HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON HALIFAX - DOWNTOWN, Halifax

The hotel sits midway on Halifax's steep hill, with the Citadel above and the harbour below. The harbour and boardwalk are a downhill walk away, but returning involves a climb. The casino is 650 metres away with a ped-way entrance just a minute up the street. The airport is 38 km away; no hotel shuttle is available, but a bus stop 5 minutes from the hotel connects to the airport shuttle and Dalhousie University. Several restaurants are within a 5-minute walk, including 2 Crows Brewing Co, Alexandra's Pizza, and Tim Hortons.

All suites include a full kitchen with a stovetop, full-size refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, dishes, cutlery, and a toaster. Living areas feature a pull-out sofa, flat-screen TV, and dining space. Many suites have a separate bedroom with a door for privacy. Some rooms offer sea views; no rooms have a balcony. Beds are comfortable and rooms are spacious, quiet, and clean. Accessible rooms and hearing-accessible studios with visual alarms are available. Air conditioning, heating, ironing facilities, tea/coffee maker, and a safe are provided. The property shows some signs of age but maintains high cleanliness standards.

Breakfast is included for all guests and served weekdays 6:30-9:30, weekends 7-10. The buffet offers a rotating hot and cold selection including breakfast tacos, chia pudding, overnight oats, eggs, meats, and pastries. The breakfast staff are notably welcoming and efficient. For other meals, the hotel has minimarket and coffee shop on site, and numerous restaurants are within a short walk, including The Five Fishermen Restaurant, Orso Pub and Grill, and Harbour City Bar and Grill.

The pool is heated to 30 °C and has a shallow end (depth 1.2 m), making it suitable for children. Pool hours are 9am-9pm, and use requires booking a 45-minute time slot at the front desk. Sun loungers and pool towels are provided. The fitness centre is free for guests and includes standard cardio and strength equipment. A sun terrace and BBQ facilities are available outdoors.

The 24-hour front desk offers express check-in/out, currency exchange, and ATM. Luggage storage is free. Laundry and dry cleaning are available for an additional charge. The business centre includes free fax/photocopying and meeting/banquet facilities for a fee. Parking is in an indoor garage with in/out privileges; the garage is narrow and shared with an adjacent property. The hotel is wheelchair accessible with lifts. Pets are allowed on designated floors with a one-time fee. Cribs are available. Security features include CCTV, key card access, and in-room safes.