This 133-room boutique, spread across three neighboring historic buildings in Old Montreal, blends Old World elegance with contemporary design. The large lobby is stylish yet cozy, featuring modern leather seating, exposed-brick walls, trendy oil paintings, a fireplace, and a pool table. The rooms follow suit (though they're a touch less luxurious than the hotel's common spaces), with Nespresso coffeemakers, light dimmers, hardwood floors (suites have wall-to-wall carpeting), and upscale bathrooms; suites have extras like exposed brick and big soaking tubs. There are a few flaws, though -- some visible nicks and scratches on the hardwood floors, some rooms with tight quarters. But perks like free Wi-Fi, two high-end restaurants, a rooftop bar with city views, a renowned spa and hammam, a free downtown shuttle, and an excellent Clef d'Or concierge overcome those small cons for most guests. Travelers could also consider the Hotel Gault, which occupies another 19th-century building in Old Montreal, but has a trendy, industrial-chic interior design, including spacious, high-tech rooms.
This 133-room boutique, spread across three neighboring historic buildings in Old Montreal, blends Old World elegance with contemporary design. The large lobby is stylish yet cozy, featuring modern leather seating, exposed-brick walls, trendy oil paintings, a fireplace, and a pool table. The rooms follow suit (though they're a touch less luxurious than the hotel's common spaces), with Nespresso coffeemakers, light dimmers, hardwood floors (suites have wall-to-wall carpeting), and upscale bathrooms; suites have extras like exposed brick and big soaking tubs. There are a few flaws, though -- some visible nicks and scratches on the hardwood floors, some rooms with tight quarters. But perks like free Wi-Fi, two high-end restaurants, a rooftop bar with city views, a renowned spa and hammam, a free downtown shuttle, and an excellent Clef d'Or concierge overcome those small cons for most guests. Travelers could also consider the Hotel Gault, which occupies another 19th-century building in Old Montreal, but has a trendy, industrial-chic interior design, including spacious, high-tech rooms.
The Auberge Bonaparte is a sophisticated yet homey boutique hotel around the corner from the Notre-Dame Basilica in the heart of Old Montreal. This upper-middle-range, 31-room property occupies a charming 19th-century building and offers elegant guest rooms with wooden floors and exposed brick walls; some rooms have private terraces and whirlpool baths. On-site features include a French restaurant, which serves a highly praised free breakfast, and a rooftop terrace with views of the basilica. The Auberge du Vieux-Port is another Old Montreal boutique property to consider -- its rooms come with in-room iPod docks and minibars, and its rates are slightly lower.
The Auberge Bonaparte is a sophisticated yet homey boutique hotel around the corner from the Notre-Dame Basilica in the heart of Old Montreal. This upper-middle-range, 31-room property occupies a charming 19th-century building and offers elegant guest rooms with wooden floors and exposed brick walls; some rooms have private terraces and whirlpool baths. On-site features include a French restaurant, which serves a highly praised free breakfast, and a rooftop terrace with views of the basilica. The Auberge du Vieux-Port is another Old Montreal boutique property to consider -- its rooms come with in-room iPod docks and minibars, and its rates are slightly lower.
The Hotel Gault isn't just one of Montreal's best upscale boutique hotels, it is one of its best hotels, period. It's housed in a 19th-century building with Haussmannian architectural influences in Old Montreal, and interiors are trendy and streamlined, with industrial-chic influences. Rooms are high-tech (with big flat-screen TVs and loaner iPads among other amenities), and work by local Canadian artists is showcased throughout the property. With only 30 rooms, the hotel is able to provide truly personalized service. The features aren't as impressive as those found at larger properties -- the gym is tiny, the restaurant is closed for dinner, and there is no spa -- but for most guests the hotel's upsides more than compensate. If those features are important, consider the W Montreal.
The Hotel Gault isn't just one of Montreal's best upscale boutique hotels, it is one of its best hotels, period. It's housed in a 19th-century building with Haussmannian architectural influences in Old Montreal, and interiors are trendy and streamlined, with industrial-chic influences. Rooms are high-tech (with big flat-screen TVs and loaner iPads among other amenities), and work by local Canadian artists is showcased throughout the property. With only 30 rooms, the hotel is able to provide truly personalized service. The features aren't as impressive as those found at larger properties -- the gym is tiny, the restaurant is closed for dinner, and there is no spa -- but for most guests the hotel's upsides more than compensate. If those features are important, consider the W Montreal.
