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Arriving in Montreal by train suits this hotel particularly well, as direct access from Central Station avoids a separate transfer across town.

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Pause to explore the permanent art collection in the hotel's public spaces, where works by Québec and Canadian artists introduce local creativity.

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For music history, book the John Lennon and Yoko Ono Suite, whose recreated living room recalls their 1969 Bed-In for Peace.

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If you need chilled storage, request a mini-fridge from the front desk on arrival, subject to availability and an additional charge.

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Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth

Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth is a Montreal landmark with a rare mix of scale, history, and daily convenience. The hotel sits in the heart of downtown, directly connected to Central Station and Montreal's underground city. Guests can arrive by train, move through the business district, and reach shops and restaurants through the sheltered network below the streets.

Opened in 1958, the hotel has a place in Montreal's cultural memory as well as its commercial life. John Lennon and Yoko Ono held their Bed-In for Peace in Suite 1742 in 1969, recording "Give Peace a Chance" there. That history remains visible in a hotel with 950 accommodations, contemporary rooms influenced by its mid-century origins, and public spaces used by visitors and Montrealers alike.

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Rooms

  • 950 950

Hotel Style

  • Charming Charming

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Pool Pool
  • Spa Spa

Experiences

  • Culture Culture
  • City Vibe City Vibe

Facilities

  • Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible
  • Connecting Rooms Connecting Rooms

Rooms & Suites at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth

Fairmont Room
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Fairmont Room

258 sqft
From 283 USD

These rooms span floors 4 to 17, with modern furniture and details drawn from Montreal in the 1960s. Abstract blue-green designs or warm geometric patterns...

Fairmont View Room
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Fairmont View Room

258 sqft
From 327 USD

From floors 5 to 17, these rooms face Mary Queen of the World Cathedral or The Ring art installation. Modern furniture and touches of 1960s...

Deluxe Room
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Deluxe Room

420 sqft
From 347 USD

On floors 4 to 15, the room has a sitting area beside the bedroom. A gray couch and round table sit beneath a wall of...

Deluxe View Room
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Deluxe View Room

323 sqft
From 402 USD

Two broad windows face Mary Queen of the World Cathedral and the Sun Life Building. These rooms sit at the far ends of floors 4...

Fairmont Gold Room
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Fairmont Gold Room

291–441 sqft
From 486 USD

Set on floors 18 and 19, these rooms look across the skyline. Modern lines and details from the 1960s shape the interior. Colorful artwork hangs...

Large Fairmont Gold Room
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Large Fairmont Gold Room

474 sqft
From 505 USD

On floors 18 and 19, the room has a sitting area beneath large windows. Blue walls contrast with pale seating and orange cushions, while angular...

Junior Suite
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Junior Suite

420 sqft
From 508 USD

Pocket doors separate the bedroom from the sitting area. A full bathroom is beside the bedroom, and a powder room sits near the lounge. These...

1 Bedroom Suite
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1 Bedroom Suite

581 sqft
From 559 USD

The bedroom and living room are separate, with a full bathroom beside the bedroom. A powder room sits near the lounge. These suites are at...

Signature Fairmont Gold Room
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Signature Fairmont Gold Room

452 sqft
From 592 USD

On floor 20, the room pairs a skyline outlook with deep blue walls and pale seating. Orange accents add color beside a desk and sitting...

Large Signature Fairmont Gold Room
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Large Signature Fairmont Gold Room

603 sqft
From 625 USD

From floor 20, the windows look across the city skyline. A generous sitting area has a gray sofa and armchairs near the glass. Orange cushions...

Fairmont Gold Junior Suite
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Fairmont Gold Junior Suite

538 sqft
From 667 USD

On floor 18 or 19, the suite has a separate bedroom and living room. Pale lounge seating faces a round table on a green patterned...

Fairmont Gold Suite
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Fairmont Gold Suite

700 sqft
From 807 USD

This suite is on floor 20, with a separate living room and bedroom. Broad windows look across Montreal. Blue walls form the backdrop to gray...

Homa Suite
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Homa Suite

732 sqft
From 854 USD

A foyer opens into a separate living room overlooking Mary Queen of the World Cathedral. Gray seating stands beside a broad window, with a patterned...

Griffintown Suite
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Griffintown Suite

732 sqft
From 1’063 USD

The suite is on floor 20, with design drawn from Montreal's Griffintown neighborhood. Blue walls run through the bedroom and living room. Bold abstract pictures...

