Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites

Praise the Lord? Probably not, but I will high five Sir Nelson on a decent hotel stay.
The best bits: Really beautiful old architecture and lobby touches, room service (including lobster rolls and french onion soup, a winning combination I enjoyed twice) until 11pm, right next door to an excellent local coffee shop, views of the public gardens.
The pits bits: The room was really, really small, and comparatively to other hotels I’ve stayed at in Halifax, the priciest. They said it was a queen bed, but I think that’s kind of one of those McDonald’s 100% beef situations. Tiny. Lastly, I arrived about an hour and a half before check in and they didn’t have my room ready. I know I was early, but they didn’t even offer to take my bags and I lugged them to the restaurant. As an east coaster I wasn’t impressed by this lack of maritime hospitality.

From the outside this hotel seems very regal. Old building with employees in suits and a very old, swanky lobby (not to mention the babes working behind the counter). These serve as an indicator for the price, which runs upwards of 250 CAD a night for a basic to one step up room. The rooms are clean but it looks like they ran out of steam with the lobby and other public areas in the hotel. I’ve seen nicer rooms in your average chain hotel line. The walls are also pretty thin. There were a bunch of people, maybe aged 19 – 22, pre gaming in the room next door before going out to the bars. Hey, I’m in college I get it. But I’m of the camp that thinks hotel rooms should all be soundproof from each other. All in all this place is getting 3 stars because its just what Unilocal says 3 stars is; OK.

Nice hotel. Well located clean and nice fitness facilities. Internet worked best we’ve had at a hotel. The only issue we had was when we asked about shuttle portions to the airport. 3 staff members told us the only option was the hotel’s limo service. They searched Google for us and said they were unable to find any other options. We found au least 5 companies who offer comparable shuttle service and choose one that was cheaper. Ah that they lied to us to try to get us to use their service.

Beautiful hotel in a great location. If you give them an email address they’ll put you on an advertising mailiing list. It’s easy to unsubscribe to, but I found that annoying to have to do that.

Classic 3.5 star scenario. The hotel was fine, staff/​service was fine, but if I go back to Halifax again, I would likely stay elsewhere for a couple reasons:
* Location is a little more away from the downtown than I like.
* No fault of the hotel, but more homeless/​panhandlers around the corner by the Tim Hortons/​McDonalds.
* No free breakfast.
Again, it wasn’t a bad experience or anything like that, but I would prefer other options where I have stayed in the past. that being said, if I stayed here again I certainly wouldn’t mind, compared to other places I’ve stayed in my travels, this is better, just not optimal in this case.
It is nice, though, to have the park right across the way.

The Lord Nelson Hotel is swanky! It has a lovely old-​school charm about it, from the cool, retro mailbox by the elevators to the professional politeness of the staff. The room prices go hand-​in-​hand with the swankiness though. I stayed in one of the smallest rooms they offer (a petite double) and joked with my husband that I was sleeping in the equivalent of a twin and a half sized bed. So, if you need more space you may want to get one of the larger rooms.
The location is quite nice, just across the street from the gardens and plenty of shops and restaurants. They also have a restaurant in the hotel that serves room service if you don’t feel up to going out. It’s definitely a favorite place to stay for me when in Halifax!

Very impressive. This is not your cookie-​cutter hotel (it’s way better!)
The Atmosphere: This hotel is like walking into another era. Beautiful, Victorian-​style, historic décor and pristine service. I’ve been to upscale swanky hotels and this one tops it (and it’s not even in the upscale genre!) Love the warm hospitality and talking to the doormen is like you’ve known them forever.
The rooms: they are standard rooms with older décor but functional. I love walking through the halls to get there (passing the old-​style gold elevators it’s filled with sparkling chandeliers, glass mirrors, and glass tables… stunning!)
The Gym: very clean and functional
The neighbourhood: right in the downtown core so all the city is around you. Lots to see and do.
Other tips: Perfect for wedding photos with a 1900s theme!

As an event organizer, I’m comfortable putting my guests here. The hotel is beautiful, the rooms are posh, the location is great, and it’s affordable on top of everything. I’ve never had a problem with the staff and if I need anything at all, they’re good to jump on it.

Deeply impressed. I got an excellent deal through
for a discounted Junior Suite. The room was immaculate and the bed extremely comfortable. (Some other reviewer complained about the linens. No gripes in my book.)
The neighborhood is ideal. I visited from New York City for the Nova Scotia Tattoo. The hotel is right on the route of the Tattoo parade and directly across the street from the Halifax Public Gardens. A major shopping district is right around the corner, and easy walking distance to many city attractions, as well as to Dalhousie University.
The restaurant /​English pub is everything it’s cracked up to be. Excellent and friendly service and great food.
Wi-​fi is free. My only complaint is that the service is sporadic from my room. Oddly, I could connect in the restaurant across the street, but often couldn’t get a connection from my room. Still, the fact that they offer free service is to be applauded.
This is definitely on my list to return to.

The man friend and I won a GC to stay at the Lord Nelson at his Christmas staff party.
We decided to cash it in to celebrate my birthday weekend despite the fact that we both live less than a 10min walk away.
When we called to make the reservation they «didn’t have any rooms available» for the amount of our GC, but we could upgrade to a «nicer» room for $ 40+. So we figured what the hell, might as well.
The room itself was clean and had a nice comfy bed, The layout of the room was strange, and the bathroom was pretty tiny, but all in all, no complaints on that end.
Upon returning to our room after dinner, we ordered 4 bottles of Olands via room service. Do you know how much that shiz ended up costing?! $ 28.94!!! For 4 Olands!!! I checked, and no, they were not laced with gold as the price might imply! Total rookie mistake on our part for not thinking ahead to bring our own beer, but still, nearly $ 30 for some local beer? Yikes…
Our upgraded room included «complimentary» continental breakfast, so we hit that up in the next morning.
The normal price of the breakfast is somewhere in the vicinity of $ 12.95 I think. Again, no gold laced waffles or anything…
I definitely would not have paid that much for some fruit and pastries… Sure it was filling, but the price for what was offered seems a little outlandish.
All in all, nothing to really complain about for sure, but nothing to really rave about either.
For a joint that totes itself as being one of the nicest hotels in town, some greater attention to details needs to happen before this statement can be considered totally true.

