Hotel Le Montagnais

What Hotel Le Montagnais does

Hôtel Le Montagnais is a privately held, family-owned full-service hotel and integrated convention complex headquartered in Chicoutimi (Saguenay), Quebec, Canada. The property comprises more than 302 rooms and suites across seven tiers — Economic, Comfort, Spacious, Accessible, Executive, Royal, and Spacious Suite — and operates an on-site 25,000 sq ft convention center with 16 multifunctional meeting rooms that hosts roughly 250,000 event guests annually. Ancillary, co-located revenue streams include Restaurant-Bar Le Légendaire (steak, pasta, seafood, open breakfast through dinner), Baie sur Mer (an integrated spa with 11 double treatment rooms and NeuroSpa services), and Aquafun (the only indoor water park in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region, with mega pool, water slide, spas, and a $15 day-pass). The hotel also monetizes bundled tourism packages with regional partners including SEPAQ/Monts-Valin National Park, Valinouët ski resort, Navettes maritimes du Fjord cruises, Fjord et Monde Tours, and area wildlife parks.

The underlying technology stack is commodity hospitality software — Hotello property management, Google Analytics, the Mews Distributor online booking engine, and LibroReserve for restaurant reservations — with no proprietary AI/ML or differentiated platform components. The supporting infrastructure includes 11 EV charging stations, free WiFi and parking, 3D virtual tours via Avenue360, and accessibility-adapted rooms. GTM combines direct consumer booking via the website and phone (1-800-463-9160), distribution through regional tourism partners, and a dedicated inside sales team (Annie Lapierre, Julie Ménard) targeting the MICE and social-event pipeline. Customer segments span leisure travelers/families, corporate and association conferences, weddings/anniversaries/graduation balls, and outdoor adventure tourists. Ownership is held by principal shareholder Sylvain Couture and partner/co-owner Jean-Benoît Gilbert (Operations, Sales & Marketing Director), following the 2018 transition in which Jean-Marc Couture retired and the business was kept in regional hands. The company has operated continuously since its 1962 founding by Robert Gravel.

Name

Hotel Le Montagnais

Legal name

Hôtel Le Montagnais

Website

https://lemontagnais.qc.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hôtel Le Montagnais is a privately held, family-owned 302-room full-service hotel and 25,000 sq ft convention center in Chicoutimi, Saguenay, Quebec, serving leisure travelers, corporate MICE clients, weddings, and adventure tourists with integrated dining, spa, and indoor water park amenities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality and Convention Services

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Convention & Expo Complex Hotels (THAGALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

City/Urban Convention Hotels (THAGALAA), Business & Corporate Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAE), Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH)

Keywords

• Hotel accommodations
• Convention center services
• Hospitality management
• Spa and wellness
• Event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicoutimi (Saguenay)

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodations: Room and suite rentals across 302+ rooms including economic, comfort, spacious rooms, executive suites, royal suite, and spacious suite categories. Revenue generated from nightly stays with various room types accommodating different budgets.
2. Event Hosting & Conventions: Convention center services including conferences, congresses, weddings, anniversaries, office parties, and graduation balls. Revenue from venue rental, catering, and event planning services. Hosts 250,000 guests per year in events.
3. Restaurant-Le Bar Le Légendaire: Full-service restaurant and bar offering steaks, pasta, and seafood specialties. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with private dining rooms available for events.
4. Baie sur Mer Spa & Wellness: Integrated spa offering massages, body treatments, and NeuroSpa services with 11 double treatment rooms. Open Tue-Sun with Duo packages starting at $270 for two persons.
5. Aquafun Water Park: Indoor water park admission at $15 per person daily, with 15-visit pass at $100 and group rates at $10 per person. Children's birthday party packages available.
6. Tourism Packages: Bundled vacation packages including accommodations plus activities such as snowmobile ($88.50), skiing ($88.50), fjord cruises ($134.50), Valley of Ghosts snowshoeing ($134.50), romantic getaways, and spa packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hôtel Le Montagnais is a full-service hotel and convention center in Chicoutimi (Saguenay), Quebec, operating 302+ rooms and suites across multiple categories alongside an integrated 25,000 sq ft, 16-room convention center. On-site amenities include the Restaurant-Bar Le Légendaire, Spa Baie sur Mer, and the Aquafun indoor water park, with event services for corporate conferences, weddings, office parties, graduation balls, and bundled vacation packages tied to regional outdoor activities.

