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Commons Inn

Halifax-NS · Canada

5780 West Street, 5780View location

5.6/10Review score1,004 Reviews
Cleanliness6.0/106.0
Service6.6/106.6
Comfort6.2/106.2
Condition5.0/105.0
Amenities4.8/104.8
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About Commons Inn

Enjoy rooftop terrace views at this 40-room North End Halifax hotel, featuring complimentary Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and refrigerators in each room. Phones with free local calls add to your convenience.

A short drive takes you to the Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk and Scotiabank Centre, while Bayers Lake Business Park and Dartmouth Crossing are within a 5-mile and 6. 2-mile radius respectively.

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With a stay at Commons Inn in Halifax (North End), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk and Scotiabank Centre. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Halifax Citadel and 6.2 mi (10 km) from Dartmouth Crossing.

Make yourself at home in one of the 40 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. null

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Concierge
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 19

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Private host property Pets not allowed

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • Deposit: CAD 200 per accommodation, per stay

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
    • Property Registration Number STR2627T8572
  • Minimal age
    19
  • Spoken Language

    Korean

    English

Nearby attractions

Halifax North Common Park 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
New Horizons Baptist Church 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Halifax Central Common Park 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Emera Oval 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Spatz Theatre 1 km / 0.6 mi
Museum of Natural History 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Center 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Halifax Citadel 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Halifax Town Clock 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Halifax Public Gardens 1.4 km / 0.8 mi
Scotiabank Centre 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Scotia Square 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Halifax City Hall 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Casino Nova Scotia 1.5 km / 0.9 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 40
  • hotel
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bar
  • Meeting room
  • Breakfast
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 19
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

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Room types

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE QUEEN BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE QUEEN BEDDBL.DX-QN

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    DOUBLE DELUXE QUEEN BED

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    Room code: DBL.DX-QN

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

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    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.QN

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  • QUADRUPLE DELUXEQUADRUPLE • DELUXEQUA.DX

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    QUADRUPLE DELUXE

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    DELUXE

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    Room code: QUA.DX

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-1

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST

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    Room code: TWN.ST

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

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    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.KG

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  • Double or Twin STANDARDDouble or Twin • STANDARDDBT.ST

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    Double or Twin STANDARD

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    Room code: DBT.ST

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • DOUBLE SINGLE USE ECONOMYDOUBLE SINGLE USE • ECONOMYDUS.EY

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    DOUBLE SINGLE USE ECONOMY

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    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 1
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    Room code: DUS.EY

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  • DOUBLE ECONOMYDOUBLE • ECONOMYDBL.EY

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    DOUBLE ECONOMY

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    Room code: DBL.EY

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE KING BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE KING BEDDBL.DX-KG

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    DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

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    DELUXE KING BED

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    Room code: DBL.DX-KG

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  • DOUBLE DELUXEDOUBLE • DELUXEDBL.DX

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    DOUBLE DELUXE

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    DELUXE

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    Room code: DBL.DX

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  • Room ECONOMYRoom • ECONOMYROO.EY

