Hotel GaultvsW Montreal
Both properties are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Hotel Gault is preferred by most professionals compared to W Montreal. Hotel Gault ranks #2 in Montreal with recommendations from 15 publications such as The Telegraph, Travel + Leisure and Oyster.
Hotel Gault Show All Reviews
449 Sainte-Helene, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 2K9 , Canada
From $127/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"A converted textile warehouse in Old Montréal, the Gault's 30 loftlike rooms have polished concrete floors."
Fodor's
"A heritage boutique hotel with serious design chops, the Gault attracts movie stars—hello, Charlotte Rampling!—and style mavens." Full review
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In summer, ask for a room on the fifth floor, where there are private terraces.
Insight Guides
"In Old Montreal, a marvellous conversion offers 30 ultra modern loft-style rooms. ."
Jetsetter
"Design-forward Old Montreal sleep in a historic building with top-notch service and très bon French fare." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The era of the minimalist design hotel may be drawing to a close, but this surprisingly affordable hotel shows no signs of losing its edge." Full review
Rough Guide
"This is the very definition of a boutique hotel – the individually designed loft-style rooms in an 1871 warehouse are a design-junkie’s dream."
Star Service
"An intriguing boutique-hotel, the Gault combines the character of a classic old-fashioned inn with DWR—Design Within Reach—showroom sensibility." Full review
Gayot
"Renovated in 2002, this majestic 19th-century structure combines upscale rustic charm with modern-day amenities."
BlackBook
"Sneaky little bugger that Gault. To the max boutique hotel tucked into a pretty nook of Old Montreal's prime quiet real estate."
Oyster
Upscale
"The Hotel Gault isn't just one of Montreal's best upscale boutique hotels, it is one of its best hotels." 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