BEST WESTERN PLUS CHOCOLATE LAKE HOTEL - HALIFAX, Halifax

The hotel sits in a residential neighbourhood with easy access to downtown via a 10-minute drive. The Victorian Public Gardens are 4 km away, while the Halifax Citadel and Rebecca Cohn Auditorium are within a 10-minute drive. Walking to the waterfront boardwalk takes about 50 minutes, but bus routes to downtown and the airport are available via the Munford terminal. A convenience store is located right next to the hotel, and several dining options are within a 5-minute walk.

Room types include double rooms, quadruple rooms, and suites, some with fireplaces. Bed configurations include one or two queen beds, with some suites offering a pullout sofa bed. Rooms provide air conditioning, heating, ironing facilities, a hair dryer, bathtub, and a tea and coffee maker. Lake-view rooms are quieter, while those facing the main road may experience noise. Some rooms in an external 'motel section' may feel dated and require stepping outside to reach the main building. Suites with a kitchenette lack cutlery and plates. Freshly renovated rooms are available on the 9th floor.

The free breakfast buffet offers a range of options including eggs, bacon, pancakes, fresh fruit, yogurt, pastries, and a pancake station. Coffee is also available in the lobby from a complimentary machine. Lakeside Bar & Grill serves American cuisine from 16:00 to 21:00 daily, with outdoor terrace seating overlooking the lake. The menu includes items like BBQ bacon jam burger and seafood chowder. Kids' meals are available, and special dietary menus can be requested in advance.

The indoor pool operates from 06:00 to 22:00 Monday through Friday and Sunday (Saturday hours may vary). Towels are provided poolside. The fitness centre is open 24 hours with basic equipment; some machines may be outdated. The arcade games room is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 15:00 to 21:00, and daily during March Break from 06:00 to 23:00. Hotel grounds include a terrace, picnic area, and outdoor furniture along the lake, popular for swimming. The lake is not a designated swimming area, but many use it directly from the shore.

Free private parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The hotel provides a luggage storage room for early arrivals or late departures. 24-hour security, key card access, and safety deposit boxes are in place. Guest laundry services are in the lower lobby, and dry cleaning can be sent out. The business centre offers free fax and photocopying for a fee. Meeting and banquet facilities are available. The hotel is wheelchair accessible with braille signage, grab rails, and accessible parking.