Friendly and very helpful staff; simple but nice breakfast (no eggs or bacon but freshly cut fruit, yoghurt, pastries, ...); the small room was in good condition and clean, and the shower was pleasant

Just fair

Able to specify 4 guests when booking and they tried to charge $10 each for the 3rd and 4th person. Hotel very dated but the beds were super comfortable.

Halifax on the edge

This hotel resides just on the edge of respectable, it is faded and needs a complete overall. Access is via stairs only no disabled access visible, reception untidy, no tea or coffee facilities in the room, bathroom small and cramped.

Small hotel

Since there is no elevator, the gentleman at the front desk carried our luggage up the stairs for us. The room was clean if small. Breakfast was simple with good choices. Definitely not an accessible building for anyone who cannot do stairs.

Average breakfast, broken bed

Hotel needs decorating, new carpets, general update. Location was quite good, near a very good cafe. I would not stay there again.

Good value

Good value. Centrally located. Nice breakfast. Charming staff.

Central Halifax stay

Stay here if you want to support local business and want to get a little closer to street level. Good pubs, local fare, theatre, dangerous sketchy feeling after dark. But the Halifax vibe is soooo laid back, even the thugs are nice! I could have got a place downtown at the Cambridge Suites on Brunswick for $7.00 more per night and as much as I like the idea of all that homegrown stuff, the... more

Not good value for money.

The mattresses were worn out and the head boards were resting between the bed and wall, and rattled against the wall whenever we tossed or turned. Had to run shower for 3-4 minutes before hot water turned hot. I wouldn't stay here again. There are better places in town for the same money.

Friendly Location

Everything in Halifax seems over priced, but this gem is one I would return to. The front desk staff was knowledgable and friendly and it was a beautiful old building. The room we stayed in looked like it had been updated in the 90's, so it didn't have much historical charm. The location seemed a bit odd when we pulled up, but as we walked around and explored the neighbourhood we realized it... more

A great experience!!!

A 15 minute walk from DT Halifax, the Commons Inn is located in a vibrant area off the commons, and just a few steps from excellent cafés and restaurants (chez Tess, enVie vegan kitchen, Hali Deli) and the hydrostone market. Free onsite parking, and very friendly staff (who seem to answer your questions just before they even come to mind). If you're looking for the cookie-cutter hotel chain... more

good location, couple hit or miss things

overall good, but some minor things will get to you. Doors and windows arent very soundproof. air conditioner fan speed did nothing, still sounded like a jet engine all night. showerhead was messed up. Hard to beat location for the price. Was also able to see the fireworks from the 4th story patio.

A fun weekend in a nice hotel

me and my friends stayed here to enjoy festivities in the city. It gave us exactly what we needed and it even had a nice deck on the roof for us to relax on.

This Inn was several blocks from the city center.We liked this because we like to walk.It was very quiet and both persons we dealt with were very helpful in giving directions, etc.This is not a fa... more

I am a Halifax resident and have not stayed at this hotel but was pleased to see the postive reviews. I pass this hotel en route home most evenings andhave seen this hotel being renovated from tim... more

It was great - only reason for giving a 'very good' instead of 'excellent' is we were told by staff we would be able to see the harbour July 1st fireworks from the rooftop terrace.This info was in... more

This was our first trip to Halifax and the Commons Inn was recommended by a lovely lady at the tourist info booth in Peggy's Cove. Thank you so much, we really loved the place.The Inn was so quain... more

We first picked this hotel to stay at because of the value (traveling in Halifax during peak season can be expensive, so we wanted to cut costs where we could). When we checked in, we were very pl... more

Avoid this hotel

This was the worst hotel that we stayed in on our two week holiday to Canada. The hotel is very tired looking and in need of complete modernisation. The room was very small. There was a big hole in the arm of the sofa in the room, where the underlying sponge lining could be seen. The bathroom had not been properly cleaned. The reception staff were very noisy throughout the night, wakening... more

Never stay here

Do not stay here ever

older neat building

was clean, and did the job...but for the 129 dollars i payed the room was too small, i could of payed another 20 dollars and got a normal size hotel room.

Quaint, traditional; historical

We appreciated the service and enjoyed the staff in a non generic hotel/Inn setting..interesting amenities in a charming and historical neighbourhood!

