Press Releases
MONTRÉAL, August 4, 2009
A new signature look for Le Germain Montreal
Christiane Germain and Marie Saint Pierre join efforts to offer the best in comfort to hotel guests
Business women Christiane Germain and Marie Saint Pierre, both leaders in their respective fields, are proud to announce the launch of their new exclusive collection at Hotel Le Germain Montreal. By combining their expertise, the hotelier and the fashion designer have developed the new Germain Comfort collection, a unique range of products that include bedding sets, throws, and bed and sofa cushions. Marie Saint Pierre also reviewed the hotel’s female front desk staff dress code – and now they wear uniforms from the Marie Saint Pierre signature collection. In addition to this collaboration, there has been a major investment of three million dollars for hotel renovation.
"From the start, our company has taken up the challenge to distinguish itself by offering exclusive design, sweeping comfort, a warm ambience and exceptional quality products. We have carried out important work in order to improve the comfort and design of our rooms. In addition to this investment is our collaboration with Ms. Marie Saint Pierre who is certainly one of the best designers in Quebec. The result is elegant, chic, warm and reserved, just like Marie Saint Pierre’s signature style", said Ms. Christiane Germain, Groupe Germain’s Co-President.
"Loyal to our vision and to each of our innovations, we’ve put our heart into developing the products that make up the Germain Comfort collection. Each product has been designed to combine quality, elegance and refinement. The bed linens, made with 100% European cotton, are light as a veil and durable. Their bright whiteness is only matched by their superior craftsmanship," said Ms. Marie Saint Pierre, President of Marie Saint Pierre Design.
Investment of more than $3 million in the Hotel Le Germain Montreal
As a result of Ms. Germain and Ms. Saint Pierre’s inspiration, along with the ingenuity and creativity of the Lemay-Michaud architecture firm, Le Germain Montreal’s new decor combines refinement, design, technology and of course, comfort. These changes have been carried out with the same attention to detail and aesthetic that have made the Groupe Germain hotels renowned for more than 20 years.
Always on the look out for new trends, Le Germain Montreal has renovated all of its rooms in order to continue to satisfy and anticipate the needs of its business and leisure clientele. As a result, in addition to the Marie Saint Pierre signature collection for bed linen and accessories, Le Germain Montreal has replaced its furniture, reviewed room decor, added walk-in wardrobes, redesigned bathroom lighting and improved communication interfaces. To reflect the rooms’ new look, the hotel’s lobby, meeting and exercise rooms have also been revamped.
Promoting local suppliers has always been important to Groupe Germain, and that’s why they’ve decided to have their new furniture made in Quebec. In order to respect the environment, the rooms have been equipped with energy-efficient lights.
About Groupe Germain
A family-owned Quebec company, Groupe Germain owns and operates five hotels in Montreal, Quebec City and Toronto and has recently announced the forthcoming opening of a second hotel in Toronto along with a real estate complex in Calgary which will be ready at the beginning of 2010. Groupe Germain is renowned for the impeccable hospitality and style it brings to its boutique hotels.
For more information or to purchase products from Marie Saint Pierre’s Germain Comfort collection, please visit www.hotelboutique.com.
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NATIONAL Public Relations
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