The Hampton Inn by Hilton Sydney is at 60 Maillard Street in Membertou, on the edge of Sydney, and is open all year. It has 182 rooms, an indoor pool with a 30-metre waterslide, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a complimentary full hot and cold buffet breakfast. A pedway connects it to the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre and Kiju's Restaurant, pets are welcome, and the booking details list free self-parking. Tourism Nova Scotia gives it a 4 out of 5 star Canada Select rating and lists rates in a broad range depending on season. It is a straightforward, reliable chain hotel with family-friendly facilities, and its main advantage is that it is open throughout the year when many Cape Breton properties are closed.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in Membertou, a short drive from downtown Sydney and its waterfront, and about 35 kilometres from the Fortress of Louisbourg. Baddeck is roughly an hour away, so the hotel works as a first or last night on the island. A car is the easiest way to get around.
The rooms and the feel
The hotel has 182 rooms, including eight accessible rooms, with free WiFi and 3-piece or 4-piece bathrooms. The pool and waterslide make it popular with families, and the pedway to the convention centre and Kiju's Restaurant means you can eat without driving. The tone is functional rather than characterful, so choose it for convenience, not atmosphere.
Who it suits and what to know: choose it if you are arriving or leaving through Sydney, visiting the Fortress of Louisbourg, travelling in the off-season, or on a budget that suits a chain hotel with breakfast included. The free hot breakfast is a real saving, and parking is free according to the booking details, though the hotel's own page does not mention parking. Rates vary with the season, so compare dates before you book.
Why stay here
- ✓Open year-round
- ✓Indoor pool with waterslide
- ✓Free hot breakfast
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Fitness centre
- ✓Pet-friendly
- ✓Free parking
- ✓Pedway to convention centre
Good questions
Is the Hampton Inn Sydney open in winter?+
Yes, Tourism Nova Scotia lists it as open year-round. That makes it one of the dependable choices in the off-season.
Is breakfast included?+
Yes, a complimentary full hot and cold buffet breakfast is included. The hotel also has free WiFi.
How far is it from the Fortress of Louisbourg?+
The fortress is roughly 35 kilometres away, a drive of about 40 minutes. The hotel is in Membertou on the edge of Sydney.
