Hampton Inn & Homewood Suites | New hotel in the heart of Chinatown

Hilton recently opened, at the gates of Chinatown, its very first double-brand property in Quebec, with two concepts that want to serve both business and family customers, looking for a place for a short or a long stay. Owner’s tour.

Iris Gagnon-Paradis
Press

Two concepts united

“What sets this hotel apart from another is that it is [la première double enseigne] of Hilton in Quebec, and the first time that these two banners have been united under the same roof, ”says Bertrand Leboeuf, president of Groupe Daca, a Montreal real estate developer who has in his portfolio numerous condo and hotel projects in the metropolis , including the Renaissance Hotel, the Marriott Vieux-Montréal and the Phoenix Tower. Thus, the rooms of the Hampton Inn brand occupy the first four floors. Next, the Homewood Suites concept and its apartments, designed for long-term stays, are located on the upper floors.

An interesting offer for families

The flagship brand of the Hilton chain, Hampton Inn has a strong presence in North America. “The Hampton is an attractive concept for families and travelers,” said Ian Marceau, General Manager. On the menu, several double rooms (with large beds), generally very popular, and others with a king-size bed, some with a sofa bed. Each room has a microwave and small refrigerator, and there is access to upstairs laundry rooms. Prices are affordable, with rates around $ 190 a night in the low season, and could climb to $ 300 during the summer season. On the Homewood side, which wants to attract customers looking for accommodation for seven nights or more, studios or apartments with one closed bedroom are available. Each apartment comes with several amenities, including a dishwasher, a fully equipped kitchen, and a world-first washer and dryer for each unit. “We are filling a gap in the offer for long-term stays, which is currently a weakness in the hotel market in Montreal,” adds Mr. Marceau.

A strategic location

Located at the gates of Chinatown on a former parking lot at the corner of Viger Avenue and Saint-Laurent Boulevard, the Hampton and Homewood Suites by Hilton offers a very central location, with the Convention Center and the courthouse all close by, easy access to Old Montreal, Place des Festivals and several of the city’s commercial arteries. “The city center is starting to expand with new projects in the east of the city; the location is perfect, very accessible from the motorways, which is not to be overlooked, ”remarks the general manager. Thus, the hotel hopes to attract a business clientele, of course, but also sports groups, for example.

Well thought-out spaces and services

The new double brand offers several services for customers. On the sixth floor, we find in particular the Espace H₂O, which offers a heated swimming pool, three-season spas, relaxation areas and outdoor fireplaces, as well as a gym (reserved for customers), as well as rooms for meetings and banquets. In addition, there is an underground parking lot, a restaurant on the ground floor, the Tiramisu and, from next summer, the Carla terrace, offering from the sixth floor a breathtaking view of the surroundings. But there is more: the place offers free breakfast to all its customers, and also a Market, a self-service area where you can get ready-to-eat meals and groceries. The hotel also accepts pets. Homewood guests can also take advantage of services such as grocery delivery to the room and evening events to bond with customers. “The idea is to reinforce this idea of ​​being a bit like being at home,” says Ian Marceau, general manager.