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Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel is a 4 star hotel in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
1919 Upper Water Street, Halifax, NS, Canada
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Parking and Internet charges are extra but guests still leave happy
Pros 
  • Several guests liked the walkway to the casino
  • Many guests approved of the staff at the hotel
  • Guests often said they found the location convenient for services
Cons 
  • Many guests disliked paying extra for Internet
  • Several guests disliked paying extra for parking
  • Some guests were disappointed with their room view

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This Hotel is in...
Downtown Halifax

This Hotel is Near...
Halifax Casino (0.2 km)

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Editor's Analysis
Created: Feb 28, 2012
Overview
The Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel is located on Upper Water Street in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia. The property is close to all the conveniences that one finds in the downtown sector of a large city, including restaurants, public transportation, and shopping.

Both the Halifax Citadel and the Halifax Metro Centre are within close walking distance of the hotel. Additionally, the "Ferry Stop" is very close to the property with connections to or from both Dartmouth and Woodside.

The hotel has a non-smoking policy and the 333 guest rooms at the property have armchairs, work spaces, air conditioning, TVs with cable, and large opening windows.

Internet is available at the hotel at an extra cost of $15.95 per day and the service includes local calls and free long distance calls within Canada (some limitations apply). Parking is also on site and it is available at either $3.42 per hour or $19.95 per day. The hotel allows pets and charges a non-refundable $50 sanitation fee.

The hotel is six stories high and features a total of 17,000 square feet in meeting space across seven different meeting rooms. Hotel check in time is at 3pm while check out is at 11am.
The Good
Guests approved of this hotel to a very large extent, many calling the property "beautiful". The guests who expressed their approval in their reviews of the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel typically mentioned the staff at the hotel and the location of the property as the main sources of their approval. 

Many guests also alluded to room appointments as making a difference.

Hotel patrons typically found the staff at the hotel to be friendly and helpful. They were pleasant individuals who often put in an extra effort to ensure guest happiness, something that made a difference for several visitors.

The location of the hotel also made a difference to guests as it helped many of them find nearby shopping and services. Frequently guests said that they liked being near the casino and multiple guests said they appreciated the sheltered walkways that extended from the property to other parts of downtown. Some guests also liked being near the boardwalk as it was leisurely for strolling the waterfront.

Occasionally, guests said that the comfort of their rooms made a good impression. These guests frequently identified the beds as making a difference.

The Bad
Guests made positive comments about the property more often than they complained. However, guests that were not happy with their stay or aspects of it normally blamed something to do with the value they received for their money.

Frequently guests called this hotel's room rates "pricey" and the fact that the room rate did not include many extras was part of the problem. Guests thought that since they were paying an amount that they viewed to be significant that the room rate would have included services such as parking, Internet access, and breakfast.

There were some less common complaints that still stood out to a degree. For example, some guests complained about the view from their room which often looked squarely at a nearby building when they were expecting to see the harbour. Other guests thought that the hotel was noisy and blamed other guests at the hotel as the source.
Expedia.ca guest ratings averaged 4.7 out of 5 and 92% of guests recommended the property.

CanadianHotelGuide.com guest ratings averaged to 8.1 out of 10 and the hotel ranked 2nd out of 27 hotels in Halifax.

Hotels.com guest ratings averaged to 4.1 out of 5 and 71% of guests recommended the hotel.

Booking.com guest ratings averaged to 8.9 out of 10 and the site had 25 reviews.
Editor's Analysis by Shane L.
Analyzed by Shane L.
With ample personal travel experience and years of professional hotel work experience, Shane is prepared and determined to help travelers find what they want when booking Canadian hotels.


Guest Reviews

8.2
Very Good

#6 out of 24
Guest Rating Explained
Rating: 8.2 / 10 Details

No. of guest reviews: 48
Guest Recommended: Yes
Popularity Ranking Explained

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel is #6 out of 24 hotels in Halifax ranked by guests.
Guest Recommendations and Comments
Hotel review by guest is Positive
Nancy from Truro, NS CA rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 9 out of 10 on February 12, 2012 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"Eveything was wonderful and everyone was waonderful.We would love to came back again and stay there we have to;d alot of people about you're hotal thank you again for a great stay."

