OverviewThe Halliburton Hotel is designated a historic property, by the province of Nova Scotia, and is located on Morris Street in downtown Halifax.
This property consists of a trio of town houses and has a total of 29 units including rooms and suites. The hotel is 100% non-smoking and does not allow pets. All units include irons and ironing boards, pillow-top matresses, flat screen televisions, iPod enabled radios, in-room coffee and tea service, complimentary spring water, and free wireless Internet access. Select rooms also include wood burning fireplaces and balconies overlooking the hotel's garden patio.
This hotel offers a complimentary breakfast, daily, from 7:00am - 10:00am.
The on-site restaurant, Stories, is a casual fine dining establishment which serves dinner from 5:00pm - 9:00pm Tuesday through Sunday.
Nearby Halifax attractions are the following distances from this property: Alexander Keith's Brewery (500m), Pier 21 Immigration Museum (750m), Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and Halifax waterfront boardwalk (800m), Grand Parade area of downtown Halifax (750m), and Citadel Hill National Historic Site (1.5km). The Halifax International Airport (YHZ) is about a 35 minute drive north of this hotel (distances and driving time estimates: Google Maps).
Verified by a Front Desk Agent on April 30, 2012: Breakfast hours are from 7:00am - 10:00am; this hotel is smoke-free and not pet-friendly.
The GoodMany guests found the location of this property the most attractive feature of the hotel. Several reviewers described the neighbourhood as safe and relatively quiet during weekdays. Others considered the hotel to be within walking distance to restaurants, Halifax attractions, and the waterfront boardwalk.
There were also many compliments about the comfortable atmosphere of this historic property. Many reviewers praised the clean and comfortable rooms, while other guests described their rooms as well appointed or tastefully decorated. A few reviewers also made note of the high quality bed linens supplied at this hotel.
Several guests found this hotel offered good value for the money they spent. They cited the free parking and continental breakfast as value added features. Many reviewers also praised the quality of the complimentary breakfast and one guest described the selection as "excellent".
A few guests also made mention of the customer service and described the staff as personal, attentive, and responsive to problems. A couple other reviewers complimented the on-site restaurant for its service and food, with one guest stating that, "everything was delicious".
The Bad
There were not many common complaints about this hotel, but several reviewers were disappointed that this property did not have an elevator. Some guests described the stairs as narrow, steep, and generally inconvenient.
A couple of guests agreed that their rooms were small and cramped and that the bathroom plumbing was in need of upgrades. One reviewer noted that the room furniture was uncomfortable for working on his computer and he also found the Internet service slow. Another guest was frustrated that she was unable to control the in-room temperature.
Several guests also complained of noise permeating their room. Some guests were disturbed by noise from neighbouring units, while others were disturbed by rowdy patrons of a nearby bar on the weekends.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #12 out of 29 properties in Halifax, based on 129 guest reviews.
Hotels.com gave this hotel an average score of 4.5 out of 5, from 32 reviews.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 4.5 out of 5, with 88% of 42 guests recommending the property.
Verified by a Front Desk Agent on April 30, 2012: Breakfast hours are from 7:00am - 10:00am; this hotel is smoke-free and not pet-friendly.
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