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W MontrealvsAuberge de La Fontaine
Both hotels are highly recommended by experts. On balance, W Montreal is the choice of most professionals compared to Auberge de La Fontaine. W Montreal comes in at 86 with accolades from 11 sources including Frommer's, Concierge and Afar Magazine.
W Montreal
Concierge
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
BlackBook
Oyster
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Gayot
Forbes Travel Guide Show All Reviews
901 Victoria Square, Montreal, Quebec H2Z 1R1 , Canada
From $193/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "Otto, the restaurant, was an instant trend when it opened with the hotel in 2004, with seashell-studded banquettes as uncomfortable and cute as Jimmy Choos."
Fodor's "You'd never suspect it was decade old after walking through its whooshing sliding doors: upon entry, guests see a cubic water fountain and glowing red walls throughout the lobby." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Montreal’s reputation as a city of style is getting another boost with the newly minted W Montreal." Full review
Star Service "In Montreal, this is about as close to Las Vegas as you can get without jumping on a plane, and with the latest multi-million dollar redesign repeat guests will be satisfied." Full review
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Light sleepers should request a room on a high, high floor or risk bedding down with booming bass lines till the wee hours.
BlackBook "You can always count on the W to provide you with a chi-chi yet serene suite. Every imaginable amenity at the tip of your perfectly manicured pinkie."
Oyster Upscale
"A popular destination for couples and party weekends, including bachelor and bachelorette celebrations." Full review
Afar Magazine "Housed in a bank building from the 1950s, the W’s austere exterior hides a bold, brash, ultra-hip interior rich in contemporary design with a pleasingly high level of attention to detail." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Housed behind the unassuming yet historic façade of an old Bank of Canada building, the W Hotel’s bold design, flawless service, vibrant bars and central location make it the ideal Montreal basecamp." Full review
Gayot "W Hotel’s avant-garde design lands in Montréal."
Forbes Travel Guide "W Montréal brings an energetic, youthful edge to the hotel scene in one of Canada’s oldest cities." Full review
Auberge de La Fontaine
Insight Guides
DK Eyewitness Gayot Fodor's The Telegraph
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
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 Telegraph8.0
"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
