As one of the top tourism and hotel management schools in the world, Montréal’s Institute of Tourism and Hotels (Institut de tourisme et d’hôtellerie, or ITHQ for short) has readied students for a careers in tourism hospitality since 1968. And in the name of giving their students some real world experience, the ITHQ also offers unique meeting and offsite event spaces, freshly renovated hotel accommodations and dining options sure to please any attendee.
Location, location, location
Based in the picturesque Plateau neighbourhood, the ITHQ not only offers great views over the pretty as a postcard Square Saint-Louis and Mount Royal, but is also a great starting point from which to explore the city. A short walk from the leafy Parc La Fontaine and Saint-Denis Street’s bustling shopping and dining areas, events at ITHQ guarantee your attendees a truly Montréal experience.
The ITHQ just unveiled the relaunch of its hotel after significant renovation work and is ready to provide guests with an unparalleled experience. Comprising 36 spacious standard rooms with abundant natural light, 4 adapted rooms for people with limited mobility, and 2 lavish suites, the hotel ensures the epitome of comfort, complete with top-notch service from a keen emerging workforce.
Terroir front and centre
During its makeover, the Hôtel de l’ITHQ prioritized Québec artisanship in its furniture, lighting fixtures, mattresses, artworks and more. Its 42 recently updated rooms feature locally sourced Québec products and materials, all curated by Montréal-based architecture and design firm Ædifica. By leveraging local assets, they’re minimizing their carbon footprint and endorsing sustainable practices.
The ITHQ’s commitment to eco-friendly practices has earned it the Green Key Global certification, an international seal of approval for environmental stewardship in the hospitality sector.
Good taste on every level
When hunger hits, there are options onsite for full catering service or meals in either the more formal, white tablecloth ITHQ Restaurant or the casual Relève gourmande teaching restaurant, both specializing in locally-sourced Québécois cuisine.
For cocktail parties or after-session drinks, Bar Blanc Bec is a convivial bar featuring Québec beers, wines, spirits and nibbles ranging from regional cheese and charcuterie boards to bacon-leek sour cream dip with still-warm focaccia fingers.
Event rooms onsite
The meeting rooms on offer at ITHQ range from cooking and pastry spaces perfect for teambuilding exercises for groups of less than 20 to larger spaces for bigger group meetings, meals and cocktails. And there’s always the added bonus of tasty treats and cuisine made in-house, with rooms equipped with high-speed internet, hands-free telephones for conference calls and multimedia screens.
Saint-Louis room | With its sweeping 6th floor views over its namesake square, the adaptable Saint-Louis room can be sized from 564 to 1,387 square feet, with a capacity for 12 to 120 people.
Mont-Royal room | Looking out towards Mount Royal from the 6th floor, the Mont-Royal room is adaptable in sizes ranging from 624 to 1,464 square feet, with a capacity of 12 to 120 people.
Foyer de la Montagne | Also with a view on Mount Royal, this 575 square-foot gathering space on the 6th floor can fit up to 35 people for a team celebration or cocktail party.
Saint-Laurent executive room | Set up with a large permanent table, the Saint-Laurent room is perfect for board meetings for up to 14 people.
Saputo room | Fully renovated, this culinary training room comfortably fits up to 33 people. It’s perfect for lectures and demonstrations and equipped with two 4K screens.
Classrooms and auditorium | Offering capacities ranging from 17 to 87 people, the ITHQ’s classrooms and auditorium are also available outside of class time.
Cooking and pastry spaces | The ITHQ also offers workshops for groups of up to 17 people, bringing the team together in delectable co-creation.
La Relève gourmande | Available on Saturdays and Sundays year-round and throughout school breaks and summer vacation, this restaurant space can be divided in two parts, with a capacity range from 120 to 200 people.
All packaged up and ready to go
Responsible for training the next generation of hospitality experts, it should come as no surprise that the ITHQ also offers package deals for meetings and more. Starting from as low as $79 per person, there’s a variety of options available (as well as variable menu choices taking into account dietary restrictions) throughout the week ranging from meetings with lunch to evening soirées.
Cheat sheet
Venue: Institute of Tourism and Hotels
Address: 3535 rue Saint-Denis
Website: ithq.qc.ca
Twitter: @ITHQ
Phone: 514-282-5120 or toll-free at 1-855-229-8189, option 3
E-mail: ventes-hotel@ithq.qc.ca
Number of hotel rooms: 42 (including 2 suites)
Number of meeting rooms: 9
Maximum capacity: 250
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