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Centretown Guest House is gay-owned and gay-operated.

We are open all-year round.
Unpack and take a load off.

Laid-back comfort and ease envelops the weary, raring-to-go or ever-ready traveller. Centrally located to all activities and sights, the excitement of one of Canada's major cities is a stone's throw. We are but a few minutes walk to the waterfront where shopping, entertainment and museums are at your pleasure. The immediate neighbourhood includes banks, several restaurants (regular and fast food), a movie theatre, dry cleaners, drug store, bakery, supermarket, gym, churches, synagogue, gas station, health food store and other businesses. There is on-street parking and easy immediate access to major bus routes.

We have lived in Halifax most of our lives. We established Centretown Guest House in 1993. 95% of our visitors are gay or lesbian; far and away most of them are from Europe, the United States and other foreign lands. The conflux of international travellers peppers the ambience and entices conversation. We have guests who return year after year.

We are delighted to provide you with an orientation to Halifax—its culture, history, museums, theatre and other sites of interest and curiosity. Maps, bus schedules and an array of tourist information are available for perusal.

2003 New and Expanded Services
Internet access
We now provide guest Internet access in two ways. First is phone jack access for traveling laptop owners to connect to a local service. Second is the ability to use our computer to access your Hotmail, Yahoo, etc. There is a sign-up sheet for half-hour intervals which ensures every guest will be able to have access without excessive waiting times, thereby maximizing your visit for other vacation interests. If you wish to use Centretown Guest House as an e-mail point of contact for family and friends, then they can email you at centretown@ns.sympatico.ca These emails will be printed promptly.

Solarium
The rear deck area is glassed in as a solarium for guest use. Stairs lead from the solarium into our mini-garden. New this year are a Concept II rowing machine and a Bowflex Ultima Universal for guest use. There is a six-person hot tub and a small sitting area.

Hot spots
Jewels uncovered by previous guests ensure you can maximize the use of your time with us. These jewels include activities, tourist attractions, restaurants, and performances such as:

International Tattoo
Street Buskers
Shakespeare by the Sea outside performances.
Public Gardens
Fran’s Chinese restaurant
Grasshopper land/water tour (needs to be reserved a day in advance)

Amenities
In-house amenities include a relaxed ambience with complimentary self-serve continental breakfast, which allows you the luxury of an early start, or you can sleep in. The back deck overlooks a small city garden where you can yawn and stretch and catch the sun or plan your day's activities. Additionally, you can unwind while soaking in the six-person hot tub (summer months).

The living room is a quiet setting for conversation, reading the newspaper, or watching the news. A BBQ and kitchen privileges are available for those who wish to use them (providing you clean up). Laundry facilities (a washer and dryer) are also available for guest use during day time hours. You may cushion your feet in guest slippers as the house has hardwood floors. Pets may be permitted with prior consultation.

We try to make our guests' stay as comfortable as possible. If you have any special requests, allergies, medical or dietary concerns, please let us know.

Our driveway, unfortunately, cannot be used for guests as it is extremely narrow; it is a foot access for visitors. There is ample street parking on Oxford and Pepperell Streets.

Scents and Smoking
We are a non-smoking establishment and maintain a scent-free zone for the benefit of those with allergies. In other words, no cologne, aftershave, perfume, or smelly toiletries or emollients, please.

We now provide guest Internet access in two ways. First is phone jack access for traveling laptop owners to connect to a local service. Second is the ability to use our computer to access your Hotmail, Yahoo, and other e-mail accounts. There is a sign-up sheet for half-hour intervals which ensure every guest will be able to have access without excessive waiting times, thereby maximizing your visit for other vacation interests. If you wish to use Centretown Guest House as an e-mail point of contact for family and friends, then they can e-mail you at centretown@ns.sympatico.ca. These e-mails will be printed promptly.

Room Rates for 2003*
A room with a queen-size bed, semi-private bath, A/C
$99 Canadian, no taxes** ($68.00 US dollars)

A room with a queen-size bed, private bath, A/C
$119 Canadian, no taxes** ($82.00 US dollars)

If you stay six consecutive days, the seventh day is gratis.

Foreign Currency Exchange
Currency exchange rates are favourable for Americans.

Reservations
Phone 902-422-2380 Cell Phone 902-478-2380 Fax 902-425-0605

We accept cash, Mastercard, American Express, Visa, and money orders.

Check-in time is between 5 and 6 p.m. On special request, we will do our best at accommodating irregular check-in times for air travellers.

Check-out time is 10 a.m. We can provide storage space for luggage if your flight leaves later in the day.

We suggest you make your reservations as soon as you decide you would like to stay with us. Tourism in Halifax is busy during the summer months. It is common for all accommodations in the city to be booked leaving travellers no option but to drive to Truro, an hour’s drive away.

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made at least seven nights prior to confirmed arrival are guaranteed a refund, less a $10 cancellation fee. If fewer than seven nights notice, there will be a refund only if the room can be re-rented.

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