Two days in Halifax

As it turned out, Commons Inn is well located - about 30 minutes from anything you want, from the waterfront, the Ferry, and attractions like brewery tours and Pier 21. Just 20 minutes from great shopping, and only about 15 minutes from the Citadel. Be sure to check out the best burgers in town (don't go for the ambience), at Gus' Pub. Don't miss our best meal of the vacation - EnVie for... more

Nice

The deli across the road amazing. Hotel was very clean

Over price for what it is

This is Over price for what it is and has to offer. It was a mistake on our part to go there, lesson learned. Very disapointing. Floor not leveled. Bathroom door can't close completly (1 inch gap near door frame ). You can ear people in parking lot.

Walk able to down town taxi back

Low cost was draw convenient to convention center and rink

lovely sleep

we found everything we needed. staff was friendly. building was in good repair- lots of character. enjoyed the pamphlet on the history of the building.

Reasonable Inn in the core area.

Room was fine. Some upgrading has been done. Major problem was the condition of the carpets in the room and hallways.

Is what it is

Good location, good service, good price, simple.

Not good value

The room I stayed in was in need of an update and make over. There was no closet and only 3 coat hooks on the wall to hang clothes, cracked tiles in the floor in the bathroom to go along with outdated fixtures and sound that was easily transmitted through the hotel walls and ceiling. This is a $60/night room at best.

It is nice hotel in Halifax

I like the accommodation, It is located 20 mins walk from Halifax downtwon

close to downtown

most halpfull staf. clean and quiet. close parking

Good service considering the price

The best feature of the hotel is the friendly staff and is fairly close to downtown. 30 minutes walk to downtown. Rooms are ok, the bathroom could be a bit cleaner though. Continental breakfast has a good variety of food.

Charming

It was small but very comfortable and suited our needs.

Very practical and comfortable venue!

I was thoroughly comfortable for a week at the Commons Inn. The cost is fair, the staff are friendly and helpful, and it's close to all amenities and core tourist sites.

Couldn't even checkin as no one was at the reception

Quaint hotel in north end

Staff was friendly, room was cute and clean, parking included and convenient

Great place for a great price!

It was a great hotel for the price! I have no complaints. The room was dated, but still nice and comfortable. Everything was clean. The hotel staff was very friendly and accommodating. It was less than a 10 min walk to downtown Halifax, and it was a nice safe walk. I would definitely stay at this hotel again. On a side note, the hotel in the picture is not at all what the hotel actually looks... more

We selected hotel because of its location close to downtown. We just wanted one night of stay. We did not have much interaction with staff. However, room beds were not in good shape. The headbard was broken and it used to make noice everytime I turn side.Washroom was very basic , there were some apparent temporary fixes. TV quality was basic with cords hanging . Breakfast was ok with... more

Nice bed and breakfast in downtown Halifax

It was very clean! There was no noise. Bed a bit hard but otherwise a simple room that meets all your needs in downtown.

Very affordable and nice Halifax option

Easy to walk to downtown and the harbor. The staff was very friendly and the room was better than I expected. Free parking lot in the back was nice.

There are better places to stay

Overall the experience was not great. The bathroom door would not close, the shower head was broken, the room was uncomfortably warm and the fan in the room did not work. For the amount of money you will pay, go elsewhere!!

This place is a tip. We stayed here, fortunately, for just one night after arriving in Halifax at the start of a 2 week touring holiday and so just needed a place to crash for one night before picking up our hire car. Although on the outskirts of town the location was convenient for the car pick-up point. The web-site looked o.k. but as we pulled up outside my heart sank. The neighbourhood... more

Comfortable Stay

I found the location very good and the staff very helpful.

OK for a bed in a pinch

Low end hotel with motel like quality. I needed a place cheap and in a hurray. Still payed more than it was worth.

exceeds expectations

Rooms are clean and spacious. Staff was lovely, and helpful... right down to booking cabs and storing luggage.
The unbelievable feature is two massive rooftop decks flanking both sides of the Inn! You can enjoy your morning coffee on 1000+ square ' deck. located in a cool area (urban chic) and a walk away from downtown.(7-10min)
What a great find!!... more

good service

It feels like home. Warm room and warm stuff. I will definitely choose this hotel again in my next visit to Halifax!

