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OUR HISTORY OUR TEAM OUR MISSION, VISION AND VALUES SUSTAINABILITY LE GERMAIN HOTELS ALT HOTELS OUR TWO BANNERS HISTORY OF OUR HOTELS HOTEL LOCATIONS OUR DEVELOPMENT HONOURS THE COLLECTIONS THE MAGAZINE AND BLOG
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OUR HISTORY
GROUP GERMAIN HOTELS IS A QUÉBEC CITY FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS THAT WAS ESTABLISHED MANY YEARS AGO BY VICTOR AND HUGUETTE GERMAIN.
It all started in 1957 when the Germains became the owners of a convenience store with a lunch counter. Soon after, Victor and Huguette acquired another establishment, this time a restaurant located in a small shopping centre. And a few years later they opened yet another restaurant, Le Fiacre, which became renowned in Québec City. Victor acquired a residential building in the mid-1970s and it was then that he created his property management business, called “Casot.”
Victor Germain set the tone for the business with his financially successful operations, including Le Fiacre restaurant and many residential and commercial buildings. Guided by the same commitment to excellence, Christiane and Jean-Yves, Victor and Huguette Germain’s two eldest children, developed original restaurant concepts like Cousin Germain and the Café Saint‑Honoré.
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While in their early twenties, Christiane and Jean-Yves Germain already showed great leadership in the management of establishments that were making an impression on the Québec City scene. In the 1980s, while on a trip to New York City, Christiane and Jean-Yves fell in love with Morgans Hotel. The legendary institution with its innovative boutiquehotel concept captivated their interest. Then and there they decided to open their first hotel property. In 1988, Christiane and Jean-Yves inaugurated their very first hotel, which they named Hôtel Germain-des-Prés. It was the very first boutique-hotel in
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Canada. It included Le Bistango restaurant, successor to the famous Le Fiacre restaurant. At the time, with its bold and avant-garde concept, Hôtel Germain-des-Prés quickly became a resounding success! Its comfort, quality and service garnered praise and the enthusiasm of a dynamic business clientele in touch with the latest trends. The success continued. Other hotels followed in Québec City, Montréal, Toronto and Calgary. In 2007, Group Germain Hotels began a brand new adventure by launching Alt Hotels, a pared-down, reasonably priced luxury concept featuring modern designs.
Today the Germain family owns many hotels across Canada and is increasingly recognized for its business acumen, innovation and concern for offering the highest quality products and services. Every year, guests spend 325,000 overnight stays in Group Germain Hotels properties, bringing the total number of stays to nearly 4 million since the opening of the first hotel in 1988. The company is even ranked as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies and now employs close to 1,000 people. And the family has grown: Huguette and Victor Germain’s grandchildren, Hugo and Marie Pier and Clarah, are now working for the company! Since its start over 50 years ago, Group Germain Hotels has witnessed remarkable growth, which will continue in leaps and bounds as it pursues its national expansion.
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TEAM CHRISTIANE GERMAIN
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As Co-President of Group Germain Hotels, Christiane Germain oversees operations and marketing for all of the Group’s properties. Dynamic, tenacious and inventive, her entrepreneurial qualities have been honored on several occasions by Canada’s business people and by the tourism community. After over 30 years in the industry, Christiane is especially proud to be able to offer career opportunities to people who share the values of the Group Germain Hotels family. Committed to the economic vitality of the country, Christiane attaches great importance to the development of Canadian talent, which she supports particularly through the local procurement policy implemented by the Group. In addition to presiding over a growing business, Christiane Germain serves on several boards and is involved in supporting numerous charities.
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CO-PRESIDENT Trained at the Institut de tourisme et d’hôtellerie du Québec, Jean-Yves is co-president of Group Germain Hotels. Gifted with a keen business sense, he is in charge of development, orchestrates financing and supervises the construction of all the hotels. Jean-Yves began his career in the restaurant industry. It was here where he first tried his hand at raising capital. Since then, he has mastered the structuring of investment funds and financial strategies for the company’s hotel developments. Group Germain Hotels, whose finances he runs with an iron fist, is ranked among the 50 Best Managed Companies in Canada thanks to its economic and financial health.
Alongside his career as an hotelier, Jean-Yves is president of Casot ltée, a company based in Québec City that owns and operates a number of commercial and residential properties. He also sits on a number of boards of directors and is dedicated to several charities in the community.
