This text is part of the special book Plaisirs
The Quartier des Spectacles is one of Montreal’s most attractive hubs. Encouraged by the vibrant energy of the area, the Honeyrose Hotel has just opened its doors and, in addition to its inviting decor, it offers a gastronomic offer intended for both local and international customers. Guided tour.
It is upon entering the entrance hall of the Honeyrose that one discovers the unique cachet of this Montreal hotel. The both chic and relaxed decor on the first floor is inspired by the 1920s. We recognize the touch of interior designer Zébulon Perron, who signs here another major commercial project.
The common areas of the hotel are meant to be inviting. We bet on old pink, cream and verdigris for the sofas in the hall, which call for relaxation. The omnipresence of wood on the walls, the gilded decorative details, the hatched marble, the flamboyant circular chandeliers as well as the games of mirrors evoke the Art Deco style.
The boutique hotel is part of the exclusive Tribute Portfolio range by Marriott and has 143 rooms and 22 suites whose modern comfort is signed by the design firm Provencher Roy. At 15e and the top floor of the hotel are a gym, an Essentrics studio, a large swimming pool with a whirlpool, a sauna and a terrace. From 16e at 35e floor, rental apartments are offered.
Convivial gastronomy and local offer
If the decor of the hotel was created in such a way as to “awaken the senses” and to offer an experience reflecting “the Montreal art of living”, according to the hotel’s website, the culinary offer also follows this logic. . Here is a good idea of the hotel’s commitment: the Commodore restaurant, which is similar to a French brasserie, but which offers a menu composed in part of Montreal or local specialties; the Commodore Café, which offers coffees from a Montreal micro-roaster; and a buvette (the evening vocation of the Commodore Café), which serves natural wines from Quebec. “One of the values linked to Tribute Portfolio’s mission is that the hotel be rooted in its neighborhood, which means offering options that suit our local clientele and that also reflect Montreal gastronomy,” explains Émilie Gosselin, Marketing Director of Honeyrose. As the hotel is located in the Quartier des Spectacles, priority has been given to speed of service, to allow customers to eat before attending their concerts.
To direct the various food services offered by the hotel, including the kitchen of the Muze Lounge Terrasse, where light California-inspired meals are served, as well as that of the banquet service – highlighted in the superb room Julia Child -, we appealed to chef Gregory Faye. Selected by the general manager, Steve Lavergne, for his extensive hotel experience, particularly at the Hôtel Place d’Armes, but also in prestigious restaurants in Paris and Montreal — Georges V and Maison Boulud, in particular — the chef had to a compromise in its culinary offer.
“I was given the mandate to offer refined but convivial cuisine so that passing customers can eat well without it taking too long,” explains the chef. We bet on good local producers to offer gastronomy that reflects Montreal — tasty, seasonal, as much as possible, and easy to access. He adds that he was inspired by the beauty of his workplace, mixing Art Deco with modern design. “I said to myself that we would offer a cuisine reminiscent of this harmonious blend. A menu composed of retro dishes and contemporary dishes. As a tribute to the hotel and its spirit! The Commodore’s menu includes pâté en croute, the chef’s speciality, meat pie from Quebec, as well as vegetarian dishes, such as a Heirloom tomato steak.
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