PICK YOUR PERKS!

Choose three from this list of exclusive perks and include them with your stay at no additional cost!

• -One complimentary room per every 30 rooms booked on a cumulative basis. Credited to your master account.
• -One complimentary upgrade per every 10 rooms booked on a cumulative basis. Credited to your master account
• -10% room attrition allowance up to seven days prior to arrival
• -Complimentary welcoming cocktail
• -Complimentary afternoon break with coffee and tea
• -10% off one group banquet dinner
• -15% savings on spa treatments booked prior to group arrival
• -10% off audio/visual equipment rentals

LE PLACE D'ARMES HÔTEL & SUITES

• -11,000 sq. ft. of meeting space
• -Onsite spa with hammam access
• -Two onsite restaurants
• -Rooftop terrace
• -Walking distance from the Palais des congress, Montreal’s premier conference centre

OLD MONTREAL melds convenience, luxury and century-old scenery. Designer boutiques dot the area while fine wining-and-dining hotspots, cultural venues, corporate accommodations and stunning architecture give you a real feel for Montreal’s signature joie de vivre. Everything’s within walking distance from the city’s core and steps from the financial district.

• Terms and Conditions: Offer must be mentioned at time of booking. Qualified bookings require a minimum of 10 rooms on peak nights. Offer is valid from July 1 to August 31, 2013. It is subject to function space and guestroom availability at time of booking and does not include taxes. Offer is not valid in conjunction with citywide bookings or any other offer or contract and does not apply to previously booked business or business currently under contract. Offer applies to all eligible bookings, including bookings by travel agents and other qualifying third parties at a commissionable rate. Commission payment will be based on the group's net room revenue minus any credits applied to the master account. The Hotel retains the right to modify or to terminate this promotion at any time without notice. The number of complimentary cocktails and afternoon breaks is based on the number of rooms consumed and the choices on offer in your hotel.

Located in Old Montreal’s boutique hotel Le Place d’Armes Hôtel & Suites, Rainspa offers all the comforts of a traditional spa in a modern, enchanting décor. From now until the end of April, take advantage of its early week promotion. From Monday to Thursday, enjoy a 60-minute Swedish massage for only $75. For more information call 514-282-2727.

On Sunday, March 31, enjoy a three-course feast with creations such as the breakfast poutine: lardons, peppers, sautéed onions, poached egg and Hollandaise sauce. Check out the full menu.

We tip our hats to Family Vacation Critic, which just listed Montreal second in its “10 Best Vacation Bets for 2013.” Indeed, with city gems such as the Montreal Science Centre and Botanical Gardens—as well as its free outdoor festivals year round— there’s hardly a better place to go exploring with the little ones.

If you’re thinking of booking a trip this spring or summer, we direct your attention toward these special family packages offered in two of Old Montreal’s top boutique hotels.

Le Place d’Armes Hôtel & Suites: Kids in the City (starts at $189)

• Overnight accommodation in one a Classic Double room featuring 2 doubles beds or in a Junior Suite (with a supplement) including 1 king bed and 1 sofa-bed
• Daily continental breakfast for the whole family
• Overnight Parking
• Photo shoot for the whole family with Magenta
• Extra bed or baby cot free of charge (if needed)
• In-room movie with popcorn (once during the stay)
• “Tuck-in” service featuring milk and cookies for the kids
• Kiddies packed lunch box with little snacks for the day out

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Hotel Nelligan: Family Getaway (starts at $219)

• Overnight accommodation in a Superior Double room featuring 2 doubles beds or in a Suite (with a supplement) including 1 king bed and 1 sofa-bed
• Photo shoot for the whole family with Magenta
• Daily continental breakfast for the whole family
• Montreal Science Centre family pass (2 adults and 2 children)
• Cookies and Milk
• With a minimum $40 purchase before taxes, receive $5 off at Univers Toutou Plush Factory in Old Montreal

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Balancing business sensibilities with all the perks of a luxury getaway, Old Montreal offers today’s corporate travellers a taste of everything. Here are just a few advantages:

Locale: Renowned nightlife, unique cuisine and no shortage of friendly faces—you’re in the heart of it all. The city’s centre and business district are only steps away while meeting spaces equipped to accommodate any size function dot the area. During off time, consider a group outing. Old Montreal’s the epicentre of sporting and leisure activities, perfect for team building. If you’re travelling in the winter, dog sledding, snowshoeing and ice skating excursions are among the most popular. And come summer, the Old Port plays host to some of the world’s most renowned music and arts festivals.

Ambiance: Old Montreal maintains its ranking as a top commercial and hospitality hub by harnessing the very best in the service industry. Anything can be personalized and everything’s always at your team’s disposal. And while there’s so much to do, the area also embraces a very laid-back, relaxed climate that’s miles away from the urbane hurriedness you find in most other big city districts. The temperament’s often been referred to as “European” but more aptly, it’s a tone that’s distinctly Old Montreal. Your hard-working team will breathe easy.