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    Room ECONOMY

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    ECONOMY

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    Room code: ROO.EY

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Commons Inn

5.6
Review score
1,004 Reviews
Cleanliness
6.0 /10
Service
6.6 /10
Comfort
6.2 /10
Condition
5.0 /10
Amenities
4.8 /10
100 reviews shown
4/10
Poor
17 Jul 2026
Haley
Check in was good- they are strict with their 3 pm check in. You cannot check in early. The hotel itself is not kept up nicely. The tv in the room does not work, you have to screencast off your phone. Additionally, parking is tricky. You have to move your car every 2 hours until 4 pm. I would recommend spending a few extra dollars for a cleaner hotel, more amenities and a safer area.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2026
Diana
Very helpful good room will go back
Family
8/10
Excellent
13 Jul 2026
Cemre
The hotel staff eere very friendly and helpful. We were able to leave our luggage at the reception after check out. The hotel was clean but a bit old. The location is not ideal, while it is in a safe area, getting to some attractions can be a long and tiring ealk if you are not renting a car or using public transportation. Overall, it offered good value for money and was a solid budget friendly option.
Partner
4/10
Poor
11 Jul 2026
Barbara
This was not a place I would stay again… pros…. The staff was all very kind and always had a smile… that’s it. The room was clean while outdated it was clean and that’s what I needed.. the constant banging of doors to get up and down the stairs was awful, the side door to get in didn’t lock so it didn’t feel safe. The hallways were dirty, no ice machine, pop machine didn’t work, no laundry like it states. The so called roof top terrace they stated they have is nothing but an area with no chairs and covered in bird poop on every serve and garage. It’s a waste. When I booked it I felt I got a deal to stay in Halifax now I feel they made a deal and took more then needdd for that room. Also no cleaning daily while I was there for 3 nights. Very disappointed.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Jul 2026
Sandeep
A lot of good places are close to the inn. Staff is very polite and helpful. Place is bit old but well maintained. However, don't forget to pack ur own toothbrush and toothpaste.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
10 Jul 2026
Zoey
Good for the price, not the cleanest and parking is tricky on the streets near by but other than that a decent experience.
Family
2/10
Poor
09 Jul 2026
guy
The place was a dump and should be avoided. Dirty, NO WINDOW!!!, horrible bed and everything!!!
Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
09 Jul 2026
Sharon
JUST STOP, rethink this one. Inside the hotel is under construction. There is only street parking or a tiny lot that is currently full of construction equipment. The room was tiny. The TV mounted onto the wall was going towards the ceiling that only supported Comcast tv, no cable. This very tiny room had a king size bed although clean was not very comfortable. I had to pin the curtain shut just so people on the street couldn’t see us getting changed. The doors to the outside were manual locks so anyone could walk in, it was downtown Halifax. The door to the room was a wood door with an electric lock that was barely holding onto the frame and you could see light all around the door when the lights were off. We were not impressed at all. On a good note the staff was nice, the room for the most part was clean although the shower corners did have mold. Would be good to sleep only at this point, has potential to be a nice place when it is renovated but not yet.
Partner
4/10
Poor
08 Jul 2026
Patrick
Besoin de rénovations majeurs, intérieur et extérieur
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
08 Jul 2026
Hubert
This was the second time that I have stayed here. I enjoyed it each time. Staying here on trip #2 did however cost more than the first time. Having breakfast included is a huge convenience.
4/10
Poor
06 Jul 2026
Isabelle
No parking and thé hôtel réparation mot recommandés
Partner
2/10
Poor
06 Jul 2026
Kim
We were very disappointed with our stay. The room was clean but way too small we couldn't even unpack and we kept getting caught on the cords to the TV when walking by from the bathroom. Speaking of TV, there was nothing to watch except static. They rely on you connecting your own Netflix, Amazon or Disney account. ( if you have one), Rooms were loud. We could hear every conversation as if they were sitting in our room with us and people were coming in as late as 2 and 3 am. . The door has a big opening at the top and bottom, light can come through, sound came through and \"if\" there were rodents, they could crawl under the door if it wanted to. The air conditioning was loud, the fridge was loud, we could hear the upstairs people walking around and the view was the garbage and junk outside. We only stayed 1 night and left very early the next morning as we got no sleep at all. We left, asked for a refund but we got no refund. However, I didn't care as all I wanted was to move to a more comfortable accomodation. I do not recommend unless you are only planning to stay 1 night.
Partner
2/10
Poor
05 Jul 2026
Larry
The front desk guy was lovely. The actual Inn and room, were a little alarming. But the tiny room was clean. Furniture ( bed and dresser, there was no other furniture) were clearly second hand. The window A/C didn't really do much and it was a terribly hot and humid.
Would not recommend 😕
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
04 Jul 2026
Tricia
No breakfast. No pool. No elevator. No parking.