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VICE-PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS Guided by his 35 years of international experience and in-depth knowledge of the hotel industry, Didier manages the daily operations of the hotels. The members of his team often speak of his pragmatism and joie de vivre. According to him, a company’s values and its human capital are its main strengths. Born in the south of France, Didier came to discover the world of hospitality in prestigious establishments in Paris and Monte Carlo. Over the course of his career, he spent more than 20 years working for the Accor Group. He settled in Canada with his family in 1987 and was the Vice-President of Operations for subsidiary Accor Canada, from 1997 to 2006. In 2007, Groupe Danone entrusted him with the general management of Evian Royal Resort, but nostalgia for his adopted country made him decide to return to Canada to manage Fairmont hotels with the Westmont Group. Didier has a Bachelor of Commerce degree and is a graduate of the Executive Program at Cornell University. He has been involved with a number of boards and organizations, including as an adviser to the international trade ministry of France.
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ANNIE LANDRY VICE-PRESIDENT, FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES GROUP GERMAIN HOTELS AND CASOT LTÉE
Over the past 15 years, Annie has very actively contributed to the growth of Group Germain Hotels and Casot ltée. Leading a team of more than 20 people, Annie is in charge of monitoring budgets, construction costs and monthly payments. She is also responsible for all legal aspects and the temporary and permanent financing of construction projects. Her commitment to building sound financial investments sustains the company’s steady growth. A graduate of Laval University and a member of the Ordre des CPA du Québec, Annie started her career in the financial advisory service of Samson, Bélair/Deloitte & Touche, in Québec City. She then worked for Exfo and for Siemens – Technologies du bâtiment inc. As a financial controller, she developed strong change management skills and became proficient in system and process implementation on an international scale. Annie is the mother of two sporty teenage girls, and is an active member of the community during her free time.
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DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT With experience in business development in the retail trade and an MBA from Queen’s University, Hugo officially joined Group Germain Hotels’ operations in January 2006. Involved from the outset in the creation of the Alt concept, Hugo actively participated in the design, construction, start-up and operations of the first Alt property, holding the position of General Manager of Alt Hotel Quartier DIX30 in its first year of operation. He is dedicated to making this banner a leader in its niche in Canada. In 2009, Hugo moved to Québec City and took on the responsibility of sourcing, planning and overseeing new hotel development opportunities for both hotel banners across the country. Hugo is also the chair of the Séminaire Saint-François Foundation, a member of the Québec City Summer Festival board and the Chaudière-Appalaches division of Junior Achievement’s Board of Directors and an advising member of La Ruche via Québec’s SM40 Alliance.
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GENERAL DIRECTOR, ALT HOTEL MONTREAL A graduate of Queen’s University in Mechanical Engineering and gifted with an innate sense for what customer’s want, Marie Pier joined the family business in 2006. Her natural flair for customer service became a real asset during her two years as head of commercial rentals and senior advisor to the residential sales team at the Le Germain Hotel Calgary real estate complex. Over the course of her career she has managed the teams of architects, designers and engineers in charge of constructing and renovating the Groupe’s hotels, and managed operations at Alt Hotel Montreal before taking the helm of the establishment as General Manager. In addition Marie Pier has also completed the EMBA McGill HEC Montréal program as well as becoming the proud mother of a little girl and a little boy. Always on the lookout for a unique adventure, Marie Pier has learned five languages on her travels around the world.
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DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION An expert in renovating and building new hotels, Éric joined Group Germain Hotels in early 2002 to supervise the design and construction of Le Germain Hotel Toronto. After more than 12 years with Group Germain Hotels, it has become second nature for Éric to make any project a success, working with whoever he needs to deliver more complex projects. For Éric, challenges are a source of satisfaction rather than trepidation. His expertise shines through no matter the size of the project, anywhere in Canada. He also sits on a number of advisory committees.
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SENIOR DIRECTOR, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS Stacey is far from being new to the communications world. Since the start of the millennium, this graduate of Concordia University has held a succession of prestigious positions in telecommunications and public sector corporations, and advised numerous clients for a public relations agency.
