Fairmont the Queen Elizabeth

Montreal, Canada

Virgin rating

Fairmont Room
Rosélys Restaurant
Junior Suite
Rosélys Restaurant
Fairmont Gold Room
Fairmont Gold Lounge
Marché Artisans
Fairmont Room
Rosélys Restaurant
Junior Suite
Rosélys Restaurant
Fairmont Gold Room
Fairmont Gold Lounge
Marché Artisans

The hotel

A local landmark with a legendary story, Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth was the setting for John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s famous bed-in for peace in 1969 – and is where Lennon wrote and recorded Give Peace a Chance. Today, it’s still inspiring guests, thanks to a huge revamp in 2017 that’s transformed social spaces like the wellness centre and sleek indoor pool, and its dining venues, including the elegant Rosélys restaurant, sophisticated Nacarat cocktail bar, and cool contemporary coffee hangout, Kréma. And it’s kept its progressive and creative edge at its urban market, Artisans, where local purveyors and gourmet geniuses share their culinary creations.

Amenities

  • Babysitting service
  • Wheelchair access
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Valet parking

Where is it

In Downtown Montreal and one of the original gateways to the city’s extensive underground city. Transfer time from Montreal Airport: 25 minutes.

Hotel information

950 recently renovated rooms. All with air-conditioning, opening windows, HDTV with pay-per-view films*, telephone, WiFi access*, alarm clock/radio, Nespresso™ coffee machine and kettle with complimentary coffee and tea, safe, hairdryer and iron and board. Fairmont Rooms feature a brand-new contemporary design, with 1 king-size bed, 1 queen-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. Fairmont Rooms with 1 king-size bed come with a walk-in shower in the bathroom while Fairmont Rooms with 2 doubles beds are equipped with a bathtub. 

Fairmont View Rooms are located between the 5th and 17th floors with beautiful views overlooking the city of Montreal, with 1 king-size bed, 1 queen-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Junior Suites consist of a guestroom with a full bathroom, separated by pocket doors into a cozy sitting area with a sofa bed and powder room, with 1 king-size bed and 1 sofa bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Fairmont Gold Rooms have varied city views, with either 1 king-size bed or 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults. These rooms benefit from private check-in and access to the exclusive Fairmont Gold Lounge which offers Continental breakfast, tea and coffee and complimentary evening canapés.

Large Fairmont Gold Rooms feature a spacious sitting area, with either 1 king-size bed or 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults. These rooms benefit from private check-in and access to the exclusive Fairmont Gold Lounge which offers Continental breakfast, tea and coffee and complimentary evening canapés.

Rosélys Restaurant (bistro style, open for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner). Marché Artisans (speciality grocery store with fresh, seasonal products and takeaway foods, ready-made meals, meat and fish counters, bakery and a chocolate and crepe station). Nacarat Bar. Krema Café (coffee and pastries). Health club with indoor swimming pool, children’s wading pool, whirlpool and state-of-the-art gym. Gibson Salon Spa*. 24-hour room service*. Babysitting* (reservations required). Concierge. Laundry/dry cleaning service*. Valet parking CA$37 plus tax, per night, and self-parking CA$20 plus tax, per day (payable locally, subject to change).

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

*Denotes local charge.

Please note: A supplement and minimum stay restriction may apply during Grand Prix.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great Experience!

Dec 2, 2023 693abhishekk Boca Raton, Florida

Excellent location & very hospitable staff all-around. Rooms were very nice. Great underground connectivity to everything downtown. Only suggestion for improvement is valet parking location downstairs. Very cramped, needs a revamp.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Not the Fairmont we used to enjoy.