Product overview

Hôtel Le Montagnais operates as a multi-service hotel and convention center complex in Chicoutimi, Saguenay, Quebec. The property features over 302 rooms and suites across multiple categories (Economic, Comfort, Spacious, Accessible, and Suite tiers including Executive, Royal, and Spacious suites), integrated with on-site amenities including Restaurant-Bar Le Légendaire for dining, Spa Baie sur Mer for wellness services, and Aquafun indoor water park for family entertainment. The hotel serves as the largest convention center in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean with 16 multifunctional meeting rooms totaling 25,000 square feet, and offers comprehensive event services for weddings, corporate events, and graduation celebrations. Vacation packages bundling accommodation with regional outdoor activities (skiing, snowmobiling, fjord cruises) complement the core lodging and event offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Spacious Rooms (Chambres Spacieuses) Spacious 28' x 13' rooms with 1 or 2 Queen beds, ergonomic workspace, free WiFi, flat-screen TV, Keurig coffee maker, and mini fridge. Targeted at families and business travelers seeking premium comfort and remote-work capability.
• Comfort Rooms (Chambres Confort) Recently renovated 15' x 18' rooms with 1 Queen or 2 double beds, located on the ground floor with wooden floor covering, AM/FM clock radio, free wireless internet, and wine cups. Targeted at guests seeking modern mid-tier comfort.
• Economic Rooms (Chambres Économiques) Budget-friendly 15' x 18' rooms in a 6-story tower with panoramic elevator, flat-screen TV, queen-bed options, and proximity to the Baie sur Mer spa on the 2nd floor. Targeted at cost-conscious travelers visiting the Saguenay region.
• Accessible Rooms for Reduced Mobility (Chambres pour Personnes à Mobilité Réduite) Fully adapted rooms featuring support bars, wheelchair-accessible bathroom facilities, lowered amenities, and 24-hour telephone support. Targeted at guests with reduced mobility requiring accessible accommodations.
• Executive Suites (Suites Exécutives) Superior comfort suites with separate living room and closed bedroom, Queen bed, duvet, couch bed, 2 flat-screen TVs, whirlpool bath, and dressing gowns. Targeted at business executives and premium leisure guests.
• Royal Suite (Suite Royale) Top-tier suite with King bed, 3 plasma TVs, fireplace, 2 whirlpool baths, conference table, free WiFi, Keurig coffee maker, and panoramic city views. Targeted at guests seeking the highest-tier luxury at the property.
• Spacious Suite (Suite Spacieuse) Spacious suites featuring a giant screen TV and available with either a whirlpool bath (suite 2001) or a clawfoot bath in other suites, offering superior comfort and ample space. Targeted at guests seeking upscale suite accommodations.
• Restaurant-Bar Le Légendaire On-site full-service restaurant and bar at Hôtel Le Montagnais specializing in steak, pasta, and seafood, recognized as a premier dining destination in Chicoutimi. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with private dining rooms available for events. Targets hotel guests as well as local diners.
• Spa Baie sur Mer Integrated wellness center and spa offering massage therapy, body treatments, and relaxation services across 11 double treatment rooms including NeuroSpa technology. The largest spa in the Saguenay region, open Tuesday through Sunday with duo packages starting at $270 for two persons. Targets hotel guests and regional wellness visitors.
• Aquafun Indoor Water Park Indoor water park featuring mega pool, two spas, a water slide, a Supersplash with floating games, cold plunge, and interactive water features—the only indoor aquatic park in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region. Daily admission at $15 per person, 15-visit pass at $100, and group rate at $10 per person. Targets families with children and hotel guests.
• Convention and Meeting Center (Centre de Congrès et Réunions) Integrated convention center featuring 16 multifunctional meeting rooms totaling 25,000 sq ft with advanced audiovisual technology (projectors, sound systems, high-speed internet). The largest congress center in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region. Targets corporate clients, associations, and organizations hosting conferences, congresses, and meetings.
• Wedding and Anniversary Event Hosting (Mariages et Anniversaires) Event hosting services for weddings and anniversaries featuring elegant, modular reception halls, full-service planning, and catering by the hotel's expert team. The property hosts approximately 250,000 event guests annually. Targets couples and families planning weddings, anniversaries, and milestone celebrations.
• Office Party Event Services (Party de Bureau) Corporate event services for office parties and company celebrations offering customizable menus, event planning, and access to all hotel amenities. Targets businesses and organizations planning end-of-year and team celebrations.
• Graduation Ball Event Hosting (Bal de Finissants) Graduation prom event hosting featuring versatile indoor and outdoor event spaces, professional planning team, and banquet services. Targets Quebec secondary schools and graduating classes (classes finissantes) hosting end-of-year celebrations.
