.

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    I had a very pleasant stay at Best Western Chocolate Lake. I could swear that I reserved a…read morelakefront room but we were not given one when I initially checked in. The kind desk person got me a lakefront room even though the reservation didn't technically say so. They went out of their way to be accommodating and I appreciated it. The lake is beautiful and worth the stay on that side. Beds were comfy with lots of pillows. Body wash, shampoo, and conditioner are provided in the shower in pump bottles. Breakfast is included for hotel guests and offered a variety of hot and cold food options. The breakfast seating area is large, and there is an outdoor deck with tables if the weather cooperates. Everything was clean and the coffee was good. The pool area was clean and I had it to myself for most of the time I used it. There was an arcade on the same floor which I wanted to use (air hockey!) but I ran out of time. There is free parking and it was a short drive into Halifax. It's close enough to the city but far enough out to be quiet and relaxing. I would definitely return.

    It was our experience that this property was an extremely poor value @ 305 $…read more Given that it's 20 minutes from the port / town center, i.e. to far to walk, 30 minutes from the airport ( no shuttle) and the restaurant was closed for repairs ( not mentioned on the website) and the bathrooms are the size of a postage stamp. We can't recommend this property !

    Residence Inn Halifax Downtown

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    I just randomly picked this place for my first-time visit to Halifax. I lucked out on my selection!…read moreExcellent hotel in all respects! Heated parking garage beneath hotel . . . Great daily breakfast with good variety . . . Superb location . . . Nice staff. I have absolutely no complaints. This hotel made my Christmas in Halifax one to remember!!!

    Well, where do I begin:…read more The hotel is near a convention center - literally across the street. If you're going to the convention center and that's your goal for a quick commute this is your hotel. That was not my goal. It was a family vacation and we wanted a center location for our family to stay. The center location was fabulous. and the staff were friendly enough. Breakfast was fine (eggs, sausage, cereal, bagels, etc on the buffet area). The staff at the breakfast was more than amazing. Especially one waiter - we got there at 930am and several people were running up right before. and he was so good. Breakfast is included and it runs until 10 am. We opted for a studio bedroom with a queen and a pull out couch for our young daughter. When our daughter was pulling out the drawers in the kitchen we luckily realized the knives were in the 2nd to the last drawer to the floor. For the love of god - please move the knives to a higher drawer. Who puts the sharp knives in a low drawer? Sharp knives always go in a top drawer. C'mon people. We had no sheets/pillows/blankets for said pull out couch and had to run and track down a maid who was very gracious to us. We made her bed and thought it was going to be a great night. Well what we did not realize is that the hotel directly faces Maxwell's Plum. What is that? It is a bar with an outdoor funfest. It is loud and will keep you up way past a child's bedtime and then even your adult bedtime if you are one of the lucky guests to have a literal audience facing this. If you come here - I highly suggest you opt for a bedroom not facing this area. Secondly - do not opt for a room near the stairwell either - we had a double whammy. Music and the sound of the stairwell door slamming. Meant for a lovely Friday night. We probably went to bed around 12 or 1? Also it cost $25 to park. We couldn't get out of the parking garage for a while because several people were smoking right in front of the exit location. (Granted not the hotels issue directly but it just added to the fabulous evening we had).

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    The staff is absolutely wonderful, and the hotel is charming, but a bit too run down…read more One of our biggest complaints are the smokers and vapers hanging out in the parking lot. They stand right at the bottom of the ramp and stairs so you cannot avoid them. It stinks, makes you gag, and just looks tacky. If staff, then go out back. If guests, go do it in your car. If others, get rid of them. There is a sign that says no vaping or smoking near the entry, but you still have to get through the crap to get to the entry. Our other main complaint is the air conditioning. The first room had lousy air conditioning. Add to that the huge, sharp, crack in the window (running from top to bottom), a couple other problems, and we were not comfortable. They moved us to another room on another floor, and the a/c wasn't much better. At full blast, the fan didn't circulate well, and you could only feel the cold if you put your hand on the worn metal of the a/c unit. There was a thermometer in the room, and it never went below 75F. We ended up having to buy a portable fan to blow on me while sleeping. Moving around in the room made us too hot, so we rarely spent any time there. My husband, who gardens in 100F weather, even had a cold damp facecloth on his head to keep from sweating. Decorations in the hall and room were broken. The brown towels had bleach stains on them. The microwave was antiquated, and we unplugged it. The little fridge froze our water (although, I guess that could be a plus). If they were to put some love and money into this place it could really shine. We prefer supporting small businesses over major hotel chains, and we like the charm of classic decor, but between the over-heated rooms and smokey entry, we would not recommend this to many of our friends. Truly a shame because, for our needs, the location was terrific and, as previously mentioned, the staff was very nice. SO much potential.

    I loved the historic feel of this Inn. Loved the nautical feel. The ghost in room 102 was very…read moreplayful turning the tv off and on. I asked "him" to prove he could do it and he did as I requested. Check out my TikTok I made documenting the ghost https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSAfWFVCL/

    Hampton Inn by Hilton Halifax Downtown - hotels - Updated July 2026

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