Montréal is often called the most Parisian city in North America, but anyone who has visited knows it has a unique energy all its own. From the cobblestone lanes of Old Montréal to the tree-lined streets and Victorian townhouses of Plateau-Mont-Royal and the artistic cafés and vintage shops of Mile End, Quebec’s largest city deserves more than just a quick weekend trip. Visit in the summer to enjoy extensive bike paths, outdoor markets, music festivals, and even urban beaches like Clock Tower Beach. In winter, Montréal transforms into a snow globe scene, with candlelit bistros and cozy gastropubs serving comforting local favorites like gourmet poutine and tourtière.

The best hotels in Montréal take advantage of the city’s charm, with many located in historic landmarks such as 18th-century merchant houses or even the original headquarters of Canada’s famous jeweler Birks. Most are concentrated in Old Montréal and along the Vieux-Port, putting you in the perfect spot to explore the city’s grand European-style landmarks, world-class dining and drinking scene, and beautiful riverside views.

Vogue’s Guide to the Best Hotels in Montréal:
– For a Jewel-Inspired Stay: Hôtel Birks Montréal
– For Waking Up by the Waterfront: Auberge du Vieux-Port
– For Direct Access to a Gourmet Food Market: Four Seasons Hotel Montréal
– For an Affordable Option: Le Petit Hôtel Vieux-Montréal – Saint-Paul
– For a World First: The Ritz-Carlton, Montréal
– For Luxe Spa Treatments: Hôtel William Gray

Here are the 10 best places to stay:

Hôtel Place d’Armes
Spread across four neoclassical buildings from the 19th century, Hôtel Place d’Armes is just steps away from Montréal’s soaring Notre-Dame Basilica and the St. Lawrence River. The 169 rooms feature exposed brick and original woodwork for a historic feel, while Frette linens, Le Labo amenities, and occasional electric fireplaces add modern comfort. Although the famous Bota Bota floating spa is a 15-minute walk away, wellness-focused guests won’t need to leave the hotel: its 3,000-square-foot spa includes a eucalyptus-scented hammam and 10 treatment rooms offering everything from Biologique Recherche facials to lymphatic drainage massages and nail care with toxin-free products by Parisian brand Manucurist. Despite its relatively small size, Hôtel Place d’Armes excels in dining with a fabulous on-site brasserie, a trendy sushi bar, and a seasonal panoramic roof terrace widely regarded as one of the city’s best spots for outdoor drinks with a view.