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In 2012, her passion for travel and design led her to Group Germain Hotels where she saw an opportunity to share her expertise with a nationally expanding company, whose design and authenticity philosophy fit her like a glove. Stacey is now responsible for the marketing and branding on a national scale of the company’s two banners, as well as the management of all internal and external company communications. Stacey also volunteers with various nonprofits including Public Relations Without Borders, an organization that works with populations facing challenges in developing countries.
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OUR MISSION
OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE, DEVELOP AND MANAGE HOTELS DESIGNED TO REFLECT THE LATEST TRENDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS, WHERE PERSONALIZED CUSTOMER SERVICE IS AT THE HEART OF EVERY EXPERIENCE.
The mission of each property of Group Germain Hotels is to provide guests with personalized service delivered by attentive, qualified staff anticipating and exceeding every guest’s expectations.
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OUR VISION To be recognized as a leader in hotel development and management, through innovative practices while providing our guests with comfort that stands out for its sophistication and the quality of service from our attentive staff, from coast to coast.
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RESPECT... …for our guests, by taking care of them throughout their stay thanks to our personalized, yet discreet service; …for our staff, whose sincerity, pleasure, happiness and sense of accomplishment contribute to the success of our mission; …for the environment, which is why we make use of the latest advances in energy efficient design and development.
TEAMWORK Our staff is united in a common desire to offer personalized service.
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AESTHETIC SENSE Our staff takes great care to exhibit exemplary behaviour through their active presence, impeccable appearance, elegance and pride which ensures the distinction of our signature, our design, our hospitality and our services.
DARING Because innovation stems from daring decisions, we favour a business approach that challenges preconceived ideas and encourages initiative in our teams in order to, ultimately, offer a unique hotel experience to our guests.
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GENEROSITY The well-being of our guests being at the heart of our priorities, our hospitality philosophy rests on the sincere interest of our employees to provide considerate and attentive service. We also believe that it is extremely important to give back to the communities where we work and to encourage the next generation.
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PEOPLE MAKE THE DIFFERENCE Each member of the team is chosen for their natural desire to welcome and take care of our guests. They have shown their dedication to providing our guests with unparalleled Germain service. We all, as team members, take special care with our guests to ensure they feel at home. In our hotels, each guest is unique. And each member of the team takes care of our guests in a unique way.
“Our employees are at the heart of our business. We want them to grow and build a career with us.” — Jean-Yves Germain
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GROUP GERMAIN HOTELS AND SUSTAINABILITY From the environmentally friendly building practices we follow to the charitable donations we make, from the financial health of our organisation to the training programs we have developed for our team, each decision we make is guided by the knowledge that we are contributing to the sustainable growth of our communities. We follow best practices in governance and are proud of our ranking as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies for more than 6 consecutive years.
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WE CARE ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT Montréal-based LEMAYMICHAUD Architecture Design created all Alt Hotels and Le Germain Hotels. Our most recent hotels are designed and built with careful attention to environmental conservation, efficiency and controls. For instance, our most recent projects feature geothermal heating and cooling as well as energy-efficient lighting systems. Whenever possible, we use products that can be reused, recharged or recycled, and all our hotels offer a smoke-free environment.
WE SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITIES We encourage local sourcing of our products and services to give back to the communities where we do business. We employ close to 1,000 people across Canada and support hundreds of jobs indirectly thanks to our local procurement policies and hotels under construction. Group Germain Hotels also supports the next generation of hoteliers and encourages local designers and artisans whenever possible. For example: We support local hospitality schools and offer internships in every one of our Alt and Le Germain hotels. Le Germain Hotels staff wears local designer clothes created by Marie Saint-Pierre and Bustle. Artwork in all of our hotels is created by Canadian artists. We support a number of local charities and events every year.
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HOTELS As the first boutique hotel in Canada, Le Germain believes in the value of staying small and intimate. Whether in Calgary, Toronto, Montréal, Québec City, Charlevoix or soon Ottawa, we ensure that guests are welcomed warmly and continue to enjoy attentive, personalized service throughout their stay. And it all comes wrapped in an elegance matched only by the timeless appeal of our stylish, carefully designed rooms. Welcome to Le Germain: The original boutique hotel.
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LE GERMAIN HOTELS PIONEERED THE BOUTIQUE-HOTEL CONCEPT IN CANADA BOUTIQUE-HOTELS ARE DESIGNED TO SATISFY CUSTOMERS PASSIONATE ABOUT DESIGN, QUALITY AND COMFORT.
