The 22 Best Hotels in Montreal
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There is nowhere like Montreal, a city that commands a long list of superlatives–iconic architecture, fantastic cuisine, diverse neighborhoods, and a rich, multilayered history that feels both European and distinctly Canadian. The hotel scene here is just as vibrant. From an over-the-top Four Seasons occupying one of downtown’s sleekest skyscrapers, to boutique hideaways tucked down the cobblestoned streets of Old Montréal, there’s something here for every type of traveler. Most of the top hotels are concentrated in the city’s downtown core, spanning the Golden Square Mile, the lively Quartier des Spectacles, and the atmospheric Old Montréal neighborhoods. Venture slightly further afield to neighborhoods like Griffintown or the Plateau and you’ll discover some residential-feeling gems, too. Whether you’re visiting for the food, the many festivals, or simply to practice your French without having to cross the Atlantic, here are our top picks for where to stay in the 514.
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How we choose the best hotels in Montreal
Every hotel on this list has been selected independently by our editors and written by a Condé Nast Traveler journalist who knows the destination and has visited that property. When choosing hotels, our editors consider properties across price points that offer an authentic and insider experience of a destination, keeping design, location, service, and sustainability credentials top of mind.
Alexi Hobbs/Courtesy Auberge du Vieux PorthotelAuberge du Vieux-Port
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Readers' Choice Awards 2020, 2022, 2024Auberge du Vieux-Port is the only hotel on the St. Lawrence River, and it's set a few feet from where Montreal was founded. With its 18th-century buildings and cobblestones, rue de la Commune feels like the Rive Droite in Paris—except instead of a rivulet, the water is the size of a sea. From this spot on the waterfront, you'll be perfectly positioned for a long walk westward from Old Montreal along the Lachine Canal to the Atwater Market in St-Henri. The decor has a loft vibe, thanks to the bamboo floor, exposed brick or stone wall, and large windows you can open. In summer, the International des Feux festival sets off fireworks nearby over the St. Lawrence, and the rooftop terrace here is the perfect place to watch.
Tribute PortfoliohotelHôtel Honeyrose Montréal, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
$Opened in 2023, this newcomer to Montreal’s hotel scene offers the atmosphere of a hip lifestyle hotel with the perks of being part of Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio (hello Bonvoy points). The rooms are sexy, and definitely veer towards young travelers and couples (see: painted glass showers with rainfall showerheads). Beds are wonderfully plush and comfortable, with Napa Beautyrest mattresses and fluffy duvets–think of this as the hotel for a lazy and cozy morning after a long night out. All rooms and suites have oversized windows that offer an abundance of natural light throughout the day. Wifi is fast and free, and in each room there’s a bedside tablet for information on local activities and placing room service orders. This hotel has a hidden gem–a fantastic 15th floor pool, gym, movement studio and dry sauna. t’s a great amenity for a hotel in Montreal’s downtown core.
Courtesy Hôtel NelliganhotelHôtel Nelligan
$$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2018, 2020, 2022, 2023You'll bask in an amber glow from the exposed brick walls as soon as you walk into this welcoming greystone building in Old Montreal. The lobby, with its earth tones and chocolate leather armchairs, might even make you want to light a cigar. The exposed brick walls in the lobby extend upstairs to the rooms, where earth tones and dark wood furniture offer a cozy, plush feel. Hôtel Nelligan is undoubtedly worth it. Set on one of the city's best shopping streets in the middle of Old Montreal, this is a gold-standard hotel with stunning views from its rooftop deck.
Alexi Hobbs/Courtesy Hôtel Willliam GrayhotelHôtel William Gray
$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024Turn a corner on a narrow cobblestone street in Old Montreal and you'll fall upon the William Gray, an unassuming hotel pulling in an international crowd of travelers in-the-know. Walk in to find the most stylish temporary home you could ever imagine. Freshly built inside a historic building, the hotel has an irregularly shaped lobby with exposed concrete beams, twinkling light fixtures, tall barn-wood tables with leather stools, and a smattering of guests pitter-pattering away on laptops. It's like a real living space. The deluxe suite is decadently roomy, with a gorgeous mustard wingback armchair, French doors leading out to a small balcony, and a bathtub in addition to the multi-jet rain shower. The William Gray is a mix of playground and workplace, with little nooks for anything you want to do, a thorough dedication to local artisans and goods, and comfortable rooms.