Amenities: Restaurant, spa, gym, bar, roof terrace
Bonus Tip: Make time to visit the nearby Notre-Dame Basilica, whose soaring vaulted ceilings and stained-glass windows have been the backdrop for many significant moments in Canadian history, including Céline Dion’s wedding to René Angélil.
Address: 55 Rue Saint-Jacques, Montréal, Quebec, H2Y 1K9
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Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
Despite Montréal’s reputation as North America’s most French city, the atmosphere at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth is distinctly British (as the name suggests). Spanning an entire city block on René-Lévesque Boulevard, this 950-room grand hotel embraces 1960s style with bold colors, geometric light fixtures, graphic rugs, and Eero Aarnio-style ball chairs. The most sought-after room is the 17th-floor suite where John Lennon and Yoko Ono spent their honeymoon in 1969, staging their famous Bed-In. For dining, guests can enjoy casual bistro fare at Rosélys or explore the 8,000-square-foot Marché Artisans, which features an artisanal bakery, a doughnut counter, a pizza oven, and crêpe and ice-cream stations, among other delights. The spa is a highlight: take a few laps in the heated indoor pool, then treat yourself to an anti-aging facial using Swiss brand Valmont or Sothys Paris.Hotel Bonaventure
Amenities: Restaurants, bars, food market, gym, spa, pool
Bonus Tip: The hotel is located above Central Station and connects to two Metro stops via Montréal’s Underground City—a network of over 20 miles of pedestrian walkways, shopping centers, and entertainment. This allows you to explore downtown without stepping out into sub-zero streets.
Address: 900 Rene Levesque Boulevard Ouest, Montréal, Quebec, H3B 4A5
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Hôtel William Gray
The exteriors of the two 18th-century greystone buildings that make up Hotel William Gray have remained largely unchanged for centuries. Inside, however, the 127-room hotel stands out as one of Montréal’s finest modern renovations of a historic landmark. A three-story glass atrium connects the original merchant’s home to an eight-floor contemporary tower topped with a rooftop terrace. Just outside, you’ll find pedestrian-friendly Place Jacques-Cartier—one of Old Montréal’s most vibrant areas, filled with street performers and food stalls. The hotel itself is just as lively, featuring a stylish boutique with Canadian fashion labels like local favorite Le Cartel, and a branch of Café Olimpico, a Montréal staple known for its strong espresso, cannoli, and European soccer memorabilia. Relax in the Living Room, where you can browse books, play pool, or listen to records, then unwind in the 5,600-square-foot spa, complete with a Himalayan salt room, Finnish sauna, seasonal outdoor pool, and treatments by sustainable Italian brand Comfort Zone.
Amenities: Restaurant, bar, shop, spa, gym, coffee shop, pool, rooftop terrace
Bonus Tip: The on-site Maggie Oakes restaurant is famous for its 45-day dry-aged beef and weekend brunch.
Address: 421 R. Saint-Vincent, Montréal, Quebec, H2Y 3A4
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Hôtel Birks Montréal
For those unfamiliar: what Tiffany & Co. is to New York, Birks is to Montréal. In 2018, the 146-year-old jeweler—known for its robin’s-egg-blue boxes and celebrity clients like Meghan Markle and Rupi Kaur—ventured into hospitality, opening a 132-room hotel in its century-old headquarters on Phillips Square. The building’s ornate facade remains, along with exquisite interior details such as original plaster moldings, Birks’ stained glass, and grand marble columns. Two glass-enclosed floors were added at the top, housing suites with panoramic terraces and downtown views. Even the standard rooms feel luxurious, with marble bathrooms, white damask bedcovers, and some even featuring gas fireplaces for cold winter nights. The centerpiece is Restaurant Henri, designed by Montréal’s Atelier Zébulon Perron to evoke early-1900s Paris, complete with pendant lamps, carved ceilings, and a brass bar set against mirrored walls and a glittering display of cocktail coupes and Champagne magnums. Must-try dishes include escargots with confit garlic, brown butter, and panko, followed by magret de canard with Saladaise potatoes fried in duck fat and a sweet-and-sour apricot sauce.
Amenities: Restaurant, shop, spa, gym
Bonus Tip: For a memorable souvenir, head to the Maison Birks jewelry store (connected to the hotel via an indoor glass corridor) to shop celebrity-favorite styles like the Snowflake Snowstorm Diamond Earrings worn by Meghan Markle at her wedding rehearsal.
Address: 1240 Phillips Sq, Montréal, Quebec, H3B 3H4
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Auberge du Vieux-Port
Waking up in this 45-room hotel, you might think you’ve been transported to a rustic country inn in rural Québec. As the city’s only hotel located on the St. Lawrence River, Auberge du Vieux-Port is the crown jewel of the independent, family-owned Gray Collection. Rooms feature a rustic-chic style with wrought-iron beds dressed in goose-down duvets, exposed brick walls, and views of the river or lively Rue Saint-Paul (Montréal’s oldest street). Settle in for a game of chess or browse a leather-bound book from the collection.Before grabbing a lunch reservation at Pincette, a casual Atlantic Canadian-style lobster shack, browse the books in the cabinet-of-curiosities-inspired living room. Pincette offers lobster poutine, housemade lobster ravioli, and towering seafood platters. You’re perfectly situated for a stroll or bike ride along the lush green paths of the Grand Quay at the Port of Montréal—just be sure to return in time for dinner at Taverne Gaspar, a romantic Parisian-style brasserie known as one of the city’s top date spots.