• Vacation Packages (Forfaits Vacances) Bundled vacation packages combining hotel accommodation with regional activities including winter packages (snowmobile at $88.50, ski Valinouët at $88.50, Vallée des Fantômes snowshoeing at $134.50), summer packages (fjord cruises at $134.50, Fjord & Monde at $134.50, wildlife parks), and year-round packages (Dodo Légendaire, romantic getaways, spa retreats). Targets leisure travelers and families seeking an all-inclusive Saguenay experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• 250,000 event guests annually at the convention center
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Baie sur Mer SpacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegrated wellness center with 11 double treatment rooms located within Hôtel Le Montagnais. Offers therapeutic treatments, massages, and NeuroSpa services. Premier spa destination in Saguenay open Tue-Sun with pricing from $270 for duo packages.
• Navettes maritimes du FjordcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater taxi service for Fjord du Saguenay cruises. Partnered for Fjord Cruise package ($134.50) and Fjord & Monde package combining boat cruise with guided bus tour of regional villages.
• SEPAQ (Société des établissements de plein air du Québec)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuebec's national parks organization managing Monts-Valin National Park. Partner for Vallée des Fantômes snowshoeing package including shuttle service to trail access.
• Valinouët Ski Resort (Monts-Valin)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlpine ski resort 30 minutes from hotel. 100% natural snow with 6-meter average snowfall. Partner for ski & snowboard packages from $88.50 including breakfast and shuttle service.
• La Fabuleuse (Les Fabuleuses Histoires de l'Esprit du Fjord)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor theatrical show and cultural event in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean. Cross-promoted as entertainment option for hotel guests during summer season.
• Festival REGARDminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOne of the principal short film festivals in North America. Tourism partner for package promotions during festival period.
• Wildlife Parks (Zoo sauvage de St-Félicien, Zoo de Falardeau)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional wildlife attractions included in summer package offerings. Partner for family-oriented vacation packages.
• Fjord et Monde TourscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCombined fjord cruise and guided bus tour of Saguenay villages including Grande-Baie, L'Anse-Saint-Jean, and Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay. Multi-hour excursion with 2.5-hour marina stop.
• Mews (Online Booking Platform)coreTechnology or IntegrationCloud-based hospitality management platform providing online booking engine (Mews Distributor) for room reservations integrated into hotel website.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hôtel & Spa Le Germain Charlevoix: Boutique full-service hotel in another Quebec nature-tourism corridor (Charlevoix) with integrated spa, restaurant, and event facilities — directly comparable positioning as a regional destination resort.
• Hôtel Château Laurier (Québec): Full-service downtown Quebec City hotel with significant meeting and banquet space, comparable to Le Montagnais in serving corporate, government, and event segments within the Quebec market.
• Hôtel Delta Saguenay (Delta Hotels by Marriott Saguenay): Directly comparable full-service branded hotel in Saguenay offering comparable room counts, meeting space, and event catering to corporate and leisure clients in the same city. Most head-to-head competitor.
• Manoir des Sables: Quebec resort with integrated conference center, spa, restaurant, and leisure amenities — closest analogue in business model combining lodging, MICE, wellness, and F&B under one roof.
• Hôtel Le Concorde (Québec): Large full-service Quebec City hotel with extensive meeting and convention facilities; a comparable integrated lodging + convention-center business model within Quebec's regional MICE market.
• Hôtel Château Bromont: Quebec resort hotel adjacent to a ski hill with convention and event space, restaurant, and spa — analogous integrated lodging + outdoor activity + MICE business model in a different region.

Regional players

• Hôtel Universel Rivière-du-Loup: Regional Quebec full-service hotel with meeting facilities, restaurant, and indoor water park — operates a similar integrated amenities playbook in a different Quebec region (Bas-Saint-Laurent).
• Hôtel Riôtel (Matane / Rimouski): Regional Quebec waterfront hotel group with meeting, restaurant, and leisure amenities — analogous secondary-market full-service hotel model outside the major Quebec metro areas.

Emerging players

• Hôtel Le Germain Québec: Boutique business and leisure hotel in Old Quebec with comparable room tier structure and on-site F&B, competing for higher-end corporate and leisure travelers in Quebec.
• Hôtel PUR (Québec): Modern Quebec City hotel targeting experiential leisure and small-meeting segments — represents the emerging boutique competition that pressures ADR and share of voice.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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