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Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
Category: Event Planning & Services Hotels Hotels & Travel Hotels Hotels [Edit]
1515 S Park StHalifax, NS B3J 2L2
(902) 423-6331
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
11 reviews for Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
11 reviews in English
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Review from Jennifer L.
Halifax, NS
5/18/2012
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.
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Review from Crystal H.
Vancouver, BC
4/1/2011 4 Check-ins Here
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 9th 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. -
Review from John P.
6/30/2011 5 Check-ins Here
Deeply impressed. I got an excellent deal through http://hotels.com 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. -
Review from Mel H.
4/18/2011
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. -
Review from Krista P.
Halifax, NS
2/20/2011
With it's beautiful Victorian-inspired decor (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 decor 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.Listed in: Should I Stay or Should I Go?
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Review from Dawna D.
Halifax, NS
12/23/2011
On dec 10 2011 I booked a room for for 1 night for me & my 10 year old daughter for the 24th of dec 2011.On dec 20 2011 I called the hotel to confirm and make sure the room was going to be ready for us. They told me they couldn't find my reservation and that they were full on that day and could not accommodate me and my daughter. I was then left to search for a room at another hotel on such short notice. I luckily found one at the westin nova scotia on barrington street. I will never do business with the lord Nelson again. They almost ruined mine and my daughters Christmas.
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Review from Laura P.
7/22/2010
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. -
Review from Joshua Y.
Vancouver, BC
9/25/2009 2 photos
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 ;) -
Review from Adam B.
Halifax, NS
12/22/2009
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 decor, 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! -
Review from Ruth D.
Halifax, NS
1/7/2010
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. -
Review from Shawna D.
Chester, NS
5/7/2010
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.
