This text is part of the special Business Tourism section
Hotels in the four corners of La Belle Province have been able to renew themselves. Exit, impersonal meeting rooms! Grand ballrooms, historic spaces, small intimate lounges or co-working spaces: there is something for everyone. The proof is in four new features.
Montreal: Warwick Le Crystal
Closed in 2021, Le Crystal, a boutique hotel conveniently located in the heart of the business district and close to the Bell Centre, has just been reborn from its ashes under the aegis of the Warwick Hotels and Resorts group. Special fact: there are only suites equipped with kitchenettes, which makes it an ideal place for extended stays in the metropolis and work-vacation balance.
In total, the hotel in a 28-story skyscraper on the chic Rue de la Montagne has nine spaces for conferences and events, including six lounges perfect for intimate meetings and board meetings. The Bishop Lounge, with its private, heated terrace overlooking the bustling city, is sure to please for breaks and happy hours, while the magnificent ballroom is suitable for large-scale events.
1100, rue de la Montagne, Montreal.
Quebec: Le Capitole hotel
Annexed to a historic building in Old Quebec, Le Capitole has undergone a real makeover in recent years. The five-star hotel now has eight meeting rooms to suit every need, from small, intimate lounges that can accommodate up to 20 people to classic conference rooms. Favorite for the impressive Confessional, a multifunctional space with cozy decor inspired by the film The law of silence,by Alfred Hitchcock. The Capitole theater itself (from 350 to 1106 seats depending on configuration) can also be reserved for private events, including technical staff.
The establishment’s approximately one hundred rooms and suites are equally spectacular, with views of the city and surrounding mountains. For a bite to eat, you have the choice between two restaurants with culinary influences from the antipodes, the Ristorante Il Teatro, for modernized Italian classics, and BŌ Asian cuisine, which gives pride of place to local products, prepared with Asian sauce .
972, rue Saint-Jean, Quebec.
Eastern Townships: The Ripplecove
Located on the shores of Lake Massawippi, this upscale establishment is a safe choice for important meetings, especially as three new state-of-the-art meeting rooms, some of which have breathtaking views of the water, were recently inaugurated there. Abundantly windowed, the Harmony and Inspiration rooms are ideal for meetings or even banquets, while the Abénakis lounge offers a welcoming setting for discussions as well as for board of directors or brainstorming sessions. . Even seasonal equipment is available for rental for team building activities!
Luxurious and elegant, the place is also renowned for its 4-diamond restaurant — Le Riverain — masterfully led by chef Vincent Levasseur. The wine cellar, rich in discoveries, is managed by sommelier Joanie Métivier.
700, Ripple Cove Crescent, Ayer’s Cliff (1 hour 30 minutes from Montreal).
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean: Hyvi
The Chicoutimi Hotel and the Auberge des Îles de Saint-Gédéon have just launched new modular rooms. Named Hyvi, the concept, currently exclusive to the region, allows spaces to be transformed according to needs: work office and friendly living room by day, bedroom by evening.
Beyond these private rooms with a versatile design, the two hotel establishments also offer ergonomic coworking spaces bringing together individual and collaborative stations, without forgetting the traditional meeting rooms which are well suited to conferences or training. Even better: multi-establishment access allows all guests to work sometimes in the bustle of a city center, sometimes while enjoying the calm of the lake. Finally, flexible arrival and departure times give the opportunity to plan a truly tailor-made stay.
Hôtel Chicoutimi: 460, rue Racine Est, Saguenay (2 hours 15 minutes from Quebec).
Auberge des Îles: 250, rang des Îles, Saint-Gédéon (2 hours 35 minutes from Quebec).
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