The bottom of one window could be opened to the brisk salt air; I always appreciate that, being a bit of a fresh air fiend. Morning sun through the blinds made even an oil refinery on the opposite shore look good. Pity I wouldn’t have time for the hotels’ pool and fitness center or to check out the updated dining facilities --- even if I could no longer be greeted by a tuxedoed maitre'd and waiters à la the 1950s. www.westin.ns.ca/