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The Westin Nova Scotian

4.0 star property

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Indoor pool
Terrace/patio
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Lobby lounge
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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1181 Hollis St, Halifax, NS, B3H2P6
  • Scotiabank Centre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Halifax Citadel
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 1 Bedroom

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, City View (Balcony) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, City View (Balcony)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 Double Bed, City View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

The Westin Nova Scotian

4-star hotel in Downtown Halifax
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a health club. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a 24-hour business center, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Westin Nova Scotian offers 310 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Halifax hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

In addition to an indoor pool, The Westin Nova Scotian provides a health club and a hot tub. The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and 17 meeting rooms. This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station.

The Westin Nova Scotian is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Seaport Social Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Seaport Social Lounge - Onsite lobby lounge. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (CAD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (CAD 32 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: CAD 16 to 28 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Seaport Social Lounge
  • Seaport Social Restaurant

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 17 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 11 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 1930
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: CAD 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Guests are recommended to download the property's Marriott Bonvoy mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 35.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 25.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CAD 16 to 28 per person
  • Self parking fee: CAD 25 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: CAD 32 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: CAD 35.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: CAD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, window guards, and a deadbolt lock
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03011802531378514-1181

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Westin Hotel Nova Scotian
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Westin Nova Scotian Hotel
The Westin Nova Scotian Hotel Halifax
The Westin Nova Scotian Halifax, Nova Scotia
Westin Hotel Halifax
Halifax Westin
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The Westin Nova Scotian Hotel
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The Westin Nova Scotian Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 487 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1007 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kristy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Jetted tub was dirty and jets need to be cleaned as gunk came out of them while I was in the tub. Room was dusty. Over night front desk guy saved my life with a glass of milk delivered to my door in the middle of the night to help with awful heart burn. Amazing service thank you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Janet, Kingston

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very convenient for the Saturday morning farmers' market, the rail station, Spring Garden and the harbour boardwalk. Indeed, most of Halifax downtown is within walking distance but watch those hills.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and the room was great -- they had upgraded us before we even got there! I can't think of a single thing to complain about. The restaurant was expensive, but we did like the half-price appetizers for happy hour. I'll definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very busy hotel. Staff are very friendly and accommodating. Good restaurant on site.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Elevators were very poorly set up. We stayed on the 11th floor and when trying to down we waited 12 minutes for the elevator that did not come. We walked down instead of continuing to wait
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rick

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and helpful. Too far from everything
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

pamela

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay with young children! Clean, great beds, amazing breakfast buffet, nice bar, great location, huge double room. Very good stay. Only complaint - bathroom was a little small and the tub didn’t drain properly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay at Westin Nova Scotian
Had a great stay, staff were friendly and helpful, our room was clean and comfortable and the pool and hot tub were nice after a long day of shopping and sightseeing. The lobby was cozy and beautifully decorated for Christmas. The only small hiccup was parking. It’s $25/day and on my second night there was no parking at all due to a Christmas party in the ball room. After driving in circles for 30 mins hoping for a spot I decided my only option would be to upgrade to valet parking as they had spaces. Other than the parking we had a great stay and would return next time we’re in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very disappointed with the check in process. Did early check in the night before, arrived at 230( check in is at 3), room was not ready, waited an hour still no room and had to complain to the manager. Got a room. Then got a text at 522 that my room was ready.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The toilet was a public toilet. There was painted water damage, was scared of hidden mold issues
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a quick check-in. Room was pretty clean and had everything we needed. The sleep aromatherapy vial by the bed is a nice touch! The pool is also open until 11, which is really nice because by the time we got home from supper, we still had time to go swimming. The shower has a rain shower head, which is also a nice touch. Although the parking is easy, the fee is steep. The elevators are quite slow and check-out was also a bit slow, as for some reason all of the workers were in the back for a period of time and a line accumulated.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harvey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What you expect from a hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tristan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Na
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Westin is a beautiful historical site filled with charm. Remember some rooms are very small and every bathroom I have had is really small. Staff always seem to be slow at check in however, restaurant is excellent. It is very expensive for breakfast but, it is excellent. Parking is outside and easy to access with large vehicles (hard to find in Halifax). Beds are very soft and I personally don’t find them comfortable. Great Location!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room but the shower was okay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024