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Happy residents tell the story:
Cartier Place Suite Hotel & Residences offers retirement living at its best
Just ask Nina Phillips, her husband
Thomas or Mr. Come Rochon. They’ll tell
you why the Cartier Place Suite Hotel &
Residences is such a wonderful place to
call home – and to enjoy your retirement
years.
After all, they live here – and love it.
“I would certainly recommend this
place to anyone,” says Mrs. Phillips. Mr.
Rochon says the same. In fact, he likes
to tell people about this attractive, welcoming
downtown address at 180
Cooper Street. That’s because he considers
himself a lucky guy.
The widower knows he hit the
lifestyle jackpot when he decided to
move into the Cartier Place Suite Hotel
& Residences. Mr. Rochon had lived in a
couple of traditional retirement residences
in Ottawa, but wasn’t impressed
with what they had to offer.
Now he’s delighted. This residence
is not run like a typical retirement place,
he explains. “Here, it’s different. They do
all kinds of special things for you.
Everybody smiles at you and calls you
by name.”
The personal TLC is second to
none and the leisure opportunities are
just as impressive.
“We have all the privileges of a
hotel,” he enthuses. “There’s a pool. We
eat meals prepared by professional
chefs. There are all kinds of things to do.
Staff members are very pleasant and
accommodating. This place has everything
anybody could ever want.”
Located in a residential neighborhood
between the Rideau Canal and the
trendy boutique area of Elgin Street, the
Cartier Place Suite Hotel & Residences
offers a new concept in retirement living:
all the advantages of residence
accommodation, plus all the amenities
of an established hotel.
The premises are very clean and
well kept, Mr. Rochon notes, adding he
can’t get over the genuine care and consideration.
“You’d never get this kind of
service and attention anywhere else.
And the owners are here every day.”
A family owned and operated hospitality
business, the Cartier Place Suite
Hotel & Residences has 72 suites that are
exclusive to senior guests. Spacious and
well appointed, the one-bedroom suites
feature fully equipped kitchens, living and
dining areas. Each has a private balcony,
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individual climate control and safety features.
Furnished suites are available.
It’s the ideal arrangement for Nina
Phillips and her husband, Thomas. “It’s
wonderful,” says Mrs. Phillips. They’re
thrilled with the location – “You’re close
to everything, shopping, restaurants” –
and the on-site service. “They’ll do anything
for you and they’re really friendly.”
Mr. and Mrs. Phillips also appreciate
the amenities, which include an indoor
pool, whirlpool, sauna, and exercise
room, plus a garden patio with a shuffleboard
court and BBQ area. There’s
also an entertainment lounge that’s
exclusive to senior residents.
Computer compatible telephone
jacks, access to high speed internet,
indoor parking, personal laundry facilities
and concierge service are all available.
A choice of housekeeping services
is offered, there’s a monthly activities
calendar and 24-hour security is provided
by caring, professionally trained staff.
It’s all good at the Cartier Place Suite
Hotel & Residences. To arrange an
appointment to tour the hotel and residence,
call 613 236-5000 or toll free at
1-800-236-8399. www.suitedreams.com