Epik is a three-and-a-half-pearl boutique hotel on cobblestoned St. Paul Street. In the heart of Old Montreal, it's surrounded by museums, upscale shops, and restaurants. The four-story, 1835-built property has been renovated to preserve charming historic accents like rough-hewn limestone walls, exposed brick, and wooden beams. Its 10 spacious rooms combine these antique touches with modern comforts like contemporary furniture, flat-screen TVs, and sleek bathrooms featuring rainfall showers and mood lighting. The Penthouse Suite, with its two private rooftop terraces and gorgeous sky-lit living space, is truly awe-inspiring. The free breakfast and buzzing Italian restaurant also help draw guests the Epik. While this property is more affordable than Le Petit Hotel, a property across the street offering similar decor and views, the latter adds free access to a nearby gym.
Epik is a three-and-a-half-pearl boutique hotel on cobblestoned St. Paul Street. In the heart of Old Montreal, it's surrounded by museums, upscale shops, and restaurants. The four-story, 1835-built property has been renovated to preserve charming historic accents like rough-hewn limestone walls, exposed brick, and wooden beams. Its 10 spacious rooms combine these antique touches with modern comforts like contemporary furniture, flat-screen TVs, and sleek bathrooms featuring rainfall showers and mood lighting. The Penthouse Suite, with its two private rooftop terraces and gorgeous sky-lit living space, is truly awe-inspiring. The free breakfast and buzzing Italian restaurant also help draw guests the Epik. While this property is more affordable than Le Petit Hotel, a property across the street offering similar decor and views, the latter adds free access to a nearby gym.
Situated across from Le Vieux-Port, this 45-room hotel reflects the charm of Old Montreal. Its beautiful, airy rooms -- some with water views -- feature details like wood-beam ceilings, exposed stone and brick walls, wrought-iron beds, and pine or bamboo floors, plus lovely bathrooms with big glass showers. The larger, apartment-style "lofts" are in a separate building, and designed for long-term stays. The hotel's seasonal rooftop terrace restaurant offers phenomenal water views, and the full free breakfast served at Taverne Gaspar each morning is a perk. But because of the location near restaurants and bars, noise in the rooms may be a problem, especially during the summer months. Travelers may want to compare rates with LHotel Montreal, another Old Montreal property housed in a 19th-century structure, but with a hip lobby bar, small gym, and a collection of contemporary art, including works by Botero and Warhol.
Situated across from Le Vieux-Port, this 45-room hotel reflects the charm of Old Montreal. Its beautiful, airy rooms -- some with water views -- feature details like wood-beam ceilings, exposed stone and brick walls, wrought-iron beds, and pine or bamboo floors, plus lovely bathrooms with big glass showers. The larger, apartment-style "lofts" are in a separate building, and designed for long-term stays. The hotel's seasonal rooftop terrace restaurant offers phenomenal water views, and the full free breakfast served at Taverne Gaspar each morning is a perk. But because of the location near restaurants and bars, noise in the rooms may be a problem, especially during the summer months. Travelers may want to compare rates with LHotel Montreal, another Old Montreal property housed in a 19th-century structure, but with a hip lobby bar, small gym, and a collection of contemporary art, including works by Botero and Warhol.
The upscale Le Saint-Sulpice Montreal is one of the more modern options in the heart of Old Montreal. All 108 units are suite-style and have kitchenettes and Nespresso machines; some also have fireplaces or balconies. There aren't many additional features at this fashionably cozy hotel other than the beautiful restaurant with garden terrace, but guests get free access to an off-site gym and discounts at a nearby Scandinavian spa. Travelers looking for more amenities may want to check out the InterContinental Montreal at the edge of Old Montreal, which is a bit less expensive and has a saltwater pool and a sauna on-site.
The upscale Le Saint-Sulpice Montreal is one of the more modern options in the heart of Old Montreal. All 108 units are suite-style and have kitchenettes and Nespresso machines; some also have fireplaces or balconies. There aren't many additional features at this fashionably cozy hotel other than the beautiful restaurant with garden terrace, but guests get free access to an off-site gym and discounts at a nearby Scandinavian spa. Travelers looking for more amenities may want to check out the InterContinental Montreal at the edge of Old Montreal, which is a bit less expensive and has a saltwater pool and a sauna on-site.
Located on the edge of Old Montreal, in a restored historic building, the Hotel Le St-James is welcoming boutique hotel with classic style that attracts both tourists and celebrities -- the latter, in particular, are musicians performing at the many nearby music venues. Here, the grandiose decor of a 19th-century bank building combines with modern updates for a visually eclectic aesthetic: The marble lobby is ornate and impressive, while the XO restaurant and bar is somewhat club-like with its ambient LED lighting and colorful modern seating, surrounded by an ostentatious double staircase and mezzanine level. The 60 rooms are traditional in style, and most have luxurious marble bathrooms and classical decorative details like Corinthian columns and tufted leather stools.
