Fort Garry Hotel

What Fort Garry Hotel does

The Fort Garry Hotel, Spa & Conference Centre is a privately held, 240-room historic luxury hotel in downtown Winnipeg, Canada, operating since December 11, 1913. It runs a diversified urban-resort portfolio spanning accommodations (standard rooms through the exclusive Vice Regal Floor with its own lounge and concierge), four distinct food-and-beverage outlets (Oval Room Brasserie, Vida Cucina Italia, Sunset Terrace Eat + Drink, and The Club Room entertainment venue), a full-service 10th-floor spa (Ten Spa, featuring Winnipeg's only co-ed Turkish Hamam), and over 35,000 square feet of meeting and wedding event space across four ballrooms and supporting rooms. The property is managed by Richard Bel and Ida Albo alongside the Laberge Group out of Quebec City. Distribution runs through direct website/phone bookings, the Choice Hotels Ascend Collection platform (with Choice Privileges loyalty), OpenTable for restaurants, and a dedicated in-house corporate sales team handling RFPs and corporate accounts; pricing is quote-based for rooms with tiered packaged offerings (staycation, Park & Stay, Romance, Dine & Unwind). The hotel sells gift cards ($25-$1,000) across all venues with a tiered corporate bonus program (5%-10% at $2.5K-$5K+), operates a 24-hour fitness centre, and has curated partnerships (Jazz Winnipeg, Yuk Yuk's comedy, Yoga Public) plus entertainment programming. Technology stack is standard hotel PMS/booking integrated with Choice Hotels; no proprietary software or AI capabilities are disclosed. No public financials are released; the company has no subsidiaries, no funding rounds, and no institutional/VC ownership.

Name

Fort Garry Hotel

Legal name

The Fort Garry Hotel, Spa & Conference Centre

Website

https://fortgarryhotel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1913

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Fort Garry Hotel is a privately held, 240-room historic luxury hotel and conference centre in downtown Winnipeg operating since 1913, serving leisure, corporate, and wedding guests with on-site dining, Ten Spa, event venues, and Choice Hotels Ascend Collection distribution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Hotel & Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Wellness & Spa Resorts (THAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Large-Scale Headquarters Convention Hotels (THAGALAH)

Keywords

• Luxury hotel accommodations
• Wedding and event venues
• Spa and wellness services
• Fine dining restaurants
• Conference and meeting spaces

Headquarters

HQ city

Winnipeg

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hotel Room Accommodations: Revenue from 240 guest rooms and suites ranging from standard rooms to luxury Vice Regal Collection rooms and the Vice Regal Suite. Room types include single, double, queen, king, and various suite configurations with nightly rates.
2. Dining Venues: Four distinct dining outlets: Oval Room Brasserie (fine dining, open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, late night), Vida Cucina Italia (Italian fine dining, Tuesday-Saturday dinner), Sunset Terrace Eat + Drink (seasonal patio, June-August), and The Club Room (casual fare with entertainment). Revenue from food and beverage sales including corkage fees ($75 per 750ml bottle at Vida Cucina Italia).
3. Ten Spa Wellness Services: Full-service spa on the 10th floor offering treatment-based services including the Turkish Hamam experience. Revenue from spa treatments and services, with 15% discount offered to hotel guests on the day of their spa service.
4. Meetings & Events: Over 35,000 square feet of meeting space including four ballrooms, breakout rooms, and boardrooms. Venue rental for corporate events, weddings, and special occasions. Catering services with customized menus and beverage packages including corkage bar policy.
5. Gift Cards: Gift cards sold in denominations from $25 to $1,000 for Fort Garry Hotel, Ten Spa, Oval Room Brasserie, and Vida Cucina Italia. Corporate gift card programs with volume discounts. Gift card box and ribbon add-ons available for $6.
6. Parking Services: Valet parking at $30/night plus taxes and self-parking at $22/night plus taxes (Choice Privileges members pay $19/night). First hour free, then $3/hour for short-term parking.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Fort Garry Hotel operates a 240-room historic luxury hotel in downtown Winnipeg offering guest accommodations ranging from standard rooms to the Vice Regal Collection, four distinct dining venues (Oval Room Brasserie, Vida Cucina Italia, Sunset Terrace, and The Club Room), Ten Spa wellness services on the 10th floor, and over 35,000 square feet of meeting, conference, and wedding event space. The property functions as a full-service urban resort under the Choice Hotels Ascend Collection brand, combining heritage chateau-style architecture with modern amenities including L'Occitane bath products, a fitness centre, electric vehicle charging, and live entertainment programming.