Clean, friendly staff, lovely antiques everywhere. Picture displayed is NOT the Commons Inn. Slightly over-priced for what you get. It's got the charm but seems to be operating on a tight budget

Old Inn Charm

Located a block away from Halifax Commons (and Olympic class outdoor Speed Skating Oval) this inn, made from a couple of Victorian era townhouses, is quaint, old fashioned and a bit quirky. First of all, there is no elevators so those with mobility issues are out of luck. The journey to the complimentary breakfast area was like a quest through hallways and stairs before reaching breakfast.The... more

It was great! We needed a place to sleep, and got more than what we expected. Staff was amazing and beds were comfortable.

cheaper does not mean you do without

I found this great little hotel in Halifax for about 1/2 the price of other hotels. The price included parking and a nice continental breakfast. You could walk to the waterfront, but it would be quite a hike, maybe 30 to 45 minutes. It doesn't have a gym, or a pool, but that's ok. I never use those things in... more

Not Recommanded

First, staff is nice and friendly, this is the only good thing about this hotel. Second, something bad: very noisy,especially when someone was chatting in the corridor,room door can not filter any noise , the bed is not clean at all, it is smelly and I can even find some human hairs on it.

We were given an upgraded room due to the slow time of year so the room was very comfortable and the queen bed was super. The bath was not clean as there was a used soap still in it. The heat was hard to control with a baseboard heater ( it was cold when we arrived). The staff were friendly and helpfull. The neighbourhood is not good and I did not feel comfortable walking in that area. The... more

Happy & pleased

Overall, I was pleased with my stay, just a couple cons (And not really negative ones.), but more pros than anything else.
I volunteered for Hal-Con, so I wasn't in my hotel room a lot of the day, but I did take the time to explore around the place and I was happy.
There is no elevator so beware of... more

Busy and messy

I could not slept because many people spoke loudly

Services:

This hotel does NOT accept dogs, we were led to believe that it did, by Expedia. It's price also did not include the taxes, we were led to believe all taxes were included.

Zentral, hilfreiches Personal, sehr bequeme Betten
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Lauter Radio aus Küche im Frühstücksraum unüberhörbar.

Staff was helpful Continental breakfast provided Room tidied and made up
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No tea making facilities No hair dryer Location advertised as 0.8 km
from downtown, however it takes around 20 minutes to walk downhill,
which means uphill on the return Very expensive for what get

friendly and nice
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the location is hard and there is no transportation near by

Would not stay here again

On arrival the receptionist was efficient and reasonably helpful, we did not see this man again, instead a most unprofessional and unhelpful man took his place. Our room was on the second floor, the light at the entrance to the very small room was missing and the wires were hanging loose, the bathroom was adequate though the shower surrounds could... more

too many stairs

not worth the money or your health

We arrived late evening and were very tired after driving straight to Halifax from Toronto. When we got to the room it had a terrible odor and we discovered why when we took off our shoes. The floor was really damp to the point of being wet. It was after midnight and after checking the sheets (which were not the... more

worth its price

the commons inn ist located very centrally, only 10 minutes from downtown.
the staff is very friendly nd helpful.
the rooms are ok and clean, but there was no room service to make beds or change towels, so we had to change the towels ourselves at the reception.
parking just on the backside of the hotel.
breakfast is ok, not... more

You could tell they were trying to upgrade the facilities and the staff went out of their way to help with any questions we had about the city.
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The place is old, the furniture was worn and we felt as hard as they were trying to upgrade, it was too big of a job.

gute lage nettes personal
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kein zimmerservice ie ganzrn drei tage lang

Die Lage ist ruhig und trotzdem zentrumsnah. Es gibt einen geraeumigen Innenhof zum Parken.

location
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Sheets barely the bed, no fitted bottom.... need more towel racks. cold buffet breakfast was O.K. Coffee was weak.

Freundliches Personal beim Frühstück. Ruhige Lage.
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Feuchter Geschmack im Zimmer. Elektrische Installation sehr alt und fragil. Zimmer eher klein für die 3 Sterne. Würde hier nicht mehr übernachten.

El personal fue amable y sobre todo, nos libró de subir las maletas por las escaleras, ya que no hay ascensor, cambiándonos a una habitación baja
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Estaba en reparaciones, que por cierto eran necesarias, ya que está bastante "gastado"

Friendly and courteous staff.
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The room smelled, possibly of smoke absorbed in the carpets.

