1960 Brunswick St, Halifax, Canada | (251) 219-4428
Spacious and quiet rooms with flat-screen TVs and Keurig coffeemakers
Rooms on higher floors have attractive views of Halifax Harbour
Convenient downtown location, a three-minute walk from Scotiabank Centre
Pleasant indoor pool and modern, well-equipped gym
Free hot breakfast buffet with waffles gets good reviews
Seven meeting rooms accommodate up to 120 guests
24-hour business center
On-site cafe, plus 24-hour mini-market
Coin-operated laundry facilities available
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Secure parking available (for a fee)
Pets allowed (for a fee)
Breakfast and the elevators can get busy
No full on-site restaurant
Extra charges for parking and pets
The Hampton Inn by Hilton Halifax Downtown is a mid-range property with 181 spacious and quiet rooms in a convenient location that’s a three-minute walk from Scotiabank Centre. All rooms come with flat-screen TVs and Keurig coffeemakers, and those on higher floors have spectacular views of Halifax Harbour. Amenities include a small indoor pool, Precor-equipped gym, contemporary meeting facilities, a 24-hour business center, and self-service laundry facilities. For dining, there are a free hot breakfast (but it can get busy) and an on-site cafe, but no full restaurant. Wi-Fi is free, and secure parking costs extra. Pets are also welcome for a charge. Note that facilities are shared with the neighboring Homewood Suites by Hilton Halifax-Downtown, which has larger suites with kitchenettes and might be a better choice for families.
Scene
Generic, but modern chain property is convenient for both leisure and business guests
This modern Hampton Inn is set in a 16-story building that looks just like any other exterior in the chain. The fairly generic, but nevertheless bright, elegant lobby has tiled wood-effect flooring, vaulted white ceilings with striking downlighting, and a dark-wood-paneled reception desk with a gray granite countertop. Hallways are fairly cheerful, too, with a mix of cream and dark-blue-patterned wallpaper, and floral carpets in browns, reds, and blues. Another highlight is the homey, spacious breakfast room, heavy on contemporary tan and dark wood, and with attractively patterned carpet accents. Guests are a mix of families and couples on vacation (or staycation) and business travelers.
Location
Downtown location within walking distance from popular Halifax sights
Set on a main road in a convenient downtown Halifax location, the Hampton Inn by Hilton is surrounded by office buildings, shops, and restaurants. Best of all, many of the city’s popular attractions are within easy walking distance.- Three-minute walk to Scotiabank Centre
Rooms
Quiet rooms with Keurig coffeemakers and great views from higher floors
Rooms here are contemporary, quiet, and slightly bland. They feature contrasting olive-green textured accent walls and cream-and-brown fabric headboards -- the beds themselves also get good reviews for comfort. Carpets feature brown-and-blue floral-designs while bedside tables, TV cabinets, and large desks are done in attractive dark-wood tones. King Rooms, larger than Double Queen Rooms, come with blue-and-yellow-patterned armchairs. Amenities include heating and air-conditioning, 42-inch flat-screen TVs, phones, free Wi-Fi, safes, mini-fridges, Keurig coffeemakers, irons and ironing boards.Attractive bathrooms sport gray walls, white floor tiling, and dark-wood vanities with brown marble-effect countertops and submerged sinks. Entry-level rooms have shower/tub combos, while pricier options have spacious walk-in showers, though both options have basic fixed showerheads. Miniature toiletries are by Neutrogena. Hairdryers are provided. Some rooms on higher floors have spectacular views over Halifax Harbour.
Features
Pleasant indoor pool, well-equipped Precor gym, and free hot breakfast
The solid list of facilities at the Hampton Inn by Hilton Downtown Halifax includes a pleasant and well-maintained heated indoor pool, complete with sunbeds and wicker armchair seating. There’s also a large, bright and modern gym with an excellent range of Precor cardio and weightlifting machines and free weights. The usual Hampton Inn free hot breakfast buffet includes waffles and gets great reviews here, though it can get crowded. There are also a cafe, plus a 24-hour shop selling drinks and snacks (and it has an ATM). Other amenities include coin-operated laundry facilities, a small but modern, 24-hour business center with computers and a printer, and seven elegant, contemporary meeting spaces that can accommodate up to 120 guests. Guests also get free weekday newspapers and free tea and coffee in the lobby 24/7. Wi-Fi is free throughout. There’s a secure five-story parking lot (though parking costs extra). Pets are welcome for a fee. Note that the elevators can get particularly busy and slow-moving at times, and that many of the hotel’s facilities are shared with the adjoining Homewood Suites by Hilton Halifax-Downtown.