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Hotel NelliganvsHotel Le Crystal
Both properties are recommended by travel writers. Overall, Hotel Nelligan scores significantly higher than Hotel Le Crystal. Hotel Nelligan ranks #1 in Montreal with praise from 16 publications such as Oyster, Michelin Guide and Condé Nast Traveler.
Hotel Nelligan
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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."
OysterUpscale
"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."
Hotel Le Crystal Fodor's Oyster Star Service
BlackBook
Forbes Travel Guide
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Afar Magazine
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
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 Telegraph9.0
"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