Reasonably priced accommodation within walking distance to the city centre. The staff were accommodating and friendly.
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The guests that arrived at 3 am and sounded like elephants on the stairs and ceilings. I guess the floors aren't that thick. Not the hotels fault though!

Lage in der Nähe des Zentrums

Staff very helpful.
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Access - impossible for seriously disabled; difficult for mobility-
impaired; the member of staff on duty minimised the difficulties by
relocating me to a room on the same floor as reception, but the lack of
a lift meant that I still had to deal with stairs to get to the
breakfast room. The real problem is the failure to highlight the
restrictions in the information on... more

From 6/23/2013 to 7/4/2013 I stayed in the Commons Inn in Halifax. I was very pleased with the service. All very nice and clean for a great price. Also I never heard any other visitor complain during my stay. If you have a question or a problem just ask at the information desk. The staff proved to be very nice and helpful. E.g. If you didn't bring your own hairdryer, just as at the counter and... more

Close to Citadel and downtown sites. Staff was very helpful with
directions to sites, restaurants. Included breakfast was adequate.
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Very dirty, especially bathrooms;renovations started but not finished;
small rooms with small bathrooms; vacuum cleaner in a common area, even
a mouse was seen in a common sitting area!

horrible place- even for the price

I stayed here with my son when we went to see Dalhousie in the Fall. I would never stay there again- the room was run down, the staff were rude and unhelpful. I did not find it particularly convenient to anything and the neighbourhood was sketchy at best! Blech!!

Location
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We found it cramped

continental breakfast was fair
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very dirty, skimpy towels, toilet paper holder laying on floor, carpets dirty

I really liked the staff who helped with breakfast. I also liked the location, it is easy to get around Halifax from Commons Inn. Good internet access.
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No regular maid service. Terrible toiletries that were half full. Breakfasts a bit boring.

wow...total deception

Mildew inside and outside on the shower door, soap scum on the bottom half of the shower door. No elevator. Huge chunk of hair on the bathroom floor. Shower head sprays everywhere because of hard water scale build up or broken head, small room, only very very low quality restaurants on the same street ( pizza style), very bad neigbourhood.... more

Room was clean & comfortable. Staff were helpful & friendly, Breakfast was adequate

Endroit très calme, on se serait dit en campagne!

The room was fine.
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No elevator.

The room was comfortable and clean. It was in a great neighborhood if you are into regular people and enjoy seeing a typical Halifax neighborhood for the young and the working class. My type of experience.
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The facilities them selves seemed to be under renovation BUT without any work being done. The building is confusing because of these renovations that seem to have stopped in mid-repair.... more

Frühstück war ähnelte einem kleinen Snack (hatten auf Grund des inkludierten Frühstück diese Unterkunft gewählt)

Good for a stopover

We stayed one night in Halifax and Commons Inn was worth what we payed for.
we could not expect more, free carpark and wifi was ok, but the breakfast was not good at all.
The location was good, as it was walking distance to downtown.

This Inn was tastefully decorated, clean and comfortable. Just a short walk to the water front and excellent value for the price. Having the roof top deck was a bonus. I would recommend it for sure.

the location, easy walking
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facility has no elevator but many, many stairs. Difficult for elderly people.

The staff were extremely friendly, helpful and accommodating. The location is perfect and within walking distance of downtown, the liquor store and there's a convenience store across the street. The 2 patios upstairs are perfect for unwinding at the end of the day. The free off street parking is really a bonus as well. Also the mini fridge and microwave were really helpful.
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The room was... more

Clean, cheap, downtown
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No elevator - multiple levels

Needs to do more to justify its prices

It was the only place under $125.00 per night. There is a nice big park to watch softball games in (2 blocks from hotel.)
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The photos DO NOT represent the hotel; they are doing a DIY reno with little to no skills or experience. Our room was furnished with yard sale furniture. The bedding was old, sheet were threadbare. The neighborhood seemed a bit sketchy at first glance however, if... more

Nothing
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Everthing

Das Motel hat eine gute Lage.Restaurants und General Store sind zu Fuss erreichbar.

Proximité du centre ville
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Unilingue Anglais Déjeûner frugal Exiguité de la chambre

Great accomodations!!...will definitely go back
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Slow checkout....lack of parking

Good location. Helpful staff @ front desk
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A little noisy in the AM.

