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Fountain View Guest House

2138 Robie Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K 4M5, Canada
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Fountain View Guest House
Ranked #25 of 29 hotels in Halifax
3.5 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
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Cobourg, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012

...but just fine if you are traveling light and spend little. Rooms were clean but small and very dated. The shower was showing signs of wear. I agree with the comment about taking your own toilet paper, that was helpful. More

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Montreal, Canada
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2011
2
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My husband and I stayed 2 separate nights here and were very happy we did. It was $50+tx for our first room, and $55+tx for our second room with a sink and fridge. It was cheaper and much nicer than staying in a hostel! The rooms were clean, comfortable, and a good size. It was old fashioned but for this... More

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Austin, Texas
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2011

While I agree with the other commentor on bringing your own toilet paper, and I reccomend asking for the room with the sink and fridge upstairs, it is a great comfy place for the price. More

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Ottawa, Canada
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 August 2011

The hotel is clean and centrally located. Like the owner says, we are a budget hotel. You pay extra for breakfast, coffee/tea, have to go to Macs for internet and bring your pown toilet paper. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 August 2011
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While I wouldn't exactly recommend the Fountain View as a great place to stay, it is at least a reasonable option if you're in a pinch (last-minute booking, like us) or just looking for cheap accommodations. We stayed two nights upstairs (can't remember the room #, but facing the street) and one night downstairs (smallest on the mainfloor). Based on... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 August 2011
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We decided to check this place out because of the cheap accommodation and location close to the downtown area. The lady who owned the place came across not too friendly but didn't take to that too much. The place smelt old and of cigarettes in the walls.. Carpets dirty.. We had a huge wet stain on the floor.. And started... More

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Davis, California
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2010
4
people found this review helpful

This was the coolest, cutest little guest house. Very homey, comfortable and I couldn't believe the price. If you are staying in Halifax you have to stay here. More

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Vancouver, BC
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 June 2010
10
people found this review helpful

Caveats (small): no WIFI (for those who neeeeed WIFI). I've had two rooms so far (and if I keep putting off leaving Halifax, I may eventually get a third). For $30, I got a boxy, basic room on the 2nd floor. The bed was a single and there was a colour TV w. cable. The whole place is like visiting... More

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SEATTLE WA
2 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2010

My next trip I will try for a room on the main floor. My room for $30 CAD was up a flight of stairs. Rooms are made up daily if you like. 2 shared bathrooms and one tub and shower in the area I was in. Only complaint was TV noise of the one permanent resident there carried through the... More

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Bern, Switzerland
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2009
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people found this review helpful

We stayed two nights in two different rooms in this guesthouse. To be short; price is perfect (around CAD50 incl.), location too (walking distance to center and it's quiet), cleanliness could be better... the place you probably want to unwrap your travel sleeping bag... (if you have one with you)... If you're only there for one short night, good deal! More

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  • Fountain View Hotel
Address: 2138 Robie Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K 4M5, Canada
Price range (per night):* 24 AUD - 40 AUD

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