The Bottom Line
More than 90 years old, The Ritz-Carlton, Montreal has the charm of a grand European hotel with none of the snobbishness. Due to its age, however, it lacks some facilities newer hotels offer.
Pros
- Service is top-notch
- Building is an historic landmark
- Some guest rooms have fireplaces
Cons
- Guest rooms are painted yellow
- It's a hike to the subway when it's cold
Description
- Voted a top hotel in North America, according to Condé Nast Traveler magazine.
- The lobby concierge desk is a hub of activity. Get maps, directions, travel advice here.
- Hotel is convenient to Museum of Fine Arts, upscale boutiques and galleries, and good restaurants.
- Twenty-four-hour room service delivers meals in style. Silver domed platters, anyone?
- The Technology Butler can assist with computer snafus and high-speed Internet connections.
- Guests are entitled to use the MAA Sports Club -- but it's several blocks away from the hotel.
- Afternoon tea is served daily, and the Café de Paris is an elegant place for a meal.
- Distinguished guests -- ranging from Björk to Barbara Walters -- lodge here.
Guide Review - The Ritz-Carlton, Montreal Hotel
A dozen long-stemmed red roses greeted this guest when she checked into a traditionally decorated, yellow-and-gold junior suite one cold, snowy November. The living room was small, but the bedroom and king-size bed were more than adequate. The separate dressing room and marble bathroom (with magnifying makeup mirror) completed the suite. A Mobil Four-Star Award winner, The Ritz-Carlton, Montreal is the company's only hotel in Canada. Many guests will appreciate the graciousness of this architectural treasure, its elegant restaurant, and top-flight staff (from the elevator operator to the room service waiters to the concierge). Other travelers, who require facilities such as an on-site swimming pool or gym, may be happier elsewhere.