Other than that, it was a place to sleep.
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
03 Jul 2026
Gail
The rooms could do better they were clean however they could been better
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
03 Jul 2026
John
It’s not in a good area and the hotel room is not nice. The Air Con was noisy, the TV didn’t work and there weren’t enough pillows. I couldn’t relax here.
8/10
Excellent
02 Jul 2026
Celeste
No parking ,clean room
Tv did not work.very small piece of soap. Too many stairs for some one with bad knees.
Partner
2/10
Poor
02 Jul 2026
Emily
There was no parking for guests, you had to find street parking and hope for the best. Tv in the room did not work, bathroom wasn’t very clean and had mold in the shower.
Friends
2/10
Poor
02 Jul 2026
Mosaddek
The building was dilapidated. The room we booked had a broken bed. The room was smelly. The tv did not work. When we asked for a better room initially, they refused claiming no room was available. Once we showed the broken bed, they miraculously had a spare room.

The spare room had no tv so they had to provide a cable box that had not counter to place it on so it just dangled on the floor. There was a separated air conditioning machine that sounded like a turbine jet engine when turned on (we couldn't hear us talking while lying next to each other on the bed. They provided only 1 key card. When asked for a second one, they gave one that never worked.

I'm tired of listing the things that were wrong about this entire stay experience. Don't book this place. You are better off sleeping in your car!
Partner
4/10
Poor
30 Jun 2026
Marvin
No air condition nothing good about it
Self
4/10
Poor
30 Jun 2026
Christopher
The lady at the front desk pulls a fast one. The ad says no parking but when you get there, she will charge you 20 bucks a night for parking. Keep in mind, there’s free parking in every direction for blocks. When I pointed out the ad stating no parking after she tried to charge me for parking on the lot, she got extremely upset and didn’t even want to look stating “ I don’t care!” She didn’t even maintain professionalism when I checked out and was extremely nice to her, didn’t once raise my voice or swear when we were going through the discussion, she didn’t even say two words to me. The rooms themselves are extremely tiny and you can hear everything going on around you. The property is well kept, minus the front door handle swinging off the hinge, and the rooms are clean but it’s basic basic. I wouldn’t say avoid this place but take in what to expect if you do book here.
Friends
6/10
Pleasant
29 Jun 2026
Lee
the place was ok - clean where it most needed to be but overall old and under some kind of renovation - there was a tv in the room but no channels or station to watch - mostly there for casting but i couldn’t figure out how to make it work / comnect!
Self
8/10
Excellent
29 Jun 2026
Olivia
They are in the middle of renovations, so it wasn't perfect, but overall the room served its purpose. Excellent location, comfortable beds, friendly staff.
Friends
6/10
Pleasant
28 Jun 2026
Liam
The Commons Inn is in a great location, there isn’t a whole lot for amenities, the rooms aren’t very well lit, just one pot light by the door and a lamp by the beds, they were in the middle of renovations which contributed to the poor cleanliness but also the tub did have a film on it that we cleaned , it’s a fine spot to rest your head for the night in a good location but nothing glamorous, parking is difficult on the street and there is only a small parking lot out back that was $20 per night to park, also not the most organized, one of the cars parked beside me was blocked in by another person staying
Family
8/10
Excellent
28 Jun 2026
Terri
It is undergoing renovations the bathroom is small it feels like a dorm room
Family
2/10
Poor
28 Jun 2026
Alex
Room was not clean, bathtub had mold build up and mildew. The door was broken and did not lock properly. No sound proofing, could hear people’s conversations in the room next to us like they were in the room with us. I would not recommend this property. The outlets worked occasionally but not consistent.
Family
8/10
Excellent
28 Jun 2026
Sarah
Great location!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Jun 2026
Kyle
Room was clean. Older building that needs repairs. Lack of parking if you have a car.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
28 Jun 2026