Contrary to what the name implies, a boutique-hotel is not a hotel where one can find boutiques. We often speak of the feeling when we want to describe boutique-hotels, but the concept is defined mainly by: Personalized service – a key difference – every need is anticipated and clients are treated as guests. The average size of the establishment – generally less than 150 rooms. Architecture and design – unique architecture, luxurious, stylish and simple design with an attention to detail and decor that offers an intimate atmosphere. An urban location – hotels located in major cities and in vibrant and trendy neighbourhoods.
“We provide personalized services and quality. Authenticity is reflected in what we are and what we offer.” — Christiane Germain
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BOUTIQUE-HOTEL CONCEPT Emerging during the 1980s in New York City, the boutique-hotel niche market experienced a boom in the 1990s. This type of hotel fills the gap in the market left by the standardization typical of large hotel chains. In contrast to these, each boutique establishment develops a unique style based on a concept and a personality of its own. Each Le Germain Hotel bears a distinctive signature, that is to say, each has a different lobby in terms of the look and the architecture. It’s the same for the rooms and public areas in the hotels.
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“For us, each establishment is unique. Each has a different location, clientele, design and environment.” — Marie Pier Germain
LE GERMAIN HOTEL Québec: A 60-room hotel located in Québec City’s Old Port area.
LE GERMAIN HOTEL MONTREAL:
A 101-room hotel located in downtown Montréal. The renowned 50-seat Laurie Raphaël restaurant is on the mezzanine level.
LE GERMAIN HOTEL TORONTO:
A 122-room hotel located in Toronto’s Entertainment District. The renowned 65-seat Victor restaurant is on the hotel’s first floor.
LE GERMAIN HOTEL MAPLE LEAF SQUARE:
A 167-room hotel located in downtown Toronto as part of a multi-purpose real estate project that includes condos, office space, stores, restaurants and a hotel.
LE GERMAIN HOTEL CALGARY:
A 143-room hotel located in downtown Calgary as part of a multi-purpose real estate project that includes condos, office space and a hotel. The renowned 90-seat CHARCUT restaurant is on the hotel’s first floor.
LE GERMAIN HOTEL CHARLEVOIX:
A 145-room hotel located in Charlevoix, Québec. The site includes Les Labours and Le Bercail restaurants, a café as well as a spa.
LE GERMAIN HOTEL COMING SOON LE GERMAIN HOTEL OTTAWA:
A 120-room hotel located at the corner of Daly and Waller in a unique mixed-use complex combining a hotel, condominiums, a theatre and an art gallery. Opening: 2018
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ALT HOTELS At Alt Hotels, we march to a different beat by giving guests the best of what they want without any extra fluff. Located in Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Brossard, Québec City, Halifax and soon St. John’s, all of our properties are carefully crafted to combine eco-friendly comfort within sleek urban spaces – all designed with guests in mind. What’s more, ours rooms are available at the same affordable rate, every day, all year round. Didn’t expect that did you? Alt Hotel. Stay unconventional.
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“Light, intelligent and cheerful, Alt is simply different.” — Didier Obeuf
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“At Alt Hotels, we want travellers to ask themselves what is truly important in a hotel stay. Is it the chocolate on their pillow or a good night’s sleep in an ultracomfortable bed?” — Hugo Germain
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A GREEN CONSCIENCE Use of the most advanced energy-efficient technologies, including heating and cooling by geothermal energy, heat recovery and energy-efficient lighting Bella Pella bath products presented in refillable containers to avoid plastic waste
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ALT HOTEL QUARTIER DIX30:
A 158-room hotel located on Montréal’s South Shore.
ALT HOTEL QUEBEC:
Formerly Hôtel Germain-des-Prés, a 126-room hotel located in Québec City (in the borough of Sainte‑Foy), steps from the main shopping malls and the renowned 90-seat Le Bistango restaurant.
ALT HOTEL TORONTO AIRPORT:
A 153-room hotel on the site of Toronto Pearson International Airport, at the end of the LINK train line.
ALT HOTEL HALIFAX AIRPORT:
A 169-room hotel at Halifax Stanfield International Airport.
ALT HOTEL MONTREAL:
A 154-room hotel in one of Montréal’s new trendy hot spots, Griffintown.