Prima kamer, heerlijk bed.Mogelijkheid om op dakterras te zitten, koelkast en magnetron op kamer, mooie tv.
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Erg gehorig qua verkeer, brandweerkazerne om de hoek. Ontbijt eenvoudig.

plastic cutlery with breakfast;

nice room, friendly staff, clean, wifi, roof top to sit at in eve.
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breakfast not good

A deux pas de la citadelle. Parking et wifi gratuits.

Good

location
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no elevator

Not what we expected from the ad. Small room but ok, European feel.

Assez bien placé, proche du centre-ville. Toutefois je recommande de
prendre un taxi le soir
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Le personnel n'était pas toujours présent et le service était inégal
dépendemment de la personne à la réception. Les chambres sont un peu
vieillottes et le petit déjeuner n'est pas à la hauteur de la
publicité qui en est faite

I liked the breakfast, clean room, relaxing room.
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The stairs to get to hotel and amount of stairs in the place, no one offered to take my case to my room. Also no tea/coffee making facilities in the room, when you travel alone you don't want to wander around at night to find coffee.

hôtel bien situé et personnel attentionné
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immeuble mal insonorisé. On entend tout à travers plafond et murs... more

close to The Citadel and Harbor,can walk to these areas during daylight.
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a bit uneasy about area, quite noisy in evening,quite a few street people wandering, lots of stairs!!

Very nice place

Great location, withing walking distance to downtown. Rooms were clean. Good breakfast selection. Helpful staff.
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TV clarity very poor. Rooms small, would not recommend for more than one traveler.

Parkeergelegenheid bij t hotel was goed. Continental breakfast was toereikend.
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Hotel van binnen een beetje een doolhof. Bedden wiebelden (wij deden niks!) en de wc-rol houder trok je zo uit de muur. Douche deur zat ook los.

Breakfast provided good choices, bed was comfortable and room was compact but suitable for our purposes. Hotel was very quiet.
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Location was 15 minute walk from downtown which is fine if you don't mind a bit of exercise.

A nice quiet hotel, nothing fancy in central Halifax

This place is a hidden gem for the travellor who is looking for basic facilities. Rooms are not fancy but fabulous service and very clean. My room did have a fridge and microwave which was a nice addition. A good location for walking to most of the sites. Fruit salad at breakfast was outstanding and this is coming from someone... more

Dirty Dirty Dirty

The place is really beat up. The bed is terrible. The shower is tiny. All the furniture looked like it had been bought at garage sales and just shoved in the room. The "Continental Breakfast" was not even worth my time. Look I know what that means but could I get some cream cheese for my toast not kraft cheese... more

Lovely Place

it was a clean, lovely, cosy place to stay. Service was very good. I had a great sleep. It was very close to downtown and the Halifax Infirmary was in walking distance. I would definitely be happy to stay there again.

Great trip

I stayed at this hotel recently with my family, and I really enjoyed my stay. The staff was very friendly, and my room was great given the price of the room. I had a comfortable sleep, and my room was very clean. The location was great seeing as it was just a bit away from downtown, and the free breakfast... more

BED BUGS!!! I wish I read a review about this earlier, thank goodness I noticed the bites before I went home. Seriously, I did research and I am not the first person to go on record and complain. It looks nice enough and the owner is nice (or as nice as a person can be considered when they KNOWINGLY allow guest to stay in bed bug infested rooms. Do not stay here or you will regret it, I promise.

Great Value

I had a trip which included landing in Halifax, driving to Saint John (NB) and going back to Halifax.
I chose the Commons Inn because of its vicinity to downtown, and boy I was lucky!
the rooms are great, breakfast is very nice to, a 5 to 10 minutes walk to downtown and the price was very good! I had... more

Better than expected

Going to Halifax last minute with no hotel reservation, we stayed at the Commons Inn. It was cheap, considering the rate of other hotels in Halifax. $95 with free parking. Check In was fast, aside from the guy at the desk forgot to give me my ID back (paid cash) and left it under the scanner. Called down to the... more

Bed bugs

Though the hotel offers a decent location, it was not worth it. Security is poor at best, with the main and side doors open at all hours and not visible from the main desk. The parking, though it is free, didn't have enough room to accommodate everyone staying there. And finally, WORST OF ALL, the day I checked out, I... more

