Windsor Hotel, Heritage hotel building in Ville-Marie, Canada
Description
The Windsor Hotel is a large building at Dorchester Square featuring architectural elements from 1878 and functioning as an office complex since 1987. The structure contains elegant interiors with decorative details that reflect its former status as an upscale hotel.
History
William W. Boyington designed this prominent structure, which opened in 1878 as one of Canada's first major hotels. The building was later converted into an office complex and is now known as Le Windsor.
Culture
The ballrooms and Peacock Alley function as event venues today, showing how central this building was to Montreal's social life. These spaces still draw people who want to experience where important gatherings took place.
Practical
The building is easily accessible from Dorchester Square and sits in a busy commercial area of Montreal. Visitors can view the exterior and sometimes explore publicly accessible interior areas depending on current access policies.
Did you know?
The National Hockey League was founded in 1917 in one of its dining rooms, making this location significant in Canadian sports history. This connection shows how the hotel extended beyond its role as a place to stay.
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