Amenities: Restaurants, bar, gym, rooftop terrace
Bonus tip: While walking by the St. Lawrence River, watch for Moshe Safdie’s iconic Habitat 67, a Brutalist landmark where guided tours provide a behind-the-scenes look at one of Montréal’s most remarkable architectural wonders.
Address: 97 Rue de la Commune E, Montréal, Quebec, H2Y 1J1
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The Ritz-Carlton, Montréal
Since 1912, The Ritz-Carlton Montréal has defined luxury not only in Quebec but across Canada. Designed by the architects of New York’s Grand Central Station, this grand hotel on Sherbrooke Street has hosted notable figures like Queen Elizabeth II, Winston Churchill, and Elizabeth Taylor, who famously married Richard Burton in the Royal Suite in 1964 with just two hours’ notice for the staff. Over a century later, the 129-room hotel—the first allowed to use Swiss hotelier César Ritz’s name—still shines with white-glove service and a rich sense of history in its lavish common areas. The brand’s renowned afternoon tea tradition began here, and today at the Palm Court, it features teas from Canadian brand Sloane and creative treats like cucumber-jelly tarts. Relax further at the spa, which includes a heated rooftop saltwater pool, steam room, sauna, and treatments using local ingredients such as Canadian maple sugar. End your day at Maison Boulud, where you can dine by a cozy indoor fireplace or in a year-round greenhouse overlooking the garden.

Amenities: Restaurants, bars, spa, gym, art gallery, pool
Bonus Tip: Visit the on-site Cosner Art Gallery to see works by 20th-century Canadian masters like the Group of Seven and Jean-Paul Riopelle.
Address: 1228 Sherbrooke St W, Montréal, Quebec, H3G 1W9
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Le Petit Hôtel Vieux-Montréal – Saint-Paul
This compact hotel in the Vieux-Port shows that simplicity can make a strong impression. With only 28 rooms and one social area—a cozy lobby serving complimentary coffee by day and cocktails at night—it’s a favorite among solo travelers and couples who prefer to drop their bags and explore. Upstairs, hardwood floors, high arched windows, and exposed brick create an Old World ambiance, complemented by thoughtful touches like Canadian white goose down pillows, custom Quebec-made furniture, Le Labo bath products, and Marshall speakers. With affordable rates starting around $150 per night, it’s easy to see why this is one of the city’s best-value design hotels.

Amenities: Coffee shop/bar
Bonus Tip: This year, the Le Petit Hôtel group opened an even smaller 17-room sister property on Rue Notre-Dame.
Address: 168 Saint-Paul St W, Montréal, Quebec, H2Y 1Z7
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Hôtel Gault
Don’t be deceived by its 18th-century Second Empire stone exterior—this 30-room boutique hotel in Old Montréal is one of the city’s most stylish accommodations. The lobby sets the tone with high industrial ceilings, photography by Montréal musician Valerie Jodoin Keaton (known for backstage shots of Paul McCartney and The Strokes), and low-slung armless leather seating.The hotel features cozy lounge chairs and a warm fireplace, perfect for relaxing with art books and magazines. Upstairs, the loft-style rooms are furnished with designer pieces like Eames and Bertoia chairs, along with arched French windows and polished concrete floors. The on-site restaurant is known for its excellent weekend brunch, and the staff is happy to recommend local favorites, such as Spade & Palacio’s small-group tours or the hydrotherapy circuit at the nearby Scandinave Spa.

