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The Westin Nova Scotian

4.0 star property
Upscale hotel, walk to Pier 21 National Historic Site

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The Westin Nova Scotian

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Indoor pool
Exterior
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
View from room

Overview of The Westin Nova Scotian

Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Map
1181 Hollis St, Halifax, NS, B3H2P6
  • Popular LocationScotiabank Centre15 min walk
  • Popular LocationHalifax Waterfront Boardwalk18 min walk
  • Popular LocationHalifax Citadel4 min drive
  • AirportHalifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)33 min drive
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Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Bedroom

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Halifax

The Westin Nova Scotian is located in Downtown Halifax, a neighborhood in Halifax, and is near the airport and near a boardwalk/promenade. Pier 21 National Historic Site and Halifax Citadel are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Public Gardens Park and Point Pleasant Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Scotiabank Centre. Kayaking, sailing, and boat tours offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby. Guests love the hotel's central location.
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What's nearby

  • Maritime Museum of the Atlantic - 11 min walk
  • Neptune Theatre - 11 min walk
  • Scotiabank Centre - 15 min walk
  • Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - 18 min walk
  • Halifax Citadel - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Halifax Station - 1 min walk
  • Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tim Hortons - 5 min walk
  • The Bicycle Thief - 7 min walk
  • Henry House Ltd - 2 min walk
  • Garrison Brewing Co - 5 min walk
  • The Board Room Game Cafe - 4 min walk

About this property

The Westin Nova Scotian

Upscale hotel near Pier 21 National Historic Site
Located close to Discovery Centre and Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk, The Westin Nova Scotian provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a hair salon. For some rest and relaxation, visit the spa tub. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Seaport Social Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and car rentals on site.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a reception hall and luggage storage
  • Free newspapers, tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the central location
Room features
All 310 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, free infant beds and coffee/tea makers

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 transport

  • Parking on site (CAD 23 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (CAD 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 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
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Free cot
  • 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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 11 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Building
  • Built in 1930
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
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
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

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
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CAD 16–28 per person
  • Self parking fee: CAD 23.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: CAD 30.00 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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include window guards and a deadlock
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

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Westin Nova Scotian have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

The Westin Nova Scotian Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 468 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 300 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1003 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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
That was my second time staying there while visiting my son at University. I love the location and the staff are all so friendly. The fitness facility is great, as is the salt water pool & hot tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luc

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I dont like the fact that the mirror in bathroom is broken.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Klaudia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great people
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was over all a lovely stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024