7 Old Montreal Hotels to Charm Your Socks Off

In spite of its narrow streetside frontage on Rue Saint-Paul, Le Petit Hotel is not only about all things small with rooms ranging from S to XL (for four sleepers). This boutique hotel cranks up the cozy factor with platform beds bedecked with goose down comforters set against the building’s original masonry.

Early risers should be able to get their hands on both of the hotel’s rental bikes, but not before a quick café allongé at the lobby bar before rolling out!

You never know what secrets the walls of Vieux-Port hold. Looking up from the lobby into the four-storey atrium of Hôtel Nelligan, the hotel challenges the original structure of the four buildings that collectively date back more than 150 years. This glorious hotel is located in Vieux-Port, across from boutique art galleries and romantic eateries for gourmands looking for that five-course prix fixe menu.

In the summer, join Montreal’s office warriors for a post-work day 5à7 up on the roof overlooking the Port and Rue Saint-Paul. Santé!

Facing the landmark Notre-Dame Basilica, the Place D’Armes Hotel is located on one of the prettiest public squares in all of Montreal, close enough to be slowly awoken by Quebec’s largest church bell. You’ll be straddling both Old Montreal charm and a short slide downhill to the intoxicating whiffs from Chinatown, all the shopping on Rue Sainte-Catherine, and the city’s nightlife.

A freestanding soak tub, turndown service and walk-in rain showers round out this romantic Old Montreal hotel.

Sometimes you simply want more. If more is two-storey high ceilings, exposed beams, full kitchens and separate bedrooms, then the Lofts du Vieux-Port are the answer. Overlooking Rue de la Commune, the Lofts are close enough to send your air kisses to the piers and Île Sainte-Helene and Habitat 67.

As the upstairs neighbour of the Auberge du Vieux-Port, guests can also make use of the property’s concierge and room service around the clock.

The Auberge is a family-owned and -operated historic inn with a covetable location overlooking the St. Lawrence. Its airy and lofty atmosphere mixes with the charming surroundings like an expertly prepared cocktail.

Spacious rooms are uniquely decorated with select rooms equipped with jacuzzi tubs for those looking for an end-of-day soak.

LHotel, housed in a French Renaissance building, is steps away from the shopping flurry of Rue Sainte-Catherine and some of the city’s best eats. Owing to its Old World-style architecture, guests are treated to wonderfully high ceilings with impressive décor to match.

Original artworks lines the corridors and guestrooms, with a similar elegant theme playing out at the swanky Botero Wine Bar.

Le Saint-Sulpice, within skipping distance of Notre-Dame Basilica, maintains a business chic attitude down to guestroom amenities like Nespresso machines and L’Occitane bath products.

For those looking to keep up their workout routine while in Montreal, Le Saint-Sulpice has partnered with UNI Training next door to offer guests a full gym experience including exercise classes.