Amber
Convenient location
Friends
8/10
Excellent
27 Jun 2026
Aimee
My experience here was very nice. We just stayed one night. It was simple and clean. It has a fridge and a microwave and air conditioning which was very nice to have. The neighborhood that it is located in has lovely little shops and places to eat. And it was within great walking distance of Citadel Hill. The only negative was trying to find parking.
Friends
4/10
Poor
26 Jun 2026
Shawn
TV didn't work, air conditioner was loud.
Partner
4/10
Poor
26 Jun 2026
Arpit
Since there was no AC and it was very Hot there, can increase the supplies
Friends_and_family Friends
2/10
Poor
25 Jun 2026
Lili
There was construction going on from morning until 8pm every day even on the weekend. The wifi was terrible. They don't have ice/water. The room
4/10
Poor
25 Jun 2026
George
Not great. Not really in a great part of town either.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
24 Jun 2026
Chris
Ok over all.
It was a last minute reservation required due to weather.
Partner
2/10
Poor
23 Jun 2026
Hanna
Currently expecting Expedia to refund our money. We stayed for only about half an hour before giving our keys back to the front desk and stating our expectation of a refund . The room literally had NO WINDOWS BUT THERE WERE CURTAINS OVER DRYWALL WHERE THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN WINDOWS!!! THE RECEPTIONIST HAD NO ALTERNATE ROOM TO OFFER. .COMPLETELY UNSAFE.
2/10
Poor
22 Jun 2026
Pratham
Never prefer this hotel It is very worse location and it’s a kind of scary place.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Jun 2026
Mijanou
No air conditioning, which really wasn’t all that bad since we could open the window. The mini fridge just froze everything even on the lowest setting. TV did not work even after asking about it. The insulation in the building must be ancient because we heard everyone all the time coming and going above us and beside us. The room was clean. Wouldn’t stay again because of the amount of noise. Didn’t sleep for 2 nights.
Family
4/10
Poor
20 Jun 2026
Toby
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Partner
4/10
Poor
20 Jun 2026
Thomas Matthew
The room felt more like a basement room you'd rent to a student than a hotel room. I wanted to spend as little time in the room as possible.
Self
8/10
Excellent
19 Jun 2026
Laura
This got the job done for a reasonable price. It’s basic, without much in the way of amenities, the wifi was inconsistent, but cellular reception was fine. A microwave and mini fridge were in the room which is handy. Cafes and restaurants within walking distance.
Self
4/10
Poor
19 Jun 2026
Denis
Old building under going repairs
Cramped room, as the squeezed a double bed beside a king bed..
Bed blocking bathroom door..
King bed up against the wall..
Bathroom outlets didn't work ( reported but no action taken )
Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Jun 2026
Sylvie
Bien situé,salle de bain aurait besoin d’être rénové
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
14 Jun 2026
Jackie
A few small touches would make a big difference for this small hotel. Towel racks in the bathroom, a shelf or two to place toiletries, a small set of drawers to unpack clothes into. It was very bare bones. Staff were friendly and did their best to be helpful. WiFi was intermittent and ChroneCast on the TV had to be reset a couple of times.
Self
4/10
Poor
12 Jun 2026
Travis
The hotel was severely over priced. The property was in disrepair. The rooms were somewhat tidy but close inspection there was hair in the shower the floor of the bathroom. It took 5 mins for any hot water. The staff were not accommodating or particularly friendly. The tv did not work the internet was terrible. Zero parking! Hallways dark. There was a decent working fridge, microwave and air conditioner. The doors slammed very loud. Bed was terrible! I felt like I was lying on a lumpy hill. Would not recommend especially at the over £120 per night price!
Self
2/10
Poor
12 Jun 2026
James
The rooms are not how they appear on line. They are very barebones, in the same league as a hostel. Everything is really really cheap. This place has deteriorated over the years.
6/10
Pleasant
10 Jun 2026
Michelle
