Best Family Hotels in Halifax

Recent visitors praised The Prince George Hotel for its primo downtown Halifax location. Travelers staying here can easily walk to the Citadel, as well as to plenty of shopping venues and restaurants in the area. But while Halifax features a wealth of top-rated dining venues, recent visitors suggested staying on site for at least one meal. Gio Restaurant consistently impresses patrons with its international fare, which is served for lunch and dinner. On the other hand, The Prince George's accommodations are modern in aesthetic and feature amenities such as minifridges, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi and Keurig coffeemakers. Guests traveling with pets will appreciate the $25-per-stay fee for furry friends of all sizes; that fee covers a fleece pet blanket, waste bags and food and water bowls.

This Marriott outpost boasts a prime location on Halifax Harbour, within close proximity to the waterfront's bars, restaurants and shopping venues. Guests also praise this Marriott's proximity to the Casino Nova Scotia, which is connected to the hotel via an indoor skyway. Inside the hotel, the refurbished lobby wins guests over with its sleek, modern decor. The hotel's guest rooms and suites, on the other hand, seem to still need an update – travelers describe the rooms' brown and red color schemes as drab compared to the bright white furnishings of the lobby. Each room features a minifridge, a 25-inch flat-screen TV and complimentary Internet access. As for dining, you can order room service from the on-site restaurant, the harbourstone sea grill & pour house or venture to the nearby eateries located on the waterfront. Feel free to stick close to the hotel for your daily caffeine fix, though; there's Balancing Rock Coffeehouse on-site, which serves Starbucks coffee. Thanks to the property's Marriott ties, Marriott Bonvoy members can earn free nights and other perks for choosing to stay here.