The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites

“Beautiful historic hotel in the heart of downtown Halifax”

This historic hotel feels like being in your own movie set: the lobby gleams as you step in, and the adjoining hotel restaurant serves a reasonably varied and priced menu in an environment that feels like a classic film. The solo room was compact and cozy with plenty of room to move around, and t… more

This historic hotel feels like being in your own movie set: the lobby gleams as you step in, and the adjoining hotel restaurant serves a reasonably varied and priced menu in an environment that feels like a classic film. The solo room was compact and cozy with plenty of room to move around, and the Nespresso coffee pods were a nice touch of luxury for the day. The toiletries were a pleasant lemongrass smell that was not irritating, and the beds were what one would expect of a hotel. Hotel WiFi was complimentary and fast enough for video conferencing, and the 52" television had network TV, screen sharing, and movie features options. The staff are really great, and I encourage you to speak with the concierges who are knowledgeable about the local area and go above and beyond in making your stay that much more pleasant.

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“A Historic Gem in Downtown Halifax”

Having visited the Lord Nelson Hotel with my family since childhood, I can confidently say it has consistently exceeded expectations. The staff is exceptionally attentive, the rooms are immaculately maintained, and the hotel’s atmosphere is both fresh and inviting. Built in 1928, its stunning histo… more

Having visited the Lord Nelson Hotel with my family since childhood, I can confidently say it has consistently exceeded expectations. The staff is exceptionally attentive, the rooms are immaculately maintained, and the hotel’s atmosphere is both fresh and inviting. Built in 1928, its stunning historic architecture brings a timeless charm that enriches the entire experience. Located in the heart of downtown Halifax, it offers quick access to shops, dining, historical sites, and the scenic waterfront. With a delightful in-house restaurant, top-tier service, and all the modern amenities you’d expect, this hotel is truly a standout choice for anyone visiting Halifax. Highly recommended!

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“Pricey but you can't beat the location”

Great location - Spring Garden Road is one of the main drags by the Dalhousie university and is a mecca of activity with tons of restaurant options, a full mall with an express liquor store, two pharmacies, and is right across from the Public Gardens - all within a 5 min walk of the hotel. The re… more

Great location - Spring Garden Road is one of the main drags by the Dalhousie university and is a mecca of activity with tons of restaurant options, a full mall with an express liquor store, two pharmacies, and is right across from the Public Gardens - all within a 5 min walk of the hotel. The restaurant on site - The Arms - is a classic English Pub with fare you'd expect from a coastal city, largely seafood with classic comfort fare and a wide selection of liquor and spirits. Prices are high (VERY high for the main courses) but portions are very generous and you might find you won't be able to finish your plate. The Arms has a welcoming vibe and is a great spot to spend an hour for a pint or an afternoon with your mates. I found the hotel very clean, but either the cleaning staff uses a lot of scented products or the business people who stay there are always heavily perfumed. In either case, if your are scent-sensitive, you might have an issue wandering through the main/public areas. I stayed in a Queen room on the top floor. My view was to the back of the building which offered all of the silver vents and the generators. The window could be opened, but all the noise it let in wasn't worth it. The bed was firm, the floor was a nice dark color, The TV was Smart-feature enabled (you can Chromecast or cast from your phone for Netflix etc) and I rented Deadpool and Wolverine for slightly cheaper than it was being offered through Google. For a business-class room, it felt more like, say, a smaller-class room similar to a Holiday Inn Express or a Marriott Courtyard. Amenities are otherwise slim - they have one debit/credit card-required drink machine on the 5th floor (Coke products only despite the Arms being a Pepsi distributor), no snack/toiletries/etc machine, and did not have advil/tylenol on site when asked. Staff is incredibly friendly and pleasant. It's definitely a side-effect of living in Halifax - if you're not from around there, you'll find that strangers will actually say hello to you and/or you'll notice how polite everyone is to one another and actually smile when looked at. I got called 'Sir' so many times during my stay that I thought I was in the military. It's good travel etiquette, though - be polite and accommodating to the staff and you'll have a much happier stay.

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“Recent stay at Lord Nelson...solo traveler hint.”

Great hotel in a wonderful location. Clean and well appointed. Staff were friendly and helpful. Solo travelers note - rooms on the third floor may have windows that are facing and almost level with the roof. If you are safety nervous you may want to ask not to have your room there.