Westmount Hampstead Suite
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Westmount Hampstead Suite

1,098 sqft
From 1’313 USD

On floor 18 or 19, the suite has a separate bedroom, living room and powder room. Large windows look across the city toward Mary Queen...

Outremont Suite
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Outremont Suite

1,238 sqft
From 1’625 USD

On the eighteenth floor, the suite has a separate bedroom and living room, with views across Montreal. The interior mixes pale walls with dark accents...

2 Bedroom Saint Henri Suite
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2 Bedroom Saint Henri Suite

1,206 sqft
From 1’716 USD

Two separate bedrooms each have a full bathroom, with a powder room near the living space. Broad lounge and dining-room windows look across Montreal toward...

Le Plateau Suite
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Le Plateau Suite

1,496 sqft
From 2’029 USD

The suite’s living room takes its visual cue from the Plateau neighborhood, with a large black-and-white mural of Montreal architecture. Pale sofas and armchairs sit...

John Lennon & Yoko Ono Suite
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John Lennon & Yoko Ono Suite

1,378 sqft
From 2’264 USD

The 1969 Bed-In for Peace gives this suite a place in music history. Its living room recreates the setting of the event, while historic images...

Mile End Suite
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Mile End Suite

1,335 sqft
From 2’343 USD

A large mural of Montreal architecture gives the living room its Mile End character. Pale sofas and chairs sit above a patterned rug, with dark...

The hotel stands at 900 René-Lévesque Boulevard West, near Place Ville Marie and Mary Queen of the World Cathedral. Sainte-Catherine Street's shopping district and the Bell Centre are close by. Old Montreal is farther from the doorstep, reached on foot or by a short ride. The address places the hotel among downtown offices and stores, with the older streets and waterfront forming a separate part of a city visit.

Central Station is directly beneath the building, with a hotel entrance from the station. There is also direct access to Bonaventure Metro. The underground connections are particularly welcome in winter, when moving between a train, the hotel, and downtown businesses need not involve a long walk outside. For rail travelers carrying luggage, the station entrance is one of the property's most useful details.

The 950-room inventory includes suites and Fairmont Gold accommodations. Standard Fairmont rooms have a king bed or two double beds, with connecting options for families. Fairmont View categories look toward the cathedral or The Ring, the large art installation at Place Ville Marie. Deluxe rooms also feature cathedral views, and the two-queen version has a bathtub. The outlook is worth attention here: it can bring a recognizable Montreal landmark into the room.

Junior Suites and One Bedroom Suites have a separate living room with a queen sofa bed and a powder room. These layouts give a small family a place to sit together without using the bedroom. A workday can also end with the desk and living space left behind a door, rather than spread across the sleeping area.

For more space, the Saint-Henri Suite measures 1,200 square feet. Each of its two bedrooms has a king bed, and there are two full bathrooms plus a powder room. A separate living room, kitchenette, and dining area for six make it a useful residential option for an extended Montreal visit.

Fairmont Gold King and Two Doubles rooms occupy the 18th and 19th floors, with skyline views and bathrooms with bathtubs. Larger Gold categories add seating, and the top-floor Signature rooms have spa-style bathrooms with rain showers. The range also extends to suites with separate living rooms.

The Griffintown Suite takes a corner position on the 20th floor. It has a living area and a bathroom with a rain shower and freestanding bathtub. A connecting room can be requested. Farther down the building, Deluxe View King rooms use two panoramic windows to frame the cathedral and Sun Life Building, offering a different perspective on downtown.

The Queen Elizabeth was built as a 21-story convention hotel over an active railway station. Its engineering had to address vibrations from trains below. The following year, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip attended a civic dinner and ball here. These early chapters established a hotel closely involved with Montreal's public life.

The John Lennon and Yoko Ono Suite keeps the Bed-In story within a working guest suite. Its living room recalls the historic event, with archival material and interactive elements developed around the couple's stay. The accommodation has two bedrooms, living and dining areas, a kitchenette, and two bathrooms. It remains the hotel's most distinctive choice for travelers with an interest in music history, with space for a stay beyond a brief look at its famous room number.

