Hotels in Montreal, Quebec

Montreal Hotels

Cobbled with historic charm and glazed with cosmopolitan modernity, Montreal is a skyscraping centerpiece on the glittering St. Lawrence River. From the antiquated facades of Old Montreal to the chic, fashionable vibrancy of the Latin Quarter, the lively city is a mix of appealing contrasts. Museums, galleries, and a busy festival calendar fuels the city’s cultural scene, while world class dining and indulgent shopping make it a top destination for anyone seeking the best of life’s pleasures. Montreal is all about the joie de vivre.

Things to see

Of the many architectural jewels in ‘The City of Saints’, the Notre Dame-Basilica is the most opulent. Built in the Gothic Revival style, the church’s gilt-laden interior is adorned with rich blues, intricate carvings, and grand stained glass windows. Stretching across the riverfront in Old Montreal you’ll find the Old Port. With upmarket boutiques and haute cuisine restaurants, the historic hub is also home to the Montreal Clock Tower. For top notch entertainment, find your seat at the Place des Arts. With musicals, theater, and opera gracing the program, its contemporary outdoor plaza is the epicenter of Montreal’s biggest cultural festivals. If sport is more your thing, then see what’s on at the Bell Center. The 21,000-seater arena is home to the Montreal Canadians ice hockey team, and hosts numerous other sporting events. If all that leaves you feeling a little fatigued however, then Mount Royal Park offers 200 hectares of leafy, unspoiled tranquility.

Hotels in Montreal

There are hotels in Montreal to suit every purse and preference, from modern high rise accommodation with sparkling views of the water, to historical houses with chic boutique interiors. Luxury hotels in Montreal come very well appointed, particularly if four-poster beds, chandeliers, and 5-star spa treatments tick your boxes. There’s plenty of choice for the mid-budget traveler too, with familiar chain hotels and independent digs all offering the standard creature comforts, from WiFi to on-site gymnasiums. For a thriftier stay, there’s a handful of cheap and cheerful retreats dotted about the city, from frilly B&Bs to no frills budget hotels.

Where to stay

Ornate 17th century architecture, winding cobbled streets, designer stores, and fine restaurants: Old Montreal exists at a horse-drawn pace and exudes French romance. Among museums and galleries, here you’ll find the ostentatious grandeur of the Notre-Dame Basilica. For an altogether trendier affair, hipsters and fashionistas should opt for a hotel in Montreal’s Plateau Mont Royal. Bohemian and artsy, the tone is set by relaxed shopping and café culture by day and a spirited party scene by night. Perhaps livelier still is the vibrant Latin Quarter. The sassy district is home to culture and cocktails, fashionable boutiques, and all the color and charisma of the neighboring gay village.

How to get to Montreal

Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport will be the gateway into the region for most international visitors, with multiple transatlantic flights going to and from the airport every day. It's 12 miles from the bustling center of Montreal’s Downtown, and journeys into the city center via taxi can be a little pricey, so it’s advisable to use the airport’s shuttle service instead. Taking between 45 minutes to an hour to reach the city center, the 747 service operates 24 hours a day, and makes stops at the Berri-UQAM Metro Station. From here trains can whisk you to your final destination.