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Montréal is frequently referred to as North America’s most Parisian city, but those who have visited understand it has its own vibrant character. From the picturesque cobblestone streets of Old Montréal to the verdant lanes and Victorian homes of Plateau-Mont-Royal, and the quirky cafés and thrift shops of Mile End, Quebec’s largest city merits more than just a fleeting weekend trip. If you visit during the summer, you’ll find extensive bike paths, bustling outdoor markets, and lively summer music festivals, even urban beaches like Clock Tower Beach. Come winter, Montréal transforms into a winter wonderland, glowing with candlelit bistros and cozy gastropubs serving local delights from gourmet poutine to traditional tourtière.
The finest hotels in Montréal take full advantage of the city’s unique allure, many being housed in historic sites like 18th-century merchant homes or even the original offices of Canada’s renowned jeweler, Birks. Most are situated in Old Montréal and along the Vieux-Port, providing an excellent foundation for exploring the city’s grand European-style landmarks, exceptional dining and nightlife, and breathtaking riverside views.
Vogue’s Recommendations for the Best Hotels in Montréal:
- For a Bijoux-Inspired Stay: Hôtel Birks Montréal
- For a Waterfront View: Nelligan Hotel
- For Contemporary Style: Hotel Gault
Courtesy of Hotel Nelligan
This 19th-century brick landmark in Old Montréal has had many lives—as a fabric warehouse, paper company, and lamp-and-table factory—before its 2001 rebirth overseen by the Greek-born Antonopoulos family (who are also the hospitality mavens behind Hôtel Place d’Armes and Petit Hôtel). The 105-room hotel couldn’t be more centrally located, just steps from the Notre-Dame Basilica, the Old Port, and the St. Lawrence River. Guest rooms balance character and comfort, with original masonry, generous windows, and polished hardwood floors—you get the romance of Old Montréal, without the creak. Marking a special occasion? Book a penthouse suite for wide-angle river views, a crackling fireplace, and a Jacuzzi built for two. In summer, locals flock to the rooftop terrace; year-round, Montréalers fill the two standout restaurants: Mama C, with its shareable Mediterranean plates, and Méchant Boeuf, a sophisticated steakhouse with serious swagger.
- Amenities: Restaurant, bar, gym, rooftop terrace
- Bonus Tip: No time for a sit-down breakfast? Stop by the new Greek-inspired Mama C Café in the lobby for a cappuccino and sweet treats like moist olive-oil lemon cake, bougatsa (sweet milk pie), and moustokouloura (grape-must biscuit).
- Address: 106 Saint-Paul St W, Montréal, Quebec H2Y 1Z3
