Hume Hotel & Spa

Hume Hotel & Spa – Hume Restaurant (Nelson, BC) We had an exceptional Christmas dinner at the Hume Restaurant and were truly impressed from beginning to end. We arrived last minute without a reservation, and despite how busy the evening was, the team graciously found a way to squeeze us in and seat us beautifully. That alone set the tone for an outstanding experience. Our server, Richard, was absolutely wonderful—professional, kind, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. His service elevated the entire evening, and we felt well cared for the whole time. My mom ordered a well-done filet mignon (she doesn’t like any pink at all), which can be a very difficult request. Somehow, the kitchen delivered a steak that was still tender, juicy, and full of flavor. She genuinely said it was the best steak she has ever had, complicated order and all—which says everything. I ordered the steak and prawns, cooked medium rare, and it was cooked to perfection. Rich, flavorful, and beautifully plated. We began with soup: I had the homemade borscht, which was comforting and delicious. My mom had the autumn squash soup, which was equally flavorful and well balanced. For drinks, my mom enjoyed a White Russian, and I had the non-alcoholic cranberry spritz, which was refreshing and thoughtfully crafted. Dessert was the perfect ending: Pumpkin pie for my mom Turtle cheesecake for me—absolutely decadent and memorable What made this experience even more special is that we traveled all the way from Spokane to dine here, and it exceeded every expectation. From accommodating us last minute on Christmas to the impeccable food and service, everything was exceptional. We will definitely be back and highly recommend the Hume Restaurant to anyone visiting Nelson. A truly top-tier dining experience.

In 43 years of my life I have never eaten better food. My 11 year old and I dined here Jan 2026. Everything here is so amazing there is not one thing we can complain about. To quote my 11 year old “the food, the ambiance, the service, everything is amazing”.

We loved our stay at the Hume in Nelson! The hotel is situated in the center of this colorful town. The staff were all super friendly and helpful. Parking was not provided but wasn't a problem as I had anticipated as there is a ramp right next door that is fairly affordable and the hotel comped our parking for 2 nights anyway. Our room was large, comfortable and clean. It's an old hotel in the center of town so anticipated a little street noise, but again this wasn't a problem for us. Everything in the room worked great. We didn't try any of the attached restaurants but it smelled good and the bars looked great. We will definitely stay here again the next time we are in Nelson.

✨ An unforgettable experience, as always. This beautifully restored heritage hotel exudes old-world charm in a modern, renovated setting. Our suite was exceptional, and the included breakfast was truly dreamy. We didn’t have time to enjoy the spa—but it’s at the top of our list for next time!

The HUME HOTEL was outstanding in every way. From the moment we arrived, it was clear that this is a lovingly restored property — pristine, immaculately clean, generously well-appointed, and luxuriously top notch. The historical photos and murals throughout the hotel add a thoughtful touch, making each hallway feel like a walk through time — an absolute treat for history lovers. The staff was exceptional: professional, friendly, welcoming, and genuinely happy to assist. The atmosphere was full of life, with multiple restaurants, lively bars, spa accommodations, music, and an energetic, gracious team that made the whole experience unforgettable. It was not just a stay — it was an experience. An 11 out of 10. We’ll absolutely return. And if you’re considering splurging, the Hume Suite is worth every penny.

We had a fantastic visit to Nelson and the Hume Hotel. Our room was very well appointed and exceeded our expectations. Also exceeding our expectations were the Customer Service Team, who conscientiously arranged the safe and speedy return to Australia of property that we accidentally left in the room. Excellent work guys, thank you so much!

Best location. Spent hours waking around Nelson. Old hotel was beautiful. Lived the hotel. Four stars because food was sort of bland, expected a bit better from the library, but service was fantastic. Atmosphere was still worth eating there at least once. View from my room could see old courthouse and the water. Beautiful. Loved the vibes.

We keep coming back to the Hume when we’re in Nelson—great location, comfortable rooms, and the kind of amenities that make a stay easy. The pub and lounge are standout spots to relax, grab a drink, and chat with fellow Nelson fans. This place always makes me want to plan the next Canada getaway the moment we check out.