Amenities: Restaurant, bar
Bonus Tip: Each room is unique. Call in advance to request one with a private terrace or an egg-shaped freestanding tub—ideal for unwinding after a day of sightseeing.
Address: 449 Sainte Hélène St, Montréal, Quebec, H2Y 2K9
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Four Seasons Hotel Montréal
The Four Seasons’ 169-room tower in the Golden Square Mile breaks from the traditional Old Montreal style, offering a modern and cosmopolitan vibe. Located in a sleek building connected to the luxury Holt Renfrew Ogilvy shopping center, the hotel is elegant and bright, featuring herringbone white oak floors, brass and mirrored details, blush pink accents, and veined marble and pale pink terrazzo. The social hub is Marcus Restaurant + Terrace by chef Marcus Samuelsson, where solarium-style windows and a leafy terrace provide a fresh urban setting for dishes like lobster pasta or roasted eggplant with togarashi and maple syrup. Don’t miss the restaurant’s impressive artwork from Margaret Trudeau’s private collection. In the evening, the intimate lounge is a popular spot for drinks, and the weekly Sommelier’s Soirées with themed wine pairings give you a reason to come back. After exploring the city, treat yourself at the Guerlain Spa, the only urban spa in Montreal with a Kneipp Hydrotherapy circuit that uses polished stones to stimulate acupressure points.

Amenities: Restaurants, bars, spa, gym, terrace
Bonus Tip: Take part in the hotel’s guided experiences, like a tour of Jean-Talon market or a wildlife safari in Parc Omega to see bison, elk, and wolves.
Address: 1440 Rue de la Montagne, Montréal, Quebec, H3G 1Z5
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Hotel Nelligan
This 19th-century brick building in Old Montreal has a rich history, having served as a fabric warehouse, paper company, and lamp factory before being transformed by the Antonopoulos family in 2001. The 105-room hotel is centrally located, just steps from Notre-Dame Basilica, the Old Port, and the St. Lawrence River. Guest rooms blend character and comfort with original brickwork, large windows, and polished hardwood floors—offering the charm of Old Montreal without the noise. For a special occasion, book a penthouse suite with river views, a fireplace, and a two-person Jacuzzi. In summer, the rooftop terrace is a local favorite, and year-round, the two restaurants draw crowds: Mama C for Mediterranean sharing plates and Méchant Boeuf, a stylish steakhouse.

Amenities: Restaurant, bar, gym, rooftop terrace
Bonus Tip: Short on time? Grab a cappuccino and Greek-inspired pastries like olive-oil lemon cake or bougatsa at the new Mama C Café in the lobby.
Address: 106 Saint-Paul St W, Montréal, Quebec H2Y 1Z3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Of course Here is a helpful and clear list of FAQs about Vogues Top 10 Hotels in Montréal designed to sound like questions from a real traveler

General Beginner Questions

1 What is Vogues Top 10 Hotels list for Montréal
Its a curated selection by Vogue magazines editors and travel experts highlighting the ten best hotels in the city based on style service location and overall experience

2 Why should I trust this list over others
Vogue is a globally recognized authority on style and luxury Their list focuses heavily on design ambiance and a fashionable clientele making it a great resource if those are your priorities

3 Where can I find the most current list
The official list is published on Vogues website A quick search for Vogue best hotels Montreal will bring it up

4 Are these hotels only for luxury travelers
While they all lean towards the luxury end some offer more affordable room categories or are worth the splurge for a special occasion The list often includes boutique hotels with unique character not just large chains

Choosing the Right Hotel

5 Whats the main difference between the hotels on the list
The main differences are their vibe and location Some are in the heart of downtown for shopping others are in Old Montréal for historic charm and some are in trendy neighborhoods like the Plateau or Mile End for a more local feel

6 Which hotel is best for a romantic getaway
Hotels in Old Montréal like the Hotel William Gray or the Htel Nelligan are often highlighted for their intimate courtyards rooftop terraces and romantic historic settings

7 Which hotel is best for a firsttime visitor who wants to be in the middle of everything
A downtown hotel like the Four Seasons or Le Mount Stephen is ideal Youll be within walking distance of major museums highend shopping on Rue SainteCatherine and the bustling entertainment district

8 I care more about design than a spa Which hotel should I pick
Look for hotels known for their architecture and interiors such as the Humaniti Hotel or the W Montréal

Practical Booking Stay Questions

9 How far in advance should I book one of these hotels
Montréal is a popular yearround