Hotel De Ville Montreal City Hall

The five-storey Montreal City Hall (French: Hotel DE Ville DE Montreal) is the work of architects Henri-Maurice Perrault and Alexander Cowper Hutchison, and was built between 1872 and 1878 in the Second Empire style. It is located in Old Montreal, between Place Jacques-Cartier and the Champ de Mars, at 275 Notre-Dame Street East. The closest metro station is Champ-DE-Mars.

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Hotel De Ville Paris France

Hotel DE Ville, Paris's city hall, is the center of political Paris. Like Paris, it has been through some turbulent times.
Until 1141 when water merchants created the port DE Grève
Hotel DE Ville, Paris
View from across the Seine
(Shore Harbor) to relieve Paris's busy port, the site was merely a shingle beach. The square near the harbor was known as the 'place DE Grève'.

Design
In 1246 the first municipality was created when the Parisian trade guilds elected aldermen as representatives towards the King. There was no municipal building until 1357 when one of the aldermen, a water merchant, bought a house near the place DE Grève.
The Paris city hall at around 1540
The City Hall at around 1540
The two-storied building featured two towers and arcades. Known as the House of Pillars, it served as a meeting place for the aldermen.

In 1553 King Francis I decided to build a dedicated city Hall. That first Hotel DE Ville, designed in the Renaissance style, was only fully completed in 1628.

Destruction and Reconstruction
Side view of the Hotel DE Ville in Paris
View from Île DE la City
A revolting Commune which had occupied the Hotel DE Ville for months set the building on fire in May 1871, destroying the building as well as the valuable city archives. Shortly after the Commune was defeated by federal troops, the city government held a competition for the construction of a new city hall. The architects Theodore Ballu and Edouard Deperthes won this competition with their proposition to reconstruct the Hotel DE Ville in its original style.
Central facade of the Hotel DE Ville in Paris
Main facade
Funded by a national subscription the construction started in 1873. Nine years later, the new Hotel DE Ville was officially inaugurated.
Statues
The building is decorated with 108 statues, representing famous Parisians. 30 Other statues represent French cities. The clock at the central tower is adorned with several feminine sculptures representing the Seine River, the city of Paris, 'Work' and 'Education'.

Interior
The interior of the city hall is decorated in a pompous Iii Empire style. Noteworthy are the large staircase,

the long Sallee Des Fetes (ballroom), the painted ceilings and walls, the stained glass windows and the numerous chandeliers.

The Square
From 1310 on, the Place DE Grève was the square were most of the executions in Paris took place.
Here people were beheaded, quartered, cooked up or burned at the stake. In 1792, a guillotine was installed. It would prove itself useful during the French Revolution.
Detail of the tower of the Hotel DE Ville in Paris
Central tower
The last execution took place in 1830, after which the square was renamed Place DE Ville.
The square was later enlarged to its current size by Baron Haussmann, as part of his modernization of Paris. In 1982 the large square became a pedestrian zone.

Location
The Hotel de Ville is situated in the 4th arrondissement, near the Seine River. It is not far from the Center Pompidou (north) and the Notre-Dame Cathedral (south) across the pont d'Arcole.

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Top 5 Outstanding Budgeted Hotels in Malaysia

In this installment of the annual HotelClub Awards, we cast our collective gaze on Malaysia. The diverse country and inimitable tourist destination in Southeast Asia has it all, from cosmopolitan, dynamic Kuala Lumpur to UNESCO World Heritage George Town and Melaka, exotic Borneo to lush Pulao Tioman. Suffice to say that the array of accommodations options in Malaysia is just as diverse.

Read on as we honour five superlative hotels that cater to travelers on small budgets in magnificent Malaysia. Best of all, this notable quintet delivers best bang-for-your-buck goods with flair and exceptional service.

Citin Hotel Pudu Kuala Lumpur

The vibrant capital of Malaysia is a metropolis where it truly pays to save a few dollars on accommodations in order to enjoy the best of the city. Needless to say, KL has a lot to offer, from world class gourmet restaurants to upscale shops, energetic nightlife to phenomenal museums. To experience it all, the Citin Hotel Pudu is incomparable, with access to Starhill/Bukit Bintang leisure and entertainment district, Merdeka Square and Central Market.

Hillview Inn Cameron Highlands

Malaysia’s Cameron Highlands is a lush paradise of tea plantations, exotic flower farms, traditional Malay culture and spectacular scenery. The Hillview Inn is a warm and amiable refuge in the town of Tanah Rata. The hospitable hotel provides visitors with clean comfort, attentive service and idyllic access to the fertile hinterland region. Guests also enjoy proximity to a wide range of shops, banks, transport hubs, cafés and restaurants.

Swiss Inn Kuala Lumpur

Another tidy gem for budget-conscious Kuala Lumpur tourists, the Swiss Inn is a lovely sanctuary in the heart of the busy city. Terrific points of interest within easy pedestrian distance of the hotel include Chinatown, Sri Mahamariamman Temple, the National Museum of Malaysia, Masjid Negara (National Mosque) and KL Tower. Kuala Lumpur Railway Station is a mere 2 km away, with two light rail transit stations less than ten minutes from the hotel. Additionally, the Swiss Inn features live music in the Monte Carlo Lounge and delicious local cuisine and excellent city views courtesy of the Terrace Café.

The Baba House Melaka Hotel

As a UNESCO World Heritage city, Melaka (Malacca) enjoys a special distinction within Malaysia. For authentic Peranakan charm and culture, visitors clamor for a room at the remarkable Baba House. The heritage hotel is full of character, from the antique furniture to the conscientious service. Best of all, Melaka’s peerless ensemble of colonial Portuguese, Chinese and Malay landmarks is just outside the hotel’s doorstep. For above par affordable comfort in Melaka, The Baba House sets the gold standard.

My Hotel @ Sentral Kuala Lumpur

My Hotel is a convenient and delightful jewel within enviable distance of Kuala Lumpur Sentral Station. The KL gem offers spacious, immaculate and comfortable rooms at rates most travelers can well afford. With many of the city’s best landmarks, museums and parks close by, My Hotel is a popular option for savvy tourists. Enjoy WiFi throughout, a café, 24/7 reception and nearby attractions like the National Museum, Planetarium, KL Bird Park and National Palace.