MANOIR HOVEY
RELAIS & CHATEAUX, VIRTUOSO
ENSEMBLE & AMEX FHRP
NORTH HATLEY, QUEBEC, CANADA
This charming 5-star Relais & Chateaux, historic manor house resides on 35 acres of garden and birch forest along the lakeshore in North Hatley, in the Eastern Townships of Quebec; about 75 min drive from Montreal and only a short half-hour from the Vermont border. Modeled after George Washington’s Mount Vernon home, the manor became an inn in 1950. Manoir Hovey has won several awards, such as:
- Travel + Leisure - #2 Resort & Inn in Canada 2017 and #27 “The 100 Best Hotels in the World”
- Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards 2016 - #1 Hotel in Canada and #43 in the World
- Travel + Leisure - #1 Resort & Inn in Canada 2016 and #19 Best Hotel in the World
- Tripadvisor’s Certificate of Excellence 2011 to 2019
- Tripadvisor - Traveller’s Choice for 2013 to 2019
- Travel + Leisure - #6 Resort & Inn in Canada 2019.
36 Rooms/Suites
Decorated either in a traditional country style or in a more modern, contemporary way, most of the 28 rooms – and all of the 8 luxurious suites – have views of the lake, balcony, floor-to-ceiling marble bathrooms with either therapeutic tubs or large walk-in showers and gas or wood fireplace. Amenities include Nespresso machines, Frette towels, L’Occitane bathroom products, iPhone/iPad docking stations and complimentary high-speed wireless internet access throughout the property. A traditional lakeside cottage offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, living room with wood-burning fireplace, and large deck overlooking lake and garden with a private access to the lake.
Dining
Le Hatley Restaurant reflects our Chefs Alexandre Vachon & Paul Roberts’ culinary Philosophy which is inspired by seven distinct seasonal flavor profiles that celebrate the ingredients that are abundant in Quebec's rivers, lakes, forest and fields. The Tap Room, with its antiques and large brick fireplace, offers pre or post-dinner drinks, outdoor lunches and bistro-style dinners in the summertime. In the spring, a "Sugar Shack" menu includes homemade birch syrup – a unique treat! Le Hatley Restaurant features a panoramic lake view and innovative modern Quebec cuisine. The restaurant’s 800 label wine list has earned the Best Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator magazine every year since 2004.
Meeting & Wedding Facilities
The Abenaki Hall and Tap Room accommodate receptions or seated dinners for up to 120; the Tap Room balcony accommodates up to 45; suites with private gardens are ideal for smaller groups. Le Hatley restaurant is perfect for weddings that exclusively reserve the whole property.
Getting There
575, rue Hovey (Hovey Street), North Hatley, Quebec, Canada J0B 2C0
Arrival by Air
The main air link to Manoir Hovey is Montreal’s Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, about 1hr 40min by car. Alternatively, US guests can also choose to fly on JetBlue, United Airlines and others to the Burlington, VT airport (two hours away).
Arrival by Car
From Montreal, take Autoroute 10 E (140 km, only 1hr 15min from Champlain Bridge or 1.5hr from downtown)
From Quebec City, take Autoroute 20 W & Autoroute 55 S (257 km, 2hr 45min)
From Burlington, Vermont take VT – 105 E (177 km, 2hr)
From New York,
- Merge onto I2278 E towards I-87 N/BRONX/UPSTATE NY/NEW ENGLAND
- Merge onto BRUCKNER EXPY/I-278 E via EXIT 47 toward NEW HAVEN
- BRUCKNER EXPY/I-278 E becomes I-95 N (Portions toll)
- Merge onto I-91 N via EXIT 48 on the LEFT toward HARTFORD
- I-91 N becomes AUTOROUTE 55N
- Take the route 108 exit from EXIT 29 and drive toward STE-CATHERINE-DE-
HATLEY/NORTH HATLEY/LENNOXVILLE - Turn right on route 108 and follow signs indicating Manoir Hovey.
From Boston (Approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes),
- Merge onto I-93 N via ramp on the LEFT (Portion toll)
Merge onto I-91 N toward ST. JOHNSBURG - I-91 N becomes Autoroute 55 N when you cross the borders. From Autoroute 55 N, take
exit 29 and follow directions for Manoir Hovey. - You will be on route 108, and will pass through the village of STE-CATHERINE-DE-
HATLEY. Make sure to keep to your right when you reach a fork right after passing by a church. Manoir Hovey will be on your right in 3 minutes
