The best part of our stay at the Halifax Rooftop was the location. It’s in a quiet neighbourhood but close to lively areas with great bars and restaurants. The interior also has a lot of potential, with spacious rooms that look impressive at first glance. Unfortunately, everything else fell short. Service was poor from the start. There was no help with bags up multiple flights of stairs and only a very brief rundown of the facilities, with no explanation of how to use the communal areas. It also wasn’t clear from the website that the two staff members live there, so being in the shared spaces felt like intruding in their home, interrupting phone calls and meals. It was all very unwelcoming. There were also dirty dishes from their meals left out the entire time we were there. The included breakfast was also disappointing. It wasn’t provided by Mindful Meals as stated in the house manual, and when we texted our order as instructed, we were told the menu was out of date and couldn’t have what we’d chosen. After trying it once, we skipped breakfast for the rest of our stay. One of our rooms had broken air conditioning in the middle of summer, and despite reviews from 2024 mentioning the same issue, nothing was done to fix it. There was also no divider or separation between the toilet, shower and the rest of the room. The house itself was rundown. The front door felt flimsy, a padlock was used to secure the back door, our bedroom door was broken, and half the outlets were taped over. The nice coffee machine was broken. There were empty packets and tools left lying around, adding to the sense that no one maintains the place. The roof terrace looked like it hadn’t been cleaned in quite some time, with bird droppings everywhere. There are also four loud air conditioning units, making it far from a peaceful spot. When it came time to check out, we had no instructions and no one was around, so we just left. Overall, this place feels like it could be great but falls massively short. We wouldn’t recommend staying here - and if you’re considering it, make sure to check reviews on Booking.com, not just Google. A mistake that we made.

“Terrible” I have booked the Halifax Rooftop because of good reviews on the booking side, should have googled first. I got a major disappointment. Walking in a room and finding used, dirty dishes from the last guest is a big turn off. Dirty furniture, dust bunnies under the bed led to the conclusion. The room was not cleaned after the last guest. Then we have seen the bathroom (which was located over the hallway). Mouldy shower curtain, the toilet wedged between the tub and the Washer/Dryer combination. The door to the bathroom could not be locked from the outside. As I wrote to the owners with my complains, a lady showed up and said she will clean the room now. About the bathroom door not locking from the outside, all I got was: We have to have access for doing the laundry and everybody knows not to use it! The Main (shared) Living Room was unusable because the patio door was broken and you could not close it, and ice cold (-15 degree) wind was coming in. Maybe everything is better in the summer but this stay was horrible.

We had a great stay overall. A couple of the doors had minor issues from previous guests, but once we figured them out everything worked fine. Dami was extremely helpful and responsive whenever we had questions, which made things easy. The house is very tech-forward — smart locks, automated features, etc. — so I’d definitely recommend reading the manual when you arrive. Once you do, it’s straightforward and actually really convenient. Breakfast is more continental-style with snacks, pastries, and light options. That worked perfectly for us since we’re not big breakfast people anyway. The location felt safe and convenient, and the price was very reasonable for what you get. It’s important you check out the photos beforehand so you know which suite is yours as two are close together. Overall, it was a comfortable, affordable stay with responsive hosts and a modern vibe. We’d stay again.

I recently stayed at this hotel in the King Penthouse and could definitely see the vision behind the space and what the team is trying to achieve. The concept is modern and luxury amenity focused, and there’s a lot of potential here. However, a few key details fell short and affected the overall experience. The room had a lot of built-in technology, which is great in theory, but the instructions were not clear or detailed enough. We spent quite a bit of time trying to figure out how everything worked, and it wasn’t very intuitive. More thorough and specific guidance would make a big difference. Unfortunately, comfort was another issue. The bed frame was loose and extremely squeaky, and it felt like it was close to falling apart. The memory foam mattress caused us to sink in quite deeply and retained a lot of heat, which made it uncomfortable to sleep on. The sauna warmed up slightly but didn’t reach a temperature that felt like a proper sauna experience. On the positive side, the steam shower was excellent, and the hot tub was very enjoyable, although it did take nearly half an hour to fill. A few small details could also be improved. There was only one garbage can in the entire space, and while there was a sign asking guests to use makeup wipes instead of towels, no wipes were provided. There were also no tissues in the room, which was inconvenient. We chose this place mainly for the amenities, and while some of them were impressive, we were also hoping for a comfortable and restful night’s sleep, which unfortunately wasn’t the case. Overall, I’d rate this stay a 3/5. With some attention to comfort, clearer instructions, and a few practical improvements, this could be a great place in the future.

