The Westin Nova Scotian

4.0 star property

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Indoor pool
Lobby lounge
Reception
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
1181 Hollis St, Halifax, NS, B3H2P6
  • Scotiabank Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Halifax Citadel
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room, 1 Bedroom

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

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

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

Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Halifax

The Westin Nova Scotian is centrally located in Halifax, a 4-minute walk from Discovery Centre and 7 minutes by foot from Pier 21 National Historic Site. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Neptune Theatre.

What's nearby

  • Pier 21 National Historic Site - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Maritime Museum of the Atlantic - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Scotiabank Centre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Halifax Citadel - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - 2 min drive - 1.4 km

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
  • ‪Garrison Brewing Co - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Wired Monk Coffee Bistro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Henry House Ltd - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Westin Nova Scotian

Hotel with an indoor pool, a quick walk to Pier 21 National Historic Site
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.

Stay in one of 310 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including a health club, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.
Stop by Seaport Social Restaurant for lunch, dinner, or brunch, where this restaurant specializes in local cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service is provided. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. This hotel has 17 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • 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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre 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 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 provided

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
  • 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

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 STR2526T8155

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

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The Westin Nova Scotian Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 491 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1002 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

bryn

Great location. Well maintained hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at the Westin. The room was very clean and beautiful. It was quiet. We really enjoyed the pool and that it had towels provided. The location is great. Bus stops close by, grocery store next door and discovery centre across the street. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Westin is a great hotel in downtown Halifax. Clean rooms, very friendly staff, and a great in-house restaurant! Pet-friendly too!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Guylaine

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kayla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not worth the cost, but parking was good for the area. Nice hot tub and pool. Everything but the room was fancy...not my favorite place but i would stay again if i had to
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Hotel

Was in Halifax for a business conference, hotel was selected by the association. 30 minutes or so from the airport, check in took a little long as there was only one girl at the desk, which was brutal with all of us coming in. Besides that everything else was good / up to standard.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Judith C VAN, St. Catharines

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property is dated, rooms in need of updating of carpeting and washrooms. No gift shop which was disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald F

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. We will return
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Good customer service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well appointed, large room with lots of natural light and lighting. One of the most comfortable hotel rooms I’ve ever stayed in.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay! Will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Callum

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

SYLVIA

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property, staff is very professional and pillows super comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

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

10/10 Excellent

Alytta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gloria

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Shirlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room needed maintenance, many things not working or broken. Would expect more from a Westin.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, safe, helpful and friendly staff, delicious buffet breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Great overall.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025