Loto-Québec has announced that Germain Hotels will manage a new $150-million hotel to be built near downtown Montreal.

The decision followed a thorough request for proposals process, with Germain Hotels, through its Le Germain Hotels brand, selected as project partner, said the provincial gaming corporation.

The approximately 200-room Casino de Montréal hotel will be solely owned by Loto-Québec, with all profits reinvested into Quebec projects. The group expects the four-storey project to enhance the entertainment options at the casino and strengthen its position as a leading tourist destination.

“Loto-Québec looks forward to building a premium hotel, an icon for the city, at the heart of beautiful Parc Jean-Drapeau,” said Jean-François Bergeron, president and CEO of Loto-Québec in a news release. “The hotel will make the Casino de Montréal a more complete and appealing entertainment destination. We can’t wait to welcome the first customers.”

Hugo and Marie Pier Germain, the hotel chain’s vice-president operations, and VP of sales and marketing, respectively, of Germain Hotels, touted Loto-Québec’s entertainment and customer-service know-how, along with the project’s location.

“We couldn’t dream of a better location to offer accommodation options, next to the Casino de Montréal and close to where some of the biggest events in the city are held,” they said. “We’re very proud to lend our name and standards to this hotel.”

Loto-Québec said it is collaborating with various partners to finalize the plans for the hotel, which is intended to become a distinctive landmark in Montreal. The corporation has committed to upholding high sustainability standards throughout the construction process to minimize environmental impact. The hotel will feature a design that complements its surroundings and preserves the natural beauty of Parc Jean-Drapeau.

Construction is set to begin once plans are approved by the relevant authorities. The hotel is expected to open within two to three years, joining other Loto-Québec-owned properties such as the Hilton Lac-Leamy and Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu in the corporation’s real estate portfolio.

Loto-Québec said previously that the project’s low building height is intended to respect the character of Parc Jean-Drapeau (Jean Drapeau Park.)

Photo: CNW Group/Loto-Québec