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Commons Inn

3.0 of 5
5780 West Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K 1H8, Canada
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Commons Inn
Ranked #25 of 28 hotels in Halifax
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2013

it was a clean, lovely, cosy place to stay. Service was very good. I had a great sleep. It was very close to downtown and the Halifax Infirmary was in walking distance. I would definitely be happy to stay there again.

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Saint John, Canada
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2013

I stayed at this hotel recently with my family, and I really enjoyed my stay. The staff was very friendly, and my room was great given the price of the room. I had a comfortable sleep, and my room was very clean. The location was great seeing as it was just a bit away from downtown, and the free breakfast... More

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Herzlia, Israel
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2012

I had a trip which included landing in Halifax, driving to Saint John (NB) and going back to Halifax. I chose the Commons Inn because of its vicinity to downtown, and boy I was lucky! the rooms are great, breakfast is very nice to, a 5 to 10 minutes walk to downtown and the price was very good! I had... More

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24 reviews 24 reviews
21 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
124 helpful votes 124 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 14, 2012

Going to Halifax last minute with no hotel reservation, we stayed at the Commons Inn. It was cheap, considering the rate of other hotels in Halifax. $95 with free parking. Check In was fast, aside from the guy at the desk forgot to give me my ID back (paid cash) and left it under the scanner. Called down to the... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed October 21, 2012 via mobile

Though the hotel offers a decent location, it was not worth it. Security is poor at best, with the main and side doors open at all hours and not visible from the main desk. The parking, though it is free, didn't have enough room to accommodate everyone staying there. And finally, WORST OF ALL, the day I checked out, I... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 7, 2012

The hotel is pretty old but still in great shape. I missed not having a desk in my room, but I liked being on the forth floor with some extra windows, so I didn't ask to be moved. The free parking is nice, because it seems to be at a premium in Halifax. I liked the fact that I didn't... More

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Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 27, 2012

We have stayed here three times and are quite pleased with this hotel. Yes, it is old and quirky but that adds to it's charm. It is not the Holiday Inn, nor is it priced as such. The price is quite steep, but so are all of the other hotels in Halifax. When I am travelling I look for places... More

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Staunton, Virginia
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9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 26, 2012

Balancing price, location, and quality this is a good place to stay, within walking distance of many of the sites: the Citadel, Public Garden, and the Halifax harbor. There is no elevator, but there is free parking. The staff were helpful. We turn on the AC fan to block out any street noise and slept quite well.

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Edmonton, Canada
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed September 25, 2012

A bit of a maze as you climb the stairs to your room. Loud drunken guests slammed doors way past 2 a.m. (Monday night) as they came and left their room across the hallway from ours. This place felt more like a hostel. Rooms were not cleaned each day nor was the bed made. Breakfast was just enough to get... More

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quispamsis
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed September 22, 2012

We were fooled by looking at the website of this motel. i can not emphasize enough what type of facility this is. Dirty, run down, MOUSE DROPPINGS, etc.. We checked into our room and quickly decided we could not stay. i would emphasize that we are not people that are bothered by things that are not quite up to standard... More

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Additional Information about Commons Inn

Also Known As:
Commons Hotel Halifax
Commons Inn Halifax, Nova Scotia
Address: 5780 West Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K 1H8, Canada
Region: Canada > Nova Scotia > Halifax Regional Municipality > Halifax
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Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking
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Ranked #25 of 28 hotels in Halifax
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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