HOTEL LE ST-JAMES FACT SHEET

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1 HOTEL LE ST-JAMES FACT SHEET LOCATION: ADDRESS: Hotel Le St-James is located in historic Old Montreal, within walking distance of the city s downtown and myriad fine restaurants, shops, museums and nightlife, as well as adjacent to the Montreal Convention Centre and the World Trade Centre. It is close to Notre Dame Basilica, Montreal Museum of Contemporary Arts and the Montreal Botanical Garden. The hotel is located less than a mile from Central Station, accessed by VIA Rail and Amtrak, and just 12 miles from Dorval International Airport. Hotel Le St-James 355, Saint-Jacques Street Montreal, Quebec, Canada Tel. (514) Fax (514) RESERVATIONS: (514) WEBSITE: MANAGEMENT: Olivier Bottois, General Manager OPENED: 2002 AWARDS & ACCOLADES: Awarded five stars by Tourisme Quebec since 2003 Mobil Travel s highest rated property in Quebec since 2003 Condé Nast Traveler s Gold List since 2005 Travel + Leisure s 500 Best Hotels in the World (2009) Institutional Investor Best City Hotel (2009) Forbes Traveler 400 The World s Very Best Hotels and Resorts (2009) XO Le Restaurant, 4 stars Lesley Chesterman, La Gazette (2009)

2 AFFILIATIONS: Hotel Le St-James is a member of Leading Hotels of the World and Virtuoso. DESCRIPTION: One of the most prestigious addresses in Montreal, Hotel Le St-James is a plush and luxurious European-style hotel punctuated with attentive service that aims for perfection. A former Merchant s Bank, the hotel s original architecture dates to 1870, with design features such as sculptures and moldings that have remained intact over the centuries as well as through a recent renovation. The décor is eclectic, combining fine antiques, works of art and contemporary features and amenities for the delight and comfort of guests. The hotel features 60 guest rooms and suites, a full-service spa, fitness center, library, a vibrant bar lounge and a fine-dining restaurant, XO Le Restaurant, that is among the most notable in Montreal. GUEST ROOMS AND SUITES: Hotel Le St-James features 60 individuallyappointed guest rooms and suites decorated in an array of styles, with interior space ranging from 375 to 3,500 square feet (for the penthouse plus 1500 square feet for the terrace). All rooms are designed with fine antiques and works of art, creating a 19 th -century ambiance combined with contemporary décor. Appointments include exceptional beds with fine goose down comforters and cotton piqué sheets by Frette and Bruno Richard, bath amenities by Molton Brown, lavishly stocked mini-bars, and stunning views of Old Montreal. Accommodations include: 1 Royal Suite 1 Presidential Suite 1 Terrace Apartment Suite Among notable highlights of Hotel Le St-James accommodations, the 11th-floor Presidential Suite runs 3,500 square feet, replete with a baby grand piano and seating for 12 at a Second Empire table in the dining room. The Terrace Apartment Suite also has 3,500 square-feet and an elegant dining room, as well as valet service, private elevator access and a 1,500 square-foot terrace with beautiful views of Montreal. HOTEL SERVICES: Guest services include: 24-hour room service

3 Complimentary shoe shine Complimentary newspaper Valet parking High-speed internet DINING: XO Le Restaurant celebrates stylish dining in a grand space formerly known as the Bankers Hall. Accessed by sweeping staircases, the dining room is adorned with crystal chandeliers, extensive woodwork, white linen, fresh flowers, fine china and Christofle silverware. Executive Chef Michele Mercuri s contemporary, Italianinfluenced cuisine is created primarily from locally sourced ingredients and presented with care and great attention to detail. The dinner menu includes a range of appetizers and second courses with notable focus on seafood, as well as Tailored Bacchus and seven-course Chef s Carte Blanche tasting menus. The dining experience is best topped off with a cheese course of local and imported selections and with decadent desserts. Sommelier Matrin Lefebvre oversees an extensive wine list spotlighting privately imported, rare vintage wines from around the world. The wine list is dominated by bottles from France, and also includes selections from the U.S., Italy, Spain, Australia, the Pacific Rim, South Africa, South America, and of course Canada. XO Le Restaurant is open for: Breakfast daily from 7:00am-11:00pm Light fare menu from 11:00am-11:00pm Lunch daily from 11:30am-2:00pm Cocktails daily from 4:30pm-7:00pm Dinner daily from 5:30pm-10:00pm Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am 3:00pm. More information is available at: SPA: Le Spa offers an intimate and serene spa experience exclusively for Hotel Le St-James guests. The full-service spa features an extensive menu of therapies including massage, body treatments, European mask treatments, and spa packages. Le Spa occupies the building s historic Merchants Bank vault, dating from the 1800s; its stone wall was part of the original

4 fortification of the city of Montreal. Wellpreserved, the spa is now a peaceful candlelit retreat offering the ultimate in relaxation for guests. Le Spa uses skincare produces from the Pevonia line, created from rich, powerful botanical ingredients. Le Spa is open daily from 10:00am-9:00pm. FITNESS CENTER: Located adjacent to Le Spa, the Fitness Center at Hotel Le St-James is equipped with the latest cardio and resistance equipment, including cardio machines and a selection of free weights. The Fitness Center provides a welcoming environment for training, topped off with a traditional steam bath and hydro-massage facilities. The Fitness Center is open daily from 6 a.m. 10 p.m. MEETINGS/EVENTS: Hotel Le St-James offers an elegant environment for meetings, with a solitary meeting room for business and institutional events. Serene décor is complemented by excellent acoustics, rounding out a presentation system with two 61-inch highresolution screens. There are also two computers with high-speed Internet connections, fax, audioconferencing and secretarial station, all maintained by a trained staff. XO Le Restaurant can also host personalized meetings and events in the John Hammond Room, an historic space that once served as the corporate boardroom. The elegant venue has 20- foot ceilings and walls adorned with murals of Canada s hydroelectric dams a remnant of the building s previous occupant, the Power Corporation. Audio/visual equipment and advanced communications technologies are available to clients upon request. The John Hammond Room has capacity for up to 35 delegates seated theatre style. The hotel s day-meeting package also applies. RATES STARTING FROM: $345 USD for a Superior Room $400 USA for a Deluxe Room FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anna Stancioff Hawkins International Public Relations Tel.: (212)

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