Back in July 2007, when Swedish company Pandox AB acquired the InterContinental Montreal hotel for $49 million, they had big ambitions to transform and update the hotel. However, in this challenging economy, it's not easy to make big expenditures unless you absolutely deem it necessary.
While it has taken Pandox longer than anticipated, the necessity to upgrade the InterContinental hotel was no longer something they could ignore. Many of the their competitors in the 5-star market have upscaled, and it was clear the InterContinental needed a facelift.
Pandox AB has just announced that they will be injecting $14 million into a complete makeover of the InterContinental that will touch every aspect of the hotel operation. These renovations and upgrades have already begun and will continue through the Spring of 2009.
A significant proportion of the investment will be used to completely remodel all of the rooms and suites of the hotel to provide business and leisure travellers the ultimate in style, comfort, and modern technology. Every room will feature new top quality furniture including: king size beds with Simmons Beautyrest(TM) mattresses, designer chairs, dressers and larger desks. Style and comfort for guests will be enhanced with top quality linens, new plush carpets, drapes, modern lighting, distinctive wallpaper, unique artwork. In the remodelled four fixture marble bathrooms guests will enjoy the three way shower massage with variable intensity and calibrated pressure. The spacious rooms have been designed with warm rich colour tones to provide guests with a comforting and engaging environment as the perfect escape after a long day of meetings or sightseeing.In addition to newly designed rooms, the hotel will also feature a new Club Lounge / Bar and a new restaurant inspired by the Provence region in France, including a brand new wine cellar.In addition, technology enthusiasts will greatly appreciate the new 40 inch LCD widescreen televisions with additional speakers in the bathroom, the Teac iPod(TM) alarm clocks, the Bartech electronic mini bars and the innovative contact free Kaba card entry system which is an industry first in the Québec market. The InterContinental Montreal is also the only hotel in the city where all rooms are equipped with an emergency lighting system.
This is a big step forward for the 18-year old hotel and we're excited to see how it all comes together.
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TAGS: 5star, Downtown, Hotel, Investment, Luxury, Montreal, Old Montreal, Renovation
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If you are visiting Montreal from afar or out of province, you will definitely want to take advantage of the 'Winter Sweet Deal' offers that started running on January 1, 2009. The 'Winter Sweet Deal' is a city-wide promotion being run by Tourism Montreal with 25 hotels participating and subsequently offering some great savings and extra goodies if you book between now and May 31, 2009.
Participating hotels will give you 50% off your second-night room fee (2-night stay minimum) and also includes some nice perks like a fruit basket, coupons for Casino de Montréal and more.
For more information about booking, pricing and participating hotels, check out the Tourism Montreal website.
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TAGS: Deals, Hotel, Tourism, Winter
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The legend of Andy Warhol is being celebrated at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts until January 18th, 2009. This is a musical tribute of opera, jazz, and rock that features Warhol's famous works from Silver Factory to Studio 54 and the Velvet Underground. This show has been running since September 25th and it has been well attended thus far, so catch this great fusion of music and art before its run ends.
Weekly Schedule:
Tuesday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location:
Jean-Noël Desmarais Pavilion
1380 Sherbrooke Street West
Montreal, Quebec
Canada
H3G 2T9
Map Location: Click here.
Phone: 514-285-2000
1-800-899-MUSE
Ticket Prices:
Adults $15
Students $7.50
Seniors $10
TAGS: Art, Event, Exhibit, Mmfa, Music
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Do you love Christmas carols too? Then take time out for Les Choralies at Marguerite-Bourgeoys Museum, coming up November 29-December 20/08. Traditional and popular Christmas carols will be lovely holiday entertainment and memories.
When: November 29-December 20/08, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY,1:30 and 3:00 pm
Where: Marguerite-Bourgeoys Museum, Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel
Price: FREE
Information: Visit the museum website.
TAGS: Christmas Carols, Entertainment, Les Choralies, Marguerite Bourgeoys Museum, Music, Notre Dame De Bon Secours Chapel, Popular, Seasonal, Singing, Things To Do In Montreal, Traditional
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Old Montreal will come alive with the holiday spirit with Old Montreal's Extravaganza, December 6-31/08. The month of Christmas and New Year's celebrations will feature 20+ indoor and outdoor activities.
The New Year's Eve Grand Bal will conclude the Extravaganza on December 31/08 at Place Jacques-Cartier with fireworks and musical entertainment.
For more information, go here or call 1-877-266-5687.
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TAGS: Activities, Christmas, Fireworks, Holiday Celebrations, Indoor, Musical Entertainment, New Years, New Years Eve Grand Bal, Old Montreal, Old Montreal Extravaganza, Outdoor, Place Jacques Cartier, Things To Do In Montreal
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Legendary Canadian singer Neil Young won't only be performing at the Bell Centre on December 1/08.
In Up Close and Personal with Neil Young, he will be giving a private cocktail and concert on December 1/08 at 5:30 pm at Le Queue de Cheval, Montreal. There will only be 150 spaces available. Contribution will be $1,000. Proceeds will benefit the David Suzuki Foundation.
For more information, check out the Bell Centre and the David Suzuki Foundation.
TAGS: Bell Centre, Canadian, Cocktail, Concert, David Suzuki Foundation, Entertainment, Le Queue De Cheval, Music, Neil Young, Singer, Songwriter, Things To Do In Montreal, Up Close And Personal With Neil Young
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Have you ever wondered about the origins of Christmas traditions? Then head over to The Longest Night at the Montreal Planetarium until January 4/09. The show will look at Christmas traditions and how they relate to the Earth and Northern Hemisphere.
For more information, check out the Planetarium online.
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TAGS: Christmas, Earth, Educational, Information, Montreal Planetarium, Northern Hemisphere, Seasonal, Show, The Longest Night, Things To Do In Montreal
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Do you want to be charmed by a non-stop Quebecois Christmas? In the Eastern Townships, five towns and villages invite you to their Christmas Market on the Wine Route, November 22/08 to January 4/09. The communities include Dunham, Lac-Brome, Sutton, Bedford and Cowansville.
The Christmas Market will feature artisans, local products, wine, cider, gift baskets, inns, boutiques, art galleries and special programs.
For more Christmas events in the Eastern Townships, check here.
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TAGS: Art Galleries, Artisans, Boutiques, Christmas, Christmas Market On The Wine Route, Cider, Eastern Townships, Gift Baskets, Inns, Local Products, Quebecois, Seasonal, Shopping, Special Programs, Wine
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Jazz All-Year Round is a brilliant fall/winter extension of the Festival International de Jazz de Montreal. One upcoming November jazz concert is Susie Arioli, featuring guitarist Jordan Officer at Théâtre Outremont on November 26-27/08.
Their new jazz album Night Lights includes compositions by George and Ira Gershwin, Johnny Green, Irving Berlin and more.
Check out the festival here.
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TAGS: Arts, Concert, Entertainment, Festival International De Jazz De Montreal, Jazz Allyear Round, Jordan Officer, Music, Susie Arioli, Thaatre Outremont, Things To Do In Montreal
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Château Ramezay Museum will present Holiday Tales, Holiday Treats!, a fairytale Christmas celebration from December 6/08 to January 4/09.
Event highlights will include festive table settings, Christmas stockings, legends, choirs, family activities and more.
Check out the museum online.
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TAGS: Old Montreal, Celebration, Chateau Ramezay Museum, Choirs, Christmas, Family Activities, Festival Tables, Historical, Holiday Tales, Holiday Treats, Legends, Montreal, Quebec, Seasonal, Stockings, Things To Do In Montreal
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