Montreal City Guide - Hotels

A hotel tax of 3%, as well as GST (goods and services tax) of 6% and TVQ (Québec sales tax) of 7.5%, is added to all hotel bills in Montreal. The GST portion can be reclaimed – see Shopping for details.

The hotels below have been grouped into four different pricing categories:
$$$$ (over C$225)
$$$ (C$175 to C$225)
$$ (C$125 to C$175)
$ (up to C$125)
These are based on the lowest standard rates for a double room, excluding taxes and excluding breakfast, unless otherwise specified.

Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth

Located right downtown atop the main train station and linked to the shopping malls via the Underground City, this hotel is as central as it gets. The modernist exterior hides over 1,000 comfortable rooms and suites, as well as a health club with indoor pool, the renowned Beaver Club restaurant, a business centre and 50,000 square feet of meeting space. It has hosted royalty and John and Yoko's bed-in, where they recorded 'Give Peace a Chance.'

900 boulevard René-Lévesque West
Tel: (514) 861 3511 or 1 800 441 1414.
Website: www.fairmont.com
Price: $$$

Hotel St Paul

Housed in the 10-storey Canadian Express Building, one of the city's first high rises, and located a short walk from Montreal Old Port, the imposing Hotel St Paul boasts 120 rooms and suites, four state-of-the-art meeting rooms, a small gym, and the trendy Cube restaurant. Particular attention has been paid to materials, from the alabaster rock of the magnificent fireplace in the lobby to the furnishings in the rooms, which combine unique pieces with customized articles in a symphony of silk, stone, wood, leather and glass, all to a very successful effect. The hotel made the Condé Nast Hot List when it opened in 2002, and has since won a host of awards for its interior design.

355 rue McGill
Tel: (514) 380 2222.
Website: www.hotelstpaul.com
Price: $$$-$$$$

InterContinental Montreal

Opposite the Palais des Congrès convention centre and perched on the edge of Old Montreal, the InterContinental is well situated for business and sightseeing and is linked to a stunning atrium. Its 357 rooms and suites are well-appointed and the turret suites offer great wraparound views. The largest of the 18 meeting rooms accommodates 700 guests reception-style, while three of the smallest are in the original stone vaults of the historic Nordheimer building. For relaxation, there is a fitness centre and rooftop lap pool.

360 rue St-Antoine West
Tel: (514) 987 9900.
Website: www.montreal.intercontinental.com
Price: $$$$

Hôtel Gault

The stone exterior of a 19th-century warehouse gives little clue of the sleek minimalism within this stylish Old Montreal hotel. Funky, colourful chairs add a light touch to the lobby, while Arne Jacobsen fixtures, heated bathroom floors, custom-made linens and a DVD library are some of the goodies in the individually designed loft-style rooms. Rates include breakfast.

449 rue Ste-Hélène
Tel: (514) 904 1616 or 1 866 904 1616.
Website: www.hotelgault.com
Price: $$$$

Ritz-Carlton

The dapper doormen and elegant beaux-arts façade on this boutique lined strip of rue Sherbrooke hint at old money – and the old money's been on the Ritz since the early 20th century. The 181 rooms and 47 suites are elegantly decorated with antiques and come with all the frills one would expect of a top hotel.

1228 rue Sherbrooke West
Tel: (514) 842 4212.
Website: www.ritzcarlton.com
Price: $$$

Anne ma Soeur Anne

Right on the Plateau's best street for strolling past cafés and boutiques, this small hotel offers 17 bright clean rooms with modern décor, many with handy wall-beds that fold up for more space in the daytime. All have a small kitchen area, large bathrooms and Internet access; the pricier rooms and suites have private terraces or balconies overlooking the back garden. Rates include breakfast.

4119 rue St-Denis
Tel: (514) 281 3187 or 1 877 281 3187.
Website: www.annemasoeuranne.com
Price: $

Auberge Le jardin d'Antoine

The nicest of the Quartier Latin's inns, this three-star hotel is close to lively bars and cafes and a short hop on the metro from downtown. The 25 rooms are individually decorated with homey floral bedspreads and wallpaper, and all have air-conditioning and televisions. The price includes a buffet breakfast, which can be enjoyed on the vine-shaded patio.

2024 rue St-Denis
Tel: (514) 843 4506 or 1 800 361 4506.
Website: www.aubergelejardindantoine.com  
Price: $

Bonaparte

In the heart of Old Montreal, this romantic inn lies around the corner from Notre-Dame Basilica – the pricier rooms overlook the church's private gardens. Exposed brick walls, polished wood floors and antique-style wooden and wrought-iron furnishings give a cosy feel of another age, but the bright bathrooms and broadband Internet access are right up-to-date. All 30 rooms are non-smoking. Rates include a continental breakfast in the room or a full breakfast in the elegant, gastronomic restaurant.

447 rue St-François-Xavier
Tel: (514) 844 1448.
Website: www.bonaparte.com
Price: $$

Le Germain

This sleek downtown address is part of a small local chain of boutique hotels and the first of its kind in Montreal. The trendy décor is still up-to-date, with dark woods contrasting with earth-tone fabrics in the 101 loft-like rooms, with designer accessories balancing out the minimalist effect. Perks like fresh fruit, Aveda toiletries, bathrobes and down duvets and pillows make it a stylish home-away-from-home. Other facilities include an exercise room and a meeting room accommodating 18 to 40 people. The rate includes continental breakfast.

2050 rue Mansfield
Tel: (514) 849 2050 or 1 877 333 2050.
Website: www.hotelgermain.com
Price: $$$

Le Petit Prince Bed & Breakfast

This gorgeous B&B near the Bell Centre in Downtown Montreal is a gem. Perfect for a special occasion or a romantic weekend away, the five bedrooms all boast wooden floors and exposed brick walls with original artwork by local artists, comfy beds, double jacuzzi and either a fireplace or a stove. Two of the rooms also have balconies, and there is a comfy lounge-cum-dining area downstairs where the scrumptious breakfast, which changes daily and features the likes of crepes suzette, waffles and eggs Benedict, is served (although if you feel indulgent, brekkie can be taken to your room). The owner Robert and his team will make sure this feels like a home from home, any time of year. Book well in advance.

1384 avenue Overdale
Tel: (514) 938 2277 or 1 877 938 9750.
Website: www.montrealbandb.com
Price: $$$