Despite not having a reservation for the General Store Restaurant, the wait staff was able to get my group a table right away. The food quality was fantastic and looked just as good as it tasted, especially the turtle cheesecake, and the wait staff was friendly and attentive. The atmosphere was calm and relaxing, resulting in an experience that lasted 2 hours, but felt shorter. If you want a fantastic dining experience in Nelson, this is the place to go.

Great experience and beautiful old hotel. Location can't be beat near the center of downtown, within walking distance of damn near everything. Room was spotless and well-appointed. Bathroom shower featured traditional head as well as waterfall-style overhead. Bathtub big enough for a gone-to-seed male shaved gorilla and his small and obliging human female counter-part. Cheap toilet paper tho. Boo. Breakfast was a full service pick from a small list affair. Food was great. Portions modest. Wonderful vibe and excellent service. Parking is in a ramp next to the hotel. Hotel is old and the sound carries. We were above the bar and it got pretty crazy a few times. There's a nightclub in the basement and that could be a factor too for some of the rooms. They'll give you a little disclaimer about the noise when you check in, and earplugs to boot. Wouldn't recommend to folks who absolutely need a sleep environment with minimal sound intrusion.

The kitchen has really started cutting corners. The lettuce wraps have been my favourite take-out meal for years, but I definitely won't be ordering it again. The filling is supposed to have chicken, wonton crisps, onions, peppers, & peanuts, with fresh limes & green onions. But when I sat down to eat this time, I was SO disappointed. It was literally just a sad, half-filled container with chicken & peppers. That's it. Such a shame! Looks like I'll have to find a new, go-to meal.

My husband and I stayed for 4 nights. Everything/everyone has been amazing since we walked through the door. Jody, at the frount desk has been so awesome! We stayed in Minnie's room, loved it! Our room was clean and the maid service was accommodatilng. We will definitely be coming back to the Hume. OMG, how could I have forgot... the Spa is a MUST! We had the 90 Mims relaxing massage and it was worth every cent.

There was a mishap with our reservation but Jody, the manager handled it exceptionally well. The spa is incredible, best massage I've had in a while. The hotel has an awesome pub and restaurant and it's a happening place. The front desk and staff were beyond friendly and accommodating. Rooms are clean and quiet but I was in the 4th floor. The only thing missing is a gym but otherwise it's a perfect place. I will definitely be back.

This hotel was pretty nice for the price. Rooms were clean and the beds were comfortable. Our room was above the bar so it was loud at night, but I kind of expected that after reading the other reviews. I could sleep through anything so I didn't actually hear it but the people I was staying with said it was pretty loud. My biggest complaint was how hot the room was. We couldn't figure out the air conditioner, they have a fan for you in the room so that's nice. We slept with the window open both nights we were there (it was 30 degrees outside) and it was still super hot all night. I don't know if maybe being above the bar contributed to how hot it was? Maybe they had a heater on and heat rises so it made our room super hot? Anyway they have bingo on Tuesday nights. We wanted to go but only planned on getting there 30 minutes before and it was packed! So we didn't get to play. If you want to play, I suggest you get there pretty early. The breakfast included with you stay is pretty good. It was warm breakfast with eggs, potatoes, and meat or you can have a special, or continental if you choose. Their parking lot it's pretty small which can be challenging if you have a large car. Over all I would stay here again. It's in a good location and the price is right.

This is a very wonderful restaurant and they're food is highly exquisite though it's a very fancy restaurant for a town like Nelson the only problems I had where the starter I got was very salty (calamari) but my meal was superb and tasted so good and the waiter was very fun and while I was there I was showing my father the trailer for the new spider man movie and the waiter came and watched it with us

Best place for a burger and beer. Kid friendly. We love the foosball. I'm choosing this place as my top three for Nelson.

We stopped at the Hume Hotel for breakfast during a road trip across the Province. We were heading to Nelson one early-morning, looking for a good breakfast to start the day, and wanted it served up in a local and historical setting -- our wishes sure came true with the Hume!! The food ordered took its time to get to our table, but when it did, we were not disappointed. We ordered typical breakfast fare (waffles, eggs & sausages, and etc.), and found the food decently-prepared, and tasty. The service - re: keeping our coffee cups filled, was good, and just what we needed that early-am. A good breakfast, in a very comfortable, and interesting historical setting ... it worked for us!!

