Controversial addition to Château Laurier hotel could mean a ‘jettison’ of its history, opponents say, as MPs take note

Current and former Hillites against plans for the Château Laurier Hotel include Liberal Senators Serge Joyal and Jim Munson, staffer Penny Collenette, former cabinet minister David Collenette, and Maureen McTeer.

The historic Chateau Laurier sits on 1 Rideau St. The owner's proposed addition of seven storeys will add 147 rooms to the hotel, but critics point to a boxy design they feel will take away from the historic beauty and view of the site.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY NINA RUSSELL, PALAK MANGAT

July 10, 2019

Members of Parliament and Senators are joining a growing list of civil servants, experts, and citizens in expressing or relaying opposition to plans for a controversial addition to the historic Château Laurier Hotel, with one Senator calling it a “monstrosity.”

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