The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
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About this property
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites is a 4.5-star independent property located in central Halifax, Nova Scotia. With 262 guestrooms including 54 suites, the hotel sits within a 10-minute walk of Halifax Citadel and Dalhousie University, placing guests at the heart of the city's cultural and educational districts.
Each of the 262 guestrooms features a pillowtop bed with premium bedding, refrigerator, and LED television. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is provided throughout, along with cable programming for in-room entertainment. Private bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests consistently rate room comfort at 4.6 out of 5.
Dining options include The Arms, an on-site restaurant featuring a bar and lounge with garden views. Room service is available during limited hours, and cooked-to-order breakfasts are served daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a daily fee. The property houses one restaurant and one bar/lounge.
Among the hotel's amenities are a fitness center, garden with outdoor seating, hair salon, and complimentary wireless internet access. A 24-hour front desk, concierge services, business center, and multilingual staff support guest needs. Conference and banquet facilities span 12,000 square feet across nine meeting rooms. Additional services include dry cleaning and laundry, luggage storage, and access to a nearby indoor pool. The hotel also offers electric car charging and secured bicycle storage.
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites is 0.5 miles from Scotiabank Centre and 0.7 miles from Halifax Convention Centre. Halifax Stanfield International Airport is approximately 25 to 30 minutes away in Enfield; the hotel provides shuttle service for $68 per person each way, available 24 hours daily. The property holds a guest rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 1,445 reviews.
Check-in is available from 3:00 PM to midnight, with check-out at 11:00 AM. The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites welcomes pets—dogs and cats only—for a one-time fee of $60 per pet. Service animals are exempt from fees and restrictions. The property is smoke-free and wheelchair accessible, though some areas may have limitations.
Location & nearby attractions
Halifax Public Gardens - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Victoria Park - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Holy Cross Cemetery - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Spring Garden Road Memorial Public Library - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Halifax Court House - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Museum of Natural History - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Halifax Central Common Park - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
St Mathew's United Church - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Neptune Theatre - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Halifax Town Clock - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Halifax Citadel - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Dalhousie University - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Halifax Convention Centre - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Scotiabank Centre - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
The preferred airport for The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites is Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 36.4 km / 22.6 mi
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Check-in & check-out
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Only dogs and cats are allowed
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- We are delighted to be a pet friendly hotel. There is a one time fee of $60.00 per pet.
Fees & policies
- Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 18 to 29.50 for adults, and CAD 18 to 29.50 for children
- Secured self parking fee: CAD 28.00 per day (in/out privileges)
- Pet fee: CAD 40 per accommodation, per week
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Know before you go
- Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.