Hearthstone Inn Boutique Hotel Halifax - Dartmouth

Cool, retro place, cozy

A little tired!
Bathroom needed calling all around!

It was a decent stay

Although the staff was very friendly and check-in was quick, the hotel itself is a little dated. The restaurant was not open for breakfast, but again the staff quickly referred us to a cafe that was fine.
Our room, although quite large, was very dated and not as clean as one would hope. We had a microwave in the room, that we had to clean before we used it - old, dried food was inside the oven. There was popcorn on the floor by the bed and a large sticky spot on the floor that we needed to clean up instead of stepping around it.
Overall, we stay the one night - it was a reasonably convenient location, but I highly doubt that we would stay there again.

No breakfast during weekdays. Had to go to a coffee shop nearby.

The bathroom needs recaulking.

We had no heat they gave us a portable heater and the mouse was not a wanted guest

There was only one light source in the bedroom (one lamp). Drapes could not be opened without neighboring buildings looking in. The room was located on the second floor.

Difficult to find things in the room at night.

Breakfast not included.

There is a laundry facility (1 washer and 1 dryer) available in the basement. Coin operated ($1.75 per load). Bring your own detergent.

We had to go out for breakfast even though your booking said there was a free breakfast. There was limited parking. It was one of our most expensive nights so likely won’t be back.

Friendly staff and easy check in experience. Building is older but very clean with some upgrades in each room-new floors, sink and fixtures. Regardless of the hotels age the hotel is clean!
If you have a car this hotel will be convenient. Hotels across the bridge in Halifax were over double in price. Happy that we found this hotel for a great price.
Atlantic Superstore across the road (walking distance), gas station close by, entrance to highway close by, local restaurants within a 5 minute drive. There is a local cafe within a 5 minute walk on the water that services a great breakfast.

The watt was fine. Bathroom exhaust fan was not working, bed linen were not very clean, staff was not helpful in answering questions or assisting with functioning of room gardeners like AC, refrigerator.

The only criticism I have is that the air conditioning was very noisy and the windows didn't open so that wasn't an option either. Otherwise, nice place, nice stay for a nice price!

Toilet was clogged & had to be dismantled with us in the room. It smelled like sewer that my kids & I had to just rush out. The front desk offered no alternative for us. When I asked for a different room & if we could stay another night I was told it would $200, twice as much as I booked with Expedia without any consideration for the inconvenience. So I just went back up to the room and grabbed my kids without shower or brushing their teeth. I asked if we could use another room for bathroom use but it was on a different floor and the inconvenience of packing up everything just and walk the common areas in our PJs was just too much so we just decided to leave once and for all.
The cleaning staff was very sympathetic so we still tipped them.

It was raining one night and the ceiling was leaking. Couldn’t sleep the whole night.

Clean, comfortable, convenient, and cost-effective. Yes, I would recommend the Hearthstone and I do plan to return for a lengthier stay next year.

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Nice room, but I spilled some water on the floor and wiped it up with a white clothe and it was black with filth. Checking in, the lady was not kind to me, seemed to be judging me for staying there, I have no idea. But solo women get that sometimes. Not sure why this is called a Boutique Hotel. Zero special services.

Clean Room, microwave and fridge is an added touch. Good food and prices at the restaurant.

It doesn't look like much on the outside, but the staff was quick, efficient, and helpful, and the room was clean and well appointed. We didn't check to see what the breakfast options were like as we'd seen a café (the Cottage Café) across the road (which was excellent btw). The only downsides were the limited parking (I parked on the street until I saw someone leave), and the soundproofing. Every time someone opened and closed a door nearby, it sounded like someone was entering our room. But those were both minor issues, and we were happy with our stay. And the cleaning staff were really friendly too.

Obviously renovated but see lack of attention to details. Clean room and bed. Lots of pillows 👌 good for a nights stay