The Westin Nova Scotian

1181 Hollis Street, Halifax, NS, Canada, B3H 2P6
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The Westin Nova Scotian is located in the Seaport Conference District on beautiful Halifax Harbour, just steps away from the boardwalk, museums, shopping, dining and entertainment. Each of our guestrooms and suites offer: • The Heavenly Bed and Heavenly Bath • Dual-line phones • Voice mail • In-room safe • High-speed internet access With over 26,000 square feet of meeting space, the hotel can host impactful conferences and events. Whether you are hosting a cocktail party for 20, a breakfast for 500, or a lobster dinner for your corporate event, we will deliver an experience of excellence at Halifax's premier hotel. The unique mix of grand ballrooms and a variety of smaller meeting spaces make it easy to host entire events under one roof. We feature the largest hotel meeting facilities in Halifax. Additional amenities for your delegates to enjoy include: •Complimentary wireless internet in the lobby, the business centre, and on the banquet floor. •Westin Workout fitness centre, open daily and featuring cardio theatre, weight machines, free weights, indoor saltwater pool, and hot tub. •The Seaport Social Lounge and Restaurant offers a space to relax and experience a delicious meal, sip an evening cocktail, or enjoy our patio during the summer months. •Starbucks Coffee along with baked goods from our café. •In-room dining is available 24 hours daily. •Marriott Bonvoy Rewards Program. Halifax is a modern port city teeming with culture and heritage, the perfect place for your next business event.

Venue Details

ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandWestin
Built1930
Renovated2018
Total meeting space26,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms310
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA
Northstar

Awards

Industry awards
7-Year Consumer Choice Award Winner 2020

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Room features and guest services

  • Calls (local)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (ocean or water)
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box

Facilities

  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Sep 18, 2026 - Sep 18, 2026
Sep 30, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026
Oct 5, 2026 - Oct 6, 2026
Oct 9, 2026 - Oct 13, 2026
Oct 18, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026
Oct 20, 2026 - Oct 22, 2026
Oct 30, 2026 - Nov 2, 2026
Nov 10, 2026 - Nov 14, 2026
Nov 24, 2026 - Dec 2, 2026
Dec 4, 2026 - Dec 11, 2026
Dec 13, 2026 - Dec 22, 2026
Dec 26, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
26,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
8,400 sq. ft.
Space (private)
23,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
16
Second largest room
5,123 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
26,000 sq. ft.

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Meeting space

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Harbour Suite B
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Northumberland
Atlantic Mezzanine

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
310
Suites
10
Tax rate
18%
Occupancy rate
73%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 20.51 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( CA$28.00/day )
Valet parking
( CA$35.00/day )
Street parking
Bus parking

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Facility Restrictions

100% non smoking hotel Pets are permitted

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Cancellation Policy

48 hours prior to arrival (Atlantic Time) to avoid penalty.

Additional details

A downtown AAA Four Diamond, 4 1/2 star Canada Select hotel with ample parking. On site restaurant, lounge, business centre and indoor swimming pool with fitness facilities.

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The Westin Nova Scotian Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The Westin Nova Scotian's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for Marriott International's sustainability & social impact strategy and 2025 goals information.
Does The Westin Nova Scotian have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Paper,Newspaper,Cardboard,Aluminum,Other Metals,Plastic,Glass,Cooking Oil,Landscape Waste

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is The Westin Nova Scotian and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to The Westin Nova Scotian's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi

Health and Safety

Were practices at The Westin Nova Scotian developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
Does The Westin Nova Scotian clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
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