ALT HOTEL WINNIPEG:
A 160-room hotel in the heart of the Sports, Hospitality and Entertainment District (SHED).
ALT HOTEL OTTAWA:
A 148-room hotel in the heart of downtown Ottawaon Slater Street.
ALT HOTELS COMING SOON ALT HOTEL CALGARY:
A 155-room hotel overlooking Bow River located in the heart of the dynamic East Village. Opening: 2018
ALT HOTEL ST. JOHN’S:
A 148-room hotel overlooking the harbour and offering a stunning view through The Narrows. Opening: 2017
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HOTELS LIKE NO OTHERS AT LE GERMAIN AND ALT HOTELS, WE GO THAT EXTRA MILE TO MAKE EACH STAY MEMORABLE. BELOW ARE A SAMPLE OF THE UNIQUE SERVICES AND AMENITIES OFFERED AT OUR PROPERTIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
SLEEP IN EVERY DAY At Le Germain and Alt Hotels, we let guests sleep in every day: there is no check out time when they book directly on our website or over the phone! WE WELCOME DOGS We believe that the superior comfort of our hotels should be accessible to our four legged friends. For this reason, in all our hotels, our guests can stay in the company of their dog! When guests make a reservation and inform us that they will be bringing their dog with them, we prepare the room with a “dining area” carpet, a water bowl, a food dish and a comfy dog bed.
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CHARGING STATIONS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES During their stay at our properties, drivers of electric vehicles can literally recharge their batteries while enjoying a good night’s sleep. In the spirit of our ongoing commitment to innovation and sustainable development, each property is equipped with universal charging stations, including dedicated charging stations for Tesla vehicles.
WAKE UP IN STYLE Guests can enjoy their morning coffee in the comfort of their room before heading out to a busy day. Complimentary Nespresso coffee and David’s Tea teas are available in each guest room at Le Germain Hotels, and Keurig coffee at Alt Hotels.
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HISTORY
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HÔTEL GERMAIN-DES-PRÉS LE GERMAIN HOTEL QUÉBEC 1988
LE GERMAIN HOTEL MONTREAL
The first 1997 Group Germain Hotels hotel Formerly under the name “Hotel Dominion 1912”
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LE GERMAIN HOTEL TORONTO 1999 The first hotel 2003 outside of Québec The first City hotel outside the province of Québec
ALT HOTEL QUARTIER DIX30 ALT HOTEL QUEBEC 2007 First hotel under the Alt banner
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LE GERMAIN HOTEL CALGARY 2008 Conversion of the BoutiqueHôtel Germain-desPrés Hotel to an Alt Hotel
LE GERMAIN HOTEL MAPLE LEAF SQUARE 2010 First Le Germain Hotel in western Canada, a multibuilding complex combining a hotel, an office building and luxury condos
ALT HOTEL TORONTO AIRPORT 2010 Second Le Germain 2012 Hotel in Toronto First Alt outside of Québec and located at an airport
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ALT HOTEL ST. JOHN’S ALT HOTEL OTTAWA LE GERMAIN HOTEL CHARLEVOIX 2016
ALT HOTEL WINNIPEG ALT HOTEL MONTREAL ALT HOTEL HALIFAX AIRPORT 2014
2013 The first hotel in the Maritimes
Located in one of Montréal’s newest hot spots (Griffintown)
2015 Located 2015 in the heart of beautiful Located in Charlevoix, the Sports, Québec Hospitality and Entertainment District (SHED)
Located downtown on Slater street
2018 Located at 2017 the heart of the of the A 148-room dynamic hotel East Village overlooking the harbour and offering a stunning view through The Narrows
Located in a unique mixed-use complex combining a hotel, condominiums, a theatre and an art gallery
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LOCATIONS ALT HOTEL QUARTIER DIX30 6500 Boulevard de Rome Brossard, Québec J4Y 0B6 450.443.1030 / 1.877.343.1030
ALT HOTEL QUEBEC 1200 Avenue Germain-des-Prés Québec City, Québec G1V 3M7 418-658-1224 / 1-800-463-5253
ALT HOTEL TORONTO AIRPORT 6080 Viscount Road Mississauga, Ontario L4V 0A1 1-855-855-6080
ALT HOTEL HALIFAX AIRPORT 40 Silver Dart Drive Endfield, Nova Scotia B2T 1K2 1-855-258-5775
ALT HOTEL MONTREAL 120 Rue Peel Montréal, Québec H3C 0L8 1-855-823-8120
