Hotel The Barrington Hotel

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1875 Barrington Street, Downtown Halifax, B3J 3L6 Halifax, Canada – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 2644 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.0
Very Good
2,644 reviews

The team did an excellent job of marking our stay memorable. There were a few issues when we first arrived, but the team took care of everything and made the stay better

David Canada

it is super close to down town. we could go walking for the day. staff are so friendly. easy to get extra towels. soap etc

Sonya Canada

the location was great, being right downtown was easy access to everything. The staff were friendly and helpful.

Meghan Canada

I loved the location of the hotel, I loved the layout and how things were close by!

Brianna Canada

I enjoyed breakfast at the restaurant there. The staff was warm, friendly, and helpful.

Kiera Canada

Staff, wifi tech hotline, coffee in room, bed, clean, fridge

Henni Guatemala

Good location, good price. Had some issues with the booking and some loud guests, but these were taken care of by the very capable staff. Govinda at the front desk was most helpful and solved our booking issue.

Robert Canada

Location was great as it is close to most amenities and walking distance to our point of interest. The room and design of the hotel is awesome. Nice toilet and room setting.

Olusegun Nigeria

Amazing as always. I work a lot in Halifax and this is always my go too hotel! Thanks so much!❤️

Smith Canada

love the great staff and how accommodating they were. loved how clean the rooms were.

Holly Canada
8.0
Very Good
2,644 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The team did an excellent job of marking our stay memorable. There were a few issues when we first arrived, but the team took care of everything and made the stay better”
    David David Canada Canada
  • “it is super close to down town. we could go walking for the day. staff are so friendly. easy to get extra towels. soap etc”
    Sonya Sonya Canada Canada
  • “the location was great, being right downtown was easy access to everything. The staff were friendly and helpful.”
    Meghan Meghan Canada Canada
  • “I loved the location of the hotel, I loved the layout and how things were close by!”
    Brianna Brianna Canada Canada
  • “I enjoyed breakfast at the restaurant there. The staff was warm, friendly, and helpful.”
    Kiera Kiera Canada Canada
  • “Staff, wifi tech hotline, coffee in room, bed, clean, fridge”
    Henni Henni Guatemala Guatemala
  • “Good location, good price. Had some issues with the booking and some loud guests, but these were taken care of by the very capable staff.”
    Robert Robert Canada Canada
  • “Location was great as it is close to most amenities and walking distance to our point of interest. The room and design of the hotel is awesome. Nice toilet and room setting.”
    Olusegun Olusegun Nigeria Nigeria
  • “Amazing as always. I work a lot in Halifax and this is always my go too hotel! Thanks so much!❤️”
    Smith Smith Canada Canada
  • “love the great staff and how accommodating they were. loved how clean the rooms were.”
    Holly Holly Canada Canada

Categories:

  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities7.9
  • Cleanliness8.4
  • Comfort8.4
  • Value for money8.1
  • Location9.1
  • Free WiFi7.9

Stay in the heart of Halifax – Excellent location – show map

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Located in the heart of downtown Halifax on the Link walkway system, the Barrington Hotel has free WiFi and an on-site restaurant. Halifax Citadel National Historic Site is 5 minutes' walk away.

All guest rooms are spacious, comfortable and well appointed. Featuring a 55-inch smart TV with streaming service.

Tempo Food + Drink offers food service daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Guests can also enjoy tapas and cocktail specials, as well as a snack menu.

Additional hotel facilities include a fully equipped business center and a health club.

The Barrington Hotel offers easy access to Casino Nova Scotia and Scotia Square. Halifax harbor, Spring Garden Road and the historical city center are all within easy reach.

This is our guests' favorite part of Halifax, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

The Barrington Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Aug 3, 2010

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Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Parking
Free WiFi
Pet friendly
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

ATM: Need cash? This property has an ATM on site.

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Halifax, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.1

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American

Private parking available

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4 reasons to choose The Barrington Hotel

  • Prices you can't beat!
  • Booking is safe
  • Manage your bookings online
  • The staff speaks English
Closest beach
  • Maynard Lake Beach

    Maynard Lake Beach

    8.4 Very good beach
    1.8 miles from property

Guest reviews

8.0
Very Good · 2,644 reviews
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  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities7.9
  • Cleanliness8.4
  • Comfort8.4
  • Value for money8.1
  • Location9.1
    Central location
  • Free WiFi7.9

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See what guests loved the most:

  • David Canada

    “The team did an excellent job of marking our stay memorable. There were a few issues when we first arrived, but the team took care of everything and made the stay better”

  • Sonya Canada

    “it is super close to down town. we could go walking for the day. staff are so friendly. easy to get extra towels. soap etc”

  • Meghan Canada

    “the location was great, being right downtown was easy access to everything. The staff were friendly and helpful.”

