M by Montcalm official opening in Shoreditch Tech City, Sprind 2015

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– The first high-end hotel in Tech City, Silicon roundabout
– Striking architecture from RIBA award-winning architects
– 17th floor restaurant with views across London

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– The first high-end hotel in Tech City, Silicon roundabout
– Striking architecture from RIBA award-winning architects
– 17th floor restaurant with views across London
– Dining by chefs from Michelin-starred kitchens
– Luxurious spa with large swimming pool and fitness offering

Location: M by Montcalm is situated on City Road, a three-minute walk from Silicon roundabout, which is fast becoming the major hub for media technology firms. The area, encompassing Shoreditch, Hoxton and Islington, has positively thrived since the launch of the Governmentโ€™s โ€˜East London Tech Cityโ€™ initiative.

Architecture: The initial design concept has found expression in what is fast becoming an iconic building in the capital’s emerging Tech City quarter, where the City meets Shoreditch. The 18 storey building’s futuristic faรงade was heavily influenced by the work of โ€˜Op-Artโ€™ pioneer Bridget Riley, particularly ‘Nataraja’ (1993), now part of the Tate Collection. The building is one of the first in the world to absorb a horizontal transom on the faรงade, thus preserving the purity of the original architectural concept and vision. M by Montcalm was built by SGP Contracts Ltd under a full Design and Build contract. SGP employed external consultants 5plus Architects to carry forward the Michael Square designed concept, Curtins Engineering and KUT M&E consultants to help deliver the project. The luxury hotel’s unique design required SGP to provide and implement innovative solutions to the numerous technical demands posed by a proj ect of this complexity. Now nearing completion, it makes an eye-catching addition to the London skyline.

Rooms & Suites: There are 269 stylish rooms, consisting of four categories: Deluxe, Club, Junior Suite and Suite. These are complete with luxury amenities from Elemis and Hermรจs, rain showers, Bose speakers and easy to use technology that enables guests to create their own environment; they can even select the room aroma.
M Spa: M by Montcalm is a place to unwind amid the buzz of Shoreditchโ€™s spirit of innovation with the M Spa offering a wide range of therapies, a beautiful Versace tiled swimming pool with steam room, sauna and Jacuzzi, and a gym equipped with the latest in technology and renowned beauty brands.

Technology: M by Montcalm has advanced technology throughout the hotel. There are no gimmicks, just intelligent devices to enhance the guestโ€™s stay. Features will include tablets to easily control the lights, sound, temperature and order room service.

Switched on Hospitality: Inspired by the location and locals, the hotel incorporates art, music, design, technology and embraces local business and custom. M by Montcalm recruits pioneers, not just people, eager to play their part in the evolution of luxury hospitality. Intuitive and naturally entertaining, they offer โ€˜switched on hospitalityโ€™, particularly Guest Experience Managers who personalise each guestโ€™s stay.

Dining and drinking: Two exciting restaurants will be launched within the property, both with renowned chefs from Michelin-starred kitchens but with very different offerings. The first, spread across the ground and mezzanine floors will have a relaxed atmosphere for locals and guests to socialise and a huge bar serving world-class cocktails. The second offers a refined dining experience on the 17th floor.
M Club: M by Montcalm offers Club room and VIP guests a stylish 16th floor exclusive club to hold meetings, work and relax in, with an excellent food and drink menu from the 17th floor restaurant.

Meeting and Event Space: M by Montcalm has light and spacious conference and meeting facilities with the capacity for a 200 person reception.
M: M by Montcalm is a recognition that just as life has changed, so has luxury. Luxury hospitality for the millennial mindset is increasingly experience-driven and tech-enhanced. So when technology and the human touch come together in the right environment โ€“ that is, an authentic environment inspired by its location, you create the kind of experience discerning millennials demand.

In M by Montcalmโ€™s case, being very much a part of Tech City makes it a hub for creatives and entrepreneurs.

The soft launch rate for M by Montcalm from April is ยฃ180 + VAT weekdays and ยฃ150 + VAT for weekends applicable for the first month.

M by Montcalm has appointed Luxury PR agency, GribbonBerry to handle its UK and international communications.

About the Montcalm Luxury Hotels
Service excellence is at the heart of The Montcalm Luxury Hotelโ€™s customer promise. While upholding the timeless traditions of luxury hospitality, Montcalm is also committed to innovation, continually introducing new service standards and technology to meet and exceed guest expectations. Since the first Montcalm hotel opened over 40 years ago in a quintessential London crescent, the group has been at the forefront of the capitalโ€™s five star hotel scene. With sought-after West End and City locations, each property captures the unique character of its surroundings, and offers luxurious suites, award-winning restaurants and exceptional event space designed by renowned architects.

WHAT TO TAKE AWAY FROM THIS ARTICLE:

  • M by Montcalm is a place to unwind amid the buzz of Shoreditch's spirit of innovation with the M Spa offering a wide range of therapies, a beautiful Versace tiled swimming pool with steam room, sauna and Jacuzzi, and a gym equipped with the latest in technology and renowned beauty brands.
  • The building is one of the first in the world to absorb a horizontal transom on the faรงade, thus preserving the purity of the original architectural concept and vision.
  • M by Montcalm offers Club room and VIP guests a stylish 16th floor exclusive club to hold meetings, work and relax in, with an excellent food and drink menu from the 17th floor restaurant.

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Linda Hohnholz

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