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Hokitika Guardian, 28 June 1932, Page 3

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HOME OF CONFERENCE. ■A LUXURIOUS HOTEL. When the Empire -delegates to :h2 economic conference at Ottawa assemble in. Canada in July they will gather in what is .recognised as one of the finest hotels in the Dominion. The Chateau Laurier, recently enlarged and greatly improved, offers convention accommodation of the first quality. There is room for over 1000 guests and the convention hall and other pubijc rooms are equipped with the latest ventilating

or'.i-'.ig in., oest conveniences for assembly or committee meetings. The lates: issue of "Industrial r*„„ f j., " official publication of the Canadian. Manufacturers’ Association, gives a brief description of th e Chateau Laurier and its many attractions. The article says : “Featuring the hotel are the main dining-room, the Canadian grill, 'the Jasper tearoom, the ballroom, aid fh e swimming -pool and baths. There is also a large cafeteria and numerous lounges and other public apartments, with a beautiful lobby. There is direct connexion, by tunnel -with the Union Station, ?o that those coming or going by train may be quickly served. OVAL DINING-ROOM SKATS' 300. "The main dining-room is oval in shape, affording uninterrupted floor space. It is designed to follow the tradition of the Adam style in its decorations, and will seat 300 persons with norma! arrangements of tables. The Canadian .grill is located in the basement, and is so called because, ol its decorations, emblematic of Canadian history. Its general atmosphere is that of an old English inn. At one end a small foyer leads to a number of private dining-rooms which are suitable for mid-day conferences. The Jasper „e;i room -has the effect of an open glade ’n the valley of the Slceena river. It is featured by totem pole columns, each po-'.e telling a complete story from base to apex.

"The Quebec suite has been planned to accommodate conventions, banquets, receptions, and similar functions of a private nature. Located on the first fioor, it is separated from th e rest of the hotei as a complete unit, with its own kitchen and -serving pantry. Space Li afforded .for three or four hundred guests in five large rooms, including foyer and reception room, banquet hall for dining or dancing, lounge-room, and card-rooms.

"The drawiug.rooin, with its entrance from the ballroom lobby, is a magnificent prelude to the ballroom which adjoins it. It is of the Georgian style. There are some notabl e pictures, abd the furniture is of the best types of the 18th century cabinetmakers. The ballroom affords space for 800 people to dance. ,

SWIMMING POOL AVD ELECTRIC TREATMENT. * -

“The Chatenins swimming pool and : t- hvdro and pi'eekrie-therapeutie department are also distinctive features.

he 'latter, it is said, is tb e most modern and complete installation of '\s kind on the continent. Qui:e apart from its use in the treat"e”t of disability and disease, the department has facilities for theme " ho wi ll to keep fit or reduce overweight.

“The -department centres round the swimming pool 60 feet long and 25 feet wide. The walls of the room are I nod -ith pole pi'd< Tennessee marble, contrasted with pillars of dark green Ari";n:i lU'irh-'e. On one skle of the pod is a piain-deeked beach with rattan lounge and arm-chairs and chaises longues, and n sponge rubber floor. Sunray lamps give the fmil benefit of sunfay treatment and sunburn! The room i< kept at summer heat in all seasons. “Tn convenient rooms is situated the special equipment for various treatments. The department is in charge of a- qualified therapeutist who has gained his experience at the famous bn tins of Europe.

MANY FEATURES CONTIUBUTI TO COMFORT.

"The hotel holds many features, some of which are not visible to the guest'L but contribute greatly to their comfort and pleasure. The cafeteria deserves mention for its furniture of simple design and tasteful decoration* of ti-lework in soft colours. Acoustic plaster has been used to reduce noise to a minimum. The kitchens of the Chateau are outstanding in materials of finish and construction, equipment, -and planning. The -surrounding-' are thoroughly hygienic and every facility is available 'to provide guests with rapid service. “Light, heat, and refrigeration are also important, and the Chateau I mirier is fortunate in having a particularly efficient system. All these services are provided bv the power-house in the Union Station, which is one o‘ the most complete of its kv.ul in Cinad a.”