Westin Nova Scotian Earns AAA Four Diamond Award
Leading Halifax hotel the Westin Nova Scotian awarded the Four Diamond Award by the American Automobile Association for 2010
Thirteen years after bringing back the grand Nova Scotian hotel, the Westin Nova Scotian, with its superb location overlooking Halifax Harbour, is pleased to announce that they have been awarded the prestigious Four Diamond Award for 2010, as awarded by the American Automobile Association.
HALIFAX, NS | Thirteen years after bringing back the grand Nova Scotian hotel, the Westin Nova Scotian, with its superb location overlooking Halifax Harbour, is pleased to announce that they have been awarded the prestigious Four Diamond Award for 2010, as awarded by the American Automobile Association.
The AAA Diamond Rating Process is North America's premier hotel rating program. Four Diamond rated hotels are defined by AAA to be "upscale in all areas. Accommodations are progressively more refined and stylish. The physical attributes reflect an obvious enhanced level of quality throughout. The fundamental hallmarks at this level include an extensive array of amenities combined with a high degree of hospitality, service, and attention to detail."
The Westin, a prominent Halifax downtown hotel, has completed a thorough renovation of all guestrooms, adding amenities such as 32" flat screen TV's, JacPac connectivity for electronic convenience, safes and refreshment centers in all rooms as well as all new furnishings. In addition, all hallways and common areas have been renovated and enhanced.
"The Westin has invested ten million dollars enhancing the facility over the past two years" says Guido Kerpel, Regional Vice President of New Castle Hotels. "This outstanding renovation has refreshed our hotel to make one of Canada's top rated facilities even better".
Gary Howard, Vice President Communications and Marketing, CAA (Atlantic), applauded the Halifax conference hotel stating, "The Westin has been a second home to me for business and personal travel. We have always been impressed with the service and people of the hotel. With all the recent upgrades it is finally getting the recognition it deserves. I am very pleased that the Westin Nova Scotian is now among the few hotels in our region with a Four Diamond rating. The staff and management should be very proud, it is very well deserved."
The hotel continues to be the venue of choice for upscale social events and weddings in Halifax with its elegant décor ,attentive service and tradition of offering exceptional cuisine.
About the Westin Nova Scotian
Deep in the heart of downtown Halifax, The Westin Nova Scotian, owned and operated by New Castle Hotels & Resorts, offers first-class accommodations in elegant and historic surroundings. With 310 well-appointed guest rooms and a great location, guests are provided with a complimentary shuttle service for fabulous downtown shopping, exciting nightlife, historic attractions, and numerous restaurants. For more information visit www.westin.ns.ca or call toll free at 1-877-9-WESTIN.
About New Castle Hotels and Resorts
New Castle Hotels and Resorts own and/or manage 30 resorts and hotels in the United States and Canada. The hotel management company consistently ranks in the country's top 100 hotel management and development companies in hospitality industry trade publications. For more information on New Castle Hotels and Resorts, please contact Gerald P. Chase, president and chief operating officer, at (203) 925-8370 or visit the corporate website at www.newcastlehotels.com.
Contact:
Glenn Bowie
Area Director of Sales and Marketing
New Castle Hotels and Resorts
(902) 496-7429
gbowie@newcastlehotels.com