  • Brianna Canada

    “I loved the location of the hotel, I loved the layout and how things were close by!”

  • Kiera Canada

    “I enjoyed breakfast at the restaurant there. The staff was warm, friendly, and helpful.”

  • Henni Guatemala

    “Staff, wifi tech hotline, coffee in room, bed, clean, fridge”

  • Robert Canada

    “Good location, good price. Had some issues with the booking and some loud guests, but these were taken care of by the very capable staff. Govinda at the front desk was most helpful and solved our booking issue.”

  • Olusegun Nigeria

    “Location was great as it is close to most amenities and walking distance to our point of interest. The room and design of the hotel is awesome. Nice toilet and room setting.”

  • Smith Canada

    “Amazing as always. I work a lot in Halifax and this is always my go too hotel! Thanks so much!❤️”

  • Holly Canada

    “love the great staff and how accommodating they were. loved how clean the rooms were.”

Property questions and answers
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  • Is the restaurant open ? And are there any restrictions because od covid ?
    Currently the restaurant is offering garb & go breakfast and lunch options
    Asked about: Premier King Room with City View • Answered on September 12, 2020
  • is there free parking here and if not what are the parking options.
    For a limited time self parking in the Scotia Square Parkade is $20.00 plus tax
    Answered on September 12, 2020
  • We need to book a pet friendly room, are there certain rooms for pets? We're travelling with a small dog.
    Almost all our rooms are considered pet friendly but there is a $35.00 pet fee
    Answered on August 11, 2020
  • Is this an appropriate place to quarantine an international traveler for first 2 weeks in Halifax?
    Our guest rooms do not provide any outside access
    Answered on August 12, 2020
  • Hello Do you guys have a hair dryer and a microwave and a fridge in the rooms? Thanks
    The rooms come equipped with a hair dryer and small fridge. Microwaves can be requested at the front desk though there is a limited supply.
    Answered on September 19, 2020

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Halifax City Hall
    0.1 miles
  • Scotiabank Centre
    0.1 miles
  • Halifax Grand Parade
    0.1 miles
  • Casino Nova Scotia Halifax
    0.1 miles
  • Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
    0.2 miles
  • Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
    0.2 miles
  • Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada
    0.4 miles
  • Alexander Keith's Brewery
    0.4 miles
  • Old Burying Ground
    0.4 miles
  • Halifax Central Library
    0.5 miles
Top attractions
  • Park Lane
    0.5 miles
  • Halifax Public Gardens
    0.6 miles
  • Discovery Centre
    0.7 miles
  • Halifax Commons
    0.7 miles
  • Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
    0.7 miles
  • Victoria General Hospital
    0.8 miles
  • IWK Health Centre
    0.9 miles
  • Dalhousie University
    1.3 miles
  • The Nova Scotia Hospital
    1.3 miles
  • Point Pleasant Park
    1.7 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Mountain Point Pleasant Park
    2.1 miles
  • Ocean/Sea Point Pleasant Park
    2.1 miles
  • Lake Chocolate Lake
    2.8 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Maynard Lake Beach
    1.8 miles
  • Birch Cove Beach
    2.1 miles
  • Maugher Beach
    3.7 miles
  • Hangman's Beach
    3.9 miles
  • MacCormacks Beach
    4.9 miles
Closest Airports
  • Halifax Stanfield International Airport
    16.3 miles
How to get to The Barrington Hotel from Halifax Stanfield International Airport
    Taxi
    Parking available
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    TEMPO food + drink

    Food: American

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of The Barrington Hotel

Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Parking
Free WiFi
Pet friendly
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Happy hour Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs CAD 24 per day.
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safe
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Indoor swimming pool
  • Open all year
  • Opening times
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Heated pool
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Massage Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French
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House rules The Barrington Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of CAD 150 is required on arrival. That's about 117.34USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Extra bed by request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 19

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express The Barrington Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of CAD 150 is required on arrival. That's about 117.34USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about The Barrington Hotel

  • Guests staying at The Barrington Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • American

  • The prices at The Barrington Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Barrington Hotel is 500 feet from the center of Halifax.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Barrington Hotel by:

    • Taxi 25min

  • Room options at The Barrington Hotel include:

    • Double

  • The Barrington Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Indoor pool
    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Locker rooms
    • Indoor pool (year-round)
    • Happy hour
    • Fitness

  • The Barrington Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • TEMPO food + drink

  • Check-in at The Barrington Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Barrington Hotel (subject to availability):

    • Private Parking
    • Parking