I took my son and my family out to lunch to celebrate Thanksgiving together. we chose the Hume Hotel or brunch because it offered lots of options for my vegetarian cousins. Also it has good accessibility for my elderly aunt. There were a lot of good options including the brunch items. On the carving board was a spiral ham and precarved Turkey. The mashed potatoes were delicious. Very nice salad options too. We all enjoyed ourselves. However I was disappointed by the cranberry sauce which was half-home made with canned berries. I expected scratch - it's so easy to do. Also the gravy was horrendous - if you don't have the good gravy gene then stick in a few packets of Knorr!!! Expectations are high for a turkey dinner.

We spent an hour researching a last minute trip to Canada for my birthday and chose the Hume based on reviews and a phone conversation with Cheryl who was gracious in answering our many questions. The hotel itself...small but VERY NICE, CLEAN AND JUST BEAUTIFUL IN EVERY AREA. The food...we stayed 3 days and never felt compelled to go out, it's all good, served fresh and quickly. The free breakfasts are better than ANY continental breakfast I've ever had and many I've paid for. The staff...so nice, not a cranky soul in sight. MJ in the bar, she looks like Jennifer Aniston, was so fun to talk to. The front desk staff, Miriam, Stephanie, Cheryl and others made coming and going as enjoyable as the other facets of our trip. Our room...we were upgraded to the Rapunzel room, best view in the house I'm sure. It over looks the Courthouse and has a view of the river. Love the history of the hotel too...all in all...5 stars.

Was a more than a little frustrated when we pulled up -after a day of driving- to the hotel and found no parking or a valet??? They have this really tiny lot on the side of the building that holds maybe 12 cars. If your are not lucky enough to get a spot you have to park on the street. Some of that is metered and some not and parking is really just up for grabs and ridiculous. Cannot recall if there was information regarding the lack of hotel parking when I made the reservation but based on others arriving at the same time and the front desk phone conversations, I doubt it. We were not the only ones frustrated. Hotel is old and shows in some places but adds to the charm. One teeny tiny elevator that even hotel cleaning staff utilizes, stairs the quicker option for sure. Said stairs are sloped as they are very old so take some care if your hauling luggage. We had the Ladybird Suite and it's beautiful. Easily one of the best hotel rooms we have stayed in. Very roomy and had practically every convenience. Just lovely. Staff warns guests at check in of loud events they host in the basement lounge and ear plugs are provided in the rooms. We were not bothered by the noise (didn't need ear plugs), but we always run a floor fan when traveling and that sound really drowns out most everything. A few glasses of wine at dinner didn't hurt either. Speaking of wine, we dined in the library and found the service and food to be very good. Everything was hot and flavorful and plenty. I had the mushroom ravioli and my husband the chicken & shrimp tortellini. Only suggestion would be to offer garlic bread in sourdough or French baguette instead of the Texas toast it came with. Service for breakfast was not as good but the food was again well done. Suggest the breakfast tacos! Yummy. In he end, we cancelled our second night and left Nelson a day early. If Nelson BC or old hotels with no parking don't put you off, Hume would be for you.

What a wonderful little find! Loved the history of this place. Perfect area, easy to walk around. Great little pub, loved and already miss the Caesar drink! We will definitely come back. Clean and friendly place.

We had a fantastic stay, our room was perfect. All the staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The restaurant downstairs has a great selection of all types of food. Nice atmosphere at this historic hotel that has all new renovations. We will be back! Thank you for everything!

Spent two nights at the Hume Hotel in lovely Nelson. They provided an unasked-for upgrade to the Rattenbury Room. Enjoyed two great dinners in the Library and two complementary breakfasts in the General Store. Fabulous food and superior service. Highly recommend this.

Third time staying here and it never disappoints. The room is so comfortable, the breakfast which is complimentary, is so good. Wine and desserts at The Library are the best. The staff are all so attentive.

