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      Telegraph House Hotel

      333 Reviews
      #2 of 7 Hotels in Baddeck
      479 Chebucto Street, Baddeck, Nova Scotia B0E 1B0, Canada
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      4.0
      333 reviews
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      1 - 5 of 322 reviews

      Reviewed yesterday
      Good but not great

      This hotel was a place to sleep while in Baddeck but perhaps not what we had expected. The room was very small without some of the amenities that the price might suggest. The biggest advantage it has is the location which is walking distance to...More

      Thank Doug M
      Hotel's Favourite
      Reviewed 7 January 2017 via mobile
      Absolutely Amazing

      A wonderful gem in a beautiful surrounding. Central to all things Cape Breton, rooms are clean and uniquely decorated. Staff are very friendly and go above and beyond to ensure a fabulous stay. The restaurant is 100% gluten free and second to no other on...More

      Thank Roxanna63
      Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
      Recommended

      Lovely stay in a carefully restored and maintained Victorian home. There is a newer motel style addition at the back but we stayed on the 2nd of 3 stories in a small but comfortable room with a double bed. The front desk clerk was extremely...More

      Thank hlmreese
      Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
      Nagel Tours

      This such a beautiful little gem that needs to be experienced to appreciate old fashion service and satisfaction. The dining room is quaint and very comfortable. The rooms are exactly what we expected. This is a must see.

      Thank Paul P
      Reviewed 1 week ago
      Good place to start your bike to Cabot Trail

      The old hotel is nice and you feel the year when you walked in the corridor. Little bit tight for parking, it could be possible you have to park on the street. The hotel is closed to many good places to visit around. On the...More

      Thank robertsherbrooke
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      • Free Parking
      • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
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      • Price range
      • US$92 - US$132 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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      • Non-Smoking Rooms ,
      • Accessible rooms
      • Number of rooms
      • 38
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      • Baddeck
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      • Telegraph House Hotel Baddeck, Nova Scotia
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      Robert H
      8 August 2017|
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      Response from Heather N | Reviewed this property |
      Yes there was.....kind of a strange place to be.....in the drawer of the night stand........I can only speak for our room, so I would suggest a quick call and ask to be sure.
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      Marion B
      8 February 2015|
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      Response from jdfromny54 | Reviewed this property |
      It's about a four hour drive.
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      "Bed mattress is really soft, so for people like me who prefer more firm, it is not the best."
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      "Check website, some have shared baths, some have private baths"
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      "There's no elevator, so be prepared to take the stairs if you are staying in the main building!"
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