The best boutique hotels in Montréal for a stylish stay

Hôtel Place d’Armes: 19th century charm

Located a few steps away from the Notre-Dame Basilica, Hôtel Place d’Armes is an Old Montréal hotel in a stunningly retrofitted 19th century building has a lively nightlife at Brasserie 701 and the rooftop bar, plus Japanese dining at the Kyo Bar Japonais. The great perks for guests include free wine and cheese tastings.

• Great spa
• Great dining options onsite
• Rooftop terrace
• Down comforters and pillows by Marie L’Oie
• Multi-jet rainfall showers
• Jetted tubs
• Le Labo bath amenities

Hôtel Nelligan: the city’s most stunning view

*Temporarily closed until May 2026*

On Saint-Paul Street West in the heart of Old Montréal, Hôtel Nelligan boasts one of the city’s most stunning views from the rooftop deck. Settle in for an outdoor tête-à-tête in the summer, or in cooler months, sink deep into one of the armchairs in the lobby or the happening eatery, Méchant Boeuf. Reserve a room with a view onto the impressive Atrium.

Incredible rooftop terrace

• Great dining onsite 
• Multi-jet rainfall showers
• Jetted tubs
• Down comforters and pillows by Marie L’Oie
• Le Labo bath amenities
• Lighted enlarging mirrors
• Nespresso coffee makers

Auberge du Vieux-Port: fireworks from a rooftop

Auberge du Vieux-Port is another hotel with a fantastic rooftop! Because of its location facing the St. Lawrence River and the Old Port, nothing beats watching the weekly fireworks from the rooftop resto, Terrasse sur l’Auberge, in the warmer months. The rooms’ exposed brick and flagstone walls and the windows that can open up onto De la Commune add a really special sense of authenticity.

• Exposed brick walls
• Gourmet dining options onsite
• Valet parking
• Down comforters and pillows by Marie L’Oie
• Oversized Frette towels
• Le Labo bath products
• Tivoli Bluetooth speakers

Loft et appartements du Vieux-Montréal: home away from home

Dotted around Old Montréal and serviced by the Auberge du Vieux-Port, Loft et appartements du Vieux-Montréal has distinct living spaces ranging from studios to two-bedroom lofts, decorated with exposed stonework and plush furnishings, and fully equipped with the most luxurious amenities. We’re talking flat screen TVs and everything from dishwashers to stainless cookware in the well-appointed kitchens.

• Gourmet dining options onsite
• Pets are welcome
• Exposed stonework
• Flat screen TVs
• Dishashers
• Well appointed kitchenettes

Le Petit Hôtel: award-winning coffee is just the start

Le Petit Hôtel’s name says it all: the two hotels that share this moniker are among Montréal’s smallest boutique hotels, one at 28 rooms and the second location at 17. They’re both specially designed to accommodate the business set with desks in each modern-designed room and a homely feeling that will make guests feel like locals. The award-winning coffee is available day and night in the lobbies — perfect for early risers!

• Custom-designed Quebec furniture
• Marshall Bluetooth speakers
• Nintendo Wii consoles upon request
• Multi-jet showers
• Complimentary Continental-style breakfast
• All-day coffee and tea
• 24-hour room service
• Two Papillionaire bicycles on a first-come, first-served basis

Hôtel Saint-Sulpice: culture and heart in Old Montréal

With a special interest in local art, which you’ll see everywhere from the hallways to the grandiose lobby, Hôtel Saint-Sulpice is an all-suite hotel that puts culture forward. You’re likely to see notable authors or actors munching brunch on the beautiful garden terrasse. 

• Nespresso machines
• French windows that open
• Fully equipped kitchenettes
• Locally designed decor
• Beautiful backyard terrace
• Great dining onsite
• Onsite boutique

Hôtel Gault: the best baths everrr

The calming, open lobby is just the start of the relaxing experience in this Old Montréal haven. Nestled away off the neighbourhood’s main thoroughfares, Hôtel Gault is a completely retrofitted five-storey building from 1871 that features 30 rooms ranging from loft to apartment, all redesigned in sleek contemporary lines featuring shiny white porcelain, custom oak cabinetry and vast French windows. Ask for a room with a giant bath and heated bathroom floor. Try the Gault Restaurant for breakfast, brunch or lunch and enjoy an amazing view of Old Montréal. 

• Great dining onsite
• French windows that open
• Flou beds
• Italian cotton bedding by Casa Rovea
• Bathrooms with heated floors
• Complimentary Ruby Brown local products
• Ergonomic workspaces

Hôtel Le Germain Montréal: gastronomy and sheer elegance

Modernist is the name of the game at Hôtel Le Germain Montréal, where even the linens and staff uniforms are custom-designed (by local fashion icon Marie Saint Pierre) along the theme of black, white and neutrals. The rooms are spectacularly tasteful and judiciously adorned (think luxurious fixtures and delightful bathroom amenities). Reserve a table at Le Boulevardier for dinner or the very sleek Flâneur Bar Lounge.

