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Château Laurier
Opened in 1912, the Château Laurier is one of Ottawa’s landmarks and has hosted countless political and business celebrities, such as former Beatles member John Lennon, 007 actor Roger Moore, and photography master Yousuf Karsh, all of whom have stayed at the Château Laurier.
The interior of the hotel remains true to its late 19th-century luxurious style, especially the basement swimming pool, which retains its retro design from the time of its opening. The dinner restaurant Wilfrid’s offers an exceptional view of the Parliament Buildings, paired with top-notch French cuisine — no wonder it has become one of Ottawa’s most sought-after romantic date spots.
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Address: 1 Rideau St.
Phone: (613) 241-1414, 1-866-540-4410
Website: www.fairmont.com/laurier
Opened in 1912, the Château Laurier is one of Ottawa’s landmarks and has hosted countless political and business celebrities (Image provided / Moleskine Editorial Department)
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
With its bronze-colored roof and brick-red exterior, the fortress-like Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is a world-renowned architectural icon and the most prominent landmark in Quebec. The site of the château was once home to a real castle in the 17th century — Château St. Louis, the official residence of the Governor General of New France and also used as the administrative and military command center. Château St. Louis was later destroyed in battle. After several changes, in the late 19th century, the Canadian Pacific Railway Company gathered a group of Montreal businessmen aiming to create an extremely luxurious high-end hotel. Thus, the new château hotel officially opened in 1893. It was named in honor of the Comte de Frontenac, the Governor General of New France who served in Quebec from 1672 to 1698.
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Address: 1 Rue des Carrières
Phone: (418) 692-3861, 1-866-540-4460.
Website: www.fairmont.com/frontenac
The classic film *Confess*, directed by the master of suspense Alfred Hitchcock, was filmed at the hotel (Image provided / Moleskine Editorial Department)
The most impressive thing about château hotels is undoubtedly their dreamlike castle exteriors. In fact, the buildings themselves are so attractive that they have become must-visit attractions. Even better, the locations of these château hotels are all exceptionally prime, offering the best views in town. So even if you can’t afford to stay in a château hotel when visiting Canada, you’ll definitely want to wander around and soak in the atmosphere. MOOK Self-Guided Mobile Bookstore’s *Complete Self-Guided Travel: Canada* provides a full guide to the original five hotels. Download it between now and August 25, 2013, to enjoy a discounted price. For details, visit MOOK Self-Guided Mobile Bookstore at https://itunes.apple.com/tw/app/id495070783.
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