Atlific Hotels Opens Largest Build To Date – Le Westin Montréal
Montreal June 3, 2009 – Atlific Hotels is proud to announce the opening of the sophisticated, new Le Westin Montréal. Occupying the beautiful historic building that once housed the printing presses of Montreal’s legendary newspaper – The Montréal Gazette, Le Westin Montréal offers 454 heavenly inspired guest rooms making it the largest new build in Atlific’s history.
Located at 270 Saint-Antoine Street, Le Westin Montréal is only steps away from the cobblestone streets of Old Montréal and the boutiques and restaurants on nearby St. Catherine’s Street. Le Westin Montréal sits directly across from Le Palais des Congres, Montreal’s main convention facility. This location combined with a large meeting space, numerous suites and impeccable service are sure to make Le Westin Montréal the headquarter hotel for future Montreal conventions.
“We are extremely proud of Le Westin Montréal as it becomes the largest project in Atlific’s history,” said Philippe Gadbois, senior vice president, Atlific Hotels. “This property was designed to breathe new life into the historic Montréal Gazette building, offering a sophisticated and relaxing experience in downtown Montréal.”
With plenty of natural light and stunning views of downtown Montréal, the Westin’s 8th, 9th and 11th floor meeting rooms offer 40,000 square-feet of flexible meeting space, consisting of 39 meeting and banquet rooms that can accommodate from 10 to 650 guests. The hotel features an elegant 8,000 square foot Grand Ballroom with 20-foot ceilings and 4,000 square-feet of pre-function space. The space also offers convenient breakout rooms and a superb 1500 square foot open-air outdoor terrace overlooking the city.
Guests are already talking about the spacious WestinWORKOUT® fitness center. Later this year, The Westin Montréal will debut a 17,000 square-foot luxury spa, complete with soaring 20-foot ceilings and illuminated glass walls overlooking the St. Lawrence and downtown Montréal. The luxurious, full-service spa will feature 15 treatment rooms, an outdoor terrace, and an indoor pool featuring a glass bottom.
The hotel’s main restaurant, gazette brings us back to simple, long-loved traditions. Traditions meant to be savoured - like reading a newspaper on the train or at the cottage. Under Chef Paul Little, gazette brings rustic cuisine back to its roots with local, fresh organic farm-to-table ingredients, small-batch brews on draft, premium wine, port and cognacs. gazette brings novelty to an age-old story. Located on Saint-Antoine, gazette seats up to 125 people and is definitely one to watch.
Atlific welcomes Jacques Baheux to the team as general manager at Le Westin Montréal. As the winner of many prestigious awards, Baheux joins the team with over 25 years of experience with well-known branded and independent properties throughout the world, including the Westin Hotels.
Just in time for summer, Le Westin Montréal offers specials and packages for visitors to experience Montreal in luxurious style. Grand opening specials include overnight stays with breakfast for the whole family at a price you will love, and this summer Starwood offers the opportunity to earn free weekends easier than ever before.
About Atlific Hotels
Atlific Hotels is one of the fastest growing Canadian hotel management companies operating over 40 hotels in Canada with offices in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. With 50 years of experience managing well known Canadian hotels, resorts, and extended stay properties, Atlific Hotels has built a reputation for best in business accounting reporting, exceptional sales and marketing programs and sound operational systems. Atlific Hotels’ parent company, Ocean Properties, Ltd. operates over 100 hotels throughout the United States. Together they make up the fifth largest privately owned hotel management company in North America, operating independent hotels and resorts as well as internationally recognized hotel brands such as Marriott, Hilton, Westin and Holiday Inn. For more information please visit www.atlific.com
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