The Best Old Montreal Hotels

An ode to Montreal’s storied past, two 19th-century warehouses were transformed to create this 45-key boutique hotel. Perched on the Old Port's riverside locale, one side of the hotel (plus a rooftop terrace) treats guests to yawning views of the torrent. The surrounding area is easily walkable, with some of the best boutiques, restaurants, and galleries in the area just outside the front door on Rue Saint-Paul.

Although there’s plenty to explore just beyond the property's atmospheric lobby, visitors may be tempted to linger in their room. Solo travelers, couples, and professionals will all delight in details like wrought-iron beds, exposed brick or stone walls, and bamboo floors. Le Labo bath products, plush robes and slippers, and a rainfall shower make prepping for dinner at the on-site Taverne Gaspar a spa-like experience. 

• On-site restaurant
• Rooms with a view
• Luxe bath products
• Full breakfast included

This historic,boutique hotel located just outside Old Montreal on the Golden Square Mile dates back to 1880. Le Mount Stephen was originally a mansion belonging to Lord George Stephen—a Scottish business tycoon—and home to the exclusive Mount Stephen Club. With an imposing, Neoclassical facade and sumptuous decor, it still retains its romantic, palatial feel. Floor-to-ceiling windows, opulent bathrooms, and a custom pillow menu in every room sets the stage for the ultimate beauty sleep.

Head to MBIOSPA Prestige, the hotel’s on-site spa, and melt into one of their signature sensory escapes, which include a body scrub, wrap, and massage. End the day at Bar George, where chefs Anthony Walsh and Kevin Ramasawmy create plates that put a contemporary twist on traditional British fare like Beef Wellington. Linger at the marble-top bar afterwards over a Vesper Martini or Golden Square Mile Sour.

• On-site restaurant
• On-site spa
• Valet parking
• Fitness center

If the thought of being pent up in a tiny hotel room with your kids in tow sends you reeling, look no further than the spacious rooms at Le Saint-Sulpice. Every room comes with an additional sofa bed and is a minimum of 500 square feet. French windows open fully onto either a lush courtyard or Old Montreal’s cobblestone streets. Although the hotel is within walking distance to notable cafes and bistros, each room is set up with a bar-style kitchen and espresso machine for a family night or lazy morning in.

Additionally, ensuring the whole family's comfort doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style. The 4-star luxury hotel is located right next to the Notre-Dame Basilica on one of the neighbourhood’s prettiest tree-lined streets and has modern rooms and a garden terrace to match. The new Oskar restaurant and lounge serve refined fare in a cozy atmosphere.

• In-room massage
• Valet parking
• On-site restaurant

Hotel Gault’s minimalist, modern design was made for a distraction-free, business-first stay without sacrificing elegance and comfort. The 19th-century Greystone facade houses a mix of suites, lofts, terraces, and apartments, each with large French windows that let the sunshine in, a Nespresso machine, and luxurious Casa Rovea linens. Visitors are only a stone’s throw from the convention centre. 

Fuel up for the day ahead at Gault Restaurant, which specializes in a breakfast and brunch menu, including maple and brown butter sauce crepes, or sip on a pre-dinner Mapletini or glass of Bordeaux at the intimate hotel bar. An ideal place to base yourself for meetings and conferences, soundproof rooms with soaker bathtubs also make this hotel well designed for decompressing at the end of the day. 

• On-site restaurant
• Gym
• Meeting and conference spaces

History lovers will revel in the chance to go back in time and discover the places, people, and events that shaped Montreal culture in the '60s and '70s. Each room is an art installation unto itself, telling an exclusive story about the area’s history through photography and film selected from the National Film Board of Canada’s collection. Pops of avocado green, wood paneling, and turntables stocked with a library of groovy tunes add to the throwback.

Breakfast in a basket is delivered to guests’ doors every morning free of charge, so breakfast in bed can be a daily indulgence. Windows frame views of maple and ash trees in Place de la Grande-Paix, an urban park that guests traveling with pets will find convenient. It’s a quick walk to Old Montreal’s bistros, but you’ll want to return to the hotel bar after for a craft cocktail. 

• Turntables with vinyl
• Breakfast included
• Parking available
• Pet-friendly

Two 18th-century merchant homes connected by a modern, eight-story glass structure form the singular Hotel William Gray. Decompress in The Living Room space, which has a library, full bar, pool table, and vinyl collection. Grab a pre-dinner cocktail at the 8th-floor Terrace Montreal while taking in sweeping views of the Old City, then head down to dinner at Maggie Oakes and savor beef tartare with a juicy glass of red or share house-cured charcuterie.

The thermal experience is at the heart of the 5,600-square-foot spa and includes a Himalayan salt room, Finnish sauna, herbal sauna, and seasonal outdoor pool. Indulge in a couple’s hot salt stone massage after a circuit. Continue the pampering by booking a deluxe room with a king-sized bed dressed in luxurious linens, a multi-jet rain shower and soaker tub, and a private terrace.

• On-site spa
• Pool
• Two terraces
• On-site dining

If visitors to Old Montreal are looking for comfort without all the bells and whistles, the intimate Hotel Epik is a cozy option. Exposed brick walls and large French windows that open onto Rue Saint-Paul lend the warmth and charm of the simple room. Breakfast is included so guests can start their day the French way with fresh coffee, warm croissants, and house-made quiche. 

A sun-dappled garden terrace offers a resting place to enjoy a cocktail or Italian lunch in between exploring the neighbourhood. Ensconced in the heart of the historic district, art galleries, eclectic shops, and award-winning restaurants are all a short walk away. What the hotel lacks in little luxuries it makes up for with an expert concierge and the personable service of a bed and breakfast. If guests want to splurge for a night, they can end their stay in the hotel’s three-story loft penthouse.

• Breakfast included
• Concierge
• On-site dining