Montana's website states it was built in 1947 powered by events and inspired by emotions.Being one of the best hotels in Haiti, Hotel Montana is the premiere choice when it comes to a full service hotel that can accommodate all your needs.
Ideally located far from the turbulence of the city, in the hills of Port-au-Prince, Hotel Montana is just ten minutes from all the shops, art galleries and restaurants of Pétion-Ville. Hotel Montana is the best spot for your stay in Haiti.
Our 145 rooms decorated with exquisite taste offer comfort and services. Discover our “Creole cuisine”, relax near the pool or on one of our numerous terraces, admire the view from the shade of our superb mahogany tree that is over a hundred years old. Find relaxation and adventure at one of the best hotels in Haiti.
Hotel Montana Haiti offers world class service and accommodations to all our guests. Anyone visiting the website after January 15, 2010 finds a pop up window stating:
THE HOTEL MONTANA IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Due to the recent earthquake the Hotel Montana is closed until further notice.
For information about conditions in Haiti please contact your Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Our sincerest apologies for any inconvenience. Our thoughts are with all who are affected by this disaster.
When the earthquake hit on January 12, 2010 there were approximately 200 hotel guests registered. Shift changes were about to take place so staff who would be leaving and those beginning their shifts would have been on the grounds.The Tuesday BBQ at 5 pm was about to begin. Visitors,registered guests and staff were beginning to gather under the huge mahogany tree in the middle of the compound. It is estimated there were approximately 300 people in the hotel at time of the earthquake.
Just two hours earlier, the weekly Air Canada flight from Montreal to Port au Prince landed. Those staying at Hotel Montana were registering at the desk when it hit or had gone to their rooms or to one of the bars to unwind after their flights.
Business men and women were attending meetings in the conference rooms. Others were using computers in the hotel lobby.
Students from Lynn University in Fla had just arrived back at the hotel from a day of visiting orphanages and schools. Seven of the students opted to hang out at the pool writing in their journals while seven went to their rooms to rest before dinner later. The two professors headed towards the gym for a workout.
Such a beautiful hotel with amazingly friendly staff. Each guest was made to feel as though they were Hotel Montana's favourite guest!!
ReplyDeleteIt was an honour to stay at the beautiful Hotel Montana several times over the years.
It is tragic that the hotel, the people who worked there and guests, visitors etc died in this tragedy.