Brandon Barre/Autograph CollectionhotelHumaniti Hotel Montréal, Autograph Collection
$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2024The most exciting high-rise development in Montreal’s recent memory–perhaps in all of Canada’s–is the LEED-certified, design-forward Humaniti, a multi-use building smack in the center of the city’s best location; the formerly quiet space where Downtown Montreal, Chinatown, and Old Montreal meet now has a destination hotel worthy of this fabulous address. It’s modern, it’s sexy, and it’s environmentally-friendly–you won’t find single-use plastics on the premises. For a high-rise hotel, the staff is very adept at keep service quick and snappy. We called down to the lobby for two wine glasses to enjoy the bottle of natural red in our mini-bar, and someone was at our door, glasses in hand, in about two minutes flat. Don’t sleep on the amazing two-story gym here. It’s bright, airy, super clean, and overlooks the gorgeous pool area. It’s the kind of hotel gym that–gasp!–guests actually enjoy using.
Courtesy Le Petit Hôtel/Photo by Alexi HobbshotelLe Petit Hôtel
$$Enter the greystone building on Rue Saint-Paul, a designer shopping strip that runs through the heart of Old Montreal, and you'll catch the mod vibe right away, thanks to low-slung white armchairs, a black lacquer front desk, and an oversize orange standing light shaped like a flower. The lobby also doubles as a café (where guests enjoy complimentary coffee and tea all day long), so you'll be welcomed by the smell of roasting beans. It's the hotel that's small—just 28 rooms—not the accommodations within it. Unless you're solo, you'll want to book at least an M (for medium) room, which comes with a king-size bed, a goose-down duvet, Marie L’Oie pillows, and custom furniture in a dark shiny wood that reflects the daylight streaming in. As its name suggests, this is among Montreal’s smallest boutique hotels. That said, the rooms are decently sized—especially the L and XL categories—and the property as a whole is designed to comfortably accommodate guests.
Courtesy Hotel GriffintownhotelHotel Griffintown
$It makes perfect sense that a hotel debuting during a pandemic would focus on apartment-style living, privacy, and hygiene. The concept behind Hôtel Griffintown takes a stand against this city's hospitality tradition of buzzy restaurants, exclusive hotel bars, and scenes of any kind. Here, the idea is to offer furnished apartments that give the convenience of a hotel, but don't have any of the extra amenities which can drive up prices and, frankly, often go unused. Here, less is more. In terms of location this s perfect if you're the kind of traveler who loves to just wander. It abuts the Lachine Canal, where any real Montrealer within walking distance can be found getting some fresh air, whatever time of year. And the best of Griffintown, downtown, and Old Montreal are just minutes from your door.
Courtesy Hotel Uville, MontrealhotelHôtel Uville
$It's part museum, part passion project, part history lesson, part design studio, part film and photo archive. There are only so many hotels around the world which dedicate themselves so wholeheartedly to not only capturing but embodying a certain time and place, so staying at Uville feels absolutely singular and special. It's unlike anything else. Since there are only thirty-three rooms, there is a personal touch to the service. The front desk staff make recommendations not only about where to eat and drink while you're in town, but also where you can pick up the best antique furniture, or attend the coolest art gallery openings. You're mere steps away from some of the city's most beloved restaurants, attractions, and shops—but this is the kind of hotel that rewards sleeping in, hanging out in the lobby, and spending time enjoying your room.
Courtesy Hôtel GaulthotelHôtel Gault
$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2021Hotel Gault is located in an ornate greystone building from 1871 in Old Montreal. The original facade was restored and reinforced, and today the luxurious 30-room boutique hotel has an open-plan lobby that's peppered with minimalist furniture. Rooms range from 350 ("Loft") to 1,020 ("Apartment") square feet. Whichever you choose, you'll have a comfortable workstation, modern design touches in the form of plush wool rugs, felt headboards, Bertoia chairs, and more, and vast arched windows that open onto Old Montreal. Rooms range from 350 ("Loft") to 1,020 ("Apartment") square feet. Whichever you choose, you'll have a comfortable workstation, modern design touches in the form of plush wool rugs, felt headboards, Bertoia chairs, and vast arched windows that open onto Old Montreal. Hotel Gault is a completely retrofitted five-story hotel featuring 30 rooms, all with contemporary furniture, shiny white porcelain, custom oak cabinetry, and arched French windows.
Courtesy Hôtel le Saint SulpicehotelLe Saint-Sulpice Hôtel Montréal
$As soon as you walk off the cobblestoned street into the Saint-Sulpice, you'll feel the hotel's energy, thanks to sight lines that cross the lobby and move through the bar, the restaurant, and into the coveted sunny courtyard. There are a million comfortable spots to sit and relax on the ground floor. The ability to stretch out in a suite—the only room category at Le Saint-Sulpice—in historic Old Montreal is a luxury that can't be underestimated. French windows overlook charming Rue Saint-Sulpice or the even more charming inner courtyard, and some rooms have balconies. Although the decor feels a little dated—the busy patterned wall-to-wall carpet, the prevalence of red—one thing's for sure: the bed and bathroom are both plush and plenty comfortable. And when it comes to location Saint-Sulpice's (between Notre-Dame Cathedral and the waterfront in the Old Port) is stupendous.
