Room for a Bed-In

John Lennon and Yoko Ono were the most talked-about visitors in Montreal when they chose to hold their Bed-In for Peace in suite 1742 of Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth.  On May 26 1969, the famous couple decided to bed-down for one week to promote peace - an event that instantly grabbed worldwide media interest as John and Yoko spoke to over 150 journalists each day. In the U.S. alone, 350 radio stations carried reports on the world’s best known peaceniks, who wanted to get their message out to all those around the world already protesting against the war in Vietnam.

 

The highlight of this unique event was Lennon’s composition of Give Peace A Chance on June 1st. He wrote the song on the spur of the moment and recorded it in the suite. Some 50 people contributed to the recording of the song, which was immediately broadcast worldwide. Celebrities included Tommy Smothers, Dr Timothy Leary and Petula Clark.

 

Over the years, thousands of guests have enjoyed staying in the John Lennon Suite. Since 1969, the suite has been refurbished several times, however, according to some guests, there remains a mystical aura throughout the room. The walls of the living room and bedroom feature memorabilia composed of press articles, framed gold records of Give Peace A Chance with music and lyrics, and pictures of the couple.

 

For peaceniks who want to book a stay in the famous room, the Bed-In for Peace Package