Hotel NelliganvsAuberge du Vieux-Port
Both hotels are recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Hotel Nelligan ranks significantly better than Auberge du Vieux-Port. Hotel Nelligan has a TripExpert Score of 94 with recommendations from 16 reviewers like BlackBook, Fodor's and Afar Magazine.
Hotel Nelligan Show All Reviews
106 Saint Paul St W, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 1Z3, Canada
From $108/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"A stone's throw from the old port, the 105-room Nelligan, opened in 2002, combines classic Old Montréal charm (original stonework, dark woods) with modern touches (a soaring atrium)."
Fodor's
"There's a cultivated air of refinement echoing through this ultraromantic hotel, a landmark on rue St-Paul named after Québec's most passionate poet, Émile Nelligan." Full review
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At the pub-style bar, Méchant Bœuf, make sure to snag a table near the window overlooking rue St-Paul and watch the world hustle by.
Insight Guides
"Beautifully restored stone-and-brick building, dating to the 1830s, in the heart of Old Montreal, with 63 comfortable and spacious rooms and a superb restaurant, Verses."
Oyster
Upscale
"This 105-room historic boutique captures the charm of Old Montreal, with attractive details like fireplaces, wrought-iron railings, and exposed brick walls." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"105-room hotel with warm interiors (dark-wood furniture; fireplaces), carved out of three 19th-century warehouses in Old Montreal. ." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The Nelligan embraces the concept of boutique hotels, mixing contemporary furnishings with historic elements and designer decor."
Rough Guide
Star
"With its dark wood, soft leather and gas fireplaces, Hotel Nelligan feels like a natural extension of its neighbourhood of Vieux-Montréal."
Michelin Guide
"Boutique design, heritage stone, poetry framed on the walls (Nelligan was the Poet Laureate of Quebec), chocolates on your pillows, and one of the best dining/drinking locales in the city."
Star Service
"This sophisticated art- and design-driven hotel is named after one of Quebec's favorite sons, poet Emile Nelligan, and his framed poems hang throughout the building." Full review
Gayot
"Relax in a historic stetting that dates back to the late 1800s. Back then, the area was the downtown of the city, as all the goods and supplies were ferried through the port."
Auberge du Vieux-Port 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."
Oyster
Upscale
"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