Our Hotel Planner Expert Reviews of Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
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"Elegant hotel in downtown."
Overall Score4.5/ 5
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth is located in downtown Montreal steps to the convention center, connected to the extensive underground city of boutiques, restaurants and cafes and in walking distance to the Old town. Featuring 982 elegant guestrooms comprised of 91 suites including the John Lennon Suite and 50,000 square feet of function space makes this hotel the largest hotel in Montreal. The large nicely designed lobby features checkin, concierge and extensive areas for guests to sit down and relax. The two bars are offering authentic local cuisine and Sunday Brunch. there is also a Gourmet Food Counter for take out. The guest rooms are decorated with timeless elegance with modern convenience fearing amenities like high speed Internet access, coffeemaker, minibar and safe. A 24 hour health club, indoor pool, hair salon and inviting Spa are also available.
Britta R from
23-Nov-2014 Verified Review
Verified Reviews of Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Great Hotel"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Great location, clean rooms and friendly staff. Would definitely stay here again.
Pat C. (Group coordinator, booked 2 rooms), from
26-Jul-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Jul 22 to Mon Jul 24 2023 at a C$323.99 average nightly rate.
"Amazing place and staff!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Fairmont magic continues in Montreal. Amazing place and staff!
Andrew D. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
03-May-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Apr 30 to Mon May 01 2023 at a C$428.99 average nightly rate.
"World Class Hotel!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
I’m so happy and fortunate to experience such amazing hospitality at the Fairmont. World class hotel with world class staff. Don’t walk, run to your next reservation there!
Mary D. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
03-May-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Apr 30 to Mon May 01 2023 at a C$382.99 average nightly rate.
"Friendly, accommodating, helpful, English used."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Always great holiday upgraded room with view, early arrival, late departure appreciated. Two parks close by and Cathedral. Thank you.
Susanne G. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
03-Jan-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Dec 28 to Fri Dec 30 2022 at a C$245.99 average nightly rate.
"Friendly, helpful, informative, pleasant, spoke English to me."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Friendly, helpful, informative, pleasant, spoke English to me. As always, excellent stay. Allowed early arrival and late departure for free. So important to me. Will probably stay longer because I never want to leave.
Susanne G. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
02-Jan-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Dec 28 to Fri Dec 30 2022 at a C$245.99 average nightly rate.
Summary of Verified Reviews
Customer Reviews of Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
- 4.2 of 5Overall
- 4.1 of 5Amenities
- 4.5 of 5Cleanliness
- 4.3 of 5Comfort
- 4.3 of 5Condition
- 4.3 of 5Service
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Property Description
With a stay at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, you'll be centrally located in Montreal, within a 10-minute walk of Eaton Centre and Bell Centre. This luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Place des Arts and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Museum of Contemporary Art.
Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at Rosélys, a bistro which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Make yourself at home in one of the 950 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Cable programming provides entertainment, and wired and wireless internet access is available for a surcharge. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
The Underground City - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Place Ville-Marie - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Place du Canada - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Sainte-Catherine Street - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Le Windsor - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Place Bonaventure - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Windsor Station - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Eaton Centre - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
1250 René-Lévesque - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Christ Church Cathedral - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Phillips Square - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
United States Consulate General Montréal - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Greater Montreal Convention and Visitors Bureau - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Bell Centre - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
The nearest airports are:
Montreal Saint-Hubert Longueuil Airport (YHU) - 17 km / 10.6 mi
Montreal–Trudeau Intl. Airport (YUL) - 18.6 km / 11.6 mi
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Montreal? This hotel has 84841 square feet (7882 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 31 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a 24-hour health club, an indoor pool, and a spa tub. This hotel also features wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Green Sustainability
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth’s commitment to sustainability dates back to 1990 when we implemented the Corporate strategy “Fairmont Green Partnership Program” and put in place a green committee to measure and reduce the impact of our operations on the environment. Since then, the hotel report its results to the Group to follow up its goals and actions.Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth has always been a leader in responsible tourism and sustainability has long been at the core of its activities. As a major tourism actor, we are convinced that it is imperative to contribute to the global effort by reducing our environmental footprint, but also to create value in our community. Being a responsible partner and taking care of our colleagues in favoring equality and diversity, as well as ensuring well-being at work are also part of our vision and commitments outlined in our new sustainability program Planet 21.CULTURE AND PHILANTHROPYFor many years, we have partnered with non-profit organization as Leucan, with our fundraising campaigns “Trees of Hope” and Les Amis de la Montagne for which we organized a fundraising at our 60th anniversary this year. In addition to continuously support local causes, we have a philanthropic policy allowing us to make in-kind donations to many other charities, locally, nationally or widely.As an historic Montréal establishment, the hotel support local art and culture and thus integrated in its renovation an art collection from various local artists, that anyone can visit. We are also partner with Montréal Cité Mémoire to promote Montréal city and history.AWARDS AND RECOGNITION? 2018 - Recognition award given by the non-profit organization La Société de Développement Social for all the donation of materials made by the hotel during the time it was closed for renovationsRedistributed to 28 Montréal charitable organizations and ITHQ, the donation is estimated at 365 000 $ CAD? 2014 - Sustainability awards from the city of Montreal for our rooftop urban agriculture program? 2013 - Honorable Mention for Eco-Responsibility at the Quebec Tourism Awards
Amenities / Features
Airport & Shuttle Information
20 minutes, 9 miles from Pierre Elliot Trudeau International Airport (YUL)/$40 CAD Flat fee for taxi service.
Local Shuttle Info: Bus 747: 40 minutes drive - $10.00 per person.
Breakfast Information
Breakfast is served in the restaurant Rosélys: - American buffet breakfast: $29.00 CDN +++ per person - Continental breakfast: $23.00 CDN +++ per person There is also in-room dining options.Monday to Friday : Breakfast : 6:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Saturday :Breakfast : 6:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Late breakfast : 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Afternoon Tea : 12 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.Sunday : Breakfast : 6:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.Late breakfast : 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Pet Friendly?
Service animals are allowed
Pets cannot be left unattended
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Pets allowed
Charge of $25.00 CDN per pet, per day
Parking Info
Valet Parking: $37.00 CDN for 24 hour period. Taxes included. In and out privileges
Misc Fees / Policies
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately CAD 39 per person
- Fee for in-room wireless internet: CAD 16.04 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
- Fee for in-room wired internet: CAD 16.04 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
- Fee for wireless internet in public areas: CAD 16.04 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
- Self parking fee: CAD 39 per night
- Valet parking fee: CAD 39 per night (in/out privileges)
- Pet fee: CAD 50 per pet, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
- Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Cleaning Policies
Property is cleaned with disinfectant
Staff wears personal protective equipment
Protective clothing is available to guests
Masks are available to guests
Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
Social distancing measures are in place
Contactless check-in is available
Individually-wrapped food options are available
Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch
Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner
Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
Temperature checks are available to guests
Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
Contactless check-out is available
Cashless transactions are available
Masks are compulsory at the property
Property follows sanitization practices of Bureau Veritas (3rd party expert - Global)
Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
About Fairmont Hotels
- Offer a wide range of properties from historic hotels, elegant resorts, and modern city centered locations
- The Fairmont President's Club is a guest recognition program where members can get special benefits such as free high-speed internet service, Fairmont fit athletic wear, use of golfclubs in certain locations, a members-only reservation line making it faster and easier to check-in/check-out, and other exclusive offers. The best part of the program is that its free to join
- Fairmont also has a Green Partnership Program helping to reduce the amount of energy, water, and waste used
- Luxury amenities at these propertiesinclude the Willow Stream Spas, to unwind and relax, golf and ski resorts for sport enthusiasts, specialized cocktails, and wonderful boardroom and meeting space facilities
The Fairmont Hotels highlights above are subject to change without notice.