Westin Inspires Wellness at Old Montr'eal
JUNE 15, 2009 - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announces the grand opening of Le Westin Montr'eal, a sophisticated new hotel located in the city's Quartier International. Housed in a beautiful and historic building just steps from Old Montr'eal, Le Westin Montr'eal offers 454 heavenly inspired guest rooms, ample meeting facilities and the full suite of Westin signature amenities and services.
Located at 270 Saint-Antoine Street, Le Westin Montr'eal occupies the elegant building that once housed the printing presses of Montr'eal's legendary newspaper - The Montr'eal Gazette. Guests can stroll to the boutiques and restaurants on nearby St. Catherine's Street, attend a hockey game at the Bell Center, or spend an evening at the nearby Montr'eal Casino. Le Westin Montr'eal is connected to the city's famed underground city, with links to the Montr'eal Convention Centre, World Trade Centre and the Place d'Armes metro station. Guests will also enjoy proximity to the offices of many leading financial institutions.
"We are delighted to welcome guests to Le Westin Montr'eal, where they will enjoy a sophisticated and refreshing experience in one of the city's most unusual, historic buildings, as well as easy access to the sites and sounds of Old Montr'eal," said Nancy London, Senior Vice President, Westin Hotels & Resorts. "The sensory-rich environment at Le Westin Montr'eal is designed to send guests home feeling even better than when they arrived."
The soothing Westin Sensory Welcome will create a memorable first impression as guests enter Le Westin Montr'eal, with its blend of signature white tea scent, music, botanicals and mood lighting. The hotel's 454 spacious and luxurious rooms include 47 junior suites, two luxury suites and a 2,200-square foot presidential suite. Guest rooms cater to travelers in signature Westin style, offering updated technology, flat-screen televisions and a well-designed work area. The Westin Heavenly Bed(R) ensures visitors enjoy a good night's sleep, while the Heavenly Bath(R) and other amenities thoroughly restore mind and body. Guests can also maintain their wellness routine at the WestinWORKOUT(R) fitness center and indoor pool.
Le Westin Montr'eal offers 40,000 square feet of meeting space, consisting of 39 meeting and banquet rooms that can accommodate meetings ranging from 10 to 650 guests. The hotel's elegant 8,000 square foot Grand Ballroom includes 4,000 square feet of pre-function space, convenient breakout rooms and a superb outdoor patio overlooking the city.
The hotel's main restaurant, Gazette, offers an inspiring menu created by Chef Paul Little, featuring Quebec specialties and fresh local ingredients. A fixture of Saint-Antoine Street, this 125-seat establishment offers a sophisticated and contemporary d'ecor, while the hotel's Le Reporter bar provides an intimate atmosphere to enjoy drinks.
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