Hotel Le St-JamesvsAuberge de La Fontaine
Both properties are praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Hotel Le St-James ranks significantly better than Auberge de La Fontaine. Hotel Le St-James is ranked #4 in Montreal with recommendations from 14 sources like BlackBook, Fodor's and Star Service.
Hotel Le St-James Show All Reviews
355 St-Jacques, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 1N9, Canada
From $285/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"This restored fin-de-siècle hôtel particulier set a new standard for boutique luxury when it opened in 2002 in Old Montréal."
Fodor's
"Rock royalty frequents this lavishly furnished luxury hotel, which has also pampered European nobility, the business elite, and Hollywood moguls who appreciate the splendor." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Stepping into the St-James feels like stepping back into a genteel, Gilded Age manse." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This renovated 1870 building provides visitors with elegant surroundings. Conference facilities, a spa and other touches make one feel pampered."
Star Service
"It is also one of the city's finest examples of deluxe hostelry. In fact, this exceptional independent is considered the Ritz-Carlton's only serious competition." Full review
Gayot
"Brimming with antiques, objets d'art, French tapestries and fine art, Hotel Le St-James is an exercise in opulence."
BlackBook
"A dash of Rococo and a lot of rock ‘n’ roll, baby! If it’s good enough for Madonna and the Rolling Stones, it might just be good enough for you."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"At the majestic Hotel Le St-James, each room and suite is individually decorated with antiques and art." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Welcoming boutique hotel with classic style that attracts both tourists and celebrities... musicians performing at the many nearby music venues." Full review
Hideaway Report
92.0
"European-style hotel in an ornately restored 19th-century bank building in the charming old section of the city." Full review
Auberge de La Fontaine
1301 Rachel Street East, Montreal, Quebec H2J 2K1, Canada
From $81/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Free Parking
Insight Guides
"Beside Parc Lafontaine in Plateau Mont-Royal neighbourhood. ."
DK Eyewitness
"Rooms perched overlooking Parc Lafontaine, colorful, contemporary furnishings in all 21 soundproof rooms and a 24-hour reception desk make it easy to see why this auberge has a loyal clientele."
Gayot
"Nestled in the Plateau neighborhood just east of Parc du Mont-Royal, the hotel is a small property with 21 very cute suites that were created from a row of Victorian townhouses."
Fodor's
"A winner of the city's Prix Ulysse for the best three-star hotel, this turn-of-the-20th-century residence overlooks Parc Lafontaine and one of the city's major bicycle trails." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The Auberge de La Fontaine is uphill from downtown on the Plateau, with its fun restaurants, shops and an 86-acre park." Full review
Frommer's
"It's across the street from a pretty part of Parc de La Fontaine...and it has a friendly, hostel-like atmosphere even though the rooms are private." Full review
Lonely Planet
"A gem of an inn on the edge of Parc La Fontaine... staff are friendly and knowledgeable." Full review