OverviewThe Residence Inn Halifax is located on Grafton Street in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia. This property is centrally located within walking distance of many dining and entertainment venues. Maxwell Plum's English Pub and Neptune Theatre are both within a 1 minute walk from the hotel.
This property is 100% smoke-free and has 92 suites on 6 floors. All suites include air-conditioning, alarm clocks, coffee makers and tea service, irons and ironing boards, pull-out sofas, and hair dryers. The suites at this hotel are also equipped with full kitchens that include conventional ovens and stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers, microwaves, toasters, pots and pans, dishes, and silverware.
Pets are allowed at this property with a $100 fee, per stay (fee for steam-cleaning).
On-site heated underground parking is available for $19 per day. Additional on-site amenities include coin-operated washers and dryers, fitness centre, business centre (extra fees may apply), and two meeting rooms.
The hotel offers a free continental breakfast buffet (served from 6:30am - 9:30am on weekdays and 7:00am - 10:00am on weekends). Every other Tuesday night the hotel manager hosts a complimentary reception from 6:00pm - 7:30pm and includes crackers, cheese, dessert, and juice. On Wednesday evenings (from 6:00pm - 7:30pm) the hotel offers a free barbeque meal which includes items like hamburgers and hot dogs, while on Thursday evenings (from 6:00pm - 7:30pm) complimentary home cooked fare, such as lasagne and chicken pot pie, is served to guests. Room service is also available daily from 5:00pm to 10:00pm.
Check in is at 3pm and check out is at 11am.
This hotel is 160m from the Grand Parade area of downtown Halifax and 400m from the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and the waterfront boardwalk. The Citadel Hill National Historic Site is 800m from this hotel, while the Halifax International Airport (YHZ) is 32.8km away (distances: Google Maps).
Verified by a Front Desk Agent on April 25, 2012: Pets are allowed at a cost of $100 per stay, Manager's reception and breakfast buffet hours.
The GoodThis hotel received compliments for many aspects of the guest experience.
Many guests agreed that their rooms were clean, inviting, and spacious. A few reviewers described the rooms as well appointed and colourful. One guest was impressed with the size of their room and said it "was furnished like a small, modern apartment and I felt quite at home for the week I stayed [sic]." A few reviewers also appreciated the full sized kitchen and found it to be an added convenience for their longer stays.
The location of this hotel was often praised by guests for its proximity to restaurants, pubs, and entertainment venues in downtown Halifax.
The staff was thought to be helpful and friendly by most guest reviewers and compliments extended to staff throughout the hotel, including the front desk agents, housekeeping, and general manager.
Other positive reviews for this property included the well-equipped gym, reliable wireless Internet, and the value for money spent.
The Bad
Negative reviews for this hotel were rare and included only a couple of common concerns.
Of the negative reviews, a few found that noise from traffic and nearby pubs permeated their rooms and a couple of reviewers mentioned that this street noise was more bothersome during the weekend.
Some reviewers were not pleased with the parking fees and a couple of guests said they opted for free street parking during the weekends to avoid the additional hotel charges.
Other negative comments by guests included the lack of an on-site pool as well as an unappealing view from the guest rooms.
TripAdvisor.com ranked this hotel #8 out of 29 properties in Halifax, based on 95 reviews.
Hotels.com gave this hotel an average score of 4.5 out of 5.0, from 22 guest reviews.
MyTravelGuide.com gave this hotel an average score of 8.5 out of 10, based on 64 guest reviews.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel a score of 4.6 out of 5.0 with 96% of 26 guests recommending the property.
Verified by a Front Desk Agent on April 25, 2012: Pets are allowed at a cost of $100 per stay, Manager's reception and breakfast buffet hours.
