subject: The Leading Luxury Hotels in Montreal [print this page] The Leading Luxury Hotels in Montreal The Leading Luxury Hotels in Montreal
Montreal is the second largest French-speaking city in the world and seamlessly blends classic French culture and style with an attitude and joie de vivre that is uniquely Canadian. Truly one of the most cosmopolitan city in the world, besides French and British influences the residents of Montreal form an intriguing cultural mosaic with residents that come from over 80 countries.
Montreal is located on an island that sits at the confluence of three rivers: the mighty St. Lawrence, the Rivire des Prairies and the Ottawa. Splitting the city in half, both physically and psychologically, is Saint Laurent Boulevard affectionately known as The Main. What is considered Downtown Montreal is actual ly split into two distinct English and French areas and includes Old Montreal (Vieux-Montreal).
Luxury Hotels Montreal Downtown and Old Town Montreal
Luxury hotels in Montreal are split between the traditional downtown area and the cobble-stone streets of the historic district of Old Montreal (Vieux-Montreal) and its major tourist attractions. Some the most famous five star hotels that retain their French sense of character in Montreal include the Hotel Le St James, Hotel Gault, Le Saint-Sulpice and Auberge Du Vieuxport. More internationally well-know luxury hotels include the Ritz-Carlton, the Fairmont and the W Montreal. As might be expected there are a number of incredible design-focused boutique hotels in the city including the Hotel Vogue and the Hotel St. Paul. Montreal is a modern and colorful city offering the perfect blend of historic buildings, modern structures, and skyscrapers.French elegance meets modern boutique style with a huge range of luxury and five star hotel options in Old Town, Downtown and Mount Tremblant. Known for its rugged beauty, there are a number of nature-oriented five star resorts throughout Quebec.
