Muir, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Halifax Joins Marriott’s Prestigious Portfolio with a Deeply Local Perspective
Source: Marriott International, Inc.
Reported By: Matthew Kennedy
April 16th, 2025 - Marriott’s Luxury Collection continues its thoughtful expansion across North America with the debut of Muir, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Halifax, a property that doesn’t just welcome travelers—it immerses them. Set within the newly revitalized Queen’s Marque district, the hotel is a love letter to Nova Scotia’s rugged coastline, shipbuilding legacy, and creative spirit, realized through a sensory experience that’s both sophisticated and grounded in place.
As the first Luxury Collection property in Atlantic Canada, Muir signals a shift in global travel consciousness—where exclusivity is no longer defined by remoteness, but by access to stories, culture, and authenticity that cannot be replicated elsewhere.
A Hotel That Could Only Exist Here
Muir—meaning “the sea” in Gaelic—is more than a symbolic name. Its design, led by MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects, and execution by The Armour Group Limited, incorporates indigenous materials like salt-and-pepper granite, sandstone, and Muntz metal—a maritime alloy once used on ship hulls—anchoring the hotel in the city’s seafaring past. This is not a space inspired by Halifax. It is Halifax.
The 109 guest rooms and suites offer harbor-facing views, original Nova Scotia artwork, and bespoke furnishings. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the ever-changing Atlantic light, while interiors evoke the polished restraint of a private yacht—sleek, elegant, and quietly commanding.
Dining with a Sense of Direction
Food, at Muir, is another lens through which guests encounter the region’s story. Drift, the signature restaurant, takes Atlantic Canadian cuisine beyond nostalgia. Here, local seafood and seasonal ingredients are interpreted with bold precision—inviting diners to reimagine familiar flavors through a contemporary lens. Framed by views of the harbor and the Tidal Beacon art installation, Drift is both a culinary and cultural experience.
For those seeking a more secluded setting, BKS, the hotel’s guests-only speakeasy, offers an element of discovery. With its hidden entrance, curated cocktail menu, and panoramic waterfront terrace, BKS is designed as a secret worth keeping—and sharing.
Experiences that Transcend the Stay
Muir isn’t just a place to stay—it’s a place to encounter. In keeping with the Luxury Collection’s Destination Discovery ethos, the hotel offers curated cultural experiences that bring guests closer to the region’s rhythm and roots.
Highlights include:
A private air and sea expedition to Cape Breton Highlands
Guided art conversations in the hotel’s gallery, True Colours
Daily Epicurean Moments, such as a Noon Gun toast timed to Halifax’s historic cannon blast
Hands-on mixology classes inside the BKS speakeasy
Whether embarking on a yacht excursion or exploring the province’s emerging art scene, each moment is designed to reveal the texture and tone of Nova Scotia beyond the guidebook.
A Global Statement for Atlantic Canada
With its induction into The Luxury Collection, Muir doesn’t simply join a portfolio—it asserts Nova Scotia’s place on the map for culturally curious, design-forward travelers. In an era where meaningful luxury is defined by connection to place, Muir offers a seamless blend of refinement, regionalism, and quiet wonder.
For those seeking a coastal destination that feels both global and grounded, this Halifax hotel provides something rare: a stay that feels like a story—one that unfolds in every detail, every view, and every carefully chosen material.