Nov 28, 2023 staceyo574 Toronto, Canada

The Fairmont is conveniently located right above the train station which is very handy when travelling by train from Toronto. The lobby of the hotel doesn’t feel like a place where you would like to lounge and have a drink like some other hotels. On the first night we had trouble connecting to the wifi so I called the front desk for assistance… Read more
The Fairmont is conveniently located right above the train station which is very handy when travelling by train from Toronto. The lobby of the hotel doesn’t feel like a place where you would like to lounge and have a drink like some other hotels. On the first night we had trouble connecting to the wifi so I called the front desk for assistance and they advised me that we didn’t have free wifi and that we would have to pay for the wifi. This was disappointing. We stayed at the Ottawa Fairmont in June and we had free wifi there. The following day I was looking at the key card folder the front desk gave us when we checked in and there was a wifi password written inside. I wish someone had told us it was there when we checked in and I wish the front desk gave us correct information when I called for assistance with the wifi the first night. The thermostat in our bedroom did not work during our weekend stay as it only produced cool air, no heat. On our floor there was often room service dishes and trays left in the hallway suggesting that these items are not being picked up frequently enough. When we checked out at 9:30 am on the Monday we left our carry on sized bags with the hotel so we didn’t have to drag them around the city all day and the charge was $2.50 per bag. I was surprised there was a charge especially since we had just been guests in a suite for two nights. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Impressed by the good service, location and cleanliness

Nov 28, 2023 G S Ireland

When we arrived I was asked by the valet to take my car, I didn’t know they had self parking so that’s what I did. Checked in, room on the 8th floor of 21 and thought the noise from up, down and sides will kill me since I’m a light sleeper. To my surprise I heard NOTHING! I was impressed, that’s one of my must in a hotel. The other thing I’m a… Read more
When we arrived I was asked by the valet to take my car, I didn’t know they had self parking so that’s what I did. Checked in, room on the 8th floor of 21 and thought the noise from up, down and sides will kill me since I’m a light sleeper. To my surprise I heard NOTHING! I was impressed, that’s one of my must in a hotel. The other thing I’m a maniac is with cleanliness and it was immaculate. It was like if I was trying to find something wrong but I just couldn’t, Really happy about the hotel however I must say I was annoyed that I wasn’t told about self parking because i ended up paying 111 CAD for 3 nights! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great city & Hotel Stay

Nov 27, 2023 Tino A

Great place to stay in the heart of beautiful downtown MTL. Great staff and hotel for our stay walked in this beautiful city and everything went great. Couldn't ask for anything better. If your staying there make sure you are served by Oscar the concierge great guy.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A breath of fresh air - one of the best!

Nov 26, 2023 dickbytes Brookline, Massachusetts

A 3-night getaway during the US Thanksgiving weekend was a chance to go international but with the convenience and flexibility of traveling by car from Boston. Montreal is truly one of the great cities and the Fairmont displays the warmth, culture and friendliness of the people from the city. We were offered an upgrade from a room with two doubles… Read more
A 3-night getaway during the US Thanksgiving weekend was a chance to go international but with the convenience and flexibility of traveling by car from Boston. Montreal is truly one of the great cities and the Fairmont displays the warmth, culture and friendliness of the people from the city. We were offered an upgrade from a room with two doubles to a junior suite at an attractive rate. It was a great decision as we could slide the doors to our bedroom with the king bed and our two boys could stay up later and sleep in as they pleased on the fold out queen sofa bed. The living room area of the junior suite was a bit cramped with the sofa bed extended and it was too much of an effort to fold it up every day but that was our choice. The room was lovely and we enjoyed very much all the amenities in the hotel - the weather got cold with sub zero temperatures so we used the fitness center, swimming pool, jacuzzi, the coffee shop and deli store frequently. The hotel is also connected to the underground passage system so you can walk underground to the big Eaton shopping mall and get to places like McGill without having to bear the cold. The great location of the hotel meant that we could walk to most places in 10-20 minutes including Basilique Notre Dame, Mont Parc Royal and restaurants in old Montreal. The concierge was highly knowledgable and his insights and advice mapped out a highly enjoyable day for us which included Mont Parc Royal and the Fine Arts Museum. Car parking was a breeze. We pulled up on Mansfield St to be met with a friendly and courteous valet who took our car and parked it under the hotel. We have an EV so it was really great to see that the car stayed at almost room temperature so the battery did not drain at all in the cold weather outside. When it was time to go, we simply went to the lower level, paid at the desk and our car was ready within 3 minutes. The parking rate was $37.50 per day and I know you can get daily parking nearby for $20 per day but honestly, the convenience was worth the premium added to the indoor advantage, important for EVs. When it was time to check out, we honestly did not want to leave both the Fairmont and the city. We agreed that this was the best (mini) vacation we have ever had despite the cold temperatures. I think we have become too battle weary of the general sub-par quality and service of US hotels, particularly in NYC. Canada and Montreal offer something special. Highly recommended. Read less