Hotel Le St-JamesvsHotel William Gray
Both properties are praised by professionals. On balance, Hotel Le St-James is preferred by most writers compared to The William Gray. Hotel Le St-James comes in at 88 with endorsements from 14 publications like Lonely Planet, Condé Nast Traveler and DK Eyewitness.
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
Hotel William Gray
421 Rue St-Vincent, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 3A6, Canada
From $389/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
The Telegraph
9.0
"Take two historic buildings; add a glass atrium and an eight-floor tower, with rooftop terrace: that’s the Hôtel William Gray." Full review
Wallpaper
"The resulting 127-room William Gray is a handsome and modern reimagining of disparately historic spaces." Full review
Jetsetter
"A freshly minted boutique hotel overlooking the historic Place Jacques-Cartier, with a cool rooftop bar." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"In the heart of Old Montreal, Hôtel William Gray is a masterful reinvention of two landmark 18th-century maisons, fused with a modernist glass atrium and terrace-toting eight-storey tower." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Montreal’s newest hotels are unapologetically chic. Hôtel William Gray features a glass-encased living wall and marble staircase.By
Afar Magazine." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Hotel William Gray is the full package: It's got a killer location, plugged right into the heart of Old Montreal, 127 tastefully decorated rooms with oodles of high-end amenities, and..." Full review
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Two bike rentals can be requested, and a Tesla charger is available, too.
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"Occupying an 18th-century greystone on a narrow street in Old Montreal, this hotel is one of the city’s most stylish designer stays." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Rooms vary in size and equipment...but all are finely wrought and full of comforts. Multi-jet rain showers, Frette towels, and Le Labo bath products supply the excellent bathrooms" Full review