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Sherbrooke Street grande dame opened in 1912, restored in 2012, with 129 rooms and suites, Maison Boulud, afternoon tea in the Palm Court and an indoor…
Downtown design hotel on rue Mansfield with sixties-inspired interiors by Zébulon Perron, a French brasserie, an oyster bar and a 24-hour gym.
Good to know
Le Germain Hotel Montreal is on rue Mansfield in downtown Montreal, part of the Germain hotel group. The interiors are inspired by the 1960s and were designed by the architect Zébulon Perron, giving the hotel a distinct personality among the city's business hotels. It has received a MICHELIN Key in 2025, for the second year running, and holds a Green Key rating of four keys out of five for its sustainability practices.
Quebec's tourism board lists 131 rooms and five suites, with air conditioning and Wi-Fi, and some units have a kitchenette, which is useful for longer stays. The hotel offers free high-speed Wi-Fi, a fitness centre open 24 hours a day and meeting spaces for business travellers.
Dining is handled by two in-house venues. Le Boulevardier is a restaurant with a menu inspired by French brasseries and an extensive wine list, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Le Flâneur Bar Lounge is the place for oysters and bubbly, making it a good spot for a drink before dinner elsewhere in the city, or for a light bite of oysters if you arrive late.
Practical details are well covered. Valet parking is available around the clock for an extra fee, and there is paid indoor parking. Pets are welcome for an additional charge, and Quebec's tourism board lists babysitting and a spa among its services. A breakfast package can be added when you book.
It suits business travellers, couples and design lovers who want a central base with good food on site. Prices are in the mid to upper range for downtown Montreal.
The location is convenient for both work and sightseeing. The hotel says it is steps from restaurants, shops, museums, the metro and the REM light rail, so getting around the city without a car is straightforward. For reservations, call 514 849 2050 or the toll-free number 1 877 333 2050.
Ask about room types when you book if you want a kitchenette, as not every unit has one, and consider the breakfast package if you plan early starts. The 24-hour gym is handy for travellers adjusting to a new time zone.
At 2050 rue Mansfield in downtown Montreal.
131 rooms and five suites, according to Quebec's tourism board.
Architect Zébulon Perron, with a sixties-inspired look.
Le Boulevardier serves French brasserie-inspired food, and Le Flâneur Bar Lounge serves oysters and bubbly.
Yes. The fitness centre is open 24/7.
Yes. Valet service runs 24/7 for an additional fee, and there is paid indoor parking.
Yes, for a fee.
It holds a MICHELIN Key, awarded in 2025 for the second consecutive year.
Bar
Award-winning cocktail bar on avenue Atwater, open nightly until 3am, ranked 32nd in North America's 50 Best Bars and run on a walk-in-only basis.
Tour operator
Old Port bike tour and rental company operating since 1995, with three-hour guided rides on regular or electric bikes through the Plateau, Mount Royal and the…
Attraction
Gothic Revival basilica on Place d'Armes in Old Montreal, known for its deep blue, star-studded vaults, its 1891 Casavant organ and the AURA evening light show.
Thing to do
More than two kilometres of quays along the St Lawrence below Old Montreal, with the Clock Tower, the Science Centre, an urban beach and winter skating.