Room was ok- double beds were ok but not super comfortable. There was no heat in the room so staff had to bring in a heater and extra blankets. There was no window in the room- just a curtain to resemble a window. There is absolutely no parking for this hotel- only street parking which during the day is only 1-2 hours parking limit- ok for night parking on street. No restaurant in hotel of coffee maker in room but there was a fridge. Pub next door great for food
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
09 Jun 2026
SYRIAC
Bad location.
Self
4/10
Poor
08 Jun 2026
Graham Craig
The inn was older and needed maintenance and new paint. The internet didn't work in my room for the four nights I stayed there, although I asked about it a few times. The room was clean although there was no daily house-keeping. The room was adjacent to a flat-roof area where there were many pigeons that made noise early in the morning. The room overlooked the back sitting area for a restaurant and there was noise in the evening, although it stopped by 10:30 pm. There was only one small dining sitting chair in the room and no desk. The TV didn't work. The microwave and beer fridge worked ok. The air conditioning worked although it was noisy. The hallways and staircases smelled and could certainly use more upkeep. I wouldn't stay there again.
Self
4/10
Poor
07 Jun 2026
Hanna
There is very limited parking and you have to pay. The building is very old and there’s dusty construction stuff hanging around where the old reception would have been. The building is not accessible at all and there are many steep stairs to get to the rooms. No ice machine. Had to ask for extra pillows and towels- they would not be delivered to the room so you had to get it from the front desk. The tv would not work as it was and would not connect to the internet- there is no cable only chrome cast which is fine but you need the internet- staff would not help with this. The room itself was okay as the beds were comfortable but other than that this was an expensive backpackers style hostel. No room service.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
06 Jun 2026
Sally-Ann
The room was not nice like the picture. Now I did pay for the cheapest room but the picture were miss leading. Now the staff was very good! And the place was clean.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Jun 2026
Joanna
The hotel is just fair enough for the price that we've paid.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jun 2026
Francy
The room was excellent. Clean and we had a corner room so we were able to see the street below.
No hotel parking. We had to park on the street.
Friends
8/10
Excellent
05 Jun 2026
Emily
The Commons Inn is a great place to stay if you are looking solely for a home base during your travels. The room was small with a bed, fridge and desk and that was all that would fit. The front desk staff were lovely and very accommodating. Great location and easy to access.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
04 Jun 2026
Tim
A food price close to the hospital. But the place needs work. No TV service either. Shower was OK. Bed OK.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
03 Jun 2026
Shari
Location, restaurants nearby. Older but nice staff.
2/10
Poor
02 Jun 2026
Dave
This was by far the worst room we stayed in during our three weeks in the Maritimes. The room was in the basement, so the bottom of our window was at ground level, by the sidewalk, which meant we couldn't open the curtains because passers-by would look in. The room was about 10ft x 8ft. - just enough space for the double bed, but no other furniture. The bathroom only had a shower. We immediately pulled the sheets off the bed looking for bugs, but thankfully didn't find any. We did however find a couple of tiny dead worms and in the bathroom I'm pretty sure a cockroach came out of a crack then when back in before I could kill him. There was no free parking during daytime hours on the street and I could have paid $20/day to park in the hotel's parking lot somewhere way around the corner. The price of accommodations in Halifax is outrageous. The price we paid at this hotel was comparable to really nice hotels everywhere else in the Maritimes. I definitely DO NOT recommend this hotel. When we came back to the Halifax area at the end of our trip, we stayed in Truro one hour north and commuted. Even after the fuel consumption we saved about $100 for 3 nights and had a beautiful rest.
Partner
2/10
Poor
02 Jun 2026
Mark
Absolutely the worst experience I have ever had in my life in the hospitality sector. No exaggeration! Do not go near this place!