Great alternative

The hotel is pretty old but still in great shape. I missed not having a desk in my room, but I liked being on the forth floor with some extra windows, so I didn't ask to be moved. The free parking is nice, because it seems to be at a premium in Halifax. I liked the fact that I didn't... more

Our Go To Halifax Hotel

We have stayed here three times and are quite pleased with this hotel. Yes, it is old and quirky but that adds to it's charm. It is not the Holiday Inn, nor is it priced as such. The price is quite steep, but so are all of the other hotels in Halifax. When I am travelling I look for places... more

A Good Find

Balancing price, location, and quality this is a good place to stay, within walking distance of many of the sites: the Citadel, Public Garden, and the Halifax harbor. There is no elevator, but there is free parking. The staff were helpful. We turn on the AC fan to block out any street noise and slept quite well.

Felt Like a Hostel

A bit of a maze as you climb the stairs to your room. Loud drunken guests slammed doors way past 2 a.m. (Monday night) as they came and left their room across the hallway from ours. This place felt more like a hostel. Rooms were not cleaned each day nor was the bed made. Breakfast was just enough to get... more

Do not stay in this hotel

We were fooled by looking at the website of this motel. i can not emphasize enough what type of facility this is. Dirty, run down, MOUSE DROPPINGS, etc.. We checked into our room and quickly decided we could not stay. i would emphasize that we are not people that are bothered by things that are not quite up to standard... more

First time in Nova Scotia

This hotel was not clean. That is my biggest beef! The beds seemed okay but there was dirt on baseboards in the bathroom and the bath was not clean and for the three nights we stayed there, the place was not vacuumed. Stand anything but dirt! Breakfast, yes, unimaginative. Flowers in baskets half dead and general feeling of neglect. No... more

PROS: Rooftop patio, breakfast, decently close to downtown (can walk home in ~30 minutes), and comparatively cheap.

CONS: Management was all over the place - they ran out of bath towels and gave us foot towels a couple hours later, they tried to change the negotiated price once we got there, very poor customer service (I felt like I was arguing with the receptionist the entire time), broken... more

Good value, I'd Stay here again

I recently stayed here for a night. The staff were all really pleasant and happy to help with anything I needed. I found the location to be pretty good, it's a 15-20 minute walk to downtown Halifax but there is lots to see along the way! The bed was great and the hotel room was a pretty good size for... more

Acceptable on a shoestring budget

Sketchy part of town, the overall look of the establishment is run down. Acceptable decor and unimaginative 'continental' breakfast. Comments in the guest book were singing its praises so some people must like it. The price was right.

Gross and Scary

We took one look at the room and practically ran out, it was that bad. The neighborhood was also sketchy and really too far away from downtown. The parking may be free but the should pay YOU to stay there. I'm ashamed I didn't read the reviews on TripAdvisor before I booked it! Lesson learned.

Best Location for Free Parking

Pluses
Free Parking in the city although it is a small tight lot
Helpful Staff
Good location (Note that there is a moderate walk to get to the wharf, Citadel, and museums BUT there are steep hills. If you are fit, there is no problem and good exercise.
Buses are available if you do not want to walk
Large fridge... more

Halifax Inn

Okay stay but very old and outdated ...use to better quality hotels so this was a disappointment... but it could have been worse. Would not stay again. Breakfast was a disappointment also not aloud to bring anything to your room and was over at 9.30. No tub in room.

Cheap & Cheerful

This is not a hotel hotel it is more an upgrade from a a hostel and is run hostel style. However saying that, although old fashioned, the room and bathroom were clean, the bed was superb. No hospitality tray or hair dryer in standard room, you were supplied with a micro wave & fridge, no crockery or utensils. A hair... more

Beware - not as advertised and has BEDBUGS

We checked in for a 2 night stay and were immediately disappointed with the room. 4th floor (no elevators), in fair shape but had a strong musty odour. 25 minute walk to downtown ($6-8 cab ride) and definitely was not as described on the website. It also seemed to be in a fairly rough area of town, not that it... more

Nothing common about this homely place

A warm welcome, clean rooms, very comfortable beds and a great breakfast awaits you in this quaint Inn. The roof decks provide a good opportunity for sun bathing and watching the sun go down. The front office staff are most obliging with lots of local knowledge to share. Located in a quiet residential area, it is but a short walk... more