Product overview

The Fort Garry Hotel is a historic 240-room hotel in downtown Winnipeg offering a diverse portfolio of hospitality products and services. The core offering includes guest accommodations ranging from standard rooms to luxury suites, with the exclusive Vice Regal Floor representing the premium tier. Dining options span four distinct venues: Oval Room Brasserie (fine dining since 1913), Vida Cucina Italia (fine dining Italian), The Club Room (entertainment), and Sunset Terrace (seasonal patio). The spa and wellness division features Ten Spa (full-service spa with Turkish Hamam) and the new TenSkin Rx express facial studio. Meeting and event capabilities include over 35,000 sq ft of versatile spaces across multiple ballrooms and conference rooms, plus comprehensive wedding venue services. Additional offerings include a fitness centre, yoga partnership, EV charging, gift cards, merchandise (Fort Garry Robe), and Choice Privileges loyalty program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Guest Rooms and Suites 240 historic guestrooms and suites featuring high ceilings, luxurious mattresses, premium bed linens, down duvets, flat-screen TVs, L'Occitane bath amenities, Nespresso coffee, plush towels, robes, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Configurations include single, double, queen, king, and two-queen beds, plus Junior, King, Deluxe, Premium, Grand, Regal, and Vice Regal Suites.
• Vice Regal Floor Exclusive luxury floor with 12 rooms and 3 suites including The Vice Regal Suite, offering exclusive access to the Vice Regal Lounge with complimentary hot breakfast, evening hors d'oeuvres, all-day refreshments, and evening honour bar, plus dedicated concierge service.
• Oval Room Brasserie Flagship brasserie serving elevated bistro classics and brasserie dishes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late night. Recognized as one of the Top 50 Hotel Restaurants by OpenTable x KAYAK.
• Vida Cucina Italia Fine dining Italian restaurant open Tuesday through Saturday for dinner, featuring elevated Italian cuisine with handcrafted pastas and premium ingredients, paired with a Wine Spectator-recognized wine list. Corkage fee of $75 per 750ml bottle.
• Sunset Terrace Eat + Drink Seasonal patio restaurant open June through August featuring L.A.-inspired décor, live music, FGH Signature Pizza, and casual food and beverage offerings. Voted 2025 Best Patio in Winnipeg by Winnipeg Sun readers.
• The Club Room Historic entertainment venue offering casual fare with live entertainment including Yuk Yuk's Winnipeg comedy nights (Fridays and Saturdays) and Jazz Winnipeg concert series (Sundays).
• Private Dining Seven intimate private dining spaces throughout the Mezzanine and Lobby levels accommodating groups of 9 to 30, featuring curated menus inspired by Oval Room Brasserie and Vida Cucina Italia.
• Ten Spa Winnipeg's premier full-service spa located on the 10th floor, featuring a co-ed Turkish Hamam and a range of therapeutic treatments. Offers 15% discount on hotel rooms for guests booking spa services and 15% spa discount to hotel guests on the day of their service.
• TenSkin Rx Express facial and skin health studio offering advanced treatments including Microneedling, IPL and YAG lasers, and Radio Frequency. Located at Yoga Public at 280 Fort Street.
• Fitness Centre State-of-the-art fitness centre on the lobby level with complimentary access for hotel guests, equipped with Peloton bikes and treadmills, Echelon Reflect Smart Mirror, Jacob's Ladder, Life Fitness equipment, and weights. Open 24 hours.
• Meeting and Conference Spaces Over 35,000 square feet of versatile meeting space including Crystal, Grand, Provencher, and Concert Hall ballrooms, plus breakout rooms and boardrooms with natural light and complimentary high-speed internet. Includes catering services and customized menus for corporate events, conferences, and seminars.
• Wedding Venues Historic wedding venue spaces including Crystal Ballroom (up to 280 guests), Provencher Ballroom (up to 250), Grand Ballroom (up to 550), and Concert Hall (240 for dinner or 350 in theatre setting with built-in 18-by-23-foot stage), featuring ornate décor, gilded finishes, and Old World charm.
• Gift Cards Gift cards available in denominations from $25 to $1,000, redeemable across the hotel including guestroom stays, dining at Oval Room Brasserie and Vida Cucina Italia, and Ten Spa treatments. Available as physical or digital cards, with optional gift box and ribbon add-ons at $6. Corporate gift card programs offer 5% bonus for $2,500-$4,999 orders and 10% bonus for $5,000+ orders.
• Jazz at the Fort Garry Hotel Weekly jazz concert series presented by Jazz Winnipeg every Sunday in The Club Room, featuring local and rising jazz artists performing swing, bebop, Brazilian, and Afro-fusion styles.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Complimentary electric vehicle charging stations in the hotel's lower parkade, including Tesla charging stations with adapters available at the front desk for non-Tesla vehicles.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Choice Hotels (Ascend Collection)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Fort Garry Hotel is a member of the Choice Hotels Ascend Collection, providing access to the Choice Privileges rewards program with millions of members and the Choice Hotels booking platform. This partnership enables direct bookings through Choice Hotels website and integration with the hotel's booking system.
• OpenTablecoreTechnology or IntegrationRestaurant reservation integration for Oval Room Brasserie and Vida Cucina Italia through OpenTable platform, enabling guests to make dining reservations online with real-time availability.
• Ten SpacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTen Spa is a full-service spa operation located on the 10th floor of the Fort Garry Hotel. As a spa-within-a-hotel partnership, Ten Spa offers guests 15% discount on hotel rooms when booking spa services. Ten Spa celebrated 20 years of operation in 2025, having evolved from the hotel's unused floor into Winnipeg's premier wellness destination.
• Yoga PublicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWinnipeg's largest yoga studio located near the hotel. All Fort Garry Hotel guests receive one FREE Yoga Public class per night of their stay. Partnership provides wellness access for hotel guests as part of the spa and wellness offerings.
• Jazz WinnipegcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJazz Winnipeg presents weekly jazz concerts every Sunday in The Club Room at the Fort Garry Hotel. This ongoing partnership features local and rising jazz talent performing swing, bebop, Brazilian, and Afro-fusion jazz in the hotel's historic entertainment venue.
• Yuk Yuk's WinnipegcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerComedy club partnership hosting stand-up comedy performances at The Club Room on Fridays and Saturdays. Yuk Yuk's has brought laughter to the venue since 2022, hosting both local and international comedians.
• TenSkin RxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew venture stemming from Ten Spa's 20-year legacy. Located at Yoga Public, TenSkin Rx offers streamlined, accessible spa treatments using advanced technology like Microneedling, IPL, YAG lasers, and Radio Frequency. Brings Ten Spa's protocols to a broader audience.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Sandman Hotel & Suites Winnipeg Airport: Canadian-owned full-service hotel group with a Winnipeg property. Provides a regional benchmark for the mid-upper tier of the Winnipeg market and group/corporate demand pricing.

