Located in Montreal’s International District, InterContinental Montreal became the first “four-diamond” hotel in beautiful, historic Old Montreal in 1991.
Today, InterContinental de Montréal is a complex of two historic buildings inaugurated in 1992:
The hotel on rue Saint-Antoine and the Nordheimer Conference Centre.
NORDHEIMER
A building dedicated to the arts
1848 – 1903
Before becoming a prestigious hotel and conference center, the Nordheimer building was a cultural center in Montreal.
- 1848: The Nordheimer brothers open a branch on Rue Saint-Jacques, specializing in sheet music sales and piano manufacturing, attracting artists such as Sarah Bernhardt and Maurice Ravel.
- 1886: A fire threatens the cultural building.
- 1888: It was rebuilt with an architecture combining shops, a concert hall and a piano workshop.
- 1903: The building is bought by Alexander Fraser, marking a turning point with a shift to the wine and spirits trade.
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A meticulous restoration celebrating the past
1903 – 1991
Over the decades, the building has lost some of its splendor, its former glory gradually fading. Yet its history is too precious to be forgotten.
When it was acquired by the InterContinental group, a meticulous restoration was undertaken, combining respect for historical heritage with modern refinement.
One of the building’s landmarks, La Voûte, once served as an artillery storage area. Later transformed into a discrete wine bar, it offered a hushed, almost clandestine setting, where only a few initiates could savor exceptional vintages.
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The opening of the InterContinental Montreal
1991 – 1992
By 1991, the press was buzzing, and the InterContinental was ready to open its doors and welcome its first customers.
The InterContinental Montreal opened in 1992.
Nestled at the crossroads of Old Montreal and the business district, the hotel is fast becoming a benchmark for luxury and elegance. It is an integral part of the World Trade Centre, a complex that perfectly embodies the fusion of history and modernity.
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Today
Today, the Nordheimer brings its past to life on every floor, where nods to art, music and the stage recall its prestigious heritage.
The hotel bar, named after Sarah Bernhardt, still seems to resonate with her presence, as if the shadow of the famous actress still haunts these walls where she once enchanted audiences.