The last time we stayed at this hotel, it was known as the Heritage Inn (20+ years ago). Back then, it was as authentic as you could get in a heritage establishment (and still is!). This time around (2 decades later and with the use of technology and internet to book), we booked online. If you're booking online, a few tips to consider to avoid any surprises at check-in. * Tip#1* If you're booking via Expedia or booking.com you need to realize that there are 2 types of rooms currently available at the Hume Hotel. 1) Heritage aka Classic (which are non-air conditioned and non-renovated. These will be the rooms listed that you will be comparing to other hotels online on lowest price. So essentially, a clean, hot, non-air-conditioned, "Motel style" room with a classic heritage decor (right on down to the brass door key). You should also note that these non-renovated rooms are located above Mike's Place (Bar) so be aware of the noise factor. 2) Renovated Rooms. They did an excellent job on the renovation of these rooms (right down to the room card keys). If you are accustomed to the comforts closer to a 4 diamond hotel accommodation, then this would be the option for you. For us, it was offered at an additional $50/night Premium (but like everything in life, you get what you pay for. The furnishings are new and we'll coordinated. The rooms are large. Our room which needed had 2 queen beds had a great sitting area with a love seat, coffee table, and another chair. It also had a great desk work area and a separate area for the fridge. The bathroom was well done. Nice new tile work on the floors. The entire room had been modernized as well with humidity controller in the bathroom and built in ceiling air conditioner in both sleeping areas. Their Spa just recently opened so it wouldn't surprise me to see their sample size bath products to promote quality bath products sold in their spa. The only thing missing was a room safe (probably not common in smaller town hotels, funny when I temporarily lived in Nelson 20 years ago people laughed at me for arming my car alarm.) The Keurig coffee maker located over the good size bar fridge was a nice added touch. Anyways, a bit of an explanation how I was able to describe both room types despite being away for so many years. When I first booked online, I was not aware of the two types of rooms (as it did not appear obvious to me when I was comparing accommodations). When we arrived at the front desk, the girl mentioned we had booked the heritage style (essentially no frills) room with no AC. She did bring up immediately that they had a renovated room for an additional $50 per night. It thought, here we go with the classic upsell. Without even requesting she offered for us to see each of the rooms ourselves before deciding (an excellent and effective upsell strategy as the renovated room was amazing compares to the "heritage" unrenovated hot rooms). We chose to go with the upsell which I later appreciated after we settled into the room. * Tip #2 * Free parking is very limited (about a dozen spots) but hey this isn't a big city hotel. As tempting as the neighboring parkade is, you will find it cheaper to park on the street. Street parking is free from 5pm to 9am. If you are checking in by 4pm don't bother paying $8 for the 9am coverage in the parkade. Go on the street and pay for the 1hr till 5pm and then again from 9am onward unless you're already out and about. The free breakfast that was included with our stay was excellent! The breakfast options were really good! Only thing I would add (but not the end of the world) would be pancakes. Since it was so busy in the morning, service was a bit on the slow side. Our eggs were a bit cool by the time they reached our table but understandable due to the number of people who filled the restaurant. The service level for what our server was able to control was excellent as our coffee cups were constantly refilled. All in all, if you are looking to stay in a classic style Hotel that is central with options to pay for various room experiences, the Hume Hotel will not disappoint. The staff are extremely friendly and accommodating, and the decor throughout is so cool! We would definitely consider staying here again on our next trip back to this beautiful city.

This is certainly a cute little hotel. AND there are three bars right there. Bingo! The front desk folks are nice and everything seems clean. The breakfast that's included with the room was very tasty. That said, the first room they gave us was so small there was barely room to walk between the bed and the dresser. However, you must squeeze between the bed and the dresser to see where all the noise is coming from. We looked out and there was a big, thundering, HVAC unit. My significant other complained and they gave us a much nicer room - spacious and quiet. I'm curious why they didn't give us the better room to begin with? Another con is parking, as in, there is none.

**This review is ONLY for the restaurant** Absolutely lovely. Walked in off the street with 9 people (5 kids) on a Sunday morning and they fed us like kings. The most delicious brunch buffet I've ever tasted OR seen. Our server, Sarah, was so sweet to everyone, and even commandeered the last 5 chocolate mousses off the dessert table for us so we could try them out. And boy they were good. Yes sir. Yes, decor is very cool and old. Super pretty blue tiles in the girls bathroom. Nifty knicknacks. But the food Gertrude, the food!