J. F. Galipeau/Courtesy Fairmont The Queen ElizabethhotelFairmont The Queen Elizabeth
$$In 2017, the Fairmont, a classic 1960s hotel, got a major renovation by Sid Lee, a young, playful agency that created a totally fresh vibe, including new business facilities. Today, the high-traffic hotel, which is, interestingly, built on top of the city’s Gare Centrale train station, has a young, cool crowd and more energy than ever. You can get fancy and book a stay in the very room John Lennon and Yoko Ono stayed in for their famous Bed-In. The renovated Fairmont Rooms, meanwhile, are decorated with geometric wood furnishings and colorful abstract wallpaper. The Fairmont is a true hub; in fact, locals often walk through the lobby just to soak up a little glamour on their way to or from lunch.
Jean-Francois Vermette/Courtesy Le Mount StephenhotelLe Mount Stephen
$$Le Mount Stephen Hotel marries heritage glamor with cutting-edge design. Set in a 1926 space that has the frontage of a neo-renaissance social club and the body of a modern hotel tower and located right in Montreal's historic Golden Square Mile (at the foot of Mount Royal yet still Downtown), it embraces its past with classic décor (wood paneling, cushy velvet and leather), yet gives a wholly contemporary hotel experience with high-tech touches like a light-therapy shower head and next-level bed design. The British-themed Bar George is like a wood-paneled step back in time, with leather banquettes, equine-themed wallpaper, and cocktails like the Surly Old Uncle (Pimm’s No. 1, red vermouth, gin, and grapefruit). For brunch, try the smoked haddock hash; for dinner, go for the decadent beef Wellington.
Warwick Le CrystalhotelWarwick Le Crystal
$Large rooms, a relaxing pool and hot tub area, and an enviable location in the middle of downtown Montreal make this one a no-brainer for business and leisure travelers alike. With a super convenient location and 131 streamlined suites, this is a hotel that’s especially suited for those in search of some residential comfort, whether that’s families or business travelers. The Warwick sits right in the heart of downtown’s Golden Square Mile, just steps from shopping, nightlife, and the Bell Centre. It’s about halfway between the Lucien L’Allier and Guy-Concordia Metro stops. Pack your bathing suit. There’s a fantastic rooftop pool with an outdoor sundeck area complete with hot tub–with some of the best cityscape views of any pool in Montreal.
Curio Collection by HiltonhotelVogue Hotel Montreal Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton
$$A downtown icon that got an unbelievably sexy new makeover The Vogue has been transformed—by the genius team at Montreal creative firm Sid Lee—into the design-driven boutique hotel experience that downtown Montreal deserves. If you want a prime location, a killer restaurant, and a see-and-be-seen atmosphere, there’s nowhere better. You won’t find a single corner in the common areas–every wall is rounded, with all the walls flowing into one another, making for a fabulous exercise in energetic and biophilic design. The property is set in Montreal’s Golden Square Mile, a very specific sub-district of Downtown Montreal home to the city’s most important retail spaces. But despite the semi-hectic, central location, the hotel—especially the rooms—have a tranquil, zen-like atmosphere.
Courtesy W MontrealhotelW Montréal
$$Sleek, sexy, posh—words that can be overused when it comes to contemporary-style hotels, but are fitting for W Hotels' Montreal outpost. Enter through the sliding glass doors and up a short flight of stairs into the energetic lobby, and you're transported into a microcosm of the Montreal of today: an of-the-moment, diverse nexus where design lovers, food lovers, art lovers, and just plain old lovers come together. Don’t miss the opportunity to savor a cocktail and some tapas and a side of people-watching in the Living Room, or a sceney power lunch spot Tbsp. After hours, it’s all about the intimate Vinyl Bar, which has an ongoing rotation of live DJs.
Four Seasons Hotels & ResortshotelFour Seasons Hotel Montreal
$$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2023, 2024When your cab (or, more likely, chauffeured limo) pulls up to the unmissable black-glass tower that houses the sparkling new Four Seasons Hotel Montreal, a bellhop whisks away your baggage—a metaphor, perhaps, of the emotional journey you’ll take as you breeze past an artsy ground-floor lounge and up an elevator to the third-floor lobby. This hotel is a contender for the most luxurious in town, managing to remain decidedly upscale without becoming ostentatious. Think: herringbone wood floors, stunning custom furniture pieces, and positively enormous marble bathrooms with heavenly Byredo amenities. It’s worth calling out the truly fantastic, spacious closets; they are beautifully lit, feature well-constructed built-in drawers, and have enough space to hide your luggage away, lending each room and suite a residential feel where you’ll almost forget you’re staying in a hotel.
