4 Best Hotels in Halifax, Nova Scotia

As the first five-star hotel in Nova Scotia, this new property delivers European-style luxury and modern amenities—including smartphone app-controlled air-conditioning, heat, and lights—in the heart of downtown Halifax. Marbled bathrooms with spa showers, huge mirrors, chandeliers, and velvet sofas elevate the generously sized rooms and suites beyond any other property in the city, and many rooms offer views of the harbor. Just off the chic lobby, Chop Steakhouse and Bar serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as room service. On the seventh floor, there is a spacious and well-equipped fitness room.

Built low to match the neighboring ironstone buildings, this waterfront hotel is convenient to the Historic Properties and the boardwalk. Though its external appearance is unlike others in the chain, the style inside is consistent with the brand. Rooms in all categories have an urban-chic look, plus extras such as pillow-top mattresses and rain-forest showerheads. There's a spa on-site, and a five-minute stroll through an indoor walkway takes you to Halifax's casino.

A huge gleaming lobby and open-aspect sitting areas with some fun features, like a giant chair and modern art, welcome you to this fine hotel. Rooms here feature duvets and quality linens, plenty of work space, and free Wi-Fi, setting the tone for a business-oriented hotel. Garden patios offer a respite from downtown bustle. Outstanding service leaves guests feeling pampered, and the in-house restaurant wins approval for its earthy contemporary style and globally inspired menu.

Close to the train station, Seaport Farmers' Market, cruise ship harbor, and Cornwallis Park, this imposing heritage hotel provides top-notch business services and good amenities for leisure guests, including a serene pool. There's an in-house spa, and rooms have signature "heavenly beds" and quality linens. Seaport Social Bar, is attached to the on-trend lobby bar and specializes in local fare and smaller plates as well as hearty breakfasts.