Hotel Place d'Armes Old MontrealvsHotel William Gray
Both properties are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Hotel Place d'Armes ranks significantly higher than The William Gray. Hotel Place d'Armes comes in at #9 in Montreal with accolades from 13 reviews such as Hideaway Report, Jetsetter and Travel + Leisure.
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.
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