The Westin Nova Scotian

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.3
  • City view
  • Pet friendly
  • Swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Balcony
  • Bathtub
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping

About this property

Located in the heart of Halifax, The The Westin Nova Scotian features a state-of-the-art fitness center and an indoor heated pool. The guest rooms at The The Westin Nova Scotian provide cable TV with pay-per-view movies. Guests can use the in-room safes, ironing facilities and coffee maker. A mini-fridge is also available in each room. The on-site restaurant, The Seaport Social, offers a diverse menu of food and drinks. The Westin Halifax Nova Scotian includes foreign currency exchange and car rental desk. Dalhousie University is 5 minutes' drive from The The Westin Nova Scotian. Highway 111 East is a 10 minutes' drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Parking on site
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Westin
Hotel chain/brand
Westin

Property highlights

  • Located in the best-rated area in Halifax, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, American

  • Parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
2 full beds
1 king bed
2 queen beds
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
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1 queen bed
1 king bed
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1 sofa bed
1 king bed
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1 sofa bed
1 sofa bed
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1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Tana
United States United States
“How elegant the lobby was , the tremendous bar area. Staff very friendly and quick service .”
Laura
Canada Canada
“helpful staff woman at checkin, gave us lots of info re the Pier area bed and robes very comfy! view of harbour, proximity to walkway along the harbour”
Alex
Canada Canada
“Excellent hotel in downtown Halifax. Very close to everything, including parking, the pier, ferry, superstore. The hotel is a bit outdated but overall it's still a Westin. The rooms are spacious with lots of 'freebies' in the room and bathroom....”
Cindy
United States United States
“The room was clean and bed was comfortable. I love the swimming pool and whirlpool. The breakfast was great.”
Sandee
Canada Canada
“The bed was phenomenal! Close to the Farmer’s market at Pier 24 and a grocery store for supplies and convenient for all things you could possibly want to see in the city.”
Judy
Canada Canada
“I like that it was attached to the VIA train station. It was also close to a grocery store and a liquor store. Amazing view of the harbour. Lovely place!”
Eric
United States United States
“The room was large and comfortable. The location was absolutely perfect for anyone traveling by train. It's right in downtown with many restaurants, shops, supermarkets and everything else one could need nearby.”
Joan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location close to Harbour, staff were really friendly and helpful, view from the room”
Patricia
Canada Canada
“Lovely location and view. Fantastic and helpful staff. Clean and comfortable room. Recommend and will stay again.”
Sameera
Canada Canada
“Good location near the water. Lobby staff were very helpful. Pool and gym facilities were great.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Seaport Social
  • Cuisine
    American • Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Gluten-free

House rules

The Westin Nova Scotian takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 19
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

License number: STR2526T8155