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Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth vs Hotel Place d'Armes Old Montreal

Both hotels are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Hotel Place d'Armes is preferred by most writers compared to Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth. Hotel Place d'Armes ranks #9 in Montreal with positive reviews from 13 sources including Lonely Planet, DK Eyewitness and Afar Magazine.

Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
9 / 10
900 Blvd. Rene Levesque West, Montreal, Quebec H3B 4A5, Canada
From $138 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Rooms are spacious, with lush carpeting and richly textured fabrics, but they lack pizzazz." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"This massive, 1,073-room upscale chain hotel is located in Downtown Montreal, and connected to Montreal Central Station and the Underground City." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The royalty of Montréal hotels embodies grace and comfort. This was also the location of John Lennon famous “Bed-In” of 1969."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"The cavernous Queen Elizabeth's convenient location above Montreal's Underground City and the railway station makes it a favorite with touring celebrities, such as John Lennon and Yoko Ono."
Star Service Star Service
"The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth is perched atop the Central Station train hub and is as worthy of respect as its namesake." Full review
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These latter units are worth requesting for their fresher modern decor and superior amenities, including flat-screen TVs and MP3 players.
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Hotel Place d'Armes Old Montreal
Hotel Place d'Armes Old Montreal
8 / 10
55 Saint-Jacques W, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 3X2, Canada
From $141 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Three adjoining buildings make up this romantic hotel, with their elaborate architectural details of the late 19th and early 20th centuries in abundant evidence." Full review
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Ask for a bright room if you prefer lots of sun.
Fodor's Fodor's
"Three splendidly ornate commercial buildings dating from the Victorian era were merged to create Old Montréal's largest boutique hotel, pleasing jetsetters and business execs alike." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"19th-century architectural landmark turned contemporary boutique hotel, with two restaurants, a rooftop lounge, and a top-notch spa." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Consisting of three combined 19th-century office towers, the hotel features boutique-style rooms that mix historic details from the buildings’ past... with sleek, contemporary interiors." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This captivating hotel represents the crowning glory of the Antonopoulos family of Québec, who preserved much of Vieux- Montréal’s heritage architecture."
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