Located on the edge of Old Montreal, in a restored historic building, the Hotel Le St-James is welcoming boutique hotel with classic style that attracts both tourists and celebrities -- the latter, in particular, are musicians performing at the many nearby music venues. Here, the grandiose decor of a 19th-century bank building combines with modern updates for a visually eclectic aesthetic: The marble lobby is ornate and impressive, while the XO restaurant and bar is somewhat club-like with its ambient LED lighting and colorful modern seating, surrounded by an ostentatious double staircase and mezzanine level. The 60 rooms are traditional in style, and most have luxurious marble bathrooms and classical decorative details like Corinthian columns and tufted leather stools.
The 56-room LHotel Montreal is an upper-middle-range property fusing the past and present. Housed in a 19th-century bank in Old Montreal, the hotel's crown jewel is its collection of contemporary art, including works by Botero and Warhol. A continental breakfast is served in the lovely Winter Garden and there's a trendy lobby bar for cocktails. Rooms are colorful and include flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges, but the blend of old-school fabrics and modern art can be jarring. There’s a small gym and in-room massages available, but the hotel doesn’t have a spa like the nearby Le Place D’Armes Hotel & Suites.
The 56-room LHotel Montreal is an upper-middle-range property fusing the past and present. Housed in a 19th-century bank in Old Montreal, the hotel's crown jewel is its collection of contemporary art, including works by Botero and Warhol. A continental breakfast is served in the lovely Winter Garden and there's a trendy lobby bar for cocktails. Rooms are colorful and include flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges, but the blend of old-school fabrics and modern art can be jarring. There’s a small gym and in-room massages available, but the hotel doesn’t have a spa like the nearby Le Place D’Armes Hotel & Suites.
The 105-room Hotel Nelligan is a four-pearl boutique hotel with a great location in the heart of Old Montreal. Attractive rooms nicely combine historic details such as exposed brick walls with modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and minibars. Some have fireplaces, and others feature huge balconies with beautiful views of the city. Suites are available with fully stocked kitchens. The hotel's well-regarded Verses Restaurant serves French fare for all meals, and the brasserie is a lively place for late-night drinks and eats. There's also a trendy rooftop terrace that's open in warmer months. The hotel lacks a spa, but the small fitness center is open 24/7. As an alternative, the nearby Auberge du Vieux-Port is a similar property with free breakfast and rooms that feel just a touch more styled.
The 105-room Hotel Nelligan is a four-pearl boutique hotel with a great location in the heart of Old Montreal. Attractive rooms nicely combine historic details such as exposed brick walls with modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and minibars. Some have fireplaces, and others feature huge balconies with beautiful views of the city. Suites are available with fully stocked kitchens. The hotel's well-regarded Verses Restaurant serves French fare for all meals, and the brasserie is a lively place for late-night drinks and eats. There's also a trendy rooftop terrace that's open in warmer months. The hotel lacks a spa, but the small fitness center is open 24/7. As an alternative, the nearby Auberge du Vieux-Port is a similar property with free breakfast and rooms that feel just a touch more styled.
Located in the World Trade Centre complex, about midway between the downtown business district and tourist-friendly Old Montreal, this luxury-chain hotel lives up to its four-and-a-half-pearl status. Its 357 tasteful contemporary rooms features big windows and marble bathrooms, plus modern conveniences like flat-screen TVs and iPod docks. There’s an array of upscale amenities, too -- including a fitness center (complete with a saltwater lap pool, well-equipped exercise room, and a sundeck), a broad range of function facilities, a popular Provencal restaurant, and a trendy yet traditional cocktail bar. Travelers looking for more personality should try the boutique Hotel Nelligan instead, which offers a historic setting.
Located in the World Trade Centre complex, about midway between the downtown business district and tourist-friendly Old Montreal, this luxury-chain hotel lives up to its four-and-a-half-pearl status. Its 357 tasteful contemporary rooms features big windows and marble bathrooms, plus modern conveniences like flat-screen TVs and iPod docks. There’s an array of upscale amenities, too -- including a fitness center (complete with a saltwater lap pool, well-equipped exercise room, and a sundeck), a broad range of function facilities, a popular Provencal restaurant, and a trendy yet traditional cocktail bar. Travelers looking for more personality should try the boutique Hotel Nelligan instead, which offers a historic setting.