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Hotel Place d'Armes Old MontrealvsFairmont The Queen Elizabeth
Both hotels are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Hotel Place d'Armes is preferred by most writers compared to Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth. Hotel Place d'Armes ranks #9 in Montreal with positive reviews from 13 sources including Lonely Planet, DK Eyewitness and Afar Magazine.
Hotel Place d'Armes Old Montreal
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55 Saint-Jacques W, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 3X2, Canada
From $141/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Three adjoining buildings make up this romantic hotel, with their elaborate architectural details of the late 19th and early 20th centuries in abundant evidence." Full review
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Ask for a bright room if you prefer lots of sun.
Fodor's "Three splendidly ornate commercial buildings dating from the Victorian era were merged to create Old Montréal's largest boutique hotel, pleasing jetsetters and business execs alike." Full review
Jetsetter "19th-century architectural landmark turned contemporary boutique hotel, with two restaurants, a rooftop lounge, and a top-notch spa." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Consisting of three combined 19th-century office towers, the hotel features boutique-style rooms that mix historic details from the buildings’ past... with sleek, contemporary interiors." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This captivating hotel represents the crowning glory of the Antonopoulos family of Québec, who preserved much of Vieux- Montréal’s heritage architecture."
Michelin Guide "This charming boutique hotel is strategically located on Place d'Armes in the center of the ecclesiastic and financial district of Old Montreal."
Gayot "Tucked into Old Montreal, between the history of the old port, the skyscrapers of downtown and the flair of Chinatown, are 135 refurbished luxury accommodations."
BlackBook "Oh, the glamor! You may want to keep your shades on 24/7 at this socialista destination extraordinaire."
Star Service "Comprised of three restored brick buildings, elegant meeting space, a well-regarded dining room and a small but well-equipped spa, this eclectic boutique-style hotel is one of the best in its league." Full review
Afar Magazine "Handily situated two minutes from the subway, and at the junction of three of the city’s most popular tourist neighborhoods, the Hotel Place d’Armes makes for an easy, car-free vacation." Full review
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The Place d’Armes has an easy upgrade policy, so it’s worth asking for one upon check-in; most guests will get an upgrade on request, depending on availability.
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Fodor's
Oyster DK Eyewitness Michelin Guide Star Service Gayot BlackBook
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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
