The Westin Nova Scotian

1181 Hollis Street, Halifax, Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia

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This landmark Halifax hotel, originally opened in 1930, overlooks both Halifax Harbor and Cornwallis Park. Rooms feature the Westin's custom bed, with pillowtop mattress, down blanket and comforter, and five goosedown/feather pillows. ... more on Expedia

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4.0

(35 reviews)

96% of guests recommend this place.

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This is a great old railroad hotel, very nicely updated with large rooms in our case, set on long, wide hallways. more on Travelocity.com

this is an awesome hotel...its right next to the waterfront so u can easily walk and its in the center of the city so taxis cost less and alot of restayrants and nice things are walking distance more on Yahoo! Travel

This was worth it just for the fabulous sunrise we saw on our first morning there. more on VirtualTourist

The room was magnificent with great views of the harbor. more on Epinions.com

Very accommodating staff more on Expedia

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4.0

(7 reviews)

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Avoid this place like the plague. It's a beat-up old hotel which is about 50 years past its prime and now it's being passed off as "historic." For those used to Westin comfort and style, you're better off at the Four Points down the ... more on Yahoo! Travel

We chose to stay at the Nova Scotian because you can't beat it's location. We wanted to visit Pier 21 and the hotel is right across the road. The waterfront is a short walk away as are all downtown attracations - Maritime Museum, ... more on Yahoo! Travel

I have stayed at this hotel on numerous occasions. It is an Historic Landmark in Halifax so they are passing off nothing. It is accross from Cornwalis Park, attahced to teh Train Station and the hotel is over 100 years old. We ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Love the place. Would stay there again in a minute, but a bit expensive. Worth it, but expensive. more on Yahoo! Travel

Loved the location, downtown Halifax on the waterfront. Charming hotel with great staff that can't do enough ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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It was an anniversary treat for my wife (and kids - yes, I know, but we'd asked for adjoining rooms). The staff went out of their way to make everything perfect - complementary valet service, upgraded ... more on TripAdvisor

We were in Halifax for a romatic escapade for 4 days, we received our room a bit later then expected but the staff was trying their best to accomodate us, they were very helpful. We expected the hotel ... more on TripAdvisor

This past spring, my husband and I stayed at this hotel for a weekend (Friday and Saturday night) for a wedding. We had spent Thursday night at Cambridge Suites Hotel because the Westin couldn’t accom ... more on TripAdvisor

Friendly staff and updated rooms, with all amenities, make the Westin Nova Scotian a great choice! Great food at the newly opened Elements restaurant is another positive addition! I throughly ... more on TripAdvisor

On checking in hotel staff very efficient no issues with room, clean and tidy Parking for guests could be a bit cheaper, also events held in this hotel so parking ... more on TripAdvisor

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i love this hotel for the location close from a supermarket and restaurants and shoppings.Everything is at walking distance more on Travelocity.com

Westin's Heavenly Bed really was! Location is good. Street parking is free overnight and at weekends. Popular hotel. more on Travelocity.com

We had perfect visit to this Westin. Really appreciate the beautiful classic look and the staff are exceptional and ... more on Travelocity.com

The staff at the Westin Halifax Hotel couldn't have been nicer and more helpful. The room was comfortable, the bed was lush, the view of the harbor provided an added attraction. They provide a coutsey van for in city locations and ... more on Travelocity.com

This is a great old railroad hotel, very nicely updated with large rooms in our case, set on long, wide hallways. Our room with a view of the harbor was comfortable enough for two of us over a six day stay, nicely appointed and nothing ... more on Travelocity.com