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Reviews of The Novel Stay

5611 Morris Street, Downtown Halifax, B3J 1C4 Halifax, Canada

#7 of 13 B&Bs and inns in Halifax

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 127 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shared facility like washrooms, kitchen etc. TV in the room wasn't working

    Location and the staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: October 25, 2023

    8.0
    I would stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The bed wasn't very comfortable-a double in a large room that was low to the ground and squeaked every time you moved.

    Location was great, bathrooms clean and modern, the people staying there were friendly and easy to share the kitchen with. I like this type of set up you do get to meet people from all over, conversations are interesting. Owner was easy to reach and allowed us to check out later when I asked if we could store bags after 11am.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 19, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My room was on the front door and the side of the road, it was a bit noisy at nights. Common area should be cleaned everyday especially by this price…everyone did their dishes BUT the basket was always full, I had to tidy it up. Their bath mat was covered with lots of hair during my stay though I don’t normally use shared bath mats in hostel/guesthouse. It should be replaced. It’s a shame that this is well maintained nice place, it’d be way nicer if they clean everyday…

    The location was close enough to the central of downtown and the bus stop. The room was tidy and nice, bathrooms/kitchen area were cleanly renovated. They offered me late check out, which I actually didn’t use at the end.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 17, 2023

    8.0
    Good location. Clean space.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We were quite cold. The duvet was not very thick and there should be extra blankets.

    Location was good. Staff were accommodating about length of stay. Room was clean and bright. It was nice to have a mini fridge in the room. I appreciated flexibility with check-in since we checked in after 6pm.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 5, 2023

    8.0
    Great value accommodation close to the downtown district.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Travelling west around half a mile you will find the tented village area of Halifax. Drunk and drugged homeless people strewen around the streets each morning. Not possible to change this but it's a fact.

    Location is good, right on the edge of a student accomodation district and within walking distance of the most popular bars and nightclubs, even with that it's a relatively quiet neighbourhood. Whilst the room is compact it has everything that you'll need for your stay. The shower is reasonable and the bed very comfortable. There is no lift as this is a converted house with ten rooms available.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 2, 2023

    8.0
    Great location to visit downtown Halifax
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I wasn’t crazy about sharing a bathroom but for those who enjoy hostel type accommodations this one is excellent

    Great location at a great price

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 28, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Little details that host will not pay attention to such as badly stained cloth chair in the room, stained placemats in the kitchen, easy fixable but if not, can leave a bad impression. It's an old house and hallways still smell "old", "damp".

    Host efforts to improve the home and to make your stay comfortable were evident, great location, close to tourist attractions, shopping, groceries, restaurants. Comfy bed. We stay in a room with a private bathroom but dont bother, it has a weird setting, it's a shower stall that includes also a toilet and a small, impractical sink while they have beautiful, modern, spacious communal bathrooms that will very well satisfy every taste. Overall a comfortable stay!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 26, 2023

    7.0
    I would stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We did not have a car available all the time but walking or taking a bus was excellent! Always enjoyed our walk to the sea port ( down town)

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: September 24, 2023

    9.0
    Great location! Budget friendly!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Doesn't have air conditioning in the rooms. It was alright for me since it was September. Room has a fan. They mention in the booking page so no hidden surprises. But I think this could be tough in Summer.

    Location is the best part of this accommodation. Waterfront, Citadel, Downtown, shopping malls, restaurants everything are in walking distance. Room: spacious for one person. Clean and well organized. Washroom (shared) - always clean, plenty of room for shower. Kitchen: well equipped. Clean. They have code for the front door. I felt safe.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 22, 2023

    9.0
    I would definitely recommend it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The window venetian blind was very stubborn to operate.

    Great kitchen facilities, close to the pier

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 19, 2023

    8.0
    Amazing value for money accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room could have been bigger

    Excellent budget accommodation in downtown halifax

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 15, 2023

    9.0
    Great host! Very accomodating when i requested for a late check-out
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location-within walking distance to the Waterfront

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2023

    7.0
    Perfect location, clean, but you need to be a certain kind of persons to be comfortable with this.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Extremely small room and uncomfortable bead.

    Location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2023

    8.0
    Nice place , recommend it for a perfect stay at Halifax
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I wish the room was air conditioned or had a big fan . Was quite warm .

    The location was very good , it was comfortable , good clean amenities provided ,and nice clean rooms

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Communication was quick and clear and I was allowed to do a late check-out which was very helpful.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment (1-2 Adults)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some powerpoints near bed did not work which was inconvenient. Only one bedside table and reading light.

    Location was perfect on edge of downtown precinct. All materials for small apartment were provided. Manager notified us of upgrade which was welcome.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2023

    8.0
    Great place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was very nice and comfortable

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2023

    7.0
    Excellent location, good value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hot and cramped room

    Location, common kitchen, cleanliness.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2023

    8.0
    Nice place to just sleep as long as the day is not extermely warm, no AC but there was a fan in the room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No AC, first night was very warm and uncomfortable.

    The property was close to our daughter’s apartment therefore; we were happy not to have to walk very far.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not a single cleaning during the 4 days of staying there and no personal contact to the owner (except writing).

    Private, quite, close to the center, nice neighborhood. Very great that I could enter the room way earlier than usual which I am very thankful for!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2023

    8.0
    Home away from home. Nice neighborhood a short walk from stores
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bedrooms were a little warm. Needed the fan. But then we were having high temperatures outside

    Clean, comfortable, common areas amenable, parking

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 6, 2023

    8.0
    Beautiful, older home. Friendly guests. Staff helpful. Able to walk to many places vs needing to drive.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Would have liked to have a matt to stand on when getting out of shower. We only received one washcloth and there was no shampoo. I am sure if i had asked this would have been remedied. We just bought what we needed. Fan in bathroom needs cleaned and and one more pillow would have been nice.

    Owner(s) were quick to respond when I needed help or had a question. Close to everything. Glad our room had a window and fan. Liked the tokens for laundry and coffee pods. Loved the little refrigerator in the room. Enjoyed the Roku TV and wifi.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 26, 2023

    9.0
    Best inn experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The coffee system was not ideal. Water probably wasn’t filtered, and McDonald’s pods were strange.

    Unique and self-contained, like a little studio. I had everything I needed to focus on working remotely for a few hours, have dinner out of the fridge, and shower and sleep — all without setting foot outside my room. For an anxious person, that’s a travel dream come true.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 17, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The bed was a bit lumpy but nothing too bad.

    The room was clean, small but had all we need, including a private bathroom. The location is very central and you can walk to all the main attractions but the street itself is quite. Self check-in and check-out went super smoothly and the manager is friendly and attentive. There are also a shared kitchen and a laundry room (you will need your soap but 4 complimentary token are provided).

    Stayed in June 2023

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