Show me a beautiful hotel lobby and I’ll show you a very standard room to counterbalance. As it goes with lots of hotels, the Lord Nelson not being any different. The lobby is beautiful. It’s historic. Old world. Opulent. The staff is cordial. And freshly dressed with flowers (which wound up being the perfume smell I encountered every day as I walked in).
The view was decent from the 9^th floor. The wi-​fi, free. But for such opulence and grandeur in the lobby, I was shocked by the lack of quality in the linens. From duvet to bathroom towel, how threadbare were thee. Am I becoming a hotel snob? Probably. But I maintain, the towel in my hotel room should at the very least be the same quality as the towels I can purchase at Ikea.

With it’s beautiful Victorian-​inspired décor (no drab beiges or creams typical of other establishments to be found here), friendly, helpful staff, and gorgeous, luxurious rooms with charming views (especially if you can snag one facing the Public Gardens), this is absolutely my favourite hotel in Halifax.
I have stayed here a few times, in three different kinds of rooms. The business suite was stunning, very spacious with rich décor and beautiful furnishings. The classic guest room was more than satisfactory. Of course not quite as nice as the suite, but again very pleasing to the eye, and larger than the basic rooms at a number of other hotels I have stayed at. The «Petite» room is a smaller version of their classic guest room, but still remarkably larger than the average room in at least one place I have stayed, and quite charming.
Another reason to love this hotel is their pub, The Victory Arms, which provides excellent food and service.
I also have to say that I attended an event here in October, Hal-​Con, Halifax’s first annual sci-​fi and comic convention (what? Star Trek is cool…), and not surprisingly to me, the staff at The Lord Nelson did an excellent job of accomodating us. Especially considering the number of people in attendance was at least double that originally projected by the event’s coordinators.

Perhaps one of the more posh Halifax hotels, Lord Nelson keeps it classy in the old fashioned, cordial sort of way– and with vivid interiors of Victorian inspired.
Playing on the historical figure, Lord Nelson, all detailing is tied into the romantic whimsy of old time tales. From the careful lighting and subtle shrubbery, to the rich wooden heights of the lobby where chandeliers take rise, there is an overall sense of richness here.
Beautiful rooms, cordial and accommodating staff, Lord Nelson & Suites is a spot to stay for those who appreciate decadence. Another plus, is that the hotel is situated directly across from the Public Gardens, which in the summertime, are a beautiful venture into landscaped flowers, trees and ponds.
With their own lovely dining spot called The Victory Arms, the hotel is also seconds away from shops, restos, cafes and city scenes. A safe bet, and perhaps more of a pricey stay, its a good one.
Bonus: Lord Nelson fills its toiletries up with the tranquil and top notch Aveda brand product.

The Lord Nelson is where my cousin stays every time he is in town. I have to say this is a great Hotel. Right on Spring Garden Road, for a little night life and across from the Public Gardens for that nice stroll though.
The rooms here are spectacular at least the one he and his family had, it was actually two rooms attached. Fully equipped! It was like an apartment.
The staff here were great as well and we ate at the pub, which had great food. This Hotel has a little bit of the WOW factor when you walk in. The wonderful charm of Chandelier and gracious surroundings.

When my daughter got married a few years ago, this is where we put up all our guests. The service was, is and I know will always be fantastic. The staff go out of their way to please.
I love the Old World charm of the place, especially the lobby and restaurant. The rooms are spacious and the hotel is perfectly located to take in all of Halifax’s great downtown delights — from the Public Gardens just across the street to the Halifax Harbour down the hill.

The Lord Nelson has definitely come a long way from it’s rather sorted past. What was once a hotel for the lower middle class has now become the pinnacle of comfort for the those who wish to in style.
Located just off Spring Garden Road, The Lord Nelson is within walking distance of anything you’d want to see on the peninsula. The staff are very accommodating and will definitely go the extra mile to make sure you are comfortable in your room.
And what a room it will be! Even the cheaper ones make your bedroom look like a waste of time. The beds are comfortable, the showers are clean, the TVs are flat screened and crystal clear.
From the staff, to the décor, to the location, to the great rooms, this hotel has it all! It’s won’t be cheap though, so keep that in mind before you book a week in the Lord Nelson!

Step back in time and step into class!
The Lord Nelson reminds me of the Titanic every time I walk into it. Not because it has an overabundance of ice or an eerie feeling that something terrible is going to happen such as a cheesy love story and a predictable storyline. But because it has a very old fashioned style of class to it. When you walk in you are surrounded by brass and a chandelier. They have a great Pub called The Victory Arms with good food at reasonable prices. Their staff are very nice and professional. The Lord Nelson is also a hot-​spot for groups to come and have their meetings or banquets.
This Hotel makes you feel important and you always leave your stay knowing that you got exactly what you’ve paid for and then some. It has a great location right downtown and across the street from the Halifax Public Gardens. So for beauty, style, friendly staff and class, I give yee Lord of the Nelson clan, four stars ;)