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Reviews of The Westin Nova Scotian This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

1181 Hollis Street, Downtown Halifax, B3H 2P6 Halifax, Canada

#28 of 44 hotels in Halifax

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 485 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Traditional, Guest room, 1 Queen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No smart TV, couldn't stream my own shows/movies. Just cable TV

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    8.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite, 1 King, Sofa bed
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Construction in progress outside window

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Traditional, Guest room, 1 Queen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Close to down town

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2024

    9.0
    Great Hotel! Super Staff! Superior Breakfast! Reasonable Rate.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Traditional, Guest room, 2 Queen
    • Stayed 1 night

    The only few things were: Many of the TV channels didn't work (No signal). A couple, like CTV NewsNet and The Weather Channel are needed by your guests. These need fixing. The hotel is getting older, so the door jambs are loose fitting which lets a lot of light into the room. The beds were facing the hall/door, so it was a bit brighter throughout the night than I would have liked. The bar/restaurant was excellent, but the design makes it very noisy. I met people I hadn't seen in 12 years and we had to yell to hear each other, over some others that seemed to be doing the same, for the same reason, and on and on. There was just this high level din the whole time were were there. Hard on the ears, and any conversation being had. This isn't a rock club, it's a hotel restaurant. The ambiance left a lot to be desired. Again, no refection on the staff nor the food. The parking lot was a bit hard to navigate, but given all the snow Halifax had just received, I guess we can forgive them for this issue. It does need to see a plow badly, though. We were pushed for time on Check-out, so I didn't get a chance to discuss any of these issues with the Staff. Please accept these as information, not complaints.

    Our in-bound flight was delayed 2.5 hours and my communication with the hotel was excellent. I haven't stayed here since 1984, but it was as good, or better than I remember. The location is great if you're taking the train, (Or a ship). A bit removed from the, "Hot spots," but that can be a Blessing at times. The room was excellent, and the beds very comfortable. The included breakfast was probably the best breakfast buffet (Quality and variety) I've ever had, and I travel a lot. The rate wasn't cheap, but for the class of hotel, it was from from exorbitant. The staff all around were super (Reception, restaurant, cleaning staff, Concierge). We will be sure to stay here again if the occasion arises! :-)

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Traditional, Guest room, 2 Double
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very nice place to stay. Very quiet and relaxing. The pool and fitness area are very nice, room well kept

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: October 9, 2023

    7.0
    Our anniversary night away
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium, Guest room, 1 King, Harbor view
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed wasn't the most comfortable. Front desk staff were hard to understand and not very friendly. And even though we added breakfast onto our booking they didn't believe me or want to give us a voucher. The pool seemed dirty and dated.

    View was nice

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 26, 2023

    9.0
    Great staff and luxury stay, central to all restaurants and bars.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Premium, Guest room, 1 Queen, Harbor view
    • Stayed 1 night

    Beautiful view from the room and quiet.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 6, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Traditional, Guest room, 1 Queen
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Paid for valet parking and had to remind the check out staff 2 x to get the car out of the valet parking.

    Location was great.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2023

    9.0
    We loved the location and the staff was very helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Traditional, Guest room, 1 Queen
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bathroom was small. Very little shelving for personal items

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2023

    9.0
    Great friendly approachable staff made the difference. So did the bed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium, Guest room, 1 Queen, Harbor view
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All good

    Loved the valet staff in particular, but all staff were good. That bed! Heaven

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Traditional, Guest room, 1 Queen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Complimentary coffee in the lobby

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2023

    9.0
    The location was great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite, 1 King, Sofa bed
    • Stayed 2 nights

    That carpet in the hall way..hated the colour and especially the design. It looks mishmash No elegant Too busy that ugly pattern.

    Location And the resturant And food at wedding was awesome

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Traditional, Guest room, 1 Queen
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It was a hotel bedroom with a good view. It was well located for walking along the boardwalk and with access to a range of restaurants.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2023

    8.0
    The hotel was great and the staff as well
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Traditional, Guest room, 2 Queen
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The room was dingy and DARK... The bathroom has no fan and the ceilings are yellowed Quite disappointed in the room

    The main areas of the hotel are spectacular...restaurant, bar, lobby etc...

