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The Westin Nova Scotian
Category: Event Planning & Services Hotels Hotels & Travel Hotels Hotels
1181 Hollis StreetHalifax, NS B3H 2P6
(902) 421-1000
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15 reviews for The Westin Nova Scotian
15 reviews in English
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Review from Calvin H.
12/3/2011 ROTD 2/11/2012
I've attended events at the Westin and stayed when I've had company in town, and I really must hand it to them, they do what they do extremely well (I'm not one for fancier hotels, more a hostel kind of traveler).
The rooms are spacious enough, if a bit plain, but nothing particularly wrong with them. The pool and hot tub are excellent, as is the food at events.
If you're looking for a place for an event, this is it. If you're looking for an upscale place to stay a stone's throw from the action downtown and a very short jaunt to the waterfront, you'd be right at home. -
Review from Teena D.
9/28/2011 2 photos
The company I work for had its annual sales conference in Halifax from Monday to today ... 65 of us arrived from across the country.
We all stayed at the Westin plus our two days of meetings were here along with meals (two breakfasts, two lunches and a supper). Granted the food was produced on a mass basis and was so-so.
The hotel is old and historic ... I like that. My room had two double beds in it. Very comfy. I was able to open a window or adjust the a/c (I tend to like it a bit chilly).
Internet is $10/day.
It's off the beaten path a bit, though, from the downtown core. -
Review from Mel H.
10/22/2011
While I can't speak to the quality of the hotel rooms, I have attended several events at the Westin so it's this aspect that I'm going to review.
From breakfast award events to lunches for various biz related things, to big gala events, the Westin knows what's up when it comes to holding an event. The staff are always super professional and friendly, food is decent for what it is (you can only so so much with banquet food..) and the space is beautiful. Plus the location is pretty rad and the building makes you feel like you're stepping back in time a bit to an era when going to a hotel like this was a BIG deal.Listed in: 30 Day Yelp Challenge
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Review from Taylor O.
5/15/2011 1 Check-in Here
Attached entrance from the train station I arrived on from riding the Ocean from Montreal is a super huge benefit. Gotta love that for no-stress arrival.
As Starwood Platinum and previous Hilton Diamond guest I've experience the gamut of these hotels but I'm putting the Westin Nova Scotian up as one of the best in this category I've experienced in North America (can't include Asia in comparisons). The service I received from three seperate front desk young staff members was excellent, even from a trainee! Perhaps hard to understand for someone that hasn't frequented three hundred nights at hotels in the last 3 years but this is uncommon to say the least. One even reminded me I had a breakfast included in my rate which I can't see many other properties doing; my stomach thanks you! Also, both concierges, breakfast waiter and porter were fantastically helpful and very proactive when dealing with my requests.
In rainy May it still did seem to be busy with conference folk but I was still upgraded in my two seperate stays to wonderful rooms, including a junior suite with giant shared balcony with view of the Citadel and square. My other room had an excellent harbor view.
Also, super points for having an active social media presence. On their Facebook page there was even a cake they made with the different social media icons. I requested a Yelp badge :) Whoever you are social media queen of Halifax, please marry me. -
Review from Emmanuel C.
Halifax, NS
3/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
Awh, the Westin... Our hotel of choice when spending a night in the city. For those that travel a lot, no need to let you know that the Westin is in the upper echelon of the Starwood group of hotels.
Halifax's location stays true to form and is a fantastic place to stay for either business or pleasure. We always stay here when we're coming into Halifax for a night of dancing and cocktails. The "heavenly beds" are a true wonder to wake up in and the double shower heads are sure to wake you up:)
So despite "no free Internet" or "no free parking" (which by the way is typically only offered at hotels catering to the average business traveler or less) it is a great place to stay.... The staff are fantastic, and the views are great!
FYI, if you book on hot-wire you can often get the rooms for 67/night. -
Review from Hilary G.
9/11/2011
3.5 stars. This Westin has great rooms but the front desk staff is off their game. I stayed here for 8 nights so those little annoyances add up. I am being nicer on the star rating because they allow dogs for no extra fee, which is something I love about the Starwood brand. The beds are very comfortable here and the blackout curtains work well.