This building should be condemned. The pictures are not at all what the location looks like. I expect they were taken decades ago. The building is in a serious state of disrepair, filthy, and infested with mice. Upon arrival the front desk informed me they are undergoing “renovations”. No - common areas were demolished and covered in dirt and appeared to be that way for a very long time.

We were forced to leave in the middle of the night as mice were going through our things (I have pictures). We left feeling dirty, disgusted, and exploited. When I approached the front desk to complain about the issues they would not comply with my request to refund our stay and refused to provide the managers contact information. On the wall was a business license that expired on 2020.

I submitted the complaint to Expedia who contacted Commons Inn. They again refused to issue a refund. I would like to thank Expedia for taking accountability and issuing us a full refund on their behalf given the terrible service and experience. I hope to see The Commons Inn removed as a supplier on Expedia’s site so others do not get fooled by this false advertisement that is grossly over priced for the quality of service and safety issues.

There were several Consumer Rights violations under the Nova Scotia Consumer Protection Act. I will be filing a formal complaint.
8/10
Excellent
02 Jun 2026
Sheldon
Good location
4/10
Poor
02 Jun 2026
Rose
The furniture was very old, the nightstand drawers were stuck and broken, and the room smelled like they used and entire can of Febreze in the room just before I went in. The flooring was new, room was relatively clean and the mattress was a newer mattress. However, leading up to the room was very dirty, dark and dingy. It was extremely noisy the first night with other clients entering and exiting their rooms every hour or so from 11:00 pm to 5:00am. The key card entry makes a very loud beep going in and two when it's closing. The entry doors for the hallway made a lot of noise when opening and closing. The second night was better, but at 7:00 am the hotel renovation crew was throwing large, ceramic tiles into the back of a trailer just outside of my window. Suffice it to say, I would never purposely book a room here in the future. This was a work trip, so I had no control over where they booked my room.
Business
4/10
Poor
01 Jun 2026
Anne-Marie
What i like about this place: the price for a room with a private bathroom, a fridge and microwave.

What I did not like is that the walls are thin like paper and you can hear your neighboors as if they were on your room. Plan ear plugs and go out to explore the city.
Self
2/10
Poor
31 May 2026
Caitlin
Room was dusty and dirty. Felt so unsafe as a women traveling by herself that I deadbolted the door as well as moved the fridge in front of it. Won't be staying again. However the 1 staff member I seen was nice & polite.
Self
4/10
Poor
30 May 2026
abhishekh
Not that clean and have mice
Self
4/10
Poor
28 May 2026
Felix
En plena construcción y restauración mucho ruido, áreas sucias
Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
28 May 2026
Linda
This old; run down hotel is undergoing partial renovation - noise starts at 7 am.
Bed comfortable, sheets and towels clean. No tv. Everything is old - mismatched, scratched furniture. No elevator. I slept and showered there but that was all.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
25 May 2026
Graeme
Parking is almost non existing. You can park in the street but not during the day from 8-4. The rooms are clean but need work. There are renovations on going, making things unpleasant as you navigate the construction. The staff are courteous and pleasant but there are no amenities at all.
Self
8/10
Excellent
24 May 2026
Wayne
Room was clean and bed was great. No issues
Friends
8/10
Excellent
24 May 2026
Prabhdeep
Very nice front staff!
Self
2/10
Poor
23 May 2026
Pat
The room had a strong perfume smell causing my allergies to flare.
The building and surrounding area was in need of cleanup and maintenance.
We were informed at the time of checkin that parking was $20/night which was not advertised on the website.
The bedding was stained.
The lodging was more like a hostel than a hotel.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2026
Julie
The property was cleaned and accessible to a lot of amenities
6/10
Pleasant
22 May 2026
Keith
The building is old and has a charm about it, however it could use a number of upgrades for a better guest experience - replace carpets, provide coffee machines/supplies in room, cleaning under beds, pest controls/mouse traps.

It feels like a youth hostel more than a hotel. The competitive price per night is not aligned with quality of facility.