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 9, 2023

    9.0
    Great staff, great location, and highly recommend this hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium, Guest room, 1 Queen, Harbor view
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to complain about.

    Housekeeping staff was very responsive in attending to any request or issue. All the staff in general were very friendly and accommodating.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2023

    8.0
    Very nice, I would do it again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Traditional, Guest room, 1 Queen
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The elevator system. Need more, and the door key system for the elevator was frustrating.

    Location! Right near the boardwalk, close to museums. The bed was very comfortable!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2023

    9.0
    Service great, room good, location EXCELLENT!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Traditional, Guest room, 1 Queen
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room is nice and clean, facing the park in the front. The front desk workers are helpful and friendly. Have good size parking, nice and flat, not on the hill. The best thing about Westin is the location, it is right beside super store, and right in front of Halifax Waterfront, no need to find extra parking when you go for a walk there. I would recommend to my friend, and likely to stay there again if I can visit again. Good choice of restaurant, environment is wonderful. But toilet make funny noise.

    The room is nice and clean, facing the park in the front. The front desk workers are helpful and friendly. Have good size parking, nice and flat, not on the hill. The best thing about Westin is the location, it is right beside super store, and right in front of Halifax Waterfront, no need to find extra parking when you go for a walk there. I would recommend to my friend, and likely to stay there again if I can visit again. Good choice of restaurant, environment is wonderful. But toilet make funny noise.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium, Guest room, 1 Queen, Harbor view
    • Stayed 2 nights

    nt

    Nice stay! Conveniently located to the waterfront. The valet/doormen were particularly helpful and friendly. Enjoyed our stay at the Westin in Halifax

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium, Guest room, 1 King, Harbor view
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The receptionist. Before she used my credit card to do the pre-authorized of room charges. She didn't even tell me how much she was going to pre-authorized from my bank ? What was the total amount coming from ? That was not professional at all !

    Ocean view

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 11, 2023

    7.0
    Standard high end in a great location and comfortable beds.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium, Guest room, 1 King, Harbor view
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I have stayed in a number of Westin Hotels in a few different countries. This was my first stay post pandemic. Was it a high end hotel in a great position? Yes. Was it special the way it used to be? No. Loud music was playing in the foyer. Our breakfast voucher wasn’t ready. Our room had one small bottle of convenience store still water that wasn’t chilled or even put in the fridge. There was one robe in a room with a super king bed. One tea bag. I know I could have asked for more and this approach prevents some wasted resources, but a room should be equipped for the number of guests who have paid to stay in it. The decor was standard and the carpets are dreadful. (Not damaged just aesthetically awful).Standard high end these days instead of a real treat.

    Westin Hotels are always in great central locations . They are comfortable and smell divine.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2023

    7.0
    staff were excellent. room was rather small. was ok for our stay. needs updates.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Traditional, Guest room, 2 Double
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    room was dated. plaster falling from window sill. carpet, dead mouse by elevators

    close to downtown and boardwalk. just outside busy downtown.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 3, 2023

    8.0
    Good location; bathrooms need updating; staff need training.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium, Guest room, 1 Queen, Harbor view
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No concierge and staff had too little knowledge of what to do, or restaurants to suggest. Not helpful to first time visitors.

    Great Breakfast; too few staff. Not able to seat people on Sunday morning in a reasonable time.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 8, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Traditional, Guest room, 1 Queen
    • Stayed 1 night

    Rooms ould usea. Upgrade

    The location was great the staff was terrific. Lee, the concierge and Parking coordinator was extreme helpful, in giving us direction and helping us insure a safe trip ahead. He was very cafing and efficient. A r3al asset to the hotel! Generally, all the staff were great. The Hotel location is perfect

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 5, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Traditional, Guest room, 1 Queen
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Very good hotel, big, friendly staff, completely nice and perfect for a short business accomodation.

    Stayed in June 2023

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