W MontrealvsHotel Le Crystal
W Montreal and Hotel Le Crystal are both praised by travel writers. On balance, Hotel Le Crystal ranks marginally better than W Montreal. Hotel Le Crystal comes in at 87 with praise from 10 reviews including Forbes Travel Guide, Fodor's and The Telegraph.
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
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