starting with 52 elegant rooms and suites. “Families and sports groups will appreciate the large hotel rooms that allow for guest mingling, as well as many nature trails and gorgeous waterfalls that are walking distance from our many venues,” says Mercanti. This boutique hotel also boasts a stunning ballroom, indoor pool and fi tness centre. Baci Ristorante serves up modern Italian fare and a rooftop event space opens to an outdoor patio with sweeping views of the city. Adjacent to the hotel is Carmen’s Banquet Centre, and events here are unsurpassed, whether you are hosting a conference for 100, or a corporate gala for 1,100. The venue offers three multi- purpose ballrooms, custom menus and an elegant two-storey foyer that is ideal for cocktail receptions. In the heart of the downtown business district, guests can expect an elevated experience at the Sheraton Hamilton Hotel. With its modern guestrooms and luxurious suites, says Joseph Bahr, director of sales and marketing, the hotel is known for hosting visiting dignitaries, celebs and sports teams alike, and offers more than 20,000 sq. ft. of event space, 18 meeting rooms and an exclusive Club Lounge with sweeping harbour views. The Sheraton is directly connected to the Hamilton Convention Centre and the FirstOntario Centre, and is just steps away from some of the city’s premiere attractions, including the Art Gallery of Hamilton and the Jackson Square indoor shopping mall and entertainment complex. Homewood Suites by Hilton Hamilton Courtyard By Marriott Hamilton Homewood Suites by Hilton Hamilton Conveniently located within walking distance to the Hamilton Convention Centre and entertainment venues, the all-suite Staybridge Suites Hamilton- Downtown is ideal for individual meeting attendees or whole families for a much needed getaway. Janice DeSilva-Pearcey, director of sales, says, “Not only can we host your stay at our property, we can also host smaller scale events in our 5,000 sq. ft. of fl exible space and you can choose from our All Day Meeting Packages.” If attendees have some down time, they can enjoy the hotel’s unique amenities, such as the large outdoor licensed patio where they can mingle with colleagues, or venture out to the arts, entertainment and culinary districts. Homewood Suites by Hilton Hamilton in the downtown core boasts 182 spacious, modern and well-equipped suites, says Donna Dydynski, director of sales. With state-of-the-art conference facilities, including 10,000 sq. ft. of total event space and 14 individual meeting rooms, small-scale gatherings have a big impact. Guests will want to stroll through the vibrant surrounding neighbourhoods, taking in the extraordinary street art while stopping at the restaurants, cafés and bars that are bolstering the city’s red- hot culinary scene; make it dinner and show with a world-class performance at Theatre Aquarius. Centrally located on the mountain, the Courtyard by Marriott Hamilton is ready to wow at your next event, says Rebecca Barnes, director of sales. With capacity for 200, the well-equipped indoor event space of 4,343 sq. ft. is only rivalled by the stunning 4,000 sq. ft. of outdoor event space—a garden courtyard oasis with a waterfall, pond and gazebo that can accommodate 150 guests. Many options for teambuilding fun are nearby, including the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, where groups can take a fl ight on a vintage aircraft, and the Ninja Warrior training facility, The Warrior Factory™ Hamilton. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH Sherry Lucia Tourism Product Development Specialist – Convention Sales 905-546-2424 ext. 5465 [email protected] Connect with us to learn how we can make your next event a huge success! PHOTO: TOURISM HAMILTON PHOTO: TOURISM HAMILTON PHOTO: COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT HAMILTON Ignite Destination Supplement | Ignitemag.ca | 47
