This Montreal hotel has a secret soundbox packed with retro hip-hop on vinyl

If you’ve always wanted to indulge in a private table and dining space without spending thousands of dollars, W Montreal has you covered. Following the success of last year’s Moët & Chandon Champagne Box, W Montreal recently unveiled a whole new kind of private his drinking experience. In collaboration with Hennessy, it is now possible to book a visit to The Soundbox, an immersive concept that celebrates the longstanding relationship between hip hop and Hennessy.

The compact glass-enclosed living room space is just off the hotel lobby and offers an intimate experience for gathering with friends or relaxing in luxurious seating arrangements away from the hustle and bustle of clubs and bars. Soundbox includes dozens of vinyl LPs from hip-hop’s best and brightest artists, including the Fugees, Dr. Dre, Biggie Smalls, and his current chart-topping artists like Cardi B and Nicki Minaj. is included.

However, here’s the cool part. The W Montreal Soundbox is designed to be as user-friendly as possible so that you and your group can operate turntables all night long. It’s up to you to DJ. Choose from LP’s iconic collection while sipping on a variety of cognac-based cocktails.

The evening includes unlimited access to an impressive collection of records, a private seat in the Soundbox living room, and a selection of Hennessy tastings led by an expert mixologist. Throughout the 2-hour experience, you’ll be able to taste a variety of cocktails and top-notch Hennessy XO.

The W Montreal Soundbox Experience runs through March 2023. Private rooms and tastings are $95 CAD per person and reservations can be made directly on OpenTable. For more information, visit the W Montreal website.