Montreal, Quebec – October 29, 2012: The Ritz-Carlton Montreal hosted an elegant gala Friday night to celebrate the hotel’s 100th anniversary, which was attended by many illustrious local and international guests.

Highlights:

Montreal, Quebec – October 29, 2012: The Ritz-Carlton Montreal hosted an elegant gala Friday night to celebrate the hotel’s 100th anniversary, which was attended by many illustrious local and international guests.

Highlights:

• The luxurious Royal Suite was inaugurated by Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco, and renamed the “Grimaldi Suite”
• Other notable guests who attended the evening included The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney and Mila Mulroney, Galen Weston Sr. and The Honourable Hilary Weston, Me Jean-Claude Bachand, the Saputo Family, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Segal, Lise Watier, Javier San Juan and Constanza San Juan, Joey Adler, Paul Henderson, Alexandre Bilodeau, P.K. Subban, Mitsou Gélinas, Zaib Shaikh, and Mark Belford
• The Cirque du Soleil acrobatic troupe greeted and entertained guests as they arrived, and later put on a spectacular performance in the hotel’s Palm Court
• Master of Ceremonies Ben Mulroney was the perfect host throughout dinner, held in the hotel’s historic Oval Room
• The menu, prepared by Daniel Boulud, included Lobster Salad, Duo de Boeuf expertly paired with Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino wine, Coulant au Chocolat Caramel, and artisanal Quebec cheeses. Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut rosé champagne served in flute glasses ended the dinner on a high note
• Stirring musical performances by jazz sensation Nikki Yanofsky and The Tenors brought a special touch to the soirée
• An after-party like no other took place at the hotel’s brand-new rooftop pool, where stunning views of Montreal’s midnight skyline and an electric harpist enthralled guests into the early hours

PHOTOS from the Ritz-Carlton Montreal’s 100th Anniversary Gala

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VIDEO of the Ritz-Carlton Montreal through the years

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Montreal, Quebec – October 12, 2012: The Ritz-Carlton Montreal, just four months after re-opening, has been awarded the prestigious AAA Five Diamond Award®, recognizing its status as one of North America’s most luxurious hotels. The property joins just three other Five Diamond rated hotels in Canada, and is the only one in Quebec.

“The Ritz-Carlton Montreal is honoured to receive the Five Diamond Rating from AAA, a recognition we accept with great pride,” says Andrew Torriani, CEO and General Manager of the Ritz-Carlton Montreal. “This designation reflects the unparalleled level of service, attention to detail and overall emphasis on luxury that the hotel is renowned for.”

The AAA Diamond Rating process is North America’s premier hotel rating program. Approximately 32,000 hotels throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean are AAA approved and Diamond rated. A team of full-time evaluators visit properties and assign the rating based upon 27 essential requirements including service, amenities, décor, cleanliness, comfort, security and safety.

The Five Diamond Rating acknowledges properties that reflect the characteristics of the ultimate in luxury and sophistication. Fundamental hallmarks at this level are the ability to meticulously serve and exceed all guest expectations while maintaining an impeccable standard of excellence, as well as offering many personalized services and amenities to provide an unmatched level of comfort.

Each year, less than three in one thousand properties evaluated by AAA receive the prestigious Five Diamond designation. In 2012, this accounted for only 126 lodgings and 53 restaurants receiving the Five Diamond Rating.