Germain HôtelshotelHôtel Alt Montréal
$Contemporary and colorful, this stylish budget hotel is located in hip and happening Griffintown right by the Lachine Canal, a burgeoning residential area on the waterfront. Owned by Le Germaine, a Canadian hotel chain known for high style and designer touches, the Alt was developed to serve business traveler looking for a budget stay, but without compromising on quality or comfort. Rooms are tidy and small with everything you need to get right down to work: a station with an ergonomic chair, super-speedy free Wi-Fi, and well-placed electrical outlets. The bed is a dream, too, with Egyptian cotton sheets and a goose-down comforter that go well above the average business hotel in this price range. Full of panache, stylish meeting nooks, and a trendy bar beloved by Griffintown professionals, this affordable business hotel is a nice, well-located home base for a trip to Montreal.
Gilles Lauzon/ABACApresshotelSofitel Montreal Golden Mile
$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2021One night in one of the elegant rooms at the Sofitel, and you’ll get why this Golden Mile hotel is a first choice for so many professionals traveling to Montreal. Located in a tall silver tower presiding over Sherbrooke Street, this Sofitel just emerged from a complete renovation, making it the first Sofitel in North America to undergo a redesign of this scale. The French-inflected brand puts a premium on gorgeous spaces, refined service, and excellent (French leaning) cuisine, and Sofitel’s Canadian flagship is ideally situated between McGill University, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, and across the street from decadent shopping at Holt Renfrew Ogilvy. The new rooms combine soft color palettes with curated art pieces and tactile materials. But this hotel is not some soulless ode to luxury for luxury’s sake: each evening, the staff continues Sofitel’s signature candle-lighting ritual at sunset, combining a nod to the brand’s Parisian “City of Lights” roots with a touch of Québécois warmth.
Kevin Pages/Courtesy Ritz-Carlton MontréalhotelThe Ritz-Carlton, Montréal
$$$The first and only Five Diamond property in Québec, the Ritz-Carlton has been a site of opulence and comfort on tony Sherbrooke Street since 1912, and continually expands and renovates to keep itself at the top of its game. Experienced and graceful staff runs a concierge service that keeps its ear to the ground—they'll even provide mapped-out running routes, if that's your thing. The social scene consists of civilized Champagne-drinking and Afternoon Tea, as well as Maison Boulud, Daniel Boulud's upscale spin on Mediterranean food. The first and only Five Diamond property in Québec, the Ritz has been a site of opulence and comfort on tony Sherbrooke Street since 1912, and continually expands and renovates to keep itself at the top of its game. Experienced and graceful staff runs a concierge service that keeps its ear to the ground—they'll even provide mapped-out running routes, if that's your thing. A civilized Afternoon Tea underscores this hotel's quiet, tasteful breed of luxury.
hotelHotel Railwayparc Montreal, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
$Tell any local that you’re staying in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, (affectionately called “NDG”) and they’re likely to be a bit surprised. In a city where most of the hotels—and tourists—tend to be clustered around downtown and Old Montreal, this outlier makes a series case for exploring the quieter parts of the city. The entire hotel features design nods to its location along historic railway lines, contributing to a design language not often represented elsewhere in the city’s hotel scene. The on-site restaurant Quai 6645 does a great job making locally inflected crowd pleasers like dreamy eggs benedicts and smoked meat club sandwiches. Don’t sleep on the cocktails, either. Best of all: Being outside the downtown core means that rooms are spacious and bathed in natural light.
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Moxy Montreal Downtown
$This newcomer brings a jolt of Gen Z-inflected energy to a formerly overlooked pocket of the downtown core, offering that quintessential Moxy blend of style and affordability. The industrial-chic rooms are certainly on the smaller side, but isn’t it the Moxy ethos to offer everything young travelers need, and nothing they don’t? Instead of reverential concierges, you’ll find approachable front desk staff giving their personal insider tips on the city, and a 12th-floor indoor pool with sauna offers some nice wellness-centric downtime. For rooms this close to downtown and to Old Port, at this price, you won’t find a better deal.
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Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel
$$A buzzing hotspot this is not. But isn’t there something so reassuring about the consistency and reliability of a Sheraton. This one also just wrapped an extensive renovation which breathed new life into its storied bones. For over 40 years, this has been the hotel of choice for business travelers, families, and spectators attending concerts or hockey games at the Bell Centre, one block away. The onsite restaurant Stanley serves locally inspired dishes and exclusive beers brewed with Brasserie Harricana. If you’re looking for a foolproof introduction to Montreal with a killer downtown location that’s a fraction of the cost of some of the neighborhood’s flashier hotels, this is the spot for you.
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