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3.0 of 5
39 Forrest Street, North Sydney, Nova Scotia B2A 3B1, Canada (Formerly Best Western)
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North Star Inn Hotel
Ranked #3 of 3 hotels in North Sydney
2.5 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
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Clementsvale, Nova Scotia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Shame they have the location...”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 July 2010

Firstly, when you offer a smoke free hotel, and then put buckets of sand at the doors for people to use to prop them open and then have a smoke next to that door, guess what happens! Smoke sucks into the hotel. The hallways hit us with it, and we had to switch rooms for the smell of it (and the second room was only better upon entry as it didn't reek as much as the hallway - it got worse). Turning down the beds found hair in the sheets and on the pillows. When we went to bathe the two year old, we had to actually wash the tub, as there was a film of dirt on it. So, not happy, but only minutes to the ferry, we settled in for a coffee. The coffee maker leaked a cup of water from the bottom, and when you tried to take out the filter, the whole assembly comes with. Come on! For $126 (and that's with CAA), one has some basic expectations. At least a continental breakfast (nope, breakfast is a little expensive). I can say that we liked the shower/soap dispenser in the shower - had not seen that before. And the shower head gave good pressure and settings. Our return trip will see us canceling our reservation.

  • Stayed July 2010, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Ottawa, Canada
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
“Good location, not much more than that”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 June 2010
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I stayed twice at this hotel, in June 2009 and June 2010. This is the closest hotel to the ferry terminal, and maybe the only one. The rooms are clean but the carpet and bed clothes feel old. During my second stay the pool was closed. It's expensive for what it offers, compared to other hotels in Nova Scotia, but, without other options, that's ok, if you are going to take the ferry.

Stayed June 2010, travelled solo
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Niagara Falls
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Nice Place”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2009

We stayed for three nights and had a nice clean room. Everything worked fine. Front desk staff was very helpful with directions. Restaurant was very nice and good value.

  • Stayed August 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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St. John's, NL
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“Rest stop - basic no frills”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2009

Located right off the boat dock in North Sydney. The outside was presentable and rooms were clean. The restaurant had a good view and looked nice but we didn't eat there. We checked in at 2:30 am and wanted to get on the road at a decent hour.
On the down side, there were stains on the carpets. the linens were dated, knobby and the elastic worn out and the mattresses needed to be updated.

  • Stayed August 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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PEI
1 review
“Welcoming Staff and Clean”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 August 2009

We had arrived on a very late ferry...4am and were greated by a friendly young lady at the front desk. She was courteous and efficient getting us checked in and to our room which I appreciated having two young children with me.

The room was comfortable and clean and unlike other reviews I have read it was equipped as suggested with high speed, coffee maker etc.

I have nothing negative to say about my stay and would definitely return there in the future.

  • Stayed August 2009, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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  • North Sydney Best Western
Address: 39 Forrest Street, North Sydney, Nova Scotia B2A 3B1, Canada (Formerly Best Western)
Price range (per night):* INR6,725 - 7,337

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