Built in 1898, Hotel Champ-de-Mars is located near the gates of the Old Port of Montreal, approximately nine miles from Dorval International Airport. The Hotel Champ-de-Mars is at the eastern main entrance of the Old Port of Montreal, near the Saint Lawrence River, on 756 and 764 Berri Street. The street's name is said to come from Simon Despres, known as Le Berry, a wealthy landowner who was killed by Iroquois in 1663. The northern facade of the hotel is bordered by Saint Louis Street, formerly the main road of the little suburb Saint Louis, which had developed just outside the fortifications during the 1740's. The southern facade of the hotel is bordered by the Parc de Ville-de-la-Fleche. The hotel is also near Place Jacques-Cartier, one of the liveliest spots in Montreal. In the early 19th century the hotel served as a rooming house and tavern favored by sailors before change of ownership and subsequent renovation. Hotel amenities include the restaurant and bar (Blues Cafe), gift shop, complimentary full American breakfast, and access to the Energie Cardio Fitness Club with saunas, aerobics, massage treatments, and tanning areas. The hotel also offers concierge service, dry cleaning, and Internet access. All rooms feature TVs, phones, air-conditioning, and private bathrooms.