Queen Elizabeth Hotel, Grand hotel in Downtown Montreal, Canada
The Queen Elizabeth Hotel is a 21-floor property located at 900 René Lévesque Boulevard West in downtown Montreal. It connects directly to Central Station and Montreal's underground passageway system.
The Canadian National Railway built this hotel, opening it in 1958 as Quebec's largest accommodation at that time. The building marked a turning point in Montreal's development as a modern urban center.
The lobby and corridors display artworks by Canadian artists Albert Edward Cloutier and Jean Dallaire that reflect New France themes. These pieces shape how visitors experience the interior and connect the space to local artistic tradition.
The property connects directly to Bonaventure Metro Station, making it simple to navigate the city. Its downtown location offers straightforward access to dining and meeting spaces within the building.
John Lennon and Yoko Ono recorded 'Give Peace a Chance' in Room 1742 during their 1969 Bed-In, turning it into a protest against war. This moment became a notable spot in popular music history.
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