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Our first stay at Atmosphere was enchanting from all points of view. Rooms are arranged with refinement and nothing disturbed our tranquillity. An accommodation not to be missed for a moderate price.
Atmosphère
1933 Panet
Montreal, Québec
H2L 3A1
Canada
Tél: 514-510-7976
www.atmospherebb.com
This isn't the cheapest B&B option in this wonderful city (other than the weather, what's not to like about Montreal?), but it is certainly a great place to stay if you want to relax.
Kent and Stephane, the owners, are wonderful hosts. Their rooms are clean, and luxuriously comfortable.
Their location is handy for just about everything in this small but universally interesting city.
They are both straight- and gay-friendly.
But the best thing about staying at Absolument is their breakfasts, which are four-course, one hour affairs (only drawback is they don't leave much room for eating more during the day) served in your room anytime from 8-12. Jolly nice.
I love Montreal, and though I don't speak French, didn't find being in this largely francophone city intimidating: everyone was very friendly and accommodated my need to communicate in English with ease.
Hotel-Studio right in the heart of Montreal's happening plateau district.
Friendly staff, small but totally functional rooms with cooking facilities & croissants delivered to your door each morning.
A great area to explore on foot, you are straight out of the door into the best shops & cafés in Montréal, an easy walk downhill to old Montréal or nearby Parc Mont Royal.
Secure online booking with rates from 80 CDN per night excluding taxes.
www.annemasoeuranne.com
4119 Saint-Denis
Montréal, H2W 2M7
Tel: 001-514-281-3187
Toll free from USA & Canada: 1-877-281-3187
Fax: 514-281-1601
Email: infos@annemasoeuranne.com
On Saint Denis, between rues Rachel & Duluth, 5 minutes walk from metros Mont-Royal (marginally closer) & Sherbrooke.
I've stayed at this place a few times, and always had a positive experience. It's moderately priced and in the downtown core. Rooms are generously sized, well maintained, and feature kitchenettes. The decor is simple but not in a distracting way. A particularly good place for families to stay. Close to the metro, lots of shopping, as well as culture and nightlife.
455, rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montréal, Québec H3A 1B7;
tel: (514) 284 3634, or toll free in Canada on 1 800 363 3010; fax: (514) 287 1431;
www.appartementhotel.com
New York loft-style boutique hotel: dark wood, glass, mirrors and earth tones. A little self-consciously smart, it does, however, make a refreshing change from the usual soulless north American hotel/motel fodder. It’s also saved by its location in the downtown district with great views over the city. Around £100 per night for a double with breakfast.
2050 rue Mansfield
Tel: +849 2050
www.hotelgermain.com
For a taste of romantic Vieux Montreal, this is the place to stay. A converted 18th-century fur factory, the auberge’s huge rooms have thick stone walls, hardwood floors, marble baths and lots of antiques, and there’s an art gallery in the lobby. Atmospheric down to the freshly-baked croissants.
Rooms from C$115 a night
Rue St Paul
Tel: + 842 2634
www.lesanssoucy.com
If you like minimalism, this isn’t for you. The former Victorian bank specialises in over-the-top decadence. The Rolling Stones liked it so much they booked the whole hotel. Doubles from C$400.
355 rue St-Jacques
Tel: + 514 841 3111
www.hotellestjames.com
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