Best Western Chocolate Lake Hotel

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 10 Nov 2013 rated 10 out of 10.

Stayed for the weekend. Hotel was very clean and modern. Staff were friendly. Room was spacious and clean and had a nice view over the lake ... especially nice in the morning with the sun coming up. Location is a little way out of the center of Halifax but for us was within walking distance of Quinpool and stores / restaurants etc. Hill is a bit of a climb if walking but is certainly manageable. Would certainly stay there again.

Positives: Really easy to drive to ... just follow the main bypass around Halifax and you are there with no delays. Really clean and tidy.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 24 Nov 2011 rated 6 out of 10.

Best Western has renovated this hotel to the point that you would never know that it was abandoned and boarded up for many years. However, some of the wings of the hotel still reflect that they were once a lower tier hotel (weird layouts of hallways, Drive up rooms etc.)
I had to take an elevator to my room on the third floor but then had to walk down a set of stairs (5) to get to my room. Not very good if you have a lot of luggage. The hotel was very busy, due to a large event, and parking was nonexistent. I had to make my own parking spot. Also, lots of people milling around entrances smoking made the property seem to be a bit sketchy.

Positives: Hotel has come a long way from when it was Keddy's and Abandoned for several years.

Negatives: My room felt very old despite many updates.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 18 Oct 2011 rated 8 out of 10.

Nice hotel and staff,the lake really helps making the place feel special.

Positives: I liked the proximity of the lake and the dog also. It made the place feel warmer.

Negatives: I have nothing negative to say about the place.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 13 Sep 2011 rated 7 out of 10.

They do not serve real eggs for the buffet in the morning. No bacon or ham, just sausage. Room was adequate and clean and that is what mattered most.

Positives: The view of the lake.

Negatives: Reception area was unattractive.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 09 Sep 2011 rated 10 out of 10.

I was not sure what to expect as I checked the pics online, but sometimes they are deceiving. It met my expectations beyond. Everyone there was very helpful.

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Positives: The hotel was so clean. The staff was very polite and helpful. The chocolate lab was a big hit as we love dogs. We would go there again.

Negatives: Nothing

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 12 Jun 2011 rated 9 out of 10.

Good value for the money.

Positives: Great price, love the lake location.

Negatives: Not close to the downtown.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 08 Jun 2011 rated 9 out of 10.

Really great Service and dining room. The rooms were clean and modern. Great view of the lake!

Positives: Clean and comfortable.

Negatives: Location was not what I selected. It was outside of the downtown Halifax Core.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 07 Jun 2011 rated 9 out of 10.

Hotel is great. Wonderful view of chocolate lake. Great hotel to stay at if you are travelling with pets. There is a lake that they can swim in. Also, in the summer they said that the lake is fit for swimming which is nice.

Positives: The staff was really friendly and it was nice that they allowed dogs however you would never know by the rooms that there was previously dogs there.

Negatives: Location was not Downtown which is what I was looking for.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 19 Oct 2010 rated 8 out of 10.

Relative to other hotels in the city this one rates well because of the location and scenery. It has all the requirements a hotel needs its a good place to go to.

Positives: Hotel had a beautiful view of chocolate lake, nice eating facilities and friendly staff.

Negatives: On my last day their was a major storm (North Easter) which knocked out water supply because of sewer break- no apology or adjustment offered as result.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 11 Oct 2010 rated 1 out of 10.

When booking we were not told of the additional charges that would be assigned to us for an extra bed. Their attitude was unacceptable and unfriendly, was not impressed with this. The private entrance was nice. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone to the staff.

Positives: It was close to where we needed to go. The view was beautiful! Liked the private entrance.

Negatives: Unfriendly staff! Additional charges for a bed!

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 07 Oct 2010 rated 8 out of 10.

For the money, even full rate this is an excellent place to stay. Nice people and a nice dog in the lobby.

Positives: Very clean and pleasant atmosphere, and quiet.

Negatives: Noisy room heater/ air conditioner.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 03 Oct 2010 rated 9 out of 10.

The hotel was nice and clean. We had a nice view of the lake.

Positives: We liked the service and the views.

Negatives: Real noisy bathroom door The restaurant was nice but the cooking wasn't great.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 15 Apr 2009 rated 10 out of 10.

Even though this motel was undergoing renovation at the time, it was extremely clean, and the front desk staff was very attentive and friendly. We were very comfortable there, and felt very welcome. Rooms were clean and lovely, and the view of Chocolate Lake was beautiful!

Positives: Staff were very attentive and friendly. We truly felt welcome.

Negatives: The only fault we found was no microwave in our room.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 02 Mar 2009 rated 7 out of 10.

Very far from downtown, high taxi cost.

Positives: Basic, clean and

Negatives: Overly expensive onsite restaurant with poor selection, no breakfast included.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 28 Jan 2009 rated 7 out of 10.

Good hotel, clean, near of a big shopping center. A beautiful view and friendly staff.

Positives: The dog, the lobby, the view of the lake and the cleanliness of the room.

Negatives: Breakfast was very pricey and the pool was closed.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 07 Jun 2008 rated 9 out of 10.

Great hotel, very clean, friendly staff, beautiful overlooking the water. Would recommend and stay again!

Positives: Big, clean, over-looking the water.

Negatives: The menu was not extensive.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 16 Apr 2008 rated 10 out of 10.

It was perfect, exceeded expectations.

Positives: Accessible to highway.

Negatives: Nothing, maybe parking.