Review: W Montréal

I arrived at the hotel after midnight, but the W Montréal.

lobby and adjoining restaurant and bar still seemed lively and alert. I checked in with ease in just a few minutes and headed upstairs to my guestroom with luggage in tow. The front desk staff was wonderfully helpful and welcoming, assuring me if I had any questions regarding the hotel or the city itself they would be more than happy to assist.

I had the pleasure of staying in one of the hotel’s Fabulous Rooms. The large space features a king bed, desk area, spacious closet, multiple seating options and a spectacular bathroom separated by a thick privacy curtain.

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The bathroom was one of the largest I’ve seen in a hotel guestroom, with a huge vanity, oversized tub, rain shower and great lighting, in addition to ample floor space. It really made getting ready for the day a joy. Bliss Spa bath products are replenished daily and a plush W Hotels robe hangs on a hook outside the glass-enclosed shower.

The décor is both stylish and sophisticated, while still remaining fresh, with bold patterns and pops of vibrant neon and metallic tones. The three huge windows are hidden behind a heavy curtain, which, when pulled aside, reveals a lovely view of Victoria Square Park across the street. The natural lighting is a nice addition to the guestroom, which already offers ample and much-appreciated lighting throughout. The desk bumps up against the window-lined wall, next to a comfy chaise. At the foot of the bed is additional seating, in the form of an upholstered bench, with a small table covered in local magazines.

The hotel boasts quite a few amenities, making travelers’ time a breeze. The 24-hour FIT fitness center offers fitness equipment for nearly every type of regimen. The AWAY Spa menu includes an array of treatments and the spa is conveniently open until 8 p.m. every day except Sunday. I greatly enjoyed my 60-minute massage after a long day of strolling the walkable city.

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The hotel is pet-friendly and the room service menu includes a selection for dogs and cats, from a 12-ounce rare sirloin to a selection of toys. Dog sitting and walking services are also offered.

Être Avec Toi (or Ê.A.T.) is the hotel’s on-site restaurant and drinks are available at W Bartini, Wunderbar and Plateau Lounge. I opted for a more private, low-key dinner during my stay and ordered a few items from the in-room dining menu, including a huge portion of cream linguine with Kalamata olives, basil and grilled vegetables and an extremely tasty Montréal-style smoked meat sandwich.

WiFi is free for Starwood Preferred Guest members and available for a minimal fee for non-members. Valet parking is convenient and reasonably priced per night, though the actual valet service is quite slow.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at W Montréal. The property was both a wonderful introduction to the W Hotels brand and the city itself. I most certainly look forward to staying with W Hotels again at a future date.

W Montréal

901 Rue de Square-Victoria

Montréal, QC H2Z 1R1, Canada

1 514 395 3100