Epik Hotel MontrealvsW Montreal
Both W Montreal and Epik Hotel Montreal are praised by travel writers. On balance, W Montreal is the choice of most reviewers compared to Epik Hotel Montreal. W Montreal scores 86 with accolades from 11 sources like Fodor's, Afar Magazine and BlackBook.
Epik Hotel Montreal
171 rue St-Paul Ouest, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 1Z5, Canada
From $118/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's
"Daniel Soucy, one of the friendliest and most urbane hosts you're likely to run into, will go out of his way to make you feel like a houseguest rather than a customer." Full review
Rough Guide
"Hardwood floors and beamed ceilings contribute to the romantic atmosphere at this charming inn."
Star Service
"This hostelry, under the same ownership as the Auberge Bonaparte around the corner, is a quiet and tasteful little hideaway." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Opened in late 2015, with only 10 rooms in the Old Town.
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Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Epik is a three-and-a-half-pearl boutique hotel on cobblestoned St. Paul Street. In the heart of Old Montreal, it's surrounded by museums, upscale shops, and restaurants. " Full review
Frommer's
"Located smack dab in the center of Vieux-Montréal, this 1723 building was formerly the Auberge Les Passants du Sans Soucy, a long-time Frommer’s favorite." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Set in a 1723 structure, the Épik is a new boutique hotel with loads of charm." Full review
W Montreal 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 Telegraph
8.0
"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