Direct peers

• Delta Hotels by Marriott Winnipeg: Downtown Winnipeg full-service hotel under the Delta/Marriott flag. Competes for similar corporate and group segments with comparable ballroom and event space.
• Inn at the Forks: Boutique full-service hotel located at The Forks in Winnipeg. Competes for leisure, romance packages, and small-event demand in the same downtown tourism corridor as the Fort Garry.
• Radisson Hotel Winnipeg Downtown: Downtown Winnipeg full-service hotel under the Radisson brand. Comparable on corporate/group mix, meeting space, and amenity set for transient and event demand.
• Le Germain Hotel Winnipeg: Boutique luxury hotel in downtown Winnipeg under the Le Germain/Château Apprix banner. Closest peer in terms of luxury positioning, historic/architectural character, and curated F&B concept.
• The Westin Winnipeg: Upscale branded full-service hotel in downtown Winnipeg. Competes directly for corporate meetings, weddings, and leisure stays with comparable meeting space and F&B offerings.
• Hilton Winnipeg Airport Suites: Full-service Hilton-flagged hotel near the Winnipeg airport. Competes for corporate travel and small meetings; relevant comparable for group/room revenue mix.
• Fairmont Winnipeg: Luxury full-service hotel in downtown Winnipeg operated by Fairmont (Accor). Direct competitor in the upper-upscale segment for both leisure and corporate group demand, comparable in scale and amenity profile.

Broad incumbents

• Château Laurier (Quebec City): Historic chateau-style Canadian landmark hotel under the Fairmont brand. Highly relevant for the heritage luxury positioning and meeting/wedding venue model, even though it operates in a different city and at a larger scale.
• The Fairmont Royal York (Toronto): Iconic Canadian heritage railway hotel and broader Fairmont portfolio member. Comparable operating model (historic luxury hotel with spa, F&B, and large conference facilities) though at materially larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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