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The Westin Nova Scotian

4.0 of 5
1181 Hollis Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2P6, Canada
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Halifax, Canada
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23 reviews 23 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

I have stayed at The Westin Nova Scotian several times before and have always had a good experience. It is a nice efficient hotel that is spacious and has a good ambience, though I don’t find that it has any particular character or wow factor. That said, if I landed this hotel on an anonymous Hotwire deal I would definitely... More

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Vancouver
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7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

2 night business stay. Would be my preferred Halifax business hotel. Good overall location near harbour and farmers market. A bit of a walk to some business locations. Very good on-site restaurant, quiet rooms with good front desk staff

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NCHR, General Manager at The Westin Nova Scotian, responded to this review
May 8, 2013

Thank you - we're delighted that we're your hotel of choice when staying in Halifax for business. We believe that our friendly service and waterfront location is what differentiates us from other downtown Halifax hotels. We take pride in our Maritime hospitality and we'll be sharing your comments with our staff to thank them for their dedication. We look forward... More

Nova Scotia
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44 reviews 44 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

We booked two rooms and arrived early and the staff were very accommodatig regarding early check in, unfortunately because of early check in, one of the rooms was sort of pokey and in the bathroom the vanity counter made it difficult to reach in and adjust the shower flow and temp. But other than that our stay was a good... More

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NCHR, General Manager at The Westin Nova Scotian, responded to this review
May 8, 2013

We enjoy reading reviews from our guests and we want to thank you for taking the time to write one on your recent visit. We're happy you enjoyed your stay and received friendly service from our associates. We apologize for the size of your hotel room. Due to the history of our heritage hotel, some of our rooms can be... More

Miscouche, Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

My family and I stayed at the Westin for a weekend getaway, 2 rooms. The rooms were clean and beds very comfortable. We had a room facing the water so it was wonderful to be able to open the window and have the breeze, loved the smell of the water. A bonus was having Yuk Yuks in the same building.... More

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NCHR, General Manager at The Westin Nova Scotian, responded to this review
May 8, 2013

Thank you for staying with us for your weekend getaway! We're happy to hear you enjoyed our breakfast buffet - we'll be sure to share your comments with our culinary team. Sorry to hear you couldn't get tickets for Yuk Yuks. When booking your accommodations at the hotel, be sure to ask our Reservations Team about ordering tickets to the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

Very clean, updated hotel with pleasant staff. The rooms are very modern and the is a Starbucks in the hotel. Well located and a close walk to downtown. The farmers market is right behind the hotel and is a must see

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NCHR, General Manager at The Westin Nova Scotian, responded to this review
April 29, 2013

Our location is what differentiates us from other downtown hotels - we're happy to hear you enjoyed our proximity to the Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market. We take pride our hospitality and we're delighted that you had such a memorable stay. We hope we have the pleasure of welcoming you back again. Until next time, Guido Kerpel More

Halifax, NS Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

We stayed at the Westin and got a great deal through Hotwire. From start to finish our stay was great! Our room was modern and clean and the front desk staff very helpful and welcoming. We live locally and stayed here as an early Valentine's day treat. The awesome staff upgraded our room and gave us complimentary free parking (very... More

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NCHR, General Manager at The Westin Nova Scotian, responded to this review
April 29, 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write a review on your stay in February. We're happy you enjoyed your mini-getaway for Valentines Day and we appreciate your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back again for another close-to-home vacation. Warm Regards, Guido Kerpel More

Toronto, Canada
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

We stayed at the Westin Nova Scotian from 13-21 April 2013 because of location. When we arrived, the hotel was full and we were given a very small and unappealing room in need of renovation, specially blinds that worked. As we were staying for a week, we spoke to Emma at the front desk and she was outstanding. She was... More

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NCHR, General Manager at The Westin Nova Scotian, responded to this review
April 22, 2013

Thank you for providing feedback on your recent stay. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed our location and friendly front desk associates. We take pride in our Maritime hospitality and we're happy that Emma made a lasting impression during your stay. We'll be sure to share your comments with her. In regards to you concerns, we've shared your feedback... More

Aberdeen
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45 reviews 45 reviews
29 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

Stayed over here on business on first visit to Halifax. Good central location. Good views over the waterfront and the cruise ships. Good central base of operations and for going out in the evening. Rooms a little dated and not a huge amount of character but comfortable enough. Friendly staff. I would stay there again on business.

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NCHR, General Manager at The Westin Nova Scotian, responded to this review
April 22, 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write a review on your visit last fall. Our history and location is what differentiates us from other downtown hotels, and we're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your first visit to Halifax. We look forward to welcoming you back when you return to our port city. Regards, Guido Kerpel More

Scotland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

Hi , we arrived at 01:30 0n the 6th of April after a 17 hour journey (3 planes ) to the best hotel in Nova Scotia. This has been our second stay at the Westin and honestly we had a fantastic stay ,our rooms were upgraded free of charge rooms 1111 &1113 what a view of the harbour. The staff... More

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NCHR, General Manager at The Westin Nova Scotian, responded to this review
April 18, 2013

These are the types of experiences we strive to provide. Thank you for taking the time to share your comments with us. We were delighted to have you staying with us at the Westin Nova Scotian and we look forward to your return. Until next time, Guido Kerpel. More

Halifax, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

We stay at this hotel often - with friends and family for various different occasions. The location is perfect - across from the Farmer's market and waterfront and easy walking distance to anywhere you want to go in downtown Halifax. Parking is a little pricey but convenient (about $20 for self-parking) This trip was for my son's birthday. We had... More

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NCHR, General Manager at The Westin Nova Scotian, responded to this review
April 16, 2013

We're committed to providing memorable and rejuvenating experiences for our guests - It's experiences like yours that highlight our dedication to service excellence and we want to thank you for sharing your wonderful review. We'll be sharing your comments with our team, including Jesse & Morgan who you've mentioned in this review. We look forward to return to the Westin... More

 
 
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  • Great location(15)
  • Room service(14)
  • Very friendly(13)
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Additional Information about The Westin Nova Scotian

Address: 1181 Hollis Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2P6, Canada
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Region: Canada > Nova Scotia > Halifax Regional Municipality > Halifax
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Kids Activities Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
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#4 Romantic Hotels in Halifax
#10 Family Hotels in Halifax
#10 Business Hotels in Halifax
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Westin Nova Scotian, is located near Halifax Harbour. Steps from world-class shopping and dining opportunities, we are the ideal place to savor the sights and sounds of this beautiful city. ... more   less 
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