Staff were friendly, helpful, and professional.
Self
8/10
Excellent
21 May 2026
Anthony Yick Wai
There is no hair dryer , so disappointed
Friends
6/10
Pleasant
20 May 2026
noelle
Was ok old property
Great location
2/10
Poor
20 May 2026
Brian
Dirty not at all like the pictures
Falling apart
No amenities
Don’t fall for it
Partner
2/10
Poor
19 May 2026
Debra
There was a mouse in my room. When I told the man at the front desk, he indicated that he would provide a refund but when he realized it was through Expedia, he said he did not know how to do that. I was advised I would be contacted. I was never contacted and no refund was issued. Expedia advised me that The Commons refused a refund and that I had been offered an alternative. I had not been offered an alternative, in fact, as I mentioned, I had been offered a refund.
Self
8/10
Excellent
14 May 2026
Jonathan
Clean room EXCELLENT staff
One small little problem noisy guests in the hallways and not very well isolated for the noise but other than that everything was great
Good location
Business
2/10
Poor
13 May 2026
Aaron
The bathroom door in our room didn't close. It wasn't like the pictures at all, very sketchy
8/10
Excellent
13 May 2026
Jaskaran
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6/10
Pleasant
12 May 2026
Crystal May
Nice location, there’s a pub next door and a few cafes along the street. Walking distance to citadel. Room was clean but we did found a mouse on our last night. There’s no hair dyer in the washroom. They also don’t recommend drinking the tap water but no drinking water is provided, you have to buy bottled water from them. Fire station is along the street so if you’re sensitive to the noise just keep that in mind
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
11 May 2026
Jannette
There was a mouse in the room
Partner
2/10
Poor
10 May 2026
Gordon
The place was run down the bathroom sink was clogged and slow draining, the bathtub is so high and unsafe that you slip trying to get in and the tv worked but had no working channels, I will never come back here again and it was not worth $186.
Family
4/10
Poor
10 May 2026
Selena Abou
Wish I could add pictures but the room was terrible. Looks li
2/10
Poor
09 May 2026
Joelene
I stayed there several weeks back , staff was great room was clean , unfortunately when I got home and unpacked my bag of snacks , a mouse had eaten threw them , I've left several emails but haven't heard anything back
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 May 2026
Gurpreet
Good staff
10/10
Exceptional
07 May 2026
Basil
Yes
Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
07 May 2026
Michael
Decent value for the money. No elevator in a four story hotel. Lobby and rooms were clean and bright, even if dated. On street parking at no charge. Helpful staff.
Self
8/10
Excellent
05 May 2026
Phorn
Staff was friendly and helpful. The rooms could use better cleaning. Location is good for food. Can walk to the harder in 20 to 30 mins
Friends
6/10
Pleasant
03 May 2026
Rebecca
we drove in from Montreal and arrived almost closer to midnight. The room that I thought I booked was big and had a bath, and however, it was up of flights upstairs, and we just were too tired and could not carry our baggage of the stairs therefore we ask for a ground for a room. The gentleman at the front desk was very kind welcoming and changed our room to our ground floor, however the room was extremely small dark. We couldn’t open the curtains because people would see into the room and the refrigerator made loud noises all night. There was rust on the shower door and the shower was extremely small. I could barely fit in it. When we asked to change rooms the next day, we were told no. The location is amazing great street with lots of nice cafés and close to downtown but they do need to fix up the place, especially that room.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 May 2026
Irina
Friendly staff, good location
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
29 Apr 2026
Armston
Good room, clean room
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
27 Apr 2026
Aurea E.Amaro
Super limpio y cerca de transportes publicos su personal muy atento
Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Apr 2026
Neha
I saw bugs in my room and lots of dust under my bed. Room was so cold, i need to ask for extra blanket
Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2026
Jaspreet
Very clean and comfortable room to stay. I love to stay here.
Self
8/10
Excellent
21 Apr 2026
Irina
Very friendly staff, parking option.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2026
Amoluck
Best one
Self
2/10
Poor
18 Apr 2026
Kiran
No microwave no water
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
03 Apr 2026
Lauren
Loved our stay, clean, cheap and cosy.
2/10
Poor
01 Apr 2026
Michael
The air conditioning was not great. I couldn’t find shop nearby,I couldn’t even buy water. The mattress was wet
Friends
2/10
Poor
29 Mar 2026
Jason
Check in was fine.
Room was freeezing. You could see through Door and box frame, zero sound proofing.
Nothing like the room details as described. Construction ongoing and one window was exposed to where the Construction was happening and ypu could see the workers walk past the window with able to see in our room.

Room was dirty, bathroom was dirty, wouldnt ecen shower there because of mold on the ceilings, walls and the mildew in the tub around the caulk and the air jets was layered

If i had the option for a refund i would have went to another location. Booked last minute and the expectation from online advertising is misleading.
Family
2/10
Poor
29 Mar 2026
Anthony
Air conditioner did not work. There was no parking on site other than street parking.
Partner

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