Atmosphere is an experience in and of itself! We couldn't stop looking around. The Dublin burger didn't disappoint and the fish and chips were hearty. Housecut fries were delicious and the NBC beers paired well. We'd go back.

Honestly save your money and eat anywhere else in Nelson. I've given them multiple chances and every single time they disappoint! The last chance I gave them, I was in Mikes Place and sat at a table for roughly half an hour and the waitress walked past us multiple times and looked me directly in the eye and didn't say a word. I waved and tried to call her over and nothing. It was a Tuesday, roughly 2pm. There was 3 other tables, not busy at all! As we were giving up and putting on our jackets to leave she finally came over, but at that point we were frustrated especially with our poor past experiences. No apology, nothing. She seemed happy we were leaving. Again, this is after multiple very poor times at the Hume hotel. Overpriced, sub-par food at best. And I'd say the same for marzano as well. Same owners, same poor management. Hopefully one day they figure it out!

Excellent food and excellent service. Always consistently good. My go to place for a meal out or a nice glass of wine....and the music in the "library lounge" is a real bonus. Highly recommend

Good food and great service. Had suppeer there Sept 14 and were so impressed we went back for brwakfast. Service and food were jusrt as good. Huge difference from the terrible service at the West Coast Grill and Rics griĺ at the lakeside prestige where were sstaying. Avoid them like the plaque.

We spent two nights at the Hume in Nelson in February. The staff was exceptional, the room clean and cozy. We had dinner at the Library Lounge beside the fireplace and loved it. Great hotel.

If you like staying up until 1am in your room above a bar, then this is the place for you. If you want any sleep, or a room without base blaring through the walls then I would recommend anywhere else.

Kitchen staff are blatantly racist, sexist, and abusive. Perfect for anyone who likes a side of casual racism with their oyster burger, or who wants to make sure their "thai chicken salad" wasn't made by any actual asians. I mean gross amiright?

Spent the night here on the way back from Revelstoke. Pretty neat old-time atmosphere. The staff were very polite and accommodating to our group. The pub is great, we had a good time there for dinner and then caught the US / Canada Men's Hockey game the next morning. Canada won, but they were very polite about it! The breakfast that is included in the fee for the room is good. Sweet hotel and a beautiful town. Very friendly. Only complaint is that the room has really hot.

Everything, except one thing, is EXTRA SUPER GREAT in this hotel. Rooms are spacious, clean and well done. Staff is super friendly. Food is good. Everything you could want and price is a good value. All of that except that on a Friday or Saturday night, you may well not sleep because of the music from the bar. I was entirely up on the fourth floor, with the hotel-provided ear-plugs in my ears and could still both hear and feel the baseline of the music in a non-relaxing rhythm. I was also here on Thursday night and it was heaven. Friday night was St Pat's day and was even ok enough. But Saturday, just a normal Saturday night, was nuts with bass until sometimes after 1am, I lost track. So stay during the week but unless you plan to be one of the partiers on the weekend, I'd avoid Fri and Sat nights.

Great location, friendly staff. Limited on-site parking. There's a pay garage next to the hotel. Renovated rooms are very nice with air conditioning and comfy mattresses. Complimentary breakfast was tasty. Biggest issue this business has? They need to figure out whether they are operating a hotel or whether they are operating a nightclub with sleeping rooms. Noise is a factor on all the floors. My other half heard negative comments from guests on the fourth floor about the boom boom boom of the bass sounds from the music that woke us up at 1:30 am in our renovated $150 plus per night second floor room. Needless to say, we were not rested the next morning.

Nice hotel. Old style building. Choice of breakfast. Right downtown. Limited parking-which is at a premium in Nelson. Friendly staff. Reasonable rates.

