LHotel Montreal is a true architectural gem located in the heart of Old Montreal. Housed in a striking neo-Renaissance building that dates back to 1870, the structure was originally designed by Michel Laurent. It famously served as the head office for the Montreal City and District Savings Bank and later hosted the law offices of Jean Drapeau, the city’s visionary former mayor.
Today, the property functions as a unique “art gallery hotel.” Its walls are adorned with an impressive collection of contemporary masterpieces by iconic artists including Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Joan Miró, and Marc Chagall. This fusion of 19th-century history and modern artistic expression gives the hotel a distinct character that stands out in the city’s oldest neighbourhood.
The location is ideal for those who enjoy exploring on foot. You are just steps away from the majestic Notre-Dame Basilica and the vibrant, cobblestone streets of the historic district. The Old Port of Montreal, with its scenic river views and attractions like the Grande Roue ferris wheel, is also within easy walking distance.
For culture seekers, the area is packed with museums and galleries, making it a perfect base for soaking up the city’s heritage. Whether you are walking toward the Palais des congrès or wandering the charming boutiques on Saint-Paul Street, staying here places you directly in the middle of Montreal’s rich history and modern cultural pulse.
Expert reviews
“Inside a grand 1870 building, LHotel is a major draw for art lovers. Georges Marciano, founder of Guess jeans, opened the hotel in 2010, showering great artworks throughout the rooms and common areas.”
What guests liked
- Boutique style
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Great location
- Comfortable beds
Location
Recent guest reviews
20 May 2026
Choose LHotel for location and art
Excellent location! Appreciated the complementary coffee and freshly baked croissants for breakfast. LOTS of artwork throughout the hotel. Valet parking was convenient.
The rooms are dated. Bathroom was small compared to room size and overdue for renovations (probably why hotel web site has no bathroom photos). Room, despite being spacious, only had a desk chair, no soft seating for relaxing.
19 May 2026
Highly recommend. Good value and wonderful stay.
Amazing location, very comfortable and great staff.
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19 May 2026
Superb hotel in great location
Everything! What a fantastic hotel in a great location. We had a fabulous room and such a comfortable bed! The bathroom was a good size with a great shower. Really happy here. Even provided pastries and drinks for breakfast which was unexpected. Great find!
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16 May 2026
Excellent stay
Location is perfect for old town. The hotel.is cool and the room was perfect. Love the vibe.
Needs to have a shelf or something under the sink in bathroom. Not much shelf.space.
12 May 2026
Lovely, comfortable, great location.
Great location, very friendly staff, loved the free breakfast croissants and coffee. The funky art on the hallways makes the stay bright and cheerful.
If I had to add anything, it would be adding a few items for breakfast, like yogurt and boiled eggs, or baguette and cheese.
6 May 2026
Exceptional
Hotel was amazingly decorated and very cosy vibe with shop, bar and breakfast room, each room with its own character is just very eloquent.....
29 April 2026
Very good
location within Old Montreal were excellent including proximity to the Congress Centre 2 blocks away
hotel restaurant breakfast offering
26 April 2026
Different hotel boutique
The art collection
25 April 2026
Perfect hotel in a perfect location in Montreal old cott
friendliness and efficiency of reception staff and also at breakfast. location is perfect for short stays in Montreal
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24 April 2026
Great location and lovely staff.
It was fun, well located and artsy!
22 April 2026
Exceptional
We had a party of 7 rooms on various floors and the artwork is fun. The staff and accommodations and location are exceptional
15 April 2026
Amazing!
Awesome location, nice boutique hotel. Friendly staff
12 April 2026
Exceptional
Very comfortable with a good vibe.
I liked everything. I do no often give reviews but this hotel was excellent.
11 April 2026
Exceptional
very friendly personelle. I am very glad the hotel gives the young generation a chance and a place to learn and start their careers. I alwasy stay here when in Montreal.
7 April 2026
Easter vacation with young adult children
Location was awesome. The staff was awesome. Great historical hotel.
Loved everything
7 April 2026
Excellent location. Interesting environment. Would stay again.
Nice for hotel to offer coffee and croissant before you start your day. If you require a larger breakfast there are many places in the area.
Had to request coffee all days. Cleaning didn’t quite make it to the room.
6 April 2026
Exceptional
Beautiful inside Lots of choices to buy Great staff
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2 April 2026
Excellent , comfortable stay in a great location for old Montreal and downtown
Location, friendly helpful staff
Lighting in bar/ dining area
29 March 2026
Old Montreal flare with top notch hospitality
Beautifully decorated and so historically well preserved with a fun twist
Parking was difficult bc our vehicle was larger and valet could not take it
25 March 2026
We enjoyed the location, comfort and size of our room.
Location service. size
Breakfast
22 March 2026
Exceptional
Very cool and unique space. Really fun to be able to do an art wander in the hotel. Staff was excellent. Bed was comfy..
21 March 2026
Exceptional
Great location! Excellent breakfast treats. Very clean. It's very close to the metro. Great staff!
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18 March 2026
Great quirky place in great location
Loved the vibe of the property. Location great. Staff friendly. Rooms clean with comfortable beds
Nothing we didn’t like
17 March 2026
Exceptional
A very beautiful hotel, centrally located and surrounded by things to see, do and places to eat.