Roselys brings French cooking and English influences together in a restaurant inspired by the Montreal flag. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are part of its repertoire, along with afternoon tea and Sunday brunch. The menus draw on local ingredients and change with the seasons. The restaurant serves both the city's business lunch crowd and guests settling in for an evening meal.

Marché Artisans is the hotel's food market, with prepared dishes to take away or eat on site, alongside local products. It gives the public floor the character of a place to browse as well as dine. Kréma is more specifically a coffee stop, with pastries, wood accents, a fireplace, and large windows facing the city. Both retain a casual role within a substantial downtown hotel.

Nacarat has its own cocktail identity, with a retro-modern interior, warm lighting, and local DJs. Its mixologists are central to the experience, and the atmosphere is social. The third-floor terrace adds an outdoor setting with downtown views. In-room dining is also available for guests who prefer to eat upstairs.

Moment Spa uses private treatment rooms for a menu that includes facials, manicures, and pedicures. Its restrained, Zen-inspired interiors create a quieter setting within the hotel. Treatments are booked separately, allowing an appointment to be fitted around a city visit or work commitments.

The wellness center has a heated indoor pool, a hot tub, and saunas. A dedicated fitness facility is complemented by virtual yoga, Pilates, and strength-training classes that guests can follow in their rooms. The pool includes designated adult-only swim periods, while family swimming remains part of the wider schedule. These facilities provide indoor exercise through Montreal's changing weather.

About 85,000 square feet of meeting and event space supports conferences, private dinners, and celebrations. CoLab 3 occupies the third floor, while Espace 21 has a glass structure and terrace high above the city. The smaller workspaces and larger reception settings serve different kinds of gatherings within the same building.

Montreal-Trudeau International Airport is reached by road, with the journey dependent on traffic. Taxis use the Mansfield side entrance, and the concierge can arrange a private transfer. Indoor valet parking is available for guests arriving by car. For those continuing by rail, the direct Central Station connection keeps the final stage of the stay as straightforward as the arrival.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

Virtual yoga and Pilates classes can be followed in your room, giving you a guided exercise option without going to the gym.

Nacarat offers expertly mixed cocktails in an indoor bar, giving you a place for evening drinks without depending on the seasonal terrace.

Rosélys serves French-inspired dishes using seasonal local ingredients, giving you a sit-down dinner option that connects your meal with the region.

Location of Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth

900 Boul. René-Lévesque Ouest, Montréal QC H3B 4A5, Canada

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Weather at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth

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What to Know About Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth

What is the best time of year to stay at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth?

Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth works well year-round, but winter is especially practical because of its direct access to Central Station, Bonaventure Metro, and the Underground City. Guests can move through key parts of downtown without always going outside. Summer and autumn are best for festivals, outdoor dining, Old Montreal, Mount Royal, and walking the city. Spring can be variable but pleasant. The hotel is strongest whenever convenience, train access, and downtown connectivity matter.

Does Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth have a spa and pool?

Yes. Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth has Moment Spa and wellness facilities, including an indoor pool and fitness-related amenities. This gives the hotel a useful wellness layer for business travellers, winter stays, and longer city visits. It is not a countryside spa resort, but the spa and pool are valuable in a downtown hotel of this size. They help make the stay more comfortable when Montreal weather is cold or schedules are demanding.

Is Rosélys at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth worth it?

Yes. Rosélys is worth considering if you want a polished restaurant experience without leaving the hotel. It works for breakfast, lunch, dinner, business meals, and guests who want a contemporary Montreal dining room inside the property. The restaurant is especially useful because the hotel is a large downtown hub. You can arrive by train, check in, dine well, and keep the evening easy without sacrificing quality.

What restaurants and bars are at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth?

Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth's main dining and bar venues include Rosélys, Nacarat, Marché Artisans, and cafe or market-style options tied to the hotel's Montreal concept. The dining feels local and urban rather than old-fashioned grand-hotel formal. Rosélys is the main restaurant, Nacarat is the cocktail bar, and Marché Artisans is useful for gourmet market-style meals, coffee, takeaway items, and local products.

Can you book the John Lennon and Yoko Ono Suite at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth?

Yes. Suite 1742 can be booked, subject to availability and the hotel's current policies. Because it is a historically famous suite, demand can be high for music fans, special occasions, and travellers seeking a unique Montreal stay. It is not just a larger suite; it is a specific cultural experience. If staying in Suite 1742 matters to your trip, it should be planned early.

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