ALT HOTEL WINNIPEG 310 Donald Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2H3 1-844-946-6258
ALT HOTEL OTTAWA
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VICTORIA
185 Slater Street Ottawa, Ontario K1P 0C8 1-844-258-6882
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VANCOUVER CALGARY CALGARY
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ALT HOTEL ST. JOHN’S
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LE GERMAIN HOTEL QUÉBEC 126 Rue Saint-Pierre | Québec City, Québec G1K 4A8 418-692-2224 / 1-888-833-5253
LE GERMAIN HOTEL MONTREAL 2050 Rue Mansfield | Montréal, Québec H3A 1Y9 514-849-2050 / 1-877-333-2050
LE GERMAIN HOTEL TORONTO 30 Mercer Street | Toronto, Ontario M5V 1H3 416-345-9500 / 1-866-345-9501
LE GERMAIN HOTEL MAPLE LEAF SQUARE 75 Bremner Blvd | Toronto, Ontario M5J 0A1 416-649-7575 / 1-888-940-7575
LE GERMAIN HOTEL CALGARY 899 Centre Street SW | Calgary, Alberta T2G 1B8 1-877-362-8990 / 403-264-8990
LE GERMAIN HOTEL CHARLEVOIX 50 Rue de la Ferme | Baie-Saint-Paul, Québec G3Z 0G2 1-877-536-2774
LE GERMAIN HOTEL OTTAWA Opening: 2018 ST. JOHN’S
CHARLEVOIX QUÉBEC CITY
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MONTRÉAL BROSSARD OTTAWA TORONTO
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Legend = Airport = Germain Desired Markets = Alt Desired Markets
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EXPANSION GROUP GERMAIN HOTELS AIMS TO BE THE FIRST INDEPENDENT HOTEL GROUP WITH A TRULY NATIONAL PRESENCE. WITH THIS IN MIND, THE TEAM IS ALWAYS ON THE LOOKOUT FOR PRIME URBAN LOCATIONS AND NEW PARTNERS WHO SHARE THEIR PASSION FOR EXCELLENCE AND GROWTH. THE GOAL? TO OFFER A LE GERMAIN HOTEL OR AN ALT HOTEL EXPERIENCE IN EVERY PROVINCE FROM COAST TO COAST. Do you have a great site in an urban location or in a neighbourhood that is destined for revitalization? Here are some of the characteristics we are looking for:
Ability to build new facilities Ability to demolish dilapidated buildings and replace them with new buildings Opportunity to purchase overhead rights (hotel on top of an existing one or a new structure) Inclusion of a hotel in a multi-use real estate project Several forms of investment are available in partnership with Group Germain Hotels. The company has built a solid reputation over the years for its service-centred approach and for the exceptional yields that it returns to investors.
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HONOURS Ranked as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies Member of the Platinum club (winners who have maintained Best Managed status for at least six consecutive years) Competition sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC, the National Post and Queen’s School of Business which rewards 50 major private companies in the country, from diverse industries, who earn the distinction of being named the Best Managed in a rigorous and independent assessment of their business excellence, skills and management practices. GROUP GERMAIN HOTELS Named Regional Company of the Year, 2011 Pinnacle Awards
HUGO GERMAIN Montérégie area – Human resources, Québec Grand Prix of Tourism, 2009
Tours de l’industrie: 2010 Entrepreneur of the Year, Le Planificateur National Assembly of Québec house motion highlighting the excellence of the Group Germain Hotels (December 6, 2000), introduced by Mr. Maxime Arseneau, Minister of Tourism
CHRISTIANE GERMAIN Recipient of more than a dozen awards and honors, including: Member of the Order of Canada in 2014 Doctor of Laws (honorary) from Concordia University, 2013 Awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, 2012 Named Honorary Doctor of Commerce by Ryerson University, 2012 Received the Achievement Award from the Réseau des Femmes d’affaires du Québec, 2012 Named Canadian Veuve Clicquot Business Woman in 2012 Received Ordre du Mérite Hôtelier 2011 from the Association des hôteliers du Québec Awarded the insignia of a Knight of the Ordre national du Québec, 2009
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Group Germain Hotels’ properties received over 70 awards, including: GROUPEGERMAIN.COM Visit the Awards page
LE GERMAIN HOTELS Every Le Germain Hotel received a Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence
