Get an overview of this hotelOverlooking the Halifax Harbour and Cornwallis Park

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Indoor pool
24-hour business centre
Laundry facilities
24-hour front desk

Atlantic Ocean views

Located in the historic and vibrant Seaport District, in the heart of downtown Halifax and just steps away from restaurants, shopping, nightlife, and entertainment, this landmark hotel overlooks the Halifax Harbour and Cornwallis Park.

Heated pool, Spa

The Westin Nova Scotian provides a heated indoor swimming pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and on-site spa.

In-room massage

Rooms at The Westin Nova Scotian feature the Westin Heavenly bed, with pillowtop mattress, down blanket and comforter, and plush goose down/feather pillows. In-room massage therapy treatments available by request. 5 megabit wireless internet service can be purchased for a fee.

The Westin Nova Scotian

1181 Hollis St Halifax NS B3H2P6

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The Westin Nova Scotian is one of the original railway hotels of Canada and originally opened in 1930. Throughout its history, this Halifax hotel has hosted royalty and dignitaries from around the world. The Westin Nova Scotian overlooks Cornwallis Park and the Halifax Harbour, a docking point for cruise ships. The hotel has an award-winning restaurant, elements on hollis, and a coffee bar, Roy's Lounge. Conference/event space comprises 2,136 square meters (23,000 square feet) and includes a ballroom. Wireless internet access is available in the hotel's public areas and in the 24-hour business center.

The fitness facility and heated indoor pool feature the Westin Workout®. Sykea Spa provides rejuvenating massages, facials, and beauty treatments, as well as manicures and pedicures.

Smoking is not permitted inside the hotel; it is allowed on one of the outdoor patios.

  • Pool sun loungers 
  • 24-hour business center 
  • Designated smoking areas 
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply) 
  • Conference center 
  • Wedding services 
  • Indoor pool 
  • Bar/lounge 
  • Coffee shop or café 
  • 24-hour front desk 
  • Total number of rooms - 310 
  • Number of floors - 11 
  • Elevator/lift 
  • Coffee/tea in common areas 
  • Concierge services 
  • Fitness facilities 
  • Health club 
  • Computer station 
  • Free WiFi 
  • Free wired Internet 
  • One meeting room 
  • Luggage storage 
  • Express check-in 
  • Laundry facilities 
  • ATM/banking 
  • Multilingual staff 
  • Year Built 1930 
  • Number of restaurants - 2 
  • Snack bar/deli 
  • Self parking (surcharge) 
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1 
  • Spa services on site 
  • Spa tub 
  • Breakfast available (surcharge) 
  • Free newspapers in lobby 
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service 
  • Express check-out 
  • Full-service spa 
  • Hair salon 
  • Limo or Town Car service available 
  • Spa treatment room(s) 
  • Porter/bellhop 
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk 

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family Hotel  
  • Indoor pool  
  • Free Wi-Fi  
  • Snack bar/deli  
  • Laundry facilities  
  • Refrigerator  
  • Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)  

Internet

Available in all rooms: ,

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

  • Free cribs/infant beds 
  • Shower/tub combination 
  • Wired Internet access (surcharge) 
  • Refrigerator 
  • Private bathroom 
  • Pay movies 
  • Premium bedding 
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning) 
  • Air conditioning 
  • Blackout drapes/curtains 
  • Phone 
  • Coffee/tea maker 
  • Daily housekeeping 
  • Free toiletries 
  • Hair dryer 
  • Iron/ironing board 
  • In-room safe 
  • Desk 
  • Down comforter 
  • Pillowtop mattress 
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available 
  • Free newspaper 
  • WiFi (surcharge) 
  • In-room massage available 
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) 
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available 
  • Digital TV service 
  • Room service (24 hours) 
  • LCD TV 

Where to Eat

elements on hollis - Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Features a diverse menu with an emphasis on casual dining and comfort food. Extensive selection of local craft beer. Sunday brunch is served every week from 12 PM to 2 PM, and features an omelette station, decadent desserts, and delicious seafood.

Roy's Lounge - Offers Starbucks coffee, pastries, and light lunch fare during the day, and award-winning appetizers and cocktails in the evening. Open daily.

Nearby Things to Do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby 
  • Ecotours nearby 
  • Sledding nearby 
  • Boat tours nearby 
  • Golfing nearby 

Spa Services

  • Manicures and pedicures 
  • Massages 
  • Spa tub in spa 
  • Body treatments 
  • Facial treatments 

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Minimum check-in age is 19

Special check-in instructions:

24-hour airport shuttle service is available on request. Contact the property in advance to make arrangements.

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 25.00 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pets

  • Pets stay free

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Pets allowed (no fees)

Fees

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
  • Breakfast fee: between CAD 14 and CAD 20 per person (approximately)
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: CAD 9.95 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for in-room wired Internet: CAD 9.95 per day (rates may vary)
  • Self parking fee: CAD 18.00-22.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out fee: CAD 50
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 25.00 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Name

  • Westin Hotel Nova Scotian
  • Westin Nova Scotian
  • Westin Nova Scotian Hotel
  • The Westin Nova Scotian Hotel Halifax
  • The Westin Nova Scotian Halifax, Nova Scotia
  • Westin Hotel Halifax
  • Halifax Westin
  • Westin Halifax

We should mention

This property offers transfers from the airport. Guests must contact the property with arrival details 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


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