This Valentine’s Day, Fall in Love With Old Montreal
Montreal, QC - February 5th, 2009
Enjoy a special hotel getaway or romantic meal at one of the Antonopoulos Group’s boutique hotels and restaurants
MONTREAL, QC, February 5, 2009 – This year, couples can enjoy a romantic experience in Old Montreal thanks to an abundance of special packages and unique menus offered by the Antonopoulos Group’s boutique hotels and restaurants. From a brief interlude at either the Hotel Nelligan, the Place d’Armes Hotel & Suites or the Auberge du Vieux-Port, to a delicious gourmet meal at one of several romantic venues—any one of these locales will provide a memorable Valentine’s Day.
Romantic Getaway Packages
Auberge du Vieux-Port
The beautiful stone walls and historic building, its splendid view of the St. Lawrence River and its old-world European charm make this four-star establishment an ideal location for a Valentine’s getaway. The Valentine’s package, available from February 6 to 22, includes:
• One night in a deluxe room with whirlpool and a bouquet of roses
• Full breakfast for two
• Wine and cheese cocktail event
• Dinner for two at Narcisse Bistro-Bar à vin
• 1 p.m. checkout – to enjoy a leisurely morning
• Price: $260 plus taxes (package reservation subject to availability)
Place d’Armes Hotel & Suites
This award-winning boutique hotel—a blend of historic architecture and contemporary design—provides a unique setting for a memorable Valentine’s experience with your loved one. The package, available from February 6 to 21, includes:
• Two nights in a suite or deluxe room
• Continental breakfast for two
• A three-course candlelight dinner for two at Aix Cuisine du Terroir (service included)
• Evening wine and cheese cocktail event
• Champagne bottle upon arrival and a surprise basket in your room
• Price: $564.50 plus taxes (package reservation subject to availability); additional nights available
Hotel Nelligan
Hotel Nelligan’s poetic charm and sumptuously elegant make it the ideal setting for a romantic interlude. This boutique hotel, located on historic St. Paul Street in Old Montreal, is sure to please anyone in search of tranquility and relaxation. Available from February 6 to 21, the package includes:
• Two nights in a suite or deluxe room, with continental breakfast
• A three-course candlelight dinner for two at Verses restaurant (service included)
• Wine and cheese served from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• A half-bottle of champagne upon arrival and a surprise basket in your room
• Price: $568 plus taxes (package reservation subject to availability); additional nights available from $179
Alluring Dining Experiences
If time is too short for a lovers’ getaway, why not opt for a romantic evening in one of the Antonopoulos Group’s restaurants?
• Aix Cuisine du Terroir features a three-course gourmet meal created with the finest local produce ($55 per person)
• Verses restaurant offers a bold menu comprised of five decadent courses ($69 per person)
• Méchant Bœuf Bar-Brasserie offers couples an escape with its “Rock-balade" evening, featuring its existing menu set to a rock soundtrack.
• Narcisse Bistro-Bar à vin offers an ultra-romantic ambience, with live music and a three-course menu ($36 per person)
• Prolong your pleasure at the Restaurant du Vieux-Port Steakhouse, with a special four-course menu from the grill, available February 12 to 14 ($48 per person)
• Suite 701 invites trendy couples, friends and singles to enjoy its "Mix tape" menu—a unique two-course blend of the sweet and the savoury ($40 per person)
Dinner reservations are strongly suggested. To view the full menu at each dining establishment, please visit the website www.experienceoldmontreal.com
About The Antonopoulos Group
Since arriving in Canada more than 30 years ago from their native Greece, brothers Tony and Costa Antonopoulos have built a portfolio of elegant restaurants and boutique hotels in the historic district of Old Montreal. Their consistent delivery of outstanding client services has raised the bar on hospitality industry standards, and they have been instrumental in the development of area tourism.
The Antonopoulos Group operations employ more than 400 people, and hotel, bar, restaurant and spa holdings include: Auberge du Vieux-Port, Narcise Bistro + Bar à vin, Hotel Nelligan, Verses Restaurant, Méchant Boeuf Bar & Brasserie, Le Place d’Armes Hotel & Suites, Aix Cuisine du Terroir, Suite 701, Rainspa, Restaurant du Vieux-Port Steakhouse, Galianos and Modavie Restaurant Wine Bar.
For additional information about the Antonopoulos Group please visit www.experienceoldmontreal.com or access each hotel individually at: www.aubergeduvieuxport.com, www.hotelnelligan.com, or www.hotelplacedarmes.com.
For additional information or to coordinate an interview with a representative of the Antonopoulos Group, please contact:
Communications MECA
Julie Lepsetz
(514) 288-8500 x 233
jlepsetz@meca.ca
OR
Joëlle Langevin
(514) 288-8500 x 236
jlangevin@meca.ca
