Thursday, June 6, 2013

Thursday Travels / Ritz-Carlton Montreal




Are you looking for a luxurious getaway but can’t afford to go overseas? Then you’ll want to check out the newly renovated Ritz-Carlton Montreal. The Grand Dame of Sherbrooke Street was built in 1912 to the exact standards of legendary hotelier Cesar Ritz. 

After a jaw-dropping $200 million renovation, the hotel is once again back to it’s former aesthetic maintaining much of the original charm and elegance in the lobby and public spaces. 


Although this hotel his old-world charm, we love how they’ve incorporate modern technology. The Ritz-Carlton incorporated the latest high-tech amenities such as guests’ temperature preference upon check-in, motion sensors that activate lights to guide guests in a darkened room, motorized blackout blinds or the high-tech toilet that does everything for you (though we are not sure what “everything” is).



In addition, the 98 rooms and 31 suites have been updated with a modern twist while reusing original treasures, such as the marble fireplaces, antique furnishings, and art collection. The grand staircase at the Ritz is still in place for ladies to make a dramatic entrance during formal functions. Hopefully, we’ll be making a grand entrance one day very soon at the Ritz.


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