Marriott Château Champlain Hotel, Modern Québec Luxury Interior, Canadian Architecture, QC Residential Building Photos
Marriott Château Champlain Hotel in Montréal, Québec
3 Jun 2021
Marriott Château Champlain Hotel
Architects: Sid Lee Architecture
Location: 1050 De La Gauchètiere West, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Originally designed by Quebec architects Rogers D?Astous and Jean-Paul Pothier in 1967 at the time of the world?s fair, the Château Champlain is notable for its iconic structure and technical accomplishments. Overlooking the city from the top of its 128-meter, 38-story height, the hotel was once the tallest in Canada. Today, it continues to catch the eye of passers-by downtown with its rhythmic half-moon windows and the neo-Roman arches of Windsor station. Earning the nickname of ?the cheese grater,? these window frames simulating the look of balconies were put at the core of the design narrative created by Sid Lee Architecture.
First restoration

Initially undertaken following the hotel?s acquisition by the Tidan Group in 2018, the restoration project effected by Sid Lee Architecture represents the first major renovation of the building since its construction.

Symbolic of Quebec?s architectural heritage, not to mention being an exceptional visual landmark at the heart of the city, the Château Champlain today unveils an updated design that enhances the majestic urban landscape offered by its variety of panoramic views. Reimagined in an elegant, timeless...