Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth

From the moment we arrived at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth, we felt incredibly welcomed. Walking into our room to find a beautiful platter of fresh fruit and cheese waiting for us was such a thoughtful touch and immediately made us feel at home. One of the absolute highlights of our stay was the complimentary breakfast at Rosélys. After spending our days exploring Montreal on foot, the spa became our favorite place to unwind. Relaxing in the hot tub and indoor pool was exactly what we needed after walking all over the city. The location was perfect. We could easily walk to charming shops, beautiful churches, and public transportation, making it simple to experience everything Montreal has to offer. What truly made this hotel unforgettable, though, was the people. Every single employee we encountered treated us like royalty. Their kindness, professionalism, and genuine hospitality made us feel cared for throughout our entire stay. We left with wonderful memories and are already looking forward to returning. We would stay at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth again in a heartbeat!

My family has stayed at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth many times over the years, and despite a few bumps during this visit, it remains our preferred hotel in Montreal. The location is outstanding. Being connected to Central Station and the Underground City makes it incredibly convenient, and many of Montreal's attractions are within walking distance. It's hard to find a better home base for exploring the city. Check-in was mostly smooth. We had reserved two connecting rooms—a suite and a connecting king room—but initially discovered they had been assigned as non-connecting rooms. The front desk corrected that within about 10 minutes. Since we arrived around 2:30 p.m., only the king room was ready, which was understandable given the 4:00 p.m. check-in time. The suite became available right at 4:00. Unfortunately, we then ran into a frustrating issue with the key cards for the shared connecting door between the two rooms. This should have been a simple fix, but it turned into nearly an hour of being sent back and forth between the front desk, guest services, maintenance, and ultimately security before someone finally resolved the problem. Everyone we dealt with was polite, but there seemed to be very little communication between departments, and a relatively minor issue ended up taking far more time than it should have. At a hotel of this caliber, I expected a smoother resolution. Once that was behind us, however, the rest of the stay was excellent. The rooms were very clean, comfortable, and well maintained, and housekeeping was consistently friendly and thorough throughout our visit. I particularly liked the mattress on the king size bed, I thought it was one of the more comfortable hotel beds I've ever stayed in. We dined at Rosélys several times, which I've reviewed separately. We also ordered room service one evening. While the desserts were excellent, the Caesar salad had an off flavor and the chicken was rubbery, making the meal disappointing for the price. The pool was warm and clean, and the locker rooms were spotless and well stocked. The hotel was quite busy during our stay, so the elevators could be crowded and occasionally required a wait, but that's understandable for a popular downtown hotel. Overall, this continues to be our favorite place to stay in Montreal. The hotel offers an unbeatable location, comfortable accommodations, and a welcoming atmosphere. While there are still some inconsistencies in service and communication that keep it from feeling like a true five-star experience, we had an enjoyable stay and will happily return on future visits.

Rooms and carpet stale smellingJunior suite Closets have space for 6 hangers if that. Overall unimpressive but convenient.

We took the train into the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth from Ottawa and it couldn’t have been easier! The train comes into the bottom of the hotel and after an easy escalator ride up, you’re greeted with doors into the lobby. This hotel serves a massive amount of guests but does so in a way that cares about the guests and makes sure that you are greeted with a smile and any help you may need. Check in was easy and our suite was modern and perfect for my husband, myself and our two daughters. The room itself was quiet and we all slept really well. We utilized the market area down in the main lobby and also the restaurant on site. Rafael our waiter was amazing and made sure to deal with my food allergies in a kind and careful manner. We had a later flight out and were granted a late check out which was very appreciated. This hotel was a true Fairmont experience that we enjoyed thoroughly. When we come back to Montreal we wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.

I was genuinely looking forward to staying here, primarily driven by an appreciation for the hotel's history. Opening in 1958 as a masterpiece of the International Style, it was famously one of the first hotels in North America to feature escalators. It has an undeniable architectural and cultural legacy. Regrettably that mid-century modernist charm quickly gave way to the realities of a massive, 900-room convention hotel. My stay was largely defined by queues: lining up at the reception desk to check in and lining up for breakfast (irrespectively of the time). The staff were perfectly pleasant, but they were clearly overrun by the sheer volume of guests. The physical space itself didn't help. The 1950s architecture leans heavily toward a darker, almost claustrophobic interior feel, compounded by small windows in the rooms that let in very little natural light. As an Accor Platinum member, the experience felt particularly half-hearted. While I wasn't expecting a bouquets of flowers or lounge access, the token offering of a few stale pastries felt rather lame given the price point. The suite itself was overpriced for the value delivered, with very little return on loyalty. An underwhelming stay where a rich history is unfortunately overshadowed by crowd-management issues and a lack of premium execution.