I called the front desk because I did not have a "green choice" sign for the door knob to earn Starwood points in lieu of housekeeping service. The front desk didn't know what I was talking about and they brought me up a housekeeping sign with time slots and when I explained again what I wanted, they said they weren't sure where to get those. Seriously? The person I finally got a sign from was the housekeeper (nice guy). However, unlike other Starwood properties, this hotel did not slide the vouchers under your door each night to use for $5 cup of coffee or Starwood points, so you have to ask for them? Seriously disorganized green program and the front desk doesn't seem to be too aware of what's going on. Even on check out, they wrote down my number of nights and said they would enter the green points later. Big surprise - that never happened so I had to call and ask them to put my points in my account. You shouldn't have to harass the front desk to do their job.
Pluses-there is a pool and a hot tub that are open until 11 pm but both are pretty small and can fill up quickly. However, the pool elevator wasn't working so you had to go through the lobby to get to the pool which was a little inconvenient.
I don't usually get room service but this was the longest I have ever stayed in one hotel so I indulged twice. The burger and the pizza are both pretty good and the prices are reasonable.
The internet is $10 a day which is a bit steep when you are paying over $160 a night for the room, but sometimes you can get the free lobby internet for free in the room. Parking is $18 a day or $22 for valet. They seem pretty lax about enforcing payment for parking which is a perk.
Lastly, be forewarned that you should not leave your window cracked open if you are going out. The wind is strong in Halifax and blew the safety lock shut on my door so someone had to come up and force the lock over for me to get back in my room. Kinda dicey!
All in all, I would stay here again because the location next to the waterfront is ideal, but I don't think it's up to the Westin brand standards. The Lord Nelson looks pretty swanky so I would give them a try first (they also allow pets). -
Review from Yukari T.
9/11/2010
Room 333 was a three star room at a four star hotel. I stayed here for three nights and wasn't impressed. Nothing bothered me enough to complain about since I was barely in the room. But of course I will voice my complaints here cause that's what Yelping is all about, no?
As soon as I stepped off the elevator onto the third floor, I noticed a strange odor...Like maybe it used to be a smoking room floor (the hotel is 100% smoking-free now). The room I got was a two bed double room instead of the queen room I reserved. I hate when they do that but I sort of understand cause employees probably assume that I'm a young, undiscerning customer.
For me, the true test for hotels is the state of the bathroom - and this bathroom was just a mess. The toilet had permanent stains, the sink was clogged so it filled up and drained really slowly, there were mildew stains on the walls, and the bathtub was slightly warped - it would bend when I stepped inside because it was made from some sort of thin, bendable material. The design of the sink also seemed out of place. It's the standard sink design for Westin but it just didn't work here because the bathroom was so small. It was slightly too high so I had to be on my tippy toes to wash my face. I suppose that's my fault for being vertically challenged.
The common areas are really done up and I appreciated the free business center internet access. You can also print for free. Also, like at all other Starwood properties, you can opt out of housekeeping for 500 Starwood points or $5 to use for food at the hotel. This place will do for business but if you're going for leisure, stay somewhere closer to downtown in a place with bigger/better bathrooms! -
Review from Laura P.
4/14/2010
Welcomed by its ultra grandeur lobby, guests of The Westin can expect restful and inviting accommodations. With reasonable rates and a thick number of offerings, booking at this downtown Halifax location is a sure thing.
The hotel is suitable for both business and pleasure, with multiple banquet halls, boardrooms, posh dining, a fitness center and even a Starbucks. Its location is prime as well, located minutes from downtown happenings and directly beside the grocery store/ liquor store.
Rooms have always appeared crisp, clean and current from my own experience. And with cordial front desk service, its all makes for little to no fuss.
Downtown, multiple accommodations, friendly service, fresh esthetic with good rates- its all there. -
Review from Katie M.
Halifax, NS
4/3/2010
The Westin on Hollis Street is a great hotel to stay at whether your trip is personal, for business or a special event. Along with the basic lodging accommodations, the Westin is also host to a business center, fitness center, room service, transportation, parking and yuk yuk's comedy club.
