{"id":302960,"date":"2023-09-06T12:12:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-06T16:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/?p=302960"},"modified":"2024-05-31T14:32:19","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T18:32:19","slug":"hilton-lac-leamy-hilton-honors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reviews\/hotels\/hilton-lac-leamy-hilton-honors\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Hilton Lac-Leamy, Gatineau | Hilton Honors"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Nestled on the shores of Lac Leamy in the heart of the Gatineau<\/a>\/Ottawa<\/a> agglomeration, the Hilton Lac-Leamy is an exceptional retreat that promises a one-of-a-kind experience. Surrounded by waterways, woodlands and recreational trails, it offers the ambiance of an urban resort in an enchanting environment.<\/p>\n

A destination in itself, not only because of the multitude of activities and services available at the hotel (restaurants, spa, sports center, swimming pools, etc.), but also because the establishment is connected to and integrated with the Casino du Lac-Leamy, the Th\u00e9\u00e2tre du Casino and the Conference Center. Don’t be surprised if during your stay you don’t feel the need to venture off-site.<\/p>\n

The Hilton Lac-Leamy<\/a> has been a 5-star hotel with a 4-diamond rating since it opened.<\/p>\n

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As soon as you arrive at the hotel roundabout, you’ll notice the artwork, inspired by a snow sculpture created by three casino employees who won the prestigious international snow sculpture competition in Valloire, France, in January 2015. The team had created a curved, harmonious sculpture, entitled Cycle of Life<\/i>, fashioned from a huge block of snow. Their ephemeral sculpture was recreated in concrete in the hotel roundabout.<\/p>\n

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Outdoor parking for your car is free and ample enough so that you won’t have any trouble finding a free space.<\/p>\n

Upon entering the hotel lobby, visitors are literally dazzled by the four blown-glass chandeliers created by artist Dale Chihuly, and by the six islands of red flowers displayed on the wall at the back of the reception area. In addition, a serpentine of small works of glass surrounds the column of the grand staircase leading to the hotel’s upper floor. Just as the same artist did at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, the result is stunning!<\/p>\n

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Each of the 349 rooms offers exceptional views and bright decor. I weigh my words: no room has a bad view. Half the rooms face north on Lac Leamy and the other half south on Lac de la Carri\u00e8re, the casino fountain and downtown Ottawa. If you want to watch the fireworks from your room, like those at the Grands Feux Loto-Qu\u00e9bec or Canada Day, ask for a room on the south side.<\/p>\n

Did you know that the artworks that have begun to be installed in the rooms as part of the hotel’s revitalization plan are made from old slot machine tokens? In fact, over 13,000 pounds of tokens were used to create these artworks.<\/p>\n

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Summer and winter alike, you can take a dip in the heated indoor or outdoor pools. It’s even possible to enjoy the outdoor pool in the middle of winter, by accessing it indoors from the warmth of the pool, without having to get out of the water.<\/p>\n

Are you a tennis player? Swap a few serves on one of the two outdoor asphalt tennis courts.<\/p>\n

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The hotel’s best-kept secret is bike rental, which is now available at the hotel’s sports center at no charge to guests… helmets included! The hotel has direct access to the recreational pathways of Parc du Lac-Leamy, which connect to the rest of the Gatineau and Ottawa bike path network.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Normally, if you have a boat and sail on the Ottawa River, it’s possible to go up the Gatineau River and take a marked channel to dock directly at the casino marina. Since the pandemic, the marina has unfortunately not yet been reopened.<\/p>\n

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Reminiscent of Geneva’s water jet, there’s also a majestic 60-metre-high water fountain in the middle of the former quarry, right next to the marina.<\/p>\n

Four luminous fountains are also placed in the central aisle leading to the casino and hotel. The largest reaches 15 metres in height.<\/p>\n

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Reserved exclusively for Executive Room guests aged 18 and over, the Conrad lounge serves sumptuous continental breakfasts, as well as hot and cold hors d’oeuvres and mignardises in the evening.<\/p>\n

The lounge occupies the top three floors of the hotel (18th, 19th and 20th). Executive rooms have access to a panoramic staircase in a glass cage offering breathtaking views of Lac de la Carri\u00e8re. If you’re lucky enough to be staying on one of these three floors, don’t miss the opportunity to use this staircase to visit the Conrad lounge on the 19th floor.<\/p>\n

If you’re not afraid of heights, take in the view from the Conrad lounge’s small outdoor terrace.<\/p>\n

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