Hotel Le St-JamesvsThe Ritz-Carlton, Montreal
Hotel Le St-James and The Ritz-Carlton, Montreal are both highly recommended by experts. Overall, Hotel Le St-James is preferred by most writers compared to The Ritz-Carlton, Montreal. Hotel Le St-James has a TripExpert Score of 88 with praise from 14 reviews such as Forbes Travel Guide, Travel + Leisure and BlackBook.
Hotel Le St-James Show All Reviews
355 St-Jacques, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 1N9, Canada
From $285/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"This restored fin-de-siècle hôtel particulier set a new standard for boutique luxury when it opened in 2002 in Old Montréal."
Fodor's
"Rock royalty frequents this lavishly furnished luxury hotel, which has also pampered European nobility, the business elite, and Hollywood moguls who appreciate the splendor." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Stepping into the St-James feels like stepping back into a genteel, Gilded Age manse." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This renovated 1870 building provides visitors with elegant surroundings. Conference facilities, a spa and other touches make one feel pampered."
Star Service
"It is also one of the city's finest examples of deluxe hostelry. In fact, this exceptional independent is considered the Ritz-Carlton's only serious competition." Full review
Gayot
"Brimming with antiques, objets d'art, French tapestries and fine art, Hotel Le St-James is an exercise in opulence."
BlackBook
"A dash of Rococo and a lot of rock ‘n’ roll, baby! If it’s good enough for Madonna and the Rolling Stones, it might just be good enough for you."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"At the majestic Hotel Le St-James, each room and suite is individually decorated with antiques and art." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Welcoming boutique hotel with classic style that attracts both tourists and celebrities... musicians performing at the many nearby music venues." Full review
Hideaway Report
92.0
"European-style hotel in an ornately restored 19th-century bank building in the charming old section of the city." Full review
The Ritz-Carlton, Montreal Show All Reviews
1228 Sherbrooke West, Montreal, Quebec H3G 1H6, Canada
From $303/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"The C$150-million renovation project will... retain the grandeur of the hotel accommodations and public spaces, such as the Oval ballroom and "Cinderella staircase"." Full review
Fodor's
"In 2012, Montréal's grandest hotel reopened its doors after a renovation that wisely preserved important elements... all with unsurpassed comfort." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Located in downtown's Golden Square Mile, the palazzo-style building housing the Ritz-Carlton, known as “La Grande Dame”, has a history dating back to 1912." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A longstanding landmark of sophistication and oldworld charm, this elegant Neo-Classical structure attracts an élite clientele often seen relaxing with cocktails or English tea in the courtyard garden."
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Star Service
"Arrivals will find little to complain about; valets, doormen, bellhops and receptionists go out of their way to greet guests." Full review
Gayot
"For more than 100 years, The Ritz-Carlton Montreal has been hailed as the 'Grande Dame of Sherbrooke Street.'."
BlackBook
"A $150 million renovation brings this dazzling hotel into the 21st Century, just in time for its 100th birthday."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"It’s with good reason that The Ritz-Carlton Montreal is dubbed the “Grande Dame of Sherbrooke Street.”" Full review
Afar Magazine
"Situated in the downtown culture and shopping hub that is the Golden Square Mile, the hotel oozes money-is-no-object luxury from every pore." Full review
National Geographic
"Landmark hotel on storied Golden Square Mile; prime ministers, movie stars, and royalty stay in suites, regular rooms emanate slightly faded old-style elegance." Full review