LE GERMAIN HOTEL QUÉBEC Trivago 2016 - Top 25 hotels in Canada Trip Advisor Travelers’ Choice 2016 - 2nd best hotel in Canada Expedia Insiders’ Select Hotel 2014 – The Expedia Insiders’ Select list reveals the top hotels in the world Travelers’ Choice® 2012 – Winner for Best Service 2012 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List – The Best Places to Stay in the World, Selected by the Readers of Condé Nast Traveler; Platinum circle mention for having made the list every year for the past five years
HÔTEL LE GERMAIN CHARLEVOIX Top Interior Design Award at the 2012 Retail and Leisure Interiors Awards, Hotels and Service Retailers category Trip Advisor Travelers’ Choice 2016
LE GERMAIN HOTEL MONTREAL 2010 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List – The Best Places to Stay in the World, Selected by the Readers of Condé Nast Traveler
LE GERMAIN HOTEL TORONTO Expedia Insiders’ Select Hotel – The Expedia Insiders’ Select list reveals the top hotels in the world Travelers’ Choice® 2012 – Winner for Trendiest Hotel
LE GERMAIN HOTEL MAPLE LEAF SQUARE Recipient of CAA/AAA Four Diamond designation for 2012, one of the highest ratings possible for an establishment in North America Travelers’ Choice® 2012 – Winner for Best Service and Top 25 Hotels in Canada
HÔTELS ALT Every Alt Hotel received a Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence Best Innovative Concept in Midscale Brands, Worldwide Hospitality Awards, 2008
ALT HOTEL QUARTIER DIX30 2012 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice List Gold – Lodging 1 to 3 stars – National Grand Prix of Tourism, 2009
ALT HOTEL QUÉBEC Lodging 4-5 stars, Québec Grand Prix of Tourism, 2009
ALT HOTEL TORONTO AIRPORT Ranked number one hotel serving the Toronto Pearson International Airport market, according to USA Today in 2014
ALT HOTEL HALIFAX Expedia Award of Excellence 2016
LE GERMAIN HOTEL CALGARY Condé Nast Traveler 2015 Readers Choice Awards, among the 20 best hotels in Canada according to the prestigious magazine Recipient of CAA/AAA Four Diamond designation for 2013, one of the highest ratings possible for an establishment in North America LEMAYMICHAUD Architecture Design – Best Standard Room: < 150 rooms, En Route Hotel Design awards 2011 W W W. G R O U P EG ER M AI N. C O M
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LE GERMAIN HOTELS COLLECTION THE LE GERMAIN HOTELS COLLECTION WAS CREATED FOLLOWING REQUESTS FROM GUESTS WHO WANTED TO REPRODUCE THE COMFORT OF LE GERMAIN HOTELS AT HOME. The Le Germain Hotels Collection include the same dream-worthy bed linens, duvets and pillows guests can find at the properties across the country. These luxurious home fashion products are available exclusively at Simons and on simons.ca
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PROLONG THE EXPERIENCE Guests may also choose to continue the hotel experience by subscribing to the magazine CHIC par Le Germain free of charge by signing up at: groupegermain.com/en/magazines/signup THE BLOG The Le Germain and Alt blogs deliver fun and insightful articles on the latest trends in the art of living. Each infused with their personality, their contents are the ideal companion for the savvy traveller!
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THE MAGAZINE CHIC PAR LE GERMAIN Distributed at Le Germain and Alt Hotels, Chic par Le Germain is a lifestyle magazine dedicated to travel, fashion, design, fine dining, and unique personalities.
TO READ OUR ISSUES ONLINE AND ACCESS OUR MEDIA KIT Ce magazine est à vous. Yours to keep.
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Would you like to learn more about our expansion projects or plan an interview with a member of our team? Do not hesitate to contact: JULIE TREMBLAY National Public Relations Manager T 514-954-0702
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Do you have a business project you would like to develop, or do you wish to invest? We are always on the lookout for new partners who want to share our vision of excellence, so please don’t hesitate to communicate with us. JEAN-YVES GERMAIN Co-president T 418-266-3301
[email protected] HUGO GERMAIN Director of Development T 418-266-1080
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