Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth

Quaranta anni fa, John Lennon e Yoko si chiusero dal 26 Maggio al 02 Giugno nella suite 1742 del Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel di Montreal per il Bed-in in favore della Pace.
In quei memorabili giorni del 1969, la famosa coppia decise di restare a letto per una settimana per promuovere la pace, contro la Guerra in Vietnam, un evento che calamitò l’attenzione di tutta la stampa del mondo. Il risultato di questo Bed-In fu la composizione della famosa canzone Give Peace A Chance, il 01 giugno 1969.
Nel corso degli anni, milioni di ospiti hanno trascorso il loro soggiorno nella John Lennon Suite, dove nonostante i restauri, resta ancora la straordinaria magia di quella settimana del 69. Diversi articoli, i dischi d’oro vinti dalla canzone e le fotografie della coppia nel mitico letto decorano la suite in testimonianza dell’evento.
In occasione del 40° anniversario del Bed-In, il museo d’arte di Montreal ospiterà la mostra Imagine, con opere d’arte di Yoko Ono, fotografie, dischi e filmati dedicati al grande mito.
Il Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth propone per l’anniversario il pacchetto Imagine: una notte presso l’hotel, cd con Give Peace a Chance, colazione in camera per due persone o a buffet nel ristorante Le Montréalais e una copia della lirica Give Peace a Chance. Pacchetto disponibile dal 01 Marzo al 21 Giugno 2009, soggetto a disponibilità. Prezzi a partire da 199$ a notte, in camera doppia in una stanza Fairmont, da 599$ a notte nella suite John Lennon e Yoko Ono Suite.
Almost 40 years ago, John Lennon and Yoko Ono were the most talked-about visitors in Montreal when they chose to hold their Bed-In for Peace in suite 1742 of Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel, from May 26 to June 2, 1969.
On that memorable day of 1969, the famous couple decided to bed-down for one week to promote peace, an event that instantly grabbed worldwide media interest as John and Yoko spoke to over 150 journalists each day. In the U.S. alone, 350 radio stations carried reports on the world’s best known peaceniks, who wanted to get their message out to all those around the world already protesting against the war in Vietnam.
The highlight of this unique event was Lennon’s composition of Give Peace A Chance on June 1st. He wrote the song on the spur of the moment and converted the suite into a recording studio under the direction of André Perry. Some 50 people contributed to the recording of the song, which was immediately broadcast worldwide. Celebrities included Tommy Smothers, Dr Timothy and Petula Clark.
Over the years, thousands of guests have enjoyed staying in the John Lennon Suite. Since 1969, the suite has been refurbished several times, however, according to some guests, there remains a mystical aura throughout the room. The walls of the living room and bedroom feature memorabilia composed of press articles, framed gold records of Give Peace A Chance with music and lyrics, and pictures of the couple.
Guests of Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth hotel are invited to mark the 40th anniversary by reliving the legend and experience their own bed-in with the Imagine package. It includes one night accommodation; One CD featuring Give Peace a Chance; Breakfast in bed for two or buffet breakfast in Le Montréalais restaurant and a copy of the lyrics of Give Peace a Chance. This package is available from March 1 to June 21, 2009, subject to availability. Rates start from $199 per night, based on double occupancy, in a Fairmont room or from $599 per night, based on double occupancy, in the John Lennon and Yoko Ono Suite.
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