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Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth vs The Ritz-Carlton, Montreal

Both properties are rated highly by experts. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Montreal scores slightly higher than Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth. The Ritz-Carlton, Montreal comes in at #6 in Montreal with approval from 13 publications such as DK Eyewitness, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.

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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The Ritz-Carlton, Montreal
The Ritz-Carlton, Montreal
9 / 10
1228 Sherbrooke West, Montreal, Quebec H3G 1H6, Canada
From $303 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The C$150-million renovation project will... retain the grandeur of the hotel accommodations and public spaces, such as the Oval ballroom and "Cinderella staircase"." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"In 2012, Montréal's grandest hotel reopened its doors after a renovation that wisely preserved important elements... all with unsurpassed comfort." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"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." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"A longstanding landmark of sophistication and oldworld charm, this elegant Neo-Classical structure attracts an élite clientele often seen relaxing with cocktails or English tea in the courtyard garden."
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Book well in advance.
Star Service Star Service
"Arrivals will find little to complain about; valets, doormen, bellhops and receptionists go out of their way to greet guests." Full review
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