I would not recommend staying at this property. When we arrived, both the bedroom and bathroom doors were wide open. This immediately raised safety concerns, as it suggested that someone could have accessed the room before us. We then found hairs and stains on the bed sheets and pillowcases. When I contacted the property, I was told there were clean sheets and pillowcases in the bathroom laundry area and that I could change them myself. When I checked, there were no clean sheets or pillowcases—only towels. I called again and was told they would send someone from Sackville to change the bedding. This was around 9:00 p.m., which is completely unreasonable for a basic cleanliness issue. The room was also advertised as having a private bathroom. In reality, the bathroom is located on the stair landing outside the room. You have to exit the room and walk through a shared stair area to access it. There is no way to prevent others from using it, which makes the listing misleading. On top of that, the main living room and kitchen were extremely cold, and the backyard door was broken. This made us feel unsafe staying in the property. Because of the cleanliness, safety, and misrepresentation issues, we decided not to stay. No refund was provided. While the money itself is not my main concern, I feel it’s important to share this experience so others don’t go through the same thing. We ended up staying at another hotel that same night, where standard hygiene, housekeeping, and management practices were properly followed. The contrast was very clear.

My husband and I stayed here the second week of August after being impressed by the photos online. What a disappointment. Upon walking in it smelled like warm garbage and the sink was filled with dirty dishes and flies buzzing everywhere, we later learned they provide a breakfast service which we declined everyday because obviously the food handling and cleanliness was highly questionable. The room had dust and hair throughout. They offer “daily snacks” in the shared area and we saw the same same plate of nuts and dates out the entire time we were there and they charge $1 for a bubbly or water which is diabolical - seriously want me to e-transfer a dollar after spending $500+ a night to stay here - how insulting. One night we were trying to back in our vehicle to the odd little driveway and the owner zipped in behind us and took the spot while they ran in with their screaming toddler…guess we will park on the road then? Overall just not the vibe at all given the price, super filthy (def don’t use the hot tub or saunas) and smelly. Poor hosts.

Misleading ad, no privacy, unresponsive owner gives no refunds. Avoid at all costs!! We visited Halifax for the first time from out of province and were looking for an affordable and intimate place to chill for the night. Price seemed reasonable, but the owner's ad on Expedia is EXTREMELY misleading. Cool photos and nice lighting, but that's where it ends. It's literally in a sketchy suburban neighbourhood and the vibe was not right. Room was much smaller than it looks in pics and there is a **shared** bathroom between the two rooms that are very close to each other. We found out too late the owners live in the property and did not even greet us. Zero privacy. I also had to park on the street down the road because the driveway is an awkward hill. We booked last minute which wasn't ideal, but immediately I wanted to go back to the no-frills hotel we had stayed at the previous night. We respectfully informed the host that this was not what we had expected from the ad and immediately texted Rebecca (the owner/manager or so we were told) to see if she could cancel our stay and refund us given that we weren't thrilled. Crickets. The host was pretty clueless but told us we had to go through Expedia to cancel, and after submitting a ticket we left the premises promptly for a hotel. The refund was denied by the owner many days later. Did not wish to make anyone's lives difficult here and were clear about that with the host and owner, but the customer service was atrocious. I'm sure the owners will come back and say that we should have "read the details" but come on, they are not clear and that's how you fail to meet customer expectations. Needless to say we will not be returning to this Airbnb dump!

Do not stay here! Our “host” was a couple and they stayed in one of the rooms on the second floor. They used the common area bathroom and weren’t very hospitable - they were like another set of guests. It was strange. The rooms themselves were disappointing. Another couple we ran into didn’t realize there was a toilet in the middle of their bedroom with no door. The vibes were just off. It might look nice in photos but it’s not that great in person. Stay somewhere else.

Photo's gave the impression of an upscale boutique hotel. The minimal staff were not trained for the Hospitality Industry. No welcome or tour on arrival as promised. Impossible Entry door to maneuver with code. Cleaning equipment and products in entry and kitchen area left out, 8 prs of shoes at front door. Had to request eating utensils at breakfast and cream for coffee. No patio furniture to sit in outside garden; just wood seat beside the Sauna. It was more like a hostel; the worst was the Moldy Croissant left out for my breakfast on the last morning of my stay. Most disgusting Canadian Maritime accommodation for any out of country visitor.

The location was excellent, and the availability of free parking was appreciated, along with the host's responsiveness and the house's beauty. However, there were some cleanliness concerns, including dust in the bedroom, dirty mirrors and floors , kitchen table was definitely not cleaned every day , and dry plant leaves in the living room. The rooftop was unfortunately unusable due to the noise from the 5 air conditioning units. The breakfast provided did not match the advertised selection of local bakery sandwiches, as it consisted of toast with peanut butter and boiled eggs. Moreover, the pictures on the booking site were misleading, and I was unaware that the shower and toilet were located across from the bed without any privacy divider.