The Ritz-Carlton, Montreal
Hotel · Downtown Montreal ·
Refined rooms, fine dining, rooftop pool, champagne bar
Refined rooms, fine dining, rooftop pool, champagne bar
"Since 1912, the Ritz-Carlton Montréal has set the standard for luxury—not just in Quebec but in all of Canada. Built by the same architects behind New York’s Grand Central Station, the grand dame on Sherbrooke Street has hosted luminaries including Queen Elizabeth II, Winston Churchill, and Elizabeth Taylor (who married Richard Burton in the Royal Suite in 1964, after allegedly giving hotel staff just two hours to prepare!). More than a century later, the 129-room hotel—the first that Swiss hotelier César Ritz permitted to use his name—still has the same sparkle, thanks to the white-glove service and the deep sense of history that fills the opulent common spaces. The brand’s famed afternoon tea service was allegedly born here, and at the Palm Court the tradition has been brought into the modern day with tea varieties from Canadian brand Sloane and creative sweet bites like infused cucumber-jelly tarts. Continue the indulgence at the spa, home to a heated rooftop saltwater pool, steam room, and sauna, plus treatments incorporating homegrown ingredients like Canadian maple sugar. Finish the day at Maison Boulud, where you can dine in a cozy indoor room with a fireplace or in a year-round greenhouse overlooking the garden." - Siobhan Reid
"As Quebec’s first and only Five Diamond property, the Ritz-Carlton on Sherbrooke Street exudes century-long opulence and comfort (since 1912), with graceful staff, a concierge that tracks local happenings and even maps running routes, civilized Champagne-drinking and Afternoon Tea traditions, and upscale dining at Maison Boulud by Daniel Boulud." - Todd Plummer
"A longstanding beacon of luxury, the 130-room Ritz-Carlton Montreal offers superior service, Michelin-star cuisine, and an indoor saltwater pool with spectacular views over the city. Known for hosting distinguished visitors since 1912, it features modern touches like gold-framed televisions and heated bathroom floors. The hotel is located in Centre-Ville, 11 miles from the airport, and is near attractions like The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and Dorchester Square." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"A timeless, European‑inspired grande dame near Montreal’s museums that exudes old‑world glamour across its 96 rooms and 33 suites, many of which feature statement wallpaper and antique-style seating. The property is known for ceremonial touches—afternoon tea in an elegant Palm Court and a Dom Pérignon Champagne bar—high-end dining by Maison Boulud, exceptional service, and storied celebrity moments (including a famed wedding from decades past)." - Catherine Maisonneuve, Nicholas DeRenzo
"A historic grande dame first opened in 1912 and reimagined after a major restoration, this luxury property exudes Belle Époque glamour—think ornate chandeliers, sweeping staircases, a manicured terrace and formal duck pond—while offering modern comforts like heated floors, motion-sensor lighting and high-end toilets. The hotel has a long celebrity and high-society pedigree (notable past events and guests are part of its lore), and rooms combine a restrained white-and-gray palette with antiques and contemporary tech for a discreet, opulent experience." - Nikki Bayley, Aislyn Greene