W MontrealvsThe Ritz-Carlton, Montreal
Both W Montreal and The Ritz-Carlton, Montreal are endorsed by experts. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Montreal scores slightly higher than W Montreal. The Ritz-Carlton, Montreal comes in at #6 in Montreal with praise from 13 reviews such as Gayot, Afar Magazine and Condé Nast Traveler.
W Montreal
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901 Victoria Square, Montreal, Quebec H2Z 1R1 , Canada
From $193/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "Otto, the restaurant, was an instant trend when it opened with the hotel in 2004, with seashell-studded banquettes as uncomfortable and cute as Jimmy Choos."
Fodor's "You'd never suspect it was decade old after walking through its whooshing sliding doors: upon entry, guests see a cubic water fountain and glowing red walls throughout the lobby." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Montreal’s reputation as a city of style is getting another boost with the newly minted W Montreal." Full review
Star Service "In Montreal, this is about as close to Las Vegas as you can get without jumping on a plane, and with the latest multi-million dollar redesign repeat guests will be satisfied." Full review
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Light sleepers should request a room on a high, high floor or risk bedding down with booming bass lines till the wee hours.
BlackBook "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."
Oyster Upscale
"A popular destination for couples and party weekends, including bachelor and bachelorette celebrations." Full review
Afar Magazine "Housed in a bank building from the 1950s, the W’s austere exterior hides a bold, brash, ultra-hip interior rich in contemporary design with a pleasingly high level of attention to detail." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Housed behind the unassuming yet historic façade of an old Bank of Canada building, the W Hotel’s bold design, flawless service, vibrant bars and central location make it the ideal Montreal basecamp." Full review
Gayot "W Hotel’s avant-garde design lands in Montréal."
Forbes Travel Guide "W Montréal brings an energetic, youthful edge to the hotel scene in one of Canada’s oldest cities." Full review
The Ritz-Carlton, Montreal
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1228 Sherbrooke West, Montreal, Quebec H3G 1H6, Canada
From $303/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
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 "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 "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 "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 "Arrivals will find little to complain about; valets, doormen, bellhops and receptionists go out of their way to greet guests." Full review
Gayot "For more than 100 years, The Ritz-Carlton Montreal has been hailed as the 'Grande Dame of Sherbrooke Street.'."
BlackBook "A $150 million renovation brings this dazzling hotel into the 21st Century, just in time for its 100th birthday."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"It’s with good reason that The Ritz-Carlton Montreal is dubbed the “Grande Dame of Sherbrooke Street.”" Full review
Afar Magazine "Situated in the downtown culture and shopping hub that is the Golden Square Mile, the hotel oozes money-is-no-object luxury from every pore." Full review
National Geographic "Landmark hotel on storied Golden Square Mile; prime ministers, movie stars, and royalty stay in suites, regular rooms emanate slightly faded old-style elegance." Full review