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Susan from Ft. Smith, N CA rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 9 out of 10 on October 17, 2011 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Catherine from St Pierre Et Miquelon, PM rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 10 out of 10 on December 15, 2010 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Verified Guest from St. John, CA rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 8 out of 10 on November 29, 2010 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Jill from River John, NS CA rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 9 out of 10 on November 14, 2010 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Wendy from Hamilton, ON CA rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 9 out of 10 on October 26, 2010 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Doreen from Stanley, NB CA rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 6 out of 10 on October 24, 2010 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"They didn't clean our room, had to ask the cleaning lady myself in the hall for more towels, and on the web site they said parking was $10/night, but i was charged $19.99/night. The hotel said they had a fridge in it as well, not no fridge, they charge for the water. The hotel is nice, but very pricey for what is offer with it, that's not there."

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Hotel review by guest is Negative
Helen m from Portage, NB CA rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 5 out of 10 on October 21, 2009 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"I stayed at this hotel 2 years ago and was completely in heaven on their bed that felt like a cloud, so decided to stay there again for their bed but this time the bed was hard and very uncomfortable."

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Hotel review by guest is Negative
Eleanor from Woodstock, NB CA rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 4 out of 10 on September 20, 2009 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"It's just too expensive for what you get. I suppose you are paying for the location near the water front but from the drunken activity I saw out the window at 6:30 to 11:30 I would be very nervous going out in the evening. It was very noisy and the people looked very scketchy."

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Hotel review by guest is Positive
Kenneth from Manakin-sabot, VA US rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 9 out of 10 on August 30, 2009 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Hotel review by guest is Negative
Verified Guest from Winnipeg, MB CA rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 3 out of 10 on August 17, 2009 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"too expensive for what is offered. Nothing was stellar or even close considering cost. internet and parking extra..room not ready by 4pm poor value."

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Hotel review by guest is Positive
Gerard from Bathurst, NB CA rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 8 out of 10 on August 16, 2009 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Verified Guest from Ottawa, ON CA rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 8 out of 10 on August 16, 2009 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Hotel review by guest is Positive
Ashlee from Saint Johns, NF CA rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 8 out of 10 on September 25, 2006 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"'average' value for the dollar because of the big busy weekend we stayed there that the prices were jacked up even more so then normal, but the extra spent money on the hotel was worth being in the middle of everything."

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Hotel review by guest is Positive
Andrea from Belleville, ON CA rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 10 out of 10 on August 30, 2006 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"The customer service was consistently superior. The beds and linens were a delight. The staff in general could not do enough for us and did so with a friendly manner and sense of humour. The closest l can compare this experience to is Disney and you don't get much better than that in North America. Quite amazing! Congratulations to the management for actually operationalizing the organizational culture for the best possible satisfaction outcomes."

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Hotel review by guest is Positive
Nancy from Allison, NB CA rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 9 out of 10 on August 09, 2006 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"I always enjoy my stay with you folks. Beds are really comfortable and the bed linens are soft!"

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Shauna from Sydney, NS US rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 8 out of 10 on August 07, 2006 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"An all round great stay. Very nice breakfast provided on our floor."

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Michael from Cranford, NJ US rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 9 out of 10 on July 25, 2006 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Natalie from Phila, PA US rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 9 out of 10 on July 22, 2006 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Verified Guest from Montreal, QC CA rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 9 out of 10 on July 07, 2006 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Verified Guest from London, GB rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 9 out of 10 on July 04, 2006 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"Bed was excellent."

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Anthony from Middlesex, GB rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 10 out of 10 on June 04, 2006 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"perfectly located in downtown halifax. lovely harbour views. good value for money!!"

