Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

Item: Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel
Rating: 4
Author: U.S. News & World Report

1919 Upper Water St | Halifax, NS B3J 3J5 [SEE MAP]Halifax, NS [SEE ADDRESS]

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Overview

Central location in Halifax

Recent guests thought the rooms were outdated

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.

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Location: Halifax, NS

Hotel Class: 4.0-star

Property Type: Hotel, 352 rooms

Primary View: City center, Bay

Style: Traditional, Modern

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Though its external appearance is unlike others in the chain, the style inside is consistent with the brand, and its public areas have recently been upgraded.

Other Awards

AAA/CAA Four Diamond Awards 2019

Guest Reviews

A hotel's guest rating is calculated using data provided under license by TripAdvisor. A total of 1524 have reviewed the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel, giving it a rating of 4, on a scale of 1-5.

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4.0 (based on 1524 reviews)

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Guest Rooms

Guest rooms and suites feature red and beige decor, in addition to dark wood furniture. Amenities include coffee makers, bottled water, work desks, pillow-top mattresses, minifridges and marble bathrooms with shower/tub combos. Upgraded concierge-level rooms include extra perks like access to the concierge lounge with complimentary snacks and beverages.

Complimentary Wi-Fi

Standard room size: 325 square feet

Premium channels
Workspace/desk
Minifridge
Bathrobes/slippers
Minibar
Shower/tub combo
Separate shower
Separate tub
Internet
Wireless internet
Free internet
Fee for internet usage
Guest rooms with patios and balconies
Adjoining rooms available

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Location & Parking

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Overlooking Halifax Harbour, this Marriott property is within walking distance of many downtown attractions, including the ferry terminal, the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site. The hotel is connected to the Downtown Halifax Link, an indoor pedestrian walkway that connects it to the Casino Nova Scotia, the Purdy's Wharf Tower, the Scotia Square mall, the World Trade & Convention Centre and more.

Located about 21 miles south of Halifax Stanfield International Airport
Overnight valet parking available for $37 CAD (about $28 USD); self-parking available for $29 CAD (about $22 USD)

24-hour valet parking ($37 CAD)
24-hour self-parking ($29 CAD)
Airport shuttle
Car service (with fee)

Within walking distance of:

Bus stop
Restaurants
Movie theater
Train station
Beach
Theater
Subway/metro stop
Grocery store
Shopping

Dining

The hotel's harbourstone sea grill & pour house is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, and features a menu of locally sourced coastal seafood cuisine. Continental breakfast starts at $14 CAD (about $10 USD).

Starbucks served at Balancing Rock Coffeehouse
Room service is available from 6 a.m. to midnight

Number of restaurants: 1

Cuisine Types: Buffet, American

Fine dining
Casual dining
Quick service cafe/coffee shop/marketplace
Bar/lounge
Room service
24-hour room service
free breakfast

Pool

Set in a bright, open space with a large skylight, the hotel’s indoor pool is large enough for swimming short laps. The pool is surrounded by lounge chairs and tables, and there is also a whirlpool.

Lap pool
Wading pool
Lazy river
Family pool
Infinity pool
Whirlpool/hot tub
Adults-only pool
Lifeguard on duty
Poolside service
Waterslide
Deck chairs or cabanas
Pool bar

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Spa

Located inside the hotel near the swimming pool, Vitality Medi Spa offers massages, facials and therapeutic body treatments, as well as hair care services, manicures, pedicures, eyelash extensions and hair removal.

Men's services available
Reservations required

Services offered:

Massage
Facial
Body Treatments (i.e. scrubs, wraps)
Salon services
Outdoor treatment area
Steam room
Sauna

Kids

Families staying at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel have access to an indoor pool, cribs and high chairs.

Kids Club
Free Kids Club
Fee for Kids Club
Cribs
High Chairs

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Fitness

Located next to the pool, the hotel offers a 24-hour fitness center with cardio machines and weight-training equipment.

Weight equipment
Cardio equipment
Yoga mats
Free fitness classes
Premium fitness classes (with fee)

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Business

The hotel offers a total of 51,856 square feet throughout 29 event rooms. The largest space, the Nova Scotia Ballroom can accommodate up to 1,000 guests for a reception. The property is also part of the Downtown Halifax Link, an indoor pedway, which connected to the World Trade and Convention Centre a few blocks away.

Business center with copying, faxing and printing capabilities
Audiovisual equipment and technicians available
Custom catering offered

Number of meeting rooms: 29

Business center
Meeting rooms
Meeting and event planners available

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Pets

The hotel welcomes pets with no weight or breed restrictions for a one-time nonrefundable fee of $60 CAD (about $45 USD).

Pets allowed (with fee)
Dog walking
Pet-sitting

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Wedding

The property features an array of ballrooms capable of hosting wedding ceremonies and events, including the grand Nova Scotia Ballroom, which holds up to 500 guests for banquets and up to 1,000 guests for receptions. Another room includes an outdoor patio suitable for nuptials taking place in the warmer months. Event planners are on hand to assist with preparation, catering and more, while a range of packages with various enhancements are available.

Total of 29 event rooms

Maximum wedding guest capacity: 1000

Hotel hosts weddings
Outdoor space for weddings
Wedding planners available

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