Place Louis Riel Suite Hotel – Louis Riel was born in 1844, and before his 26th birthday, he had negotiated for, then founded, the province of Manitoba, the fifth province to enter the Canadian Confederation. Unfortunately, less than a month after his 41st birthday, he was hung for treason, having led the people of the Northwest in their defense against the Canadian military. His name now has an eternal place in Canadian history, and one of Winnipeg’s finest hotels also bears his name.
The Place Louis Riel Suite Hotel is a superbly appointed boutique hotel in the heart of Winnipeg. Some people think that the words “boutique hotel” are substitutes for “expensive hotel with tiny bedrooms,” but in the case of Place Louis Riel Suite Hotel, nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, this hotel is full of pleasant surprises. From the moment guests enter the building, they can feast their eyes on one of the finest collections of original aboriginal artwork to be found anywhere. The hotel also features artwork from well known, local Winnipeg and Manitoba artists throughout the hotel, including in every guest suite.
Home Away From Home
Because every single guest suite has a fully fitted kitchen, complete with black or stainless steel appliances and granite work tops, the Place Louis Riel Suite Hotel is ideally suited for longer stays, families, business travellers who are too busy to enjoy one of the many superb restaurants located near the hotel…in other words, for pretty much everyone. The living space starts at an impressive 450 square feet—much larger than a standard hotel room—and is adorned with leather furnishings, super-comfortable pillow top beds, work spaces, seating areas, a flat panel 32-inch HDTV in the living area and a 19-inch TV in the bedrooms. Those staying at the hotel on business will appreciate the large work desk, comfortable, ergonomic chair and the complimenatry wi-fi access that comes with every suite. The bathrooms are spacious, too, with granite vanity countertops and deep soaker baths. Showers have rain forest heads. For more than 25 years, the hotel has been offering long stay rental options to guests. Short lead times are no problem, and whether for individuals, families or groups, the hotel staff will be delighted to put together an extended-stay package to suit.
A Choice of Rooms
Executive studio suites comeWinnipeg Hotel Suites with one king size bed and offer exceptional value for money. The executive one-bedroom king suites offer separate living and bedroom areas, providing the ultimate in comfort and privacy combined with the ideal place to carry out business meetings. These suites come with 550 square feet of floor space. For those who require a bit more space in the living and dining areas, the hotel proudly offers the executive one-bedroom corner suites, with 650 square feet.
Finally, the executive two-bedroom suites boast an amazing 800 square feet of living space. Each of the two bedrooms contains a king size bed, and the open plan living/dining and working area has enough room for everyone to work, rest and relax.
Dine In or Out
As already stated, every suite in the Place Louis Riel has a well-appointed kitchen, and many guests choose to cook for themselves. However, for those wishing to partake of some freshly-cooked comfort food, pay a visit to the newly remodeled Ground Floor Diner.
Whether for lunch or dinner, this casual, relaxed, comfortable establishment’s policy is to use locally sourced produce, cooked fresh and cooked fast, at fantastic prices. The menu has recently been freshened up, along with the decor. Twelve new pieces of abstract art by local Winnipeg artist Shirley Elias are on display, so visitors who haven’t been for awhile should definitely check out the new look, as well as the new dishes on offer.
Let Off Some Steam
Whether the day’s business has left you feeling stressed, or you feel like you’ve enjoyed a bit too much of the excellent local cuisine, the Place Louis Riel can still take care of your needs. On the hotel’s fourth floor, guests have access to a state of the art fitness centre. Open from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily, the fitness centre is the perfect place to start or end your day. Spacious and private, the treadmills, rowing machine, universal gym, free weights, lifecycle and elliptical trainer all provide a great way to work off calories and re-invigorate both mind and body.