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Elias from Mississauga, ON CA rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 8 out of 10 on May 21, 2006 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"mini bars should be added to the rooms"

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Verified Guest from Dartmouth, NS CA rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 10 out of 10 on May 14, 2006 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Jon from Middleton, NS CA rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 10 out of 10 on March 24, 2006 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Tanys from Moncton, NB CA rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 8 out of 10 on March 04, 2006 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Verified Guest from Bertrand, NB CA rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 8 out of 10 on February 12, 2006 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Sen from Saint John, NB CA rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 8 out of 10 on December 24, 2005 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Paul from Point Du Chene, NB CA rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 8 out of 10 on October 08, 2005 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Verified Guest from Montreal, CA rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 8 out of 10 on October 02, 2005 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Jacqueline from Portsmouth, NH US rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 9 out of 10 on August 22, 2005 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Mr robert from Southport, GB rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 9 out of 10 on August 15, 2005 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Robert from Uniontown, OH US rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 7 out of 10 on August 11, 2005 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Hotel review by guest is Positive
Sara from Milton, NS CA rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 10 out of 10 on August 01, 2005 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"An all around great experience!"

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Blair from Burlington, ON CA rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 8 out of 10 on July 18, 2005 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"The only complaint (and I would hardly call it a complaint in reality, more of a observation), was that the check in associate said the crib we requested was all set up set to go in the room, and it was not. We had to set it up. While I don't personally find this a big problem, I think the information given should be a bit more accurate, or, the housekeeping department should have actually set up the crib. We enjoyed our stay, and the hotel was excellent."

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Verified Guest from Fredericton, NB CA rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 8 out of 10 on June 06, 2005 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Verified Guest from O'leary, PE CA rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 9 out of 10 on April 11, 2005 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Maurice from Moncton, NB CA rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 9 out of 10 on March 26, 2005 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"I asked for a non-smokers room and to my delight, the entire section was for non-smokers. I will surely look forward to make reservation again. Thank you."

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Pamela from St John, NF CA rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 8 out of 10 on November 29, 2004 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Verified Guest from Jacksonville, FL US rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 9 out of 10 on October 27, 2004 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Jeff from Fredericton, NB CA rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 8 out of 10 on October 12, 2004 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"they said parking was free at check in and then charged me 10:00 when the bill came"

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Verified Guest from Mount Stewart, PE CA rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 8 out of 10 on October 02, 2004 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Maurice d from Ottawa, ON CA rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 8 out of 10 on September 09, 2004 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Tanya from St David's, BM rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 8 out of 10 on September 07, 2004 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"I pretty much enjoyed my stay at the hotel, however I had my 18 and half daughter with me and could not enjoy any of the restaurants around the Casino. On one occassion my daughter told me to go to one of the restaurants while she ordered room service - so I had to eat alone at the restaurant. I think this can be improved by having a section closed off with excess from the outside for familys with minors."

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Hotel review by guest is Negative
Sheridan from Summerside, PE CA rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 4 out of 10 on September 05, 2004 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"When we booked in we were under the assumption that parking was free as we were there to gamble. We were never told at any time we had to pay as we discussed parking at the book in desk. Sometime through the night a parking bill was put under our door rather sheepishly I might add. With all the advertising in the room, ie; guides placemats etc. which said free parking when you gamble we assumed that parking was free. We should have been properly notified at the time of book in that parking was an added charge and not free. We were not impressed and we will be sure to let all friends know."

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Hotel review by guest is Positive
Verified Guest from Unionville, ON CA rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 8 out of 10 on July 23, 2004 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"The bar and restaurant were closed at 9:00PM on a Friday evening which seemed unhospitable and inconvenient for us."

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Dr. steve from Westfield, MA US rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 9 out of 10 on July 05, 2004 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Walter from Fort Lee, NJ US rated Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 9 out of 10 on December 31, 2003 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"THe staff couldn't have been more accommodating or polite. Great group of people from valet to bartender to chamber maid."

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Hotel Address: 1919 Upper Water Street, Halifax, NS, Canada

Overview & Amenities


Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

Amenities
  • Business center
  • Convention Center
  • Dry cleaning/laundry
  • Family Rooms
  • First Class Hotel
  • Fitness center
  • High-speed internet
  • Hot Tub/Jacuzzi
  • Meeting rooms
  • On beach
  • Pets accepted
  • Restaurant
  • Smoke Free
  • Swimming pool
  • Tennis Courts

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Nearby Cities
Dartmouth (3.4 km)
Enfield (10.6 km)
Porters Lake (24.7 km)
Windsor (54.6 km)
Western Shore (58.4 km)

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