The Westin Nova Scotian

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Westin
8.3 (908 reviews)
1181 Hollis Street , Halifax , ca
+1 902-421-1000

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Dirty items in the room
Limited breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.55
Some cleaning details took the shine off; generally clean but noted issues with dirty items.
Service
9.55
Staff were friendly, helpful, and provided exceptional service throughout the facility.
Location
9.05
The location is fantastic for the waterfront and other attractions.
Room Quality
8.05
Rooms were comfortable, although some showed signs of wear and tear.
Amenities
8.05
The hotel facilities are good, but some amenities like the buffet were limited.
Value for Money
8.55
The breakfast and location provided good value overall, despite some pricing concerns.
Food and Beverage
7.05
Breakfast was noted as poor value for money, but the restaurant food was praised.
Overall Experience
8.55
Despite some issues, the overall stay was positive and enjoyable.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 00:18

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
The Westin Nova Scotian offers elegantly designed guest rooms with modern amenities including cable TV, in-room safes, and mini-fridges, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Dining Experience
Indulge in a culinary journey at The Seaport Social, the hotel's on-site restaurant, serving a diverse menu of delicious food and drinks to satisfy every palate.

Convenient Facilities
With a state-of-the-art fitness centre, indoor heated pool, foreign currency exchange, and car rental desk, The Westin Nova Scotian ensures a convenient and enjoyable stay for all guests.

Experience luxury and convenience in the heart of Halifax at The Westin Nova Scotian. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Please note that the hotel offers complimentary 2 megabit WiFi service, suitable for most internet tasks. Bandwidth increase to 5 megabit is available at CAD 12 per 24-hour period.

Please note that guests must provide a credit card upon check-in. Name on the credit card must match the guest's name. If the guest is using a third party credit card, they must contact the property for the authorization form.

Valet Parking is available for a cost of $27 CAD plus applicable taxes per day.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: YHZ

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 908 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.55
Service: 9.55
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 8.05
Amenities: 8.05
Value for Money: 8.55
Food and Beverage: 7.05
Overall Experience: 8.55
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Rejean • extended_group • ca
7
Hôtel très bien situé mais un peu vieillot .
Pros:

La situation, le personnel très attentionné la qualité de la nourriture.

Cons:

L’étroitesse de la chambre en particulier la chambre de bain, vraiment décevant .

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Akane • family_with_children • ca
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Small room

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Charles • couple • au
9
Pros:

Location

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • us
1
Great location. Old smelly hotel. Not what was advertised. Find a different place to stay.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Room smelled of mildew. Old carpet. Old shower.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Ronald • extended_group • ca
10
Pros:

Kid who was helping with area info

Cons:

$28 to park was a little too much

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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César Daniel • solo_traveller • ca
6
Disappointing check-in experience
Cons:

Disappointing check-in experience

Unfortunately, our check-in experience at The Westin Halifax was quite disappointing. When we arrived, there was no receptionist at the front desk, which was quite unusual. Eventually, a staff member came out from behind the reception doors, but the welcome was rather cold and unwelcoming.

We had booked a room with two beds for three adults, with breakfast included. To our surprise, Rema, the front desk agent, told us that in their system the reservation was listed as being for two adults and two children, and that one of the adults would therefore have to pay separately for breakfast.

I found this very confusing and illogical. We had originally made the reservation for three adults, so I don't understand why the reservation appeared in their system as two adults and two children, nor why the third adult should have to pay for breakfast when breakfast was included in our booking.

What was even more disappointing was the lack of willingness to help find a solution. We were simply told to contact Booking.com's customer service ourselves. We had to make the call, and fortunately, Booking.com was eventually able to resolve the issue and make an "exception," even though we were told this is normally not possible.

Overall, the service at the front desk left a lot to be desired. Mistakes can happen, but I would have expected a more welcoming attitude, better communication, and a genuine effort to resolve the issue rather than simply sending us elsewhere. When a reservation clearly indicates the number of guests and what is included, guests should reasonably expect the hotel to honor those terms.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • ca
7
Short and sweet
Pros:

Close to hospital

Cons:

Paying for parking

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Markus • couple • de
8
Pros:

Sehr schöne Lage an der waterfront.

Cons:

Teilweise etwas in die Jahre gekommen.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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KRISTINE H • solo_traveller • ca
6
Not a typical Westin!
Pros:

The location however it is not easy to navigate, staff were not forthcoming on ANYTHING if you do not book with a Group!

Cons:

The BED was Terrible! Old and uncomfortable! The Room was TINY smaller than a NYC room!
Come for a meal do NOT spend $$ to stay
Pool is TERRIBLE

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Juliana • couple • us
8
Pros:

The location was great for walking to sites and restaurants along the water.

Cons:

The carpet in the rooms was a little worn.

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Alan • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Niels • couple • nl
7
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Meredith • couple • ch
10
An absolutely wonderful stay at the Westin! We will be back in February!
Pros:

The location, the view, the bar and restaurant, the Westin bed and last but not least, the polite and attentive staff.

Cons:

No complaints whatsoever

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Lyne • couple • ca
4
Cons:

Air climatisé non fonctionnel

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • family_with_children • gb
10
A beautiful hotel by the station and the waterfront
Pros:

We took the train from Montreal to Halifax so the westin was perfectly located as a door off the station. It is a beautiful calm oasis and the staff are lovely.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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daihime • couple • ca
3
Cons:

A lot of furniture was chipped or worn, the bathroom was very small with cracked counter and very narrow door. Front counter staff were not helpful.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Darling • family_with_children • it
7
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • couple • gb
8
Pretty Good
Pros:

Parking
View over harbour
Location
Luggage storage.

Cons:

The continental breakfast - decent value for money but limited in options especially bread products and adult cereals, yogurts, etc.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Pauline • couple • ca
5
L’emplacement et le déjeuner correct sinon extrêmement dispendieux
Pros:

Juste l’endroit

Cons:

Tapis dans les chambres, payé vu sur la Mer … on voit le toit de l’Hotel, salle bain minuscule, matelas très usés …

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Klaus • couple • de
9
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee