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Le Place D'Armes Hôtel & Suites
Category: Event Planning & Services Hotels Hotels & Travel Hotels Hotels [Edit]
55, rue Saint-JacquesMontreal, QC H2Y 1K9
(514) 842-1887
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
22 reviews for Le Place D'Armes Hôtel & Suites
Review Highlights
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"...that provides an amazing view of the Basilique Notre-Dame." In 8 reviews -
"the rain shower is also a treat." In 4 reviews -
"...are large with big floor-to-ceiling windows, exposed brick..." In 3 reviews
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22 reviews in English
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Review from Chau L.
12/17/2011
We just checked into this hotel, and it's beautiful! The front desk staff were so nice and friendly. We're staying in an Executive Suite, so we expect niceness, but it's more than expected. When we entered our room, our fireplace was already turned on for us - so was the music. I'm going to enjoy staying here so much---I'm so spoiled!!!
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Review from Clifford R.
4/9/2012 3 Check-ins Here
I was a little surprised that Le Place D'Armes Hotel was so reasonably priced - but after staying there, I may have a better understanding. The hotel has the décor that I love, the makings of a lodge in the middle of a big city. Leather, exposed brick, wood floors, fireplaces - it just exudes comfort. I stayed in a Junior Suite with Balcony. There wasn't a great view from the balcony - a few of the neighboring buildings and a rundown parking lot, but it's still nice to have your morning tea outside with your feet up. The room was great. A love seat and arm chair, a side table with two chairs, a large TV console / armoire, and a king bed with very nice linens.
There were a few issues in the bathroom. On first inspection, it looked great; there was a huge soaking tub with jets, a modern vanity, and a shower with rain-shower head. But, there was a beam running right through the center of the room, which I almost hit my head on a few times. Now I am tall - 6'6" - however I don't feel that I should have to duck to avoid clonking myself. Also, I was too tall to standard under the rain shower head. The biggest issue in the bathroom was that the toilet had issues flushing. You had to hold down the button for 10 - 20 seconds in order to get everything down. As I had a suite, my traveling companions and I would spend time in my room. Twice during the visit, I went in and saw other people's business in the toilet, since they did what most normally do: Close the lid, flush the toilet, wash their hands, and leave. Gross issue one.
Gross issue two was that 2 old room service trays sat outside a room (right near the elevator) for over 24 hours. There was half eaten food just sitting out. I don't know how this happens at budget hotel, let alone a supposed 4 star hotel. That is just a gross (pun intended) lack of training by management and care by the staff. I'd hate to know how many guests walked past that, and how many of the staff just ignored it.
All in all the hotel was a disappointment. I really wanted to like it since the rooms were great and I loved the décor, however issues like the toilet and the room service tray leaves a bad taste in my mouth and makes me wonder what else they're skimping on. -
Review from Bill E.
1/2/2012
I find this a little less remarkable than others. It's good, clean, elegant and attentive. It also has small rooms, broken blinds and broken cue tips. Doesn't seem important, except the apparent manager of the cleaning staff got on the elevator and instead of waiting for the guests to leave, showed us she was more important that us by leaving first and then blocking the small hall by stopping and speaking with a staff member.
That's the real hotel. It's very good, but it's about them.
I'm not. -
Review from Ares X.
Toronto, ON
3/3/2012
Very cool/funny/proffesional staff.
The thing that pissed me off was the bedroom. Toilet isn't being cleaned properly (it smells really bad). Shower head barely worked, water took like 5-10 minutes to heat up.
Another annoyance was, constantly having to call from desk about different free commodities that came with our bedroom. I feel like with the money being spent, everything should be in our room/arrive to our room without having to ask.
Other than that the room was nice, located in a good area, and the breakfast was nice as well.
Once again the staff was excellent and personable, it's just the rooms are garbage for what you're paying. -
Review from Peter T.
Toronto, ON
8/10/2011
Spent a night here last week in a Junior Sweet and was blown away. Gorgeous room, free standing tub, and king size bed.
Located in picturesque old Montreal and close to shopping, bars and business district.
Will stay here again.
Tip: We got a great deal on a junior suite from Expedia. -
Review from Rob S.
5/16/2011 5 photos
My wife and I planned a vacation to visit Montreal, QC for the first time. We had friends that lived there locally we stayed with for a couple days. Our last night there I had planned a special night in the old part of town and booked a room here.
This place leaves a big impression on you. Just from the decor on the inside of the hotel, bar, and lounge areas it is very classy and modern. I found a deal on http://www.sniqueaway.com and was able to get a Junior Suite for $165 US for the night we stayed there. The room was the nicest room my wife and I had ever stayed in. It was like a NYC studio apartment. The bathroom was huge and had the best jacuzzi tub we had ever used before. It also had a walk in shower with an overhead rainfall shower head. The Spa located in the hotel provided the bath salts, shampoos, body washes etc. all of it my wife thoroughly enjoyed. She didn't want to leave the room.
Luckily this hotel is in the heart of the old part of Montreal, cobblestone streets everywhere and Notre Dame right across the street.
We wanted to check in early that morning, but they said the rooms would not be ready until the normal check in of 3pm. Even at that point we still had to wait for our room to be ready. They gave us two complimentary drinks at their nice bar/lounge and the room was ready around 3:30. They also then gave us two more complimentary coupons which I believe is part of every ones stay there. Wi-Fi was also provided, not sure if it was a Junior Suite option or every room has it available.
Wonderful hotel although expensive it was worth it for our trip and we would stay there again if we found another deal on a Junior suite. -
Review from Todd W.
2/15/2011
My wife and I needed a weekend get away. So, we decided to make the drive up to Montreal. Choosing to stay at the Place D'Armes was such a great decision.
It was a comfortable, reasonably priced hotel, in a fantastic location in Old Montreal. The hotel is right by the Notre Dame Basilica and super close to the Place D'Armes metro stop.
The really nice touches were the complimentary cocktails, comfy bed, jetted tub, as well as the friendly and attentive staff. I only gave it four stars because the room, at least the one we stayed in, could have used a fresh coat of paint, and some minor cosmetic and structural updates.
All in all, a wonderful stay. Highly recommended! -
Review from Beth M.
1/2/2010
We got a great deal on Priceline for a stay at Hotel Place D'armes and plane tickets.
It's a cozy hotel with a great location (right by the beautiful Notre-Dame Basilica) in Old Town and 2 blocks from a metro stop. Staff was professional and friendly and I especially liked:
-free continental breakfast (breads, muffins, fresh fruit, cheese, coffee, tea, juices). With a small afternoon snack, this breakfast will get you to dinner.
-our room had the most comfortable hotel bed I've ever slept in, an exposed brick wall, 30 foot ceiling, and a large jacuzzi tub.
-free ticket for a glass of wine and cheese from 5-7, every night of our stay, in their restaurant on the first floor. (Be sure to check out the server who is a cuter version of actor Ron Livingston)
My only complaint--and it's a lame one--is it would have been nice to have gotten something for our missed, first night. We were at O'Hare during the weather advisory, and our flight got canceled twice. I know they are a business, and it's not their fault that our flight got canceled but getting compensated somehow (free night for a later stay, hell even a free drink) would have been appreciated.Listed in: A Midwesterner in Montreal
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Review from Jason S.
9/7/2009
My friend and I needed a weekend getaway, so I booked us two nights at the Place D'armes. Bottom line: I have never had a hotel stay this great in my life.
The hotel is beautifully decorated in a modern contemporary style that appreciates the grandeur of the three historic buildings that the hotel occupies. Our bedroom had an exposed brick wall, great furniture, and a huge bathroom. The wonderful toiletries were all from Rain Spa, the spa that is located at the hotel. The hotel provides a free wine and cheese reception at 5pm each evening, and an amazing continental breakfast each morning. There is also a terrace with a bar on the 8th floor that provides an amazing view of the Basilique Notre-Dame.
I have to provide a special shout out to Rene the concierge. Rene was our "in" with area restaurants, and his recommendations did not fail. Also, I couldn't think of the words "bucket of ice" (seriously--I needed this vacation!) and he knew exactly what I wanted from my stammering "that thing that...yeah...I want...it's like..." and crazy hand movements. Rene: concierge extraordinaire (or, world's best charades player).
Parking was valet and attentive. Staff was there to carry my bag, open the door, and help as needed. -
Review from Joe L.
Calgary, AB
1/4/2010 5 photos
I had the pleasure of staying at the Hotel Place D'armes in February of 2009 and I have to say that I was quite impressed by the quality of the hotel and service. I typically have high expectations and they were met and surpassed to a point that I took the time to write the management of the hotel a letter commending their work.
Arriving at the hotel at 9am, I was able to check-in early and without any problems. Quick, courteous and painless... that's how it should be.
The hotel itself takes up 3 interconnected buildings located in the historic Old Port and literally a stone throw away from the Notre Dame Basilica. All the restaurants, shops and sights in Old Port are within a 5-minute walk, an enjoyable walk too I might add!
Ambience is more on the intimate side with many nooks and crannies where one could sit down to read a book, have a conversation or even play a round of pool. In a few words, the hotel is refined, sophisticated but not in a snobby kind of way. Imagine that you're in your own trendy apartment... a very spacious apartment.
On to the room! I stayed in a deluxe room decorated in brick and dark wood motif paired with a superb king-sized bed and comfortable sofa pullout. Very clean and definitely conveys a sense of style. Your usual amenities are there as well including a mini-bar.
What takes the cake here is the simply amazing bathroom with a stand alone tub, massive shower with rain shower head, and complimentary toiletries from the in-house Rain Spa. I could seriously live in that bathroom...
Other comments:
Excellent continental breakfast in the hotel bistro provides a chic way to start your day off and you can certainly finish it off in the evening when the same space is transformed to an ultralounge.
Certainly not the cheapest place to stay in Old Port but the Hotel D'armes provides the discerning traveler with a boutique hotel at tremendous value. -
Review from soy y.
4/28/2009
My room didn't have floor to ceiling windows. Or a standalone bathtub....
But I'm not complaining. Very nice hotel, very nice staff. The valet guy even moved our car for us to an open parking space one night!
Speaking of location - this area is VERY hard to park at. You don't need a car but if you have one, be prepared for steep parking lot rates or slim to none street parking. BUT - Notre Dame is literally 2 seconds away, chinatown a couple blocks. Old Montreal (cobble stoned street) around a couple corners... -
Review from Kellee S.
5/14/2010
Awesome location, beautiful room, and jets in the tub! The staff is very friendly. Free Wi-Fi. The only con was that when I stayed there was a LOT of construction in the neighborhood.
I really can't add too much to the other reviews here - I highly recommend it for a romantic getaway to Montreal! -
Review from John A.
1/1/2012
We loved this place.. Great location.. Excellent, knowledgeable staff and wonderful rooms. Only drawback was that the room was a tad dark..
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Review from pedro w.
2/2/2009
This place is a total gem. Location is fabulous. We stayed there a week and didn't miss the lack of a rental car at all. It's located on the edge of Old Montreal and the Place d'Armes metro stop is two short blocks away.
The rooms are very nice and has some of the biggest bathrooms I've had in a hotel. It also seemed reasonably priced and there's a nice complimentary breakfast and happy-hour wine/hors d'eouvres to boot.
I'd definitely stay there again. -
Review from Kevin M.
3/14/2011
Came across this hotel when looking to go to Montreal for a weekend getaway. The hotel is beautiful and could almost be mistaken for an older apartment building from the outside. It truly matches the Old Montreal area and gives you the feel that your in Europe.
Given the outside look, I was surprised to see how amazing the rooms were. Half of the walls in the hotel room were brick and the room itself was huge. It had all the elements of a luxury room while keeping its boutique feel.
The staff was excellent, though the language barrier was tough at times.
The location of the hotel is perfect in that is only 3 blocks away from rue saint paul street where all the French restaurants are.
Truly a great hotel and I would definitely stay there again. -
Review from kai s.
Toronto, ON
10/27/2008
Elegant boutique hotel right in the heart of Old Montreal. The rooms are large with big floor-to-ceiling windows, exposed brick walls and functional decor. The washrooms are particularly noteworthy with their standalone air bathtubs, large showers with rainshower heads and top-end toiletry products. The location can't be beat found right across Bascillica de Notre Dame and the beautifully old cobbled streets of Old Montreal. You do not need your car to get to great restaurants, shopping, Chinatown and the waterfront. The service is top-notch with nothing to be desired.
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Review from Justin B.
6/2/2009
Had a great 5 day stay here. After spending a lot of time at SoHo hotels for work I was a bit baffled by what I got for my money. The suite had a lofted living room, 2 bathrooms, and hardwood floors. Was a great home base during the Mutek Electronic music festival. The staff was very helpful and the bar had some good eats. Location wise, there is a metro 2 blocks away which made getting around a snap. Def recommend it.
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Review from Chloe Y.
9/6/2009
This hotel overall was amazing!
Here are the problems we encountered:
House keeping staff rude, and loud. They would let the doors slam at 6 am.
Bar staff during happy hour was unhelpful and stuck up.
The rooms are a bit dark.
Things I loved:
The location, it was amazing.
The bathroom with the rain shower and separate jet tub.
The lobby area.
Concierge--Rene, he was always our go to person for dining and activities recommendations.
The included breakfast and happy hour.
The rooftop bar gives a great view of the city.
I would definetly stay here again, I miss it! It is just like Europe. -
Review from John B.
1/1/2010
I've traveled to Montreal a number of times over the years and have stayed in several hotels there (Loews, The Ritz-Carlton, Hilton Bonaventure come to mind), but I am now a big fan of staying in Old Montreal every time I visit. There are a number of unique hotels that have been put into old buildings or re-adapted use in the Old Montreal area, which is great (Place d'Armes, W Hotel Montreal, St. Paul Hotel, Gault, Negellian, etc.).
I actually have stayed at The Place d'Armes Hotel on a couple of occasions over the past couple of years and definitely like it. It is right across the square from the Cathedral de Notre Dame in Old Montreal, right next to the Bank of Montreal Main Bank building. They took three seperate old buildings and renovated them into the Place d'Armes. Very old buildings on the outside coupled with sleek and modern on the inside.
Staff is pretty nice and the rooms are on the large size. I have had a King room with a separate sitting area each stay which has a very large bathroom with a huge walk-in glassed in shower with several shower heads you can use in different configurations which is nice. There was no tub. The interior of the room featured the bare exposed brick walls which was a nice touch and added to the old vs. new contrasts present throughout the property. The view I have had each time overlooks the street and the square through floor to ceiling windows which is nice. There is free wireless Internet (wi-fi) throughout the hotel, in both the common areas and guestrooms which worked very well. The guest rooms all have a very nice office area as well with nice lighting and seating while working on your computer. The beds were very comfortable and the linens and down comforters were thick and comfortable on a very cold Montreal night.
Each afternoon, they have wine and cheese in Suite 701 (their restaurant/bar) and they also serve continental breakfast here each morning which comes with the room. The continental breakfast is pretty good, and includes a pretty large selection of breads and pastries (all usually good in Montreal!- "Paris Jr."). In the nights near the weekend, Suite 701 turns into a nightclub with some sort of entertainment and usually seems to be pretty busy attracting people into a busy atmosphere. There is also a pool table on the main level and a few nice sitting areas as well.
This hotel is also good if you do not have a car, because plenty of dining and entertainment is within walking distance in Old Montreal. Also, the Place d'Armes Metro station is a block away, as is the Montreal Exhibition Centre and an entrance to the Underground City where you will find anything else you need. Tim Hortons and Starbucks are also right around the corner from the Hotel if you gotta have one of those.
In the summer, the hotel has a rooftop dining area/bar, but I have not yet experienced that, as it has been winter each time I stayed here. There is also a nice spa in the hotel, Rainspa which offers several packages as well.
My wife and I enjoyed staying here this time, as I did as well ton my prior visit. Definitely a keeper! -
Review from Jo S.
9/14/2009
My friend and I selected Place D'Armes for our stay in Montreal based on the hotel's website and photos. No photos can do this place justice, and the best part is the service at the front desk as well in the restaurants. The 2 double bed rooms are huge, wonderful windows and bathrooms. We were here for the Montreal Marathon...so my favorite part was the relaxing rain shower. Front desk is very helpful to English speakers and gives great suggestions for restaurants, cafes, etc.
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Review from jenilee p.
3/18/2010
i fell in love with this hotel during my last visit to montreal. although it is pricey, i think for a special occasion, it is more than worthwhile to book a suite at the hotel place d'armes. the room is spectacular, complete with arched windows, turn down service, a gas fireplace, chocolates on the pillows. but the star of the room is undeniably the bathroom. that tub is to die for. soak in the whirlpool and pour in some of the provided bath salts and let the world melt away. the rain shower is also a treat.
the service at the hotel was impeccable. asking for more towels (yeah, i liked the bathroom that much), or for room service menus was never a problem. the concierge also went out of their way to provide a beautiful 30th birthday cake for my husband and his best friend, already in the room upon our arrival. they made restaurant reservations for us without any issue, and in between dining and sight seeing we very much enjoyed playing some pool and watching sports events in their fancy rec room. the bar staff at the hotel was also very helpful and friendly, recommending other places where we might find a rowdy crowd to enjoy some pre-game.
overall a very nice stay, and needless to say i'm pretty spoiled for the next time that i stay in a hotel. -
Review from Kate S.
8/18/2009
Great trendy hotel in Old Montreal. Stayed here for quick weekend trip, originally had wanted to stay at the Loews but it was booked and this was a close second choice and we were not disappointed. Arrived to a friendly staff for the most part, but found the concierge less than helpful. Asked for a recommendation for a place to get some mussels at lunch and he printed out some sheets which I could have done on my own & we went to each place and guess what...no mussels at any of them! He did get us some great reservations at Boris Bistro, cute romantic terrace spot away from the main Old Montreal area. We also ate in the hotel restaurant AIX which was dead on a Friday night but had great service and food, although they sent out the wrong dish for my husband on the first try. The wine & cheese HH is a nice touch, we were offered the complimentary glass of wine despite arriving after the 5-7 happy hour time frame. Lounge 701 is trendy and not too loud earlier in the evening, fun drink list. The rooftop terrace is nice also but small - reserve a table to eat otherwise the bar area for drinks is first come first serve. It is very W hotel-esque which we appreciated and the bartenders were very friendly! Our room was nice and spacious, I believe we were in the older part of the hotel but the room seemed newly renovated and had a nice jacuzzi tub. Only negative was that we shared an elevator with the rooftop bar and it was always crowded and then totally broken the last night. I might suggest requesting a room in the main part of the building if possible. We had a side view of the Notre Dam Cathedral which was nice and the room was quiet overall. Nice toiletries from the spa too! Finally, the breakfast included is decent enough, breads & pastries, coffee, juice, fruit and cereal. It is quick and easy to get you out the door to explore! There is not a lot right near the hotel but only a block or two to the heart of Old Montreal.
