Casa BiancavsHotel Le Crystal
Both Casa Bianca and Hotel Le Crystal are rated highly by professionals. On balance, Hotel Le Crystal is the choice of most professionals compared to Casa Bianca. Hotel Le Crystal comes in at #7 in Montreal with approval from 10 reviews such as Forbes Travel Guide, Jetsetter and The Telegraph.
Casa Bianca
4351 L'Esplanade Avenue, Montreal, Quebec H2W 1T2, Canada
From $85/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Multilingual
- Tennis Court
- Air Conditioning
Travel + Leisure
"The landmarked French Renaissance Revival building has beautiful historic details, including wrought-iron stairs and a terra-cotta fountain in the front hallway." Full review
BlackBook
"Okay, it's not much of a mountain, but given that it's the city's namesake, it's always nice to have a view of Mont Royal just out your window."
Fodor's
"Popular with love-struck couples with friends on The Plateau, this renovated mansion is an ode to French Renaissance Revival architecture and promotes an organic vegetarian ethic."
National Geographic
"“French Renaissance Revival meets white modernism, freestanding claw-foot bathtubs; beds decked out with organic cotton sheets." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Casa Bianca has the best of both worlds: the accommodations are beautiful and comfortable, and it's ideally situated." Full review
Fodor's
"A magnet for love-struck couples who want some privacy while visiting friends on the Plateau. The white terra cotta tiles give this converted residential chateau a “wedding cake” panache." Full review
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YOU SHOULD KNOW There are only five guest rooms, so plan ahead to avoid disappointment.
Frommer's
"This elegant B&B is a white house, as well as an architectural landmark...rooms are spacious with antique touches, and many have claw-foot bathtubs that add to the homey feel. " Full review
Hotel Le Crystal
1100 Rue de la Montagne, Montreal, Quebec H3G 0A1, Canada
From $229/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's
"It's no wonder A-list performers stay here, considering Le Crystal's dramatic style and luxury suites, which pamper travelers with spa-style bathrooms and separate soaking tubs." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Hotel Le Crystal, located in Downtown Montreal, is convenient for both business travelers and families, thanks to its big suites with kitchenettes and pull-out sofas." Full review
Star Service
"Unlike the W Hotel and newer Le Westin, this hotel lays out its charms on a much smaller scale. Still, service and standards here are very high." Full review
BlackBook
"The new kid on the block, and what a sweet, sweet block it is. Hockey, concerts, museums, restaurants, clubs, all within walking-in-utterly-unpractical-shoes distance."
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Forbes Travel Guide Recommended Hotel Le Crystal offers the individuality of a boutique property in the heart of downtown Montreal, with urban-chic suites providing plenty of local flair." Full review
Jetsetter
"Modernist glamazon with a side of old-school service, steps from the bars and boutiques of Sainte-Catherine and Crescent Street.
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The Telegraph
9.0
"In downtown, handy for shopping and the Museum of Fine Arts." Full review
Afar Magazine
"This is a 5-star boutique hotel located in the heart of Montreal, across the street from the Centre Bell, home of Les Montréal Canadiens, and tucked along famed rue Sainte-Catherine." Full review
Frommer's
"The epitome of boutique hotel style, this glimmering downtown address has a sweeping chandelier in the lobby." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This all-suite boutique hotel is a great spot for a sleeping splurge." Full review