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Aug 9th, 2004, 05:25 PM
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We will be visiting Halifax in early Sept. We would like any advice regarding hotels in the area. Right now our thoughts are with The Radisson Suites in downtown or the Holiday Inn Harborview in Dartmouth. We will have our own car and plan to tour with the car several days.
We would like a really nice hotel but would like to be close to city attractions and the ease to get our car in and out for driving outside the city.
Long distance walking can be a problem......we heard Radisson is right in the city but the Holiday Inn is convenient for parking and the ferry......... Is walking to the ferry a problem from this hotel?
We usually go all day so where we stay at night is important.......at that point we want a really nice place to relax.
Any recommendations would be helpful....THANKS
We would like a really nice hotel but would like to be close to city attractions and the ease to get our car in and out for driving outside the city.
Long distance walking can be a problem......we heard Radisson is right in the city but the Holiday Inn is convenient for parking and the ferry......... Is walking to the ferry a problem from this hotel?
We usually go all day so where we stay at night is important.......at that point we want a really nice place to relax.
Any recommendations would be helpful....THANKS
Aug 10th, 2004, 08:31 AM
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Hi SilverDreams. The Radisson is indeed in downtown Halifax. The building is about a block from the waterfront, and all of the downtown city attractions are within walking distance. Halifax is built on a hillside, however, so a visit to some sites, such as Citadel Hill or Spring Garden Road, is uphill.
If you are also planning day trips by car, you will have to drive out of the downtown core and drive back into it to return to your hotel. Don't be too alarmed ... it can be a bit tedious, but Halifax isn't a large congested city. Someone at the hotel can advise you on the simplest routes in and out of the city.
The Holiday Inn in Dartmouth is at the east end of the harbour bridge. The ferry terminal is about a 10 minute walk downhill, and the ferries run regularly across to Halifax. There is also a city bus terminal immediately across the street from the Holiday Inn. Buses run regularly across the bridge and most head directly to the downtown core.
Day trips might be a bit easier from the Dartmouth hotel--you can get to both the eastern and western shores without having to drive in and out of the downtown core. On the other hand, the Dartmouth Holiday Inn is in a more isolated area, with fewer restaurants close by.
I'm sorry I can't comment on the diffference between rooms, but the notion of a suite--separate bedroom and living room--sure sounds appealing. However, I suspect the Radisson costs a bit more than the Holiday Inn.
Both have parking. In the case of the Holiday inn, they have there own outdoor lot adjacent to the building. The Radisson offers valet parking, which is probably in a nearby lot. I'm not too sure about that.
Enjoy your visit to Halifax.
Anselm
If you are also planning day trips by car, you will have to drive out of the downtown core and drive back into it to return to your hotel. Don't be too alarmed ... it can be a bit tedious, but Halifax isn't a large congested city. Someone at the hotel can advise you on the simplest routes in and out of the city.
The Holiday Inn in Dartmouth is at the east end of the harbour bridge. The ferry terminal is about a 10 minute walk downhill, and the ferries run regularly across to Halifax. There is also a city bus terminal immediately across the street from the Holiday Inn. Buses run regularly across the bridge and most head directly to the downtown core.
Day trips might be a bit easier from the Dartmouth hotel--you can get to both the eastern and western shores without having to drive in and out of the downtown core. On the other hand, the Dartmouth Holiday Inn is in a more isolated area, with fewer restaurants close by.
I'm sorry I can't comment on the diffference between rooms, but the notion of a suite--separate bedroom and living room--sure sounds appealing. However, I suspect the Radisson costs a bit more than the Holiday Inn.
Both have parking. In the case of the Holiday inn, they have there own outdoor lot adjacent to the building. The Radisson offers valet parking, which is probably in a nearby lot. I'm not too sure about that.
Enjoy your visit to Halifax.
Anselm
Aug 11th, 2004, 11:37 AM
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We just returned from Halifax last week and stayed at the Radisson Suites. Like AnselmAdorne says, it is a block off the harbor, and most rooms overlook or have views of the harbor. It is very convenient to the harbor and the downtown area is within walking distance, albeit uphill. It serves a heavy continental breakfast, included in the price, but charges 16.95/day for parking, all valet, but in/out privileges 24 hours. During checkout times it took 20 minutes for us to get our car.
Last summer we stayed at the Dartmouth Holiday Inn Harborview and were far from impressed. We have kids and the outdoor pool appealed to them. But the hotel shows it age, is in a not pretty area, and has typically smallish holiday inn rooms. I don't recall whether it serves a continental breakfast. Since it's across the bridge, you must pay the toll each time you cross; not expensive, though. ALso, other than a couple of parking garages downtown Halifax, everything is on-street parking, which may or may or be a hassle. aving a downtown hotel where you can leave your car is a plus.
So, if you can swing paying for the Radisson, the choice is easy, especially if you've no interest in the Dartmouth side of town.
Finally, Halifax is fairly easy to negotiate by car, so driving in and out of the city isn't a problem, traffic-wise. Have fun!
Last summer we stayed at the Dartmouth Holiday Inn Harborview and were far from impressed. We have kids and the outdoor pool appealed to them. But the hotel shows it age, is in a not pretty area, and has typically smallish holiday inn rooms. I don't recall whether it serves a continental breakfast. Since it's across the bridge, you must pay the toll each time you cross; not expensive, though. ALso, other than a couple of parking garages downtown Halifax, everything is on-street parking, which may or may or be a hassle. aving a downtown hotel where you can leave your car is a plus.
So, if you can swing paying for the Radisson, the choice is easy, especially if you've no interest in the Dartmouth side of town.
Finally, Halifax is fairly easy to negotiate by car, so driving in and out of the city isn't a problem, traffic-wise. Have fun!
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If you're up for Dartmouth and are a B&Ber, try Stern's Mansion--it was one of our favorite B&Bs on our honeymoon! I thought it was reasonably priced and the food was delish.
www.sternsmansion.com
Getting in to Halifax was no biggie--just needed to remember toll money!
Enjoy!
Robyn
www.sternsmansion.com
Getting in to Halifax was no biggie--just needed to remember toll money!
Enjoy!
Robyn
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