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Fairmont The Queen ElizabethvsAuberge du Vieux-Port
Both hotels are praised by writers. On balance, Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth ranks marginally higher than Auberge du Vieux-Port. Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth scores 85 with endorsements from 11 reviews such as Wallpaper, Lonely Planet and BlackBook.
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
Fodor's
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Michelin Guide
Star Service
Gayot
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900 Blvd. Rene Levesque West, Montreal, Quebec H3B 4A5, Canada
From $138/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Rooms are spacious, with lush carpeting and richly textured fabrics, but they lack pizzazz." Full review
Oyster Luxury
"This massive, 1,073-room upscale chain hotel is located in Downtown Montreal, and connected to Montreal Central Station and the Underground City." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The royalty of Montréal hotels embodies grace and comfort. This was also the location of John Lennon famous “Bed-In” of 1969."
Michelin Guide "The cavernous Queen Elizabeth's convenient location above Montreal's Underground City and the railway station makes it a favorite with touring celebrities, such as John Lennon and Yoko Ono."
Star Service "The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth is perched atop the Central Station train hub and is as worthy of respect as its namesake." Full review
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These latter units are worth requesting for their fresher modern decor and superior amenities, including flat-screen TVs and MP3 players.
Gayot "Besides the chic boutique getaways peppering the downtown core, this property not only offers above-par amenities, it's also considered the granddaddy of Montreal hotels."
BlackBook "1039 rooms smack in the middle of town. Ain't nothing wrong with being conventional when you're world class."
Lonely Planet "This is the crème de la crème of Montréal business hotels, with over 1000 tastefully renovated rooms and suites." Full review
National Geographic "Grande dame of Montreal old-style hotels, part of historic chain of cross-Canada railway resorts; John Lennon and Yoko Ono staged their “bed-in for peace” here in 1969." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"The first hotel in North America to boast escalators, air-conditioning and direct dial telephones when it opened in 1958, things have come full circle for Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth." Full review
Auberge du Vieux-Port
Concierge Oyster
Travel + Leisure Star Service Gayot BlackBook Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Mr & Mrs Smith
Condé Nast Traveler Show All Reviews
97 Rue de la Commune East, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 1J1, Canada
From $269/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge "Located on the riverfront in Old Montréal, the 27-room Auberge du Vieux-Port has shabby-chic charm in spades."
OysterUpscale
"Situated across from Le Vieux-Port, this...hotel reflects the charm of Old Montreal. Its beautiful, airy rooms -- some with water views -- feature details like wood beam ceilings." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Set among the 19th-century warehouses that line the riverside Rue de la Commune, this 27-room inn could pull in guests for its address alone." Full review
Star Service "This boutique hotel offers some spectacular island and water views from its rooftop deck and streetside accommodations." Full review
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Request a room on the highest floor possible for the best views.
Gayot "Surround the senses with winding cobblestone streets, the click-clacking of horses and horns blowing from the boats docking at the bay."
BlackBook "Get a massive dose of 19th century charm at this cozy inn overlooking the old port."
Fodor's "This elegant auberge is a magnet for romantics who appreciate the view of the river and a welcoming staff." Full review
Afar Magazine "Housed in a 19th-century leather merchant building and faces directly onto the St. Lawrence River, with its summertime cruise ships and wintertime snowy beauty." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Nestled in the heart of Old Montreal on the banks of the scenic St Lawrence River with an enviable St Paul Street address, Auberge du Vieux-Port hotel is heavy with historic Quebecois je ne sais quoi." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"With a diverse past as a grocery store for sailors and even a leather factory, this 1882 inn in Old Montreal is "highly recommended."" Full review