A very quaint place to eat in a very well decorated historic hotel and restaurant. My woman and I decided to look into this hotel restaurant for our upcoming wedding as we were hungry and wanting to gather additional information. The food was very well prepared and the staff was very friendly. Even though the place was packed, we only waited in line for about 10 minutes before being efficiently seated and served... and this without reservations. Despite being this busy, the staff manage to arrange for us to meet the catering manager for a brief but informative interview regarding our upcoming wedding. The price was reasonable and the ambiance was fantastic. The atmosphere is one that leaves the customer feeling like they are part of an old western. I will definitely return to this location as one does not have to stay in the hotel to enjoy a well prepared breakfast in a charming historic site.

Great food. We were here for Sunday brunch on Thanksgiving Day. There was everything you normally see in a brunch buffet but also Turkey with all the fixins. All the food was amazing, everything we tried! They seem to have limited space in the buffet room so it's a bit cramped and has a lack of flow, a minor issue overall it was awesome!

Great hotel and the food here is absolutely amazing and so are the staff - the pub upstairs and the restaurant downstairs is equally as good.

This place is awesome- affordable, there are three places to grab a drink or eat in it's a wonderful old building with tons of character. If you stay there, try to stay on the upper floors, my friends that were on the 2nd floor could feel the bump in the floor from the night club that had a band playing. Real friendly staff, I'll come back and stay again for sure!

Close to everything with great food options within the the hotel itself. Eclectic charm in the buildings and rooms. Only downfall is the lack of ac in the summer and no provided parking. All the staff is friendly and helpful.

If you want great steak great service and great atmosphere this is the place to eat in Nelson. Was pleasantly surprised with the pricing.

Very good food and the meals are huge. The atmosphere and layout of the restaurant is cool to.

Could not be happier with this choice of a hotel for our anniversary celebration. Our room was a Heritage King. It looked exactly as depicted on the online booking we used. Room is spacious and clearly recently renovated. Very comfortable bed with a plush mattress topper and 4 king size plump, and plumpable pillows. Room has all the usual amenities but we particularly appreciated the Kerig coffee maker, refrigerator and the wall mounted AC that was easily adjustable and was quite quiet in operation. We stayed on a Saturday night and were on the 3rd floor and were not bothered by the noise from the basement pub. We did choose to run the AC overnight rather than open the windows as we could hear voices and mechanical noises out our alley facing windows. The complimentary breakfast was another nice surprise. Not a buffet but a sit down, waitress served, made to order meal from a 4 or 5 choice menu. We were seated just ahead of a rush of diners coming in. The waitresses were clearly scrambling to accommodate everyone but they remained friendly and attentive throughout. They earned a nice tip from us!

I'd rate this place a 4, except for my experience this evening. They had a band downstairs who did a half-hour sound check. It ruined dinner. I advise you ask if there will be a sound check during your visit, and if so, go somewhere else to eat. The noise will ruin your dinner. You must ask first.

Had take out. Pasta was bland with rubbery mushrooms, pulled pork sandwich was 75% bun. I guess if I had a beer in my hand it would wash down but need to up there food quality.

Weather was bad so we called from the road and got the last available room in the place for $99 plus tax. Included in the price was the best breakfast I've had in a long time. The room was small but had tons of character and a newly renovated bathroom. The only thing I would say in a negative tone is the carpet is very old and dirty looking. Maybe that's next on the Reno list. Staff are über friendly. I would gladly stay here again for a longer visit.

What a shame. .. :( I wish I could be giving a better review BUT IT'S 2A.M. and I'm awake writing this because the music in the bar is so deafening loud my room's walls are actually vibrating! I am in a Deluxe King room, on the 3rd floor. The room is actually very nice but if you can't rest what's the point???!!! My husband and I are finally on a getaway for our anniversary, only the second time we've gotten to leave our 1 year old for some rest n relaxation.... or so we thought. Makes the fact that I'm awake writing this all the more frustrating. The hotel provides earplugs which is a nice courtesy, but even with them in, it sounds like my pillow is laying on top of a sub woofer. I hope the hotel and bar can find a better way to keep both bar patrons and hotel guests happy..Wonder if any of the bar patrons have spent $500 dollars at the property this weekend? No matter, they will go home and sleep all day, ugh! Such a shame to have this issue at such a great hotel. Be warned!!!