Hotel Place d'Armes Old MontrealvsThe Ritz-Carlton, Montreal
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton, Montreal is the choice of most writers compared to Hotel Place d'Armes. The Ritz-Carlton, Montreal comes in at #6 in Montreal with endorsements from 13 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, DK Eyewitness and The Telegraph.
Hotel Place d'Armes Old Montreal Show All Reviews
55 Saint-Jacques W, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 3X2, Canada
From $141/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Three adjoining buildings make up this romantic hotel, with their elaborate architectural details of the late 19th and early 20th centuries in abundant evidence." Full review
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Ask for a bright room if you prefer lots of sun.
Fodor's
"Three splendidly ornate commercial buildings dating from the Victorian era were merged to create Old Montréal's largest boutique hotel, pleasing jetsetters and business execs alike." Full review
Jetsetter
"19th-century architectural landmark turned contemporary boutique hotel, with two restaurants, a rooftop lounge, and a top-notch spa." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Consisting of three combined 19th-century office towers, the hotel features boutique-style rooms that mix historic details from the buildings’ past... with sleek, contemporary interiors." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This captivating hotel represents the crowning glory of the Antonopoulos family of Québec, who preserved much of Vieux- Montréal’s heritage architecture."
Michelin Guide
"This charming boutique hotel is strategically located on Place d'Armes in the center of the ecclesiastic and financial district of Old Montreal."
Gayot
"Tucked into Old Montreal, between the history of the old port, the skyscrapers of downtown and the flair of Chinatown, are 135 refurbished luxury accommodations."
BlackBook
"Oh, the glamor! You may want to keep your shades on 24/7 at this socialista destination extraordinaire."
Star Service
"Comprised of three restored brick buildings, elegant meeting space, a well-regarded dining room and a small but well-equipped spa, this eclectic boutique-style hotel is one of the best in its league." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Handily situated two minutes from the subway, and at the junction of three of the city’s most popular tourist neighborhoods, the Hotel Place d’Armes makes for an easy, car-free vacation." Full review
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The Place d’Armes has an easy upgrade policy, so it’s worth asking for one upon check-in; most guests will get an upgrade on request, depending on availability.
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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Book well in advance.
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