Beware of this Hotel

This hotel is not nice as their website indicates. The cause of the issue is quite simple: the hotel was under different ownership, and has been purchased by people who have let it go dramatically downhill.
The hotel is divided into a new section and an old section. The new section appears to be pretty decent, although becoming run down... more

Left a day earlier than planned

Firstly, there was nothing practical about my sparsely furnished room — not even a chair to supplement the three wall hooks that are intended to satisfy two adults' hanging needs. Furnishings etc. (and in public areas too!) seemed like thrift shop finds. One bed head provided no support as it was partially detached from its base.
Secondly, the room was... more

An Oldie but a Goodie

The Inn is a heritage building so you've got to expect some quirkiness :) Not being familiar with Halifax at all, we found it difficult to find without a GPS. Once here though, everything was good. Rooms were clean & the service great.
The lay-out of the building is such that it's easy to get turned around in - you... more

Great Location but overpriced for what it is

Had a tv and fridge
but also had no sound barriers between walls and had to keep window open to cool room. Late night partiers outside made sleep not so great.
If it was half the price I would stay there again and regularly. I love the North end of Halifax.

A poor quality inn

Most staff was courteous but one was rude and made the stay unpleasant. So we relocated and had a fabulous stay in the Halifax area with better amenities and pleasant wstaff who were interested in our comfort and wellbeing

Great location

Was here for natal day. Great location, great value, an easy walk to everywhere. Room wasn't huge, and bathroom had a shower stall only, but it was well maintained, nicely decorated, and clean. Breakfast was but fine. Parking is free! Located in a quiet treed residential area: there is a busy street on one side which might have been noisy.... more

Only stay here if you're desperate. The room was just barely acceptable, as the floor tiles in the bathroom were loose and missing their grout, I could hear the wind and trucks outside through the air conditioner, and the pillows were far too full. I also had to wait for the room to warm up, as the heat had been shut off prior to my arrival, and while the lack of an elevator wasn't a problem... more

Does not deserve to be on Tripadvisor

Dump! Looks nothing like web site! Don't stay here! Disgusting smell! Should be torn down!

No complaints

We stayed 2 nights at the end of our Nova Scotia tour in august 2009 and have absolutely no complaints. Rooms were clean, breakfast was plenty and good, the hotel had a bit of an old charm to it which I really like. Would stay there again if I ever return to Halifax, and I hope to. Not having elevators... more

Nice and clean hotel

Staff at the frontdesk was really kind and nice. Room was super clean but little small. Overall it is good for value.

Good value for downtown location

Overall, this was a pretty good place to stay. Definitely one of the more affordable options in downtown Halifax, and with free parking, free breakfast, free wi-fi, etc. it is a good value for a room in the city. The rooms are a bit basic, and it's an old building, so you will hear people moving about. To me, this... more

Wouldn't stay here again

We booked for three nights but left after one. Our room was on the top floor so getting all our bags there was a bit of a challenge. We found the room all right but the fruit flies bothered us all night. I have never experienced a fruit fly problem in a hotel before. The room could have been cleaner... more

Good for the price

We stayed in two separeate rooms on two separate nights. The first night was a last minute stay and the only thing available was a basement room... we payed $80 and it wasn't worth much more. The room wasn't overly musty but there were water stains on the bathroom ceiling and around the window trim. Bed was fine and the... more

Getting a lot for a cheap room rate

We stayed four nights at the Commons Inn in Halifax. It's the 2nd cheapest hotel in town. We stayed first three nights in a Deluxe room. Everything was all right : flat screen tv, micro wave, fridge, coffee maker. Parking and continental breakfast are included. Only one thing to respect : have the room made before three o'clock or it... more

Great Location, Great Value, & Excellent Customer Service

This is not a 5-star luxury hotel with hoity-toity amenities. But this is a great little inn centrally located with amazing customer service in a world where that seems to be lacking.
Pros: great location--literally 5-10 minutes near Citadel and about 15 minutes to downtown/boardwalk; we loved the colorful houses in the nearby neighborhoods. Great free breakfast (toast, pastries, fruit,... more

