The good:

Great location, beautiful public areas, upscale.

The bad:

Older, dated, bad bathrooms.

It's a great place to stay downtown, across from the park, but one must realize that it's an older hotel and is a bit dated. If you can get a good rate, under $140, I'd take it.

I stayed here for one night while in town for business. Clean rooms, very friendly and hospitable staff. Rooms and the hotel are a bit outdated but it's clean (most important factor for me when I travel) and provides everything you need. Friendly staff and concierge. Hotel offers later check out (1pm). Amazingly comfortable beds. Great heating system. Free wireless. Aveda products in the bathrooms. The hotel has a nice restaurant on site but there are also a number of fast food and sit down restaurants within 5 minutes walking distance. The hotel is on the corner of Spring Garden Road so very close to shopping, Starbucks, etc. The waterfront and "pub district" is less than a 15 minute walk away.

Overall, I really enjoyed my stay here and would stay again when I'm in town.

Central location. Best location downtown!

French, I came to Nova Scotia for 3 weeks away from home (Paris, FRANCE) and I felt right at home.
The old fashion look is breath taking. I cannot get over that golden mail box by the elevetor...It is just beautiful and gives an antic, feel to the whole place.
My room was very comfortable. My bed... wow! There was an Ipod docking station in my room that also served as an alarm clock! I loved it, I had my own private party in my room, I was that happy!
The business center and the Fitness room, you got to love them! The apples on display, where they for show? I ate a couple (in the Fitness room), sorry...
The hotel employees made me feel very comfortable. They were nice and I have to say it is a great team of people. They are proactive and very nice.
That is the only place to stay in Halifax. Thank you! I will definitely go back for more.

We highly recommend this hotel. We missed our first night due to flight being delayed. We were upgraded to a suite which was very nice. We found all employees at this hotel very friendly and helpful, The pub inside the hotel serves very nice meals - the seafood chowder is outstanding! It also has an excellent staff. The location of the hotel is great, right opposite are the public gardens which are stunning. It is also possible to walk to Pier 21 and other tourist sites like the Citadel.