About Hotel St Paul
Nestled in an original Beaux-Arts building in the historic quarter of Old Montreal, the St Paul opened in 2001 as Canada’s first ever boutique hotel. The 119-room property, designed by Montreal-based design firm Borrallo Interiors offers a timeless blend of past and present, and an innovative design that maintains the integrity of the building’s original architecture. Curated so that every surface is to be touched and explored, each curtain, sofa and table has been lovingly custom-designed to create a daring dialogue reminiscent of classic european opulence and glamour. Bold juxtapositions of colour and texture heighten the senses and transport guests on a visual journey throughout their stay. Masculine elements like straight cuts and strong lines collide with feminine expressions found in the fashion-inspired fabrics to create a soothing paradox.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Luxury rooms and suites.
The St Paul boutique hotel in Montreal features a choice of standard hotel room or upgraded suite, all decorated in exclusive materials and furnishings, offering a luxurious and exclusive stay. Rooms feature feather duvets and faux fur throws as well as free Wi-Fi, flat screen TV and coffee makers while suites also feature separate living and dining rooms, antique furnishings and designer décor. .
positive:
Excellent hotel amenities.
The hotel offers a range of amenities and features including free Wi-Fi connectivity throughout and exclusive in-room massage services. Guests can also take advantage of a 24-hour fitness center with spa, a 24-hour front desk and lobby and a bar lounge. Business travelers can make use of a dedicated business center and four conference rooms. .
positive:
Great location in Montreal.
The hotel is housed within the beautifully restored Beaux Arts Building and is well-situated to many of the city's most exclusive restaurants and shops. Montreal offers many historic points of interest including St Catherine Street, the Port of Montreal, the Montreal Science Center and many others. The hotel is also a short walk from the Square-Victoria Station. .
Negative Reviews
negative:
Dark hallways and elevators.
Some guests complain of hallways/corridors and elevators being too dark and while some feel that this creates an atmosphere that is too somber for a boutique hotel, other feel that it adds more of a sense of calmness to the environment.
negative:
Slow valet services.
The hotel offers a valet service and no free self-parking. Valet services can be very slow and cumbersome, with turnaround times sometimes as long as forty minutes. .
negative:
Lack of showers and no complimentary breakfast.
Curiously the hotel en-suite bathrooms are bath-only and do not feature showers, something that some guests may find unappealing or inconvenient. The hotel also does not offer any complimentary breakfast. .