Basic but no dramas

Stayed here while attending a conference and had no real dramas whatsoever. I chose to stay here because the price was very cheap and I was a last minute booking for my trip. The place is a bit of a quaint old looking joint with not a lot of frills. There was nothing fancy but everything was quite nice. Bed... more

Lovely little Inn, clean & cozy

Great rate, very pleased! The room was decorated nicely, and featured a beautiful piece of antique furniture. The room could use a fresh coat of paint, but otherwise was very clean and cozy. Jacuzzi bathtub was nice! The continental breakfast was good. Very friendly and helpful staff. and the Inn was very close to downtown. We will be back! Really... more

Commons Evaluation

We enjoyed our experience in this unique hotel with traditional furnishings and maze like stairwell. We truly enjoyed the uniqueness. It was a great overall experience.

If you've ever tried to stay in downtown Halifax, its expensive. The Commons Inn is fairly cheap in comparison. The staff are very friendly, the owners, a Korean couple who also serve the breakfast, are very nice, and its about 50$ less expensive than the big downtown hotels. The only problem is the rooms: its a 100 year old hotel (or so they told me) and the rooms in the old section are small.... more

Small, musty rooms, apathetic service...the continental breakfast is some stale pastries and there's no elevator access. For $120 in a small town I would expect a lot more. Hotels in Halifax seem way overpriced - stay in Dartmouth.

Also - this place has a 48-hour cancellation policy (probably because they had so many people want to cancel when they saw the place!)

The place is nice, clean, but too expensive for such a small room. Its the cheapest in halifax, but let me fill you in on a little secret: halifax is not cheap. Its your choice: pay a pile more but get a pool and a big room, or pay 130 after tax and get the basics and some decent service. Don't get me wrong, the place is just fine, but it depends on where you're price/value tradeoffs stand.... more

Nice spot

Great little hotel, not too far from downtown. Nice comfortable room, staff was very helpful. Would stay here again, great value for the price.

nice place to stay

Stayed in hotel only fro sleeping, but room was clean and neat. Staff was very helpful and caring about our stay, and offered directions for our driving and suggestions for dinner etc. Breakfast was good continental, yogurt would be nice addition, as would a esspresso machine!

Lovely clean hotel. Very affordable! will stay again

My room was very clean and cozy. No bedbugs! ( I checked, I'm from Toronto lol)
Great rate, my room had Air conditioning/fridge/microwave. Also the hotel was within walking distance to downtown. I will stay next time I am in town on business. Would recommend.

A very nice homey hotel, will definitely use it again

I travel for work, usually in large hotels. For this personal trip, I wanted something smaller, more human - and I found it. From the first call, I felt the personal, homey touch - straight forward helpful info, given with a nice touch by Jeffrey. The hotel itself: the lobby looks European (small, cozy) and my room was simple, clean... more

English sensibility with courteous service

Commons Inn, named in reference to the city's central public park nearby, was built at the spot of the former King Edward Inn in 1988. New ownership since 2003 made improvements with effective (though not quiet) air conditioners in ea. room--to deal with Halifax's humidity; plumbing upgrades; new beds, and building expansion. The inn retains its traditional English decor with... more

Confortable clean, fab breakfast, Quiet location

Confortable clean, fab breakfast, Quiet location. the staff were very helpful when we were choosing where to go in the evening, keep the good work up, hope to revisit later in the year. - Luc

Pleasant stay

I just wanted to say that our stay at the hotel was pleasant. There were no Bed Bugs as stated earlier. The people there were courteous and helpful at all times. The rooms were clean, they have a small bar fridge along with a microwave and air conditioner. Within walking distance to the Harbor, Spring Gardens area. There is also... more

Commons Inn

poor breakfastnot worthy the price

European style Pensione

The Commons Inn is a clean, neat pensione style hotel with a breakfast room. It's within walking distance from all the downtown/wharf attractions but is a bit of a hike. Nonetheless my 75 year old mom and I walked it every day without a problem. The rooms are very small and the amenities are all very basic. The staff was friendly and helpful and the breakfasts are basic but good. For the price... more

Good location

We chose the hotel for location, free parking and included breakfast. We weren't disappointed. The location was convenient to downtown, the Citadel the Common and the Quinpool area as long as you are used to walking. The hotel is on a quiet street and it was great to have free parking on site. The breakfast was outstanding - we didn't need lunch! We were able to walk easily to the Quinpool... more