St John's Newfoundland Casino
A company trying to sell a high-profile hotel in St. John's says the property would make a good casino, but politicians are cool to the idea.
Real estate agency Colliers International has listed the Battery Hotel and Suites for $15 million, while touting the property — which sits near the base of Signal Hill, and has a commanding view of St. John's — as an attractive site for a casino.
Newfoundland and Labrador is the only province in Atlantic Canada without a casino. Finance Minister Tom Marshall plans to keep it that way.
'Our policy doesn't permit casinos in the province. There's been no change in that policy,' Marshall told reporters Tuesday.
Asked whether there was any possibility he might reconsider the policy if an application were submitted, Marshall replied, 'No.'
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Brochure touts casino possibility
A sales brochure prepared by Colliers International promotes the possibility of a casino.
'Newfoundland is one of only two Canadian provinces that does not have a provincially approved casino. If this highly interesting situation changes, the site is sufficiently large to accommodate a Class A casino and hotel,' the brochure says.
'The unobstructed, elevated harbour view provides an unmatched setting for this type of development.'
St. John's Deputy Mayor Shannie Duff said it would be premature for any potential buyer to assume a casino would fly in St. John's.
'I wouldn't like to call it false advertising, because [that's] probably a little strong, but certainly it's misleading to suggest to any potential buyer that that would be an easy run, if that's what they wanted to do,' Duff told CBC News.
Public consultation required
Duff said any proposal for a casino would have to go through very broad public consultation 'and we're not even close to being there yet.'
Randy Follett, president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Business Association, said a casino concept would be a hard sell.
'Corporate tax gains for the province of Newfoundland and Labrador [are] overshadowed by gambling tax gains,' Follett said in an interview. 'Whether or not gambling would be accepted like that at a casino level still remains to be seen.'
U.S. property developer Rick Butler bought the Battery complex, which sits on about 1.8 hectares, in 2005 and later submitted a proposal to demolish the existing complex. He envisioned a 10-story complex of hotel rooms and condominiums.
The plan was halted after local residents campaigned against it.
115 Cavendish Square,A1C 3K2St. John's
Overview |
Located in downtown St. John’s and adjacent to Fort William, this hotel features an indoor pool, free WiFi and on-site parking (with surcharge). The accommodations features a view of the city or harbor.
Each guest room includes a TV and coffee maker.
The Newfoundland Sheraton features Oppidan, a restaurant that serves fresh local cuisine. The wall-to-wall windows of the restaurant offer panoramic views of the harbor. A full bar is also available.
Fitness and business facilities are located on-site. Also offered are a tour desk and concierge services.
This hotel is 2.2 mi from Memorial University of Newfoundland, and 2.9 mi from Avalon Mall. Signal Hill outlook, featuring views of the entire city of St. John’s, is 4 minutes' drive away.
Rooms: 11
Hotel Chain: Westmont Hospitality Canada – Sheraton
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Facilities of Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland
General
- WiFi in all areas
Food & Drink
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Bar
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Kids' meals
Pool and Spa
- Sauna
- Spa
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Indoor pool
- Indoor pool (year-round)
- Pool/Beach towels
- Swimming pool
Front Desk Services
- 24-hour front desk
- Express check-in/out
- Currency exchange
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- Baggage storage
- ATM on site
- Concierge
Common Areas
- Garden
- Shared lounge/TV area
Cleaning Services
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Ironing service
Business Facilities
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- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Business center
- Fax/Photocopying
Shops
- Shops (on site)
Miscellaneous
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Honeymoon suite
- Elevator
- Heating
- Smoke-free property
- Air conditioning
Safety & security
- 24-hour security
- Smoke alarms
- Fire extinguishers
Safety features
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
- Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
Physical distancing
- Physical distancing rules followed
Cleanliness & disinfection
- Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
- Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
- Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & drink safety
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
- All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs CAD 14 per day.
Policies of Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland
These are general hotel policies for Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland. As they may vary per room type, please also check the room conditions.
Check-in
St John's Newfoundland Casinos
From 15:00 hours
Check-out
Until 12:00 hours
Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to property type.
Children and Extra Beds
Free!Up to three children under 18 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.
There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.
The maximum number of total guests in a room is 4.
There is no capacity for cribs in the room.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted credit cards
- Mastercard
- Visa
- Other
- UnionPay credit card
- Discover
- Diners Club
- American Express
The property reserves the right to pre-authorize credit cards prior to arrival.
Important Information
Pre-paid credit cards and debit cards cannot be used to guarantee a reservation. A credit card is required when booking.
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