Residence Inn Halifax Downtown

I’ve stayed at this property many times. It has always been a pleasant experience. Centrally located, you couldn’t ask for a better property in Halifax.
I visited for one night this week, that’s a different story.
I was put in a room that obviously had a heavy smoker in it prior to me, likely for an extended visit. There is no way housecleaning did not notice this when the room was cleaned prior to my visit. I’ve no doubt the guest was charged the 2 – 300 cleaning fee for smoking, but clearly nothing was done to this room beyond fresh linens.
The odor in the room was strong enough, that my jacket had a slight scent on it the following day after I left.
Had I requested a new room, I’m sure I would have been moved. Checking in at 2−3am I just wanted to get to bed. The issue is that I was put in this room in the first place. No one on the cleaning staff missed the fact that this room was heavily smoked in, as this is a non-​smoking hotel, that room should have blocked out from guests until properly cleaned.
Lesson learned, I’ll be back in Halifax in two days for another night, pre flight. I’ll be staying at the full service Marriott instead.
I’ve 1200 nights under my belt at Marriott, this is not what I’ve come to expect from the brand.

Great downtown location, close to all the Halifax attractions… furthermore, if pub crawling and a evening of entertainment was your reason for staying, your making the best pick. The hotel is surrounded by awesome pubs, restaurants, and attractions that will make your date weekend perfect. The hotel staff is sincere and awesome, they went well above the spirit to serve…

First impressions are everything, the this RI property nailed it. First time coming into Halifax and the check in team of Janine and Sam seemed delighted to help me get my bearings and recommend a few items to check out while I killed an hour or two.
The grounds are centrally located in the hub of Halifax. Quite clean, easy access for parking and overall a terrific vibe. Thanks for the excellent hospitality and here’s to a good night sleep with the cooler temperatures of NS in the forecast!

I would have given it a 5 star except the construction next door was insanely loud! They start super early! The walls are definitely not sound proof for your neighbors having a goodtime till 3 in the morning.

I stayed here recently with a group of ladies. I have to say I quite enjoyed the layout and space of the suite (there was one exception, which I will get to shortly).
Check in was quick and easy. When I arrived at my room and discovered an issue it was quickly fixed (tip: ask for a room away from the parking entrance otherwise you’ll hear the garage door slam open and close all night).
Our suite had two bedrooms off the living room, with two full baths and a well equipped kitchen. As this summer brought very warm temperatures with it the AC functioned well, which was a bonus.
The one thing I noticed was both bathrooms are off each bedroom. So anyone sleeping on the pullout in the living room would have to wander through one of the bedrooms in the middle of the night should the need arise. I would have been nice to have one in the main suite and have one as an en suite.
The complimentary breakfast was a pleasant surprise we didn’t know we were getting. The variety was good though the staff were busting their humps to keep up with the flow of guests.
While the hotel can’t do anything about this be prepared to hear some street noise from bar goers as the hotel is near Argyle St where there is a strip of great bars and pubs.
I did find the rate to be a bit steep at $ 389+taxes and parking (which was around $ 21, which is about on par with other downtown hotels). Yes the suite was spacious and came supplied with dishes and whatnot in the kitchen but I still find the price tag to be a bit larger than it should be.
Overall we had a great time! Should the need arise and the rate was right I’d consider staying here again.

I never give a five star rating. BUT… Hands down this is the best suite that I have ever stayed in. It has everything I need, and nothing I don’t. Its not a _​super_​ritzy place, but the folks are friendly, the food is passably good, and room is perfect. I have a small kitchenette, and king bed, and a bathroom, nicely styled and comfortable. It’s close to downtown, the waterfront, and close to organic shopping too. For me this place rocks the bells. The only downside is the hill you have to walk back up on the way back from the water. but I blame that on Halifax, not the hotel. Two thumbs way up.

A fantastic place to stay in Halifax. It’s halfway up the hill between the Citadel and the waterfront so the location couldn’t be better. Close to all the best bars, restaurants and tourist locations.
The staff is extremely accommodating and the complementary breakfast is delicious.
The only downfall (for me) of this hotel is the lack of a hot tub. After coming in from the cold rain of Halifax I love a hot tub, and it wasn’t there as advertised… Apparently they took it out when they renovated. However even with this they were accommodating and let us use the hot tub at any of the other Marriotts in the city. I’d definitely stay here again.

Residence Inn is a great place to stay when visiting Halifax. I had some friends from out of town here and I recommended this to them. The location, you can’t beat it. It is located on Grafton St, you can walk every where from here, close to the bars, restaurants, and the waterfront.
The rooms are really nice, the staff is great and you can have free wireless and complementary breakfast. The only thing is, if you are a light sleeper, when the bars get out around 2 am, it can get a little noisy. But that is nothing that can’t be fixed with some ear plugs.
This is a great place to stay and average of $ 140.00 per night.