John Lennon and Yoko Ono being interviewed by the press during their 1969 "Bed-In" at the Montreal Fairmont to protest the Vietnam War.
The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth in Montreal is celebrating the 40th anniversary of John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s infamous “Bed-In”, which was the couple’s way of protesting the Vietnam War.
The original plan was for the peaceful duo to lodge in New York, but due to a 1968 cannabis conviction the Beatles singer was not allowed in the United States.
Therefore the two hopped a plane and landed in Canada on May 26, 1969 for a week-long stay at the beautiful Fairmont hotel (which yours truly has stayed in before and highly recommends).
All you need is love, and a debit or credit card, to book this great deal.
The package includes:
One nights accommodations.
One cd per room featuring Give Peace A Chance (which John performed on June 1, 1969 in Room 1738).
A Copy of the lyrics to Give Peace A Chance in calligraphy.
Breakfast in bed for two (of course) or a buffet breakfast for two at Le Montrealais restaurant.
This package is available March 1, 2009 to June 21, 2009, subject to availability.
John Lennon and Yoko Ono suite today. Looks pretty comfy.
Rates for this great package are $199 CAD a night (or $163 USD as of a 3/24/09 exchange rate). If you want to upgrade and stay in the John Lennon and Yoko Ono Suite, rates are $599 CAD a night ($490 USD). Online booking is not availble for the Suite, so you must call the hotel directly at 514-861-3511 to reserve it.
Check out Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Imagine Package full details.
Note: From April 2 to June 21, 2009, The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts will hold a special free exhibition entitled Imagine featuring artwork from Yoko Ono as well as photographs, records, movies and clips detailing the famous weeklong peace protest. (Courtesy of the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth’s official website)
