With its harmonious fusion of three nineteenth-century buildings, Le Place D’Armes Hotel & Suites embodies the rich architectural heritage of Old Montreal, the once-walled district beside the St. Lawrence River. Inside, sleek contemporary decor makes an intriguing counterpoint to the building’s Old World charm.

Meeting facilities at the hotel present five options ranging from the Banque du Peuple Room, which accommodates up to 300 guests for cocktails, and four rooms sized for board meetings and small group dinner parties. The breadth of thoughtful business services includes the creation of personalized business cards, presented to guests on arrival; secretarial and audiovisual support services; wireless Internet access in the lobby; and complimentary morning shuttle to downtown Montreal.

The hotel’s 83 rooms, 47 suites, and 5 penthouses support business as well via large working desks, dualline phones with personalized voicemail, and plugand- play high-speed Internet connection. A minimalist decor in each of the guest rooms furnishes the maximum in comfort. Standard amenities include goosedown comforters and pillows, luxurious terry cloth bathrobes, and oversized bathrooms, the hotel’s signature feature. Optional extras range from therapeutic jetted bathtubs, electric fireplaces, and city views to LCD TVs and home theater systems.

When the agenda allows for leisure time, many guests head straight for Rainspa. Along with four treatments rooms, the spa houses a Vichy shower room, a relaxation room, and the first hammam, or Turkish bath, in Montreal.

A stroll through the neighborhood leads to some of Montreal’s favorite attractions. The Notre-Dame Basilica, a masterpiece of neo-Gothic architecture, waits right across the street. Also nearby: the Montreal Science Centre, Old Port recreational area, and Place Jacques-Cartier, an outdoor square lined with cafes and artisans crafting their wares.

Groups requiring additional space for meetings appreciate the hotel’s proximity to the Palais des Congrès, Montreal’s state-of-theart convention center.

On return home, groups often take in the panoramic views and sip cocktails on the rooftop terrace, then follow with dinner at the awardwinning Aix Cuisine du Terroir. The restaurant’s modern take on French brasserie-style dining includes a sophisticated decor and a menu highlighting fresh local and regional produce. To cap off the evening, guests may head to trendy Suite 701, a chic urban bar specializing in fashionable drinks.

Above all, groups appreciate the hotel’s friendly hospitality and personalized attention to detail, seen in the nightly turndown, the daily general manager’s cocktail hour with complimentary wine and cheese, and Clef d’Or–caliber concierge services.