15 March 2026
Boutique hotel provides unique art immersion
Beautiful lobby. Unique experience. Fabulous breakfast pastries
15 March 2026
Exceptional
Location. Staff. Room
12 March 2026
Perfect location. Funky lobby. Extremely comfortable beds. We will make this our regular spot.
The breakfast was just the perfect way to start the day. The pastries were very fresh and the coffee was superb (and I am a coffee snob)
It would be nice to be able to purchase some light snacks directly in the hotel.
10 March 2026
Fabulous
Great location - super friendly and helpful team
7 March 2026
Staying at this hotel is one of the many great aspects trips to Montreal. As much as we like the city staying at this ho
Gorgeous and spacious room, great location, helpful staff, especially like the breakfast
No complaints
4 March 2026
It was very pleasant but short!
It was very confortable!
Not much light in the room, very dark!
4 March 2026
Great! Would happily stay there again!
Great location! Liked the free pastries for breakfast. Lots of art around the property, the decor is great.
The bathtub seemed to be a little clogged or at least it wasn’t draining very well. Also this is a bit not picky but I wish there was an electric kettle in the room to boil water for tea.
20 February 2026
Very good
rooms spacious and beds very comfy.
Breakfast could have been better. There was nothing but a choice of 2 pastries and coffee or tea.
17 February 2026
Exceptional
The size of the room, the furniture, location, everything that has to do with old Montreal the LHotel has it and more
4 February 2026
Super spot, Staff amazing
Staff, Hotel itself, Location....
Trying to get coffee
21 January 2026
Lovely place to spend a week in Montreal. Recommended.
Location was great, staff were incredible, loved the room, the artwork, the bar, and would stay again
No complaints. Everything went smoothly and the staff were helpful in every way necessary
8 January 2026
As art lovers, this is our favourite hotel in Montreal.
We love this hotel -- an interesting old building in the old town with a fabulous art collection and a lovely and comfortable lobby area.
4 January 2026
Excellent Boutique Style Hotel
Location, staff & b/fast (croissants, coffee & OJ) were excellent. Lounge was comfortable to retreat to for reading, b/fast etc. Art throughout facility was eclectic. Premier King Suite Room was spacious, clean & King sized bed was comfortable.
Website photos of room weren’t accurate. We rented king suite for 3 adults based on belief the 2 rooms were separated by a privacy door. There was no door & no option to change rooms or add screen. This made changing/sleeping/watching TV awkward. Pull out couch wasn’t comfortable. Springs/support poked into back because mattress was thin/old. Tile floor in bathroom was freezing.
4 January 2026
Very good
Outstanding location. Very fun and energetic property with loads of eclectic artwork. Staff was accommodating, and there was plenty of nearby parking. Cute in-hotel souvenir shop. Very clean rooms and bathrooms despite their age.
The room we stayed in needed new carpet, and the tub/shower had jets that were grimey. I don't know why they lie about having a "gym" (two treadmills in a dark basement) or a "bar" (you can order wine, sure, but you have to track down an employee to give it to you); both of these spaces would be better serviced as something else.
1 January 2026
Our stay at LHotel Montreal was perfect from start to finish, we would stay there again!
The staff was amazing! The room was so spacious and very clean. Maybe the cleanest room I have ever stayed in. The location was perfect and the valet parking made it so easy. It was really a perfect stay.
There is not anything we did like about this hotel.
1 January 2026
its my second stay here. nice and cozzy. i love the old style design
nice hotel special design nice old style . big room.
the breakfast is really poor
29 December 2025
Was very good
The property was good , one but only one of the employees wasn’t very friendly she didn’t want to throw us Check in earlier which is fine but the problem was that she helped others to check in earlier
I like everything they even include breakfast
24 December 2025
Nice.
Lovely hotel and well located. The art everywhere is not disappointing… absolutely loved it! Such beautifully friendly staff.
WIFI is terrible and when traveling from abroad that was very inconvenient. Maintenance was unavailable so no resolution.
23 December 2025
Nice room
The room was super big, nice linens, good location
The staff could be better. On arrival there were kids behind reception and upon leaving our car rental key was misplaced by the valet and mislabelled by the staff. Our key was eventually found but caused us delays. While the decor and art were quirky there was a lot of it and would be nicer if it was more curated
20 December 2025
Really cool boutique hotel -great for a weekend in Old Montreal
Great location, fast and efficient check in Cool decor and ambiance. We loved the art around the hotel. Coffee and breakfast were great as well- the croissants were so fresh!
No complaints!
15 December 2025
Nice romantic weekend.
A very nice stay in downtown Montreal. Nice large room, comfortable bed, high ceilings, funky art. Excellent bakery next door.
15 December 2025
Large room, comfortable, close to all we wanted to see in Montreal.
Nice large room, location to all we wanted to see, quick check-in, comfortable lobby.
Nothing stood out.
15 December 2025
Fabulous
The hotel was very different--funky and fun
8 December 2025
Fabulous
Great location!!
4 December 2025
Great location, fun funky hotel I could definitely use some updating
Love the artwork, the location, the staff in the morning, pastry and coffee
Some features were dated, the bathroom needs updating, more outlets, USB chargers, the carpet in my room was heavily stained.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Bar
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
Services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Concierge service
- - Daily housekeeping
Activities
- - Fitness centre
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Minimarket on site
Parking
- - Parking garage
Miscellaneous
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
Reception services
- - Invoice provided

More photos

21 May 2026
Fabulous