Montreal

Minimalist design rules the day here, but with soft edges. — Afar Magazine

This sophisticated art- and design-driven hotel is named after one of Quebec's favorite sons, poet Emile Nelligan, and his framed poems hang throughout the building. — Star Service

Located in downtown's Golden Square Mile, the palazzo-style building housing the Ritz-Carlton, known as “La Grande Dame”, has a history dating back to 1912. — Travel + Leisure

Welcoming boutique hotel with classic style that attracts both tourists and celebrities... musicians performing at the many nearby music venues. — Oyster

Unlike the W Hotel and newer Le Westin, this hotel lays out its charms on a much smaller scale. Still, service and standards here are very high. — Star Service

You can always count on the W to provide you with a chi-chi yet serene suite. Every imaginable amenity at the tip of your perfectly manicured pinkie. — BlackBook

This charming boutique hotel is strategically located on Place d'Armes in the center of the ecclesiastic and financial district of Old Montreal. — Michelin Guide

There is a deep vein of fierce competition that runs right through the cobblestone streets of Old Montreal, pitting boutique hotel against boutique hotel in a vicious battle for first place. — Lonely Planet

Family-friendly hotel in the heart of downtown, and only one hour away from ski resorts and 20 minutes from golf. — Travel + Leisure

Don't you love it when a plan comes together? Everything is utterly seamless at Sofitel. Saunter through the modernist lobby, all steel beams and black leather. — BlackBook

Nestled in the heart of Old Montreal on the banks of the scenic St Lawrence River with an enviable St Paul Street address, Auberge du Vieux-Port hotel is heavy with historic Quebecois je ne sais quoi. — Mr & Mrs Smith

Still, this tidy little hotel is worth seeking out for its central location and spacious, faintly aristocratic guest rooms. — Frommer's

Couples seeking a hideaway can find it at this quiet boutique hotel that marries modern design with old stone walls and exposed beams. — Fodor's

Two and a half acres of rooftop gardens and an open-air swimming pool set the Hilton apart from the usual corporate hotels, and make it a great place to take the family. — Fodor's

This brilliant design-hotel is harbored in a handsome art-nouveau-style building dating from 1914. It is a five-minute walk to Place des Arts, Montreal's prime arts and entertainment venue. — Star Service

A five-story building dating back to 1886, Auberge Bonaparte has dormer windows, solid oak doors, and original stone. — Travel + Leisure

Small, discreet and kinda sexy. This boutique hotel has got personality. Each room is decorated differently -a fireplace here, a bit of art deco there and a lot of gold and navy blue. — BlackBook