The lodging is nice, we happened to rent an exercise room which had an elliptical machine in it for working out. We used it as a coat rack during our stay, but it's convenient for those who want to work out on the road. The staff has been good to me when I've stayed under their roof, and even though we were in a room with a bunch of girls making lots of noise, no one complained or told us to quiet down (which was nice).
Hot Hint: Book a room for your birthday and pay the regular $179 for the first night and then pay what your birth year is for any additional nights. -
Review from Joshua Y.
Vancouver, BC
10/31/2009
Almost five stars.
The Westin is almost a perfect Hotel. I have come here on various occasions and have always had a great experience. Their board room can range from small to medium to incredibly large. They also have a historic, rich, gold look to them. The food at the Westin is rather good but I don't go there for the food. Especially since there are restaurants nearby where I can get the same for cheaper prices.
This Westin does have a Starbucks right inside which is convenient. They also have a Fitness Center which has just the right amount of cardio and free weight equipment, a Spa and Yuk Yuk's which is Halifax's popular comedy night club. So if you are only coming into Halifax for the night, you have more options than simply lying on the bed in your room watching pay per view.
Their Staff tend to be quite average. This means you most likely won't have an amazing experience with them but on the flip side you won't be turned off by them either.
Pricing can be around $140 a night at the Westin. But the rooms are very attractive and given the other amenities including the fact that they are right downtown Halifax, I think its worth it.
There is a star missing due to average customer service, so there is room to grow. But the Westin is definitely one of the top Hotels in Halifax for a reason. -
Review from cheryl d.
Halifax, NS
6/10/2010 1 photo
Westin Hotel located in the heart of the downtown area is overlooking the harbour. Within walking distance to some of the best DT pub action that you will find it almost right around the corner. Not only that you have some really nice restaurants available as well located on the waterfront.
New renovated the Westin is a 4 1/2 star and has been rewarded for three years in a row with the title of number one hotel in Halifax. The lobby is beautiful with gorgeous marble and pillar's surrounding the desk. Off to your right you have the concierge who was very busy helping the tourists. Located in the main lobby is a store for those late night snack cravings. Many function are held at the hotel and actually my sons safe grad for grade 12 was here and it was amazing the way that they were treated and the hotel went all out.
Make sure you stop on by this hotel and spend a night in the prefect spot. -
Review from Shawna D.
Chester, NS
5/6/2010
The Westin seems to have everything wrapped up with a Bow! You have luxurious entrance with the concierge to assist you right away.
The entrance has an enormous impact of what you feel the Hotel should represent.
This Hotel has it all, fitness centre, Starbucks, Yuk Yuk attached, lounge area and a beautiful dinning room.
The rooms are very spacious and wonderfully decorated. In additions to all the features the hotel has, you have the train station attached as well, if you are travelling that way. The convenience of being downtown, close to the water front is another bonus.
The staff here are great, I attended a few functions here and was impressed with the quality of service and food. -
Review from Courtney M.
Halifax, NS
4/17/2010 1 photo
My only night at the Westin (thus far) was definitely a good experience. No fuss, no muss. I was especially impressed with the cleanliness and general good quality of the rooms. Despite my occasional slovenliness, I sleep very poorly in questionably clean quarters and I had no problems at the Westin!
The Westin has a promotion running right now that goes as follows: Once you book for your first night ($179) you receive your second and third nights for the total of your birth year. ie- if you're born in 1971, you pay $71/night for your second and third nights. An especially good deal if you're a senior but still decent for us whippersnappers. -
Review from Bethany J.
Halifax, NS
5/5/2010
The Westin is where you go when you want a luxe hotel experience that caters to you in every way. From the polished brass appointments to the valet parking, your stay at the Westin is top-notch in every way.
Additionally, in a city where convention and meeting space is highly competitive, the Westin does a fabulous job at getting it right. Luncheon buffets are efficiently and unobtrusively put on, and tables flow right through serving themselves. For health breaks, the staff cheerfully put on a spread that would rival anyone in town.
If you need conference services, the Westin is your place to go. -
Review from Jim O.
9/23/2009
good location, all the amenities. good for business and not bad for a weekend on vacation.