• Gastronomic dining onsite
• Down comforters and pillows by Marie L’Oie
• Exclusive Le Germain Hotels bedding
• Pets are welcome
• Flexible checkout time
• Nespresso coffee machines
• Rainfall showers
• Yoga mats upon request

Vogue Hôtel Montréal Centre-Ville: glittering in the Golden Square Mile

Smack bang in the Golden Square Mile in Montréal’s downtown, Vogue Hôtel Montréal Centre-Ville, Curio Collection par Hilton is a nine-storey property that’s a meeting place between luxury and business travel. Relax after a busy day in the hotel’s modern and spacious rooms with a drink at the chic YAMA Bar, specialized in Japanese influenced cocktails, before heading out to enjoy the diverse nightlife right on the doorstep.

• Great dining onsite
• Marble bathrooms
• Jetted tubs
• Spa suites equipped with sauna and whirlpool tub
• Valet parking
• Pets are welcome
• Fireplaces

LHotel: a virtual museum

Featuring one of the biggest pop and contemporary art collections in Canada, LHotel is a virtual museum. Art floods every one of the 56 individually styled rooms plus all the common spaces in this 19th century building, originally the head office of the Montreal City and District Savings Bank. The lofty ceilings and grand windows overlooking Old Montréal’s cobblestones will fill you with a sense of history.

• Eclectic rooms each uniquely decorated
• Art works by Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Joan Miró, Marc Chagall and more
• Valet parking
• Complimentary continental breakfast
• Complimentary Al Van Houtte Coffee

Le Mount Stephen: all-day Golden Mile glamour

One of only three Canadian properties listed in The Leading Hotels of the World, Le Mount Stephen combines old world glamour with cutting-edge modern design. Located in the heart of the Golden Square Mile, the hotel embraces its past in the historic mansion at the front while celebrating the present in a sleek contemporary tower of 90 rooms and suites behind. The stylish English pub onsite, Bar George, is a must-stop.

• Gastronomic dining onsite
• Floor-to-ceiling windows
• Nespresso coffee machines
• Exclusive beds
• Cura chromotherapy rainfall showers
• Private terraces
• 6,500 square feet of elegant event space
• Luxury limousine service
• Pets are welcome

Hôtel Birks Montréal: a jewel of a stay

The newly renovated flagship Birks boutique built in 1894 now also houses the 120-room, high-end Hôtel Birks Montréal and Henri bistro. The rooms and common spaces all add contemporary touches to the beautiful original and historically significant architecture. The iconic Birks building is a magnificent location on Phillips Square in downtown Montréal, a true retail and lifestyle destination.

• Great dining onsite
• Custom-made king size beds
• Custom designated feather duvet and pillows
• Marbled bathrooms
• Walk-in glass showers
• Nespresso coffee machine
• Work tables with ergonomic chairs
• Complimentary evening shoe shine service

Hôtel William Gray: Old Montréal, modern style

Located steps away from the iconic Marché Bonsecours, Hôtel William Gray is an Old Montréal bijou that was built into a gutted 18th-century greystone building. It seamlessly blends old and new, starting with its contemporary living-room style lobby and all the room amenities — the bathrooms are all modern convenience. For a true taste of Montréal, grab a coffee at the Café Olimpico outpost onsite. And for the perfect souvenir, some of the fly streetwear from the OTH boutique is sure to upgrade the contents of your luggage. 

• Exposed stone walls
• Great dining and coffee onsite
• Fantastic rooftop terrace
• Onsite library, communal pool table and vinyl records
• Green courtyard for lounging
• Down comforters and pillows by Marie L’Oie
• Frette towels, including oversized bath sheets
• Nespresso coffee maker

Hôtel St-Paul: sleek design all around

Hôtel St-Paul opened in 2001 as Canada’s first ever boutique hotel. Located in an original Beaux-Arts building in historic Old Montréal, it was designed in refined simplicity by Montréal firm Borrallo, who offer a sleek mix of past and present with interiors full of lush textures and noble materials. Get your own piece of the hotel’s peerless style to bring home at the boutique onsite, full of amazing objects, toiletries and soft furnishings.

• Great dining onsite
• Onsite lounge
• Breakfast buffet
• Soaker tubs
• Nespresso coffee machines
• Same-day laundry service
• Valet parking

Abri du Voyageur: live like a local

The Abri du Voyageur is a good choice for those seeking a comfortable and affordable stay within walking distance of attractions like Place des Arts, Palais des Congrès de Montréal, Chinatown and the Old Port. The hotel’s various sized rooms and large bathrooms retain their original historical charm, while the fully equipped kitchenettes in each of the studio apartments will ensure you feel right at home.

• Great value
• Complimentary continental breakfast 
• Shared or private washrooms
• Work desk areas
• Individual temperature control

Honeyrose Hotel Montréal: at the heart of the city’s festivals

One of the many strikingly beautiful features of the Honeyrose Hotel Montréal is its indoor pool (it’s got an outdoor one too), stylishly appointed in black-and-white tile, and with a plunging view right onto the Quartier des Spectacles. Talk about the best seats in the house! The whole hotel will whisk you away into the lap of 1920s inspired luxury. 

• Gastronomic dining onsite
• Indoor pool
• Essentrics fitness centre
• Onsite boutique

• Valet dry cleaning

   

As you can see, Montréal’s boutique hotel offerings range from the luxurious to the casual, the highly serviced to the turnkey, ensures autonomy and ease. They’re all within easy access of the city’s main attractions. Come one, come all!