July 2008 Archives

The Prince George Hotel is the only fully independent Hotel in Nova Scotia to earn a four diamond rating from the Canadian Automobile Association.  General Manager, Nicholas Carson says, "Our four diamond rating is an extremely important designation that enables visitors to establish the quality of this Hotel before they arrive; it is a widely recognized hallmark of quality and therefore essential to an independent Hotel that is not affiliated with a nationally branded chain."

One of the most basic essentials of any four diamond Hotel is impeccable cleanliness and high standards of upkeep.  To create a little excitement and an incentive for the Housekeeping team, Lynn Davis, Rooms Manager, and her team devised a competition that helps the Housekeeping team to provide an exceptionally clean and well maintained product.

The Prince George Hotel congratulates two chefs from Gio Restaurant, who swept the board in competition at the Annual Young Commis Competition held by La Chaine des Rotisseurs on Saturday May 30, 2008.

Nick Carson, General Manager of The Prince George Hotel congratulates two chefs from Gio Restaurant, who swept the board in competition at the Annual Young Commis Competition held by La Chaine des Rotisseurs on Saturday May 30, 2008. Twenty-one judges at the culinary competition unanimously awarded 1st and 2nd place to Vince Scigliano and Matt Pennell respectively.

In support of Adsum for Women & Children (http://www.adsumforwomen.org/), The Prince George Hotel sponsored a "Blooming Tea" for mothers and their daughters, honouring women celebrating spring on the first day of spring, March 20, 2008. A fresh spin on the traditional English Afternoon Tea, the Prince George "Blooming Tea" celebration featured a service of rare Silver Needle White Teas, hand-picked in the Fujian Province in China, infused with floral jasmine and hand-sewn into the freshest flowers.  The result is a visually stunning display that blooms in hot water. Fresh flowers, live music and a cake auction completed the festivities.

Gary Howard, Vice President of the Canadian Automobile Association, has announced that The Prince George Hotel has again been awarded the AAA/CAA 4 Diamond rating for 2008.

The Prince George Hotel has created six beautiful new Executive Suites.

Designed by Holly Kapas of Design Continuum in Atlanta, the hotel's new Executive Suites feature a luxury bathroom, complete with soaking tub and full-sized walk-in shower, and separate sitting room complete with wet bar and flat-screen televisions.

Neville Gilfoy, Publisher of Progress magazine has announced that readers of Progress magazine have once again voted The Prince George Hotel the best hotel in Atlantic Canada.

Nicholas Carson, General Manager of the hotel was quoted as saying he was humbled and very proud of this recognition, and gives full credit for the award to his team of engaged and empowered employees who take such good care of guests of the hotel.

The Prince George Hotel collected and presented 19 school bags stuffed with supplies which are going to be shipped to those in need in Sierra Leone.

At the hotel's most recent Communication Session - a general assembly of all employees - there was a moving and emotional report from Adama Kargbo, daughter of Doris Tarawaly. Adama visited her homeland of Sierra Leone last year and realized how few possessions the children of her home country owned, so she initiated a program of collecting school bags in order to provide the children with some items that we all take for granted. Our teams in the Hotel collected and presented 19 school bags stuffed with supplies which are going to be shipped to those in need. Our gift seemed to overwhelm Adama who responded with a speech of gratitude that bought tears to the eyes of everyone present, and made us realize how lucky we are to have those things we do take for granted. "It was a humbling experience to listen to Adama," said General Manager, Nicholas Carson, "and reminded me how proud I am of the wonderful people in this Hotel who, so unselfishly, gave willingly to such a good cause."

This regal hotel welcomes all pets and delivers the same attention to four-legged guests as it does for those with two. Pet-sitting and dog-walking can be arranged, and pets can snack on locally made organic treats. The concierge can hook you up with any pet service you require.  --- Westjet's up-magazine.com, September, 2007