Fodor's Montreal & Quebec City 2013 by Fodor's

Author:Fodor's [Fodor’s Travel]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780891419402
Publisher: Fodor's Travel Publications
Published: 2013-01-08T00:00:00+00:00

Old Montréal

Let’s start with the name. Nobody says “Old Town.” That’s an American phrase. You may call it Old Montréal, but street signs say “Vieux-Montréal,” in French. Either way, it’s full of charm—from narrow, cobblestone streets to horse-drawn carriages. You can find boutique hotels, auberges, and cozy bed-and-breakfasts nestled inside heritage buildings. Most properties have exposed beams, stone walls, wooden floors and thick, casement windows. History buffs find this area pleasing, as do people who want to wander around boutiques and art galleries. But remember, this is no place for stilettos. Bring your walking shoes.

Auberge Bonaparte.

$$ | B&B/Inn. Stately and distinguished, with trompe-l’oeil wooden paneling at the entrance, Bonaporte feels like a private library. The main floor of this 19th-century building is a lively restaurant with a new 16-place bar, but head upstairs and you’ll find a romantic inn with the right dose of charm and privacy. Wrought-iron or Louis Philippe–style furnishings fill the rooms, which were refreshed last year with tasteful new tone-on-tone bedspreads, curtains, and chairs. The rooms in the rear (some with balconies) have views over the private gardens of the Basilique Notre-Dame-de-Montréal. Enjoy the ample three-course breakfast downstairs or nibble on croissants in your room. Both are included in the room price. Pros: luxury car service to airport for just $50; marble fireplace in the new bar; quaint terrace on sixth floor; perfect for theater lovers—the Centaur Theatre is next door. Cons: downstairs restaurant can be a bit noisy on weekends; not suitable for rambunctious kids. | Rooms from: C$189 | 447 rue St-François-Xavier, Old Montréal | 514/844–1448 | www.bonaparte.ca | 30 rooms, 1 suite | Breakfast | Station: Place-d’Armes.

Fodor’s Choice | Auberge du Vieux-Port.

$$$ | B&B/Inn. With stone and brick walls, brass beds, casement windows, wood floors, and exposed beams, this auberge is a magnet for romantics who appreciate the view of the river. After 18 new rooms were added last year, the buzz is all about the freshly remodeled rooftop deck and expanded street terrace along rue St-Paul. On warm summer nights, you can sip white wine and watch the fireworks competitions. A full breakfast is served in the stone-lined cellar, while the hotel’s chic lounge is on the main floor. Pros: expansive rooftop deck with retractable cover; breakfast served until noon in the summer; multi-jet showers. Cons: occasional bouts of street noise; not as fun for young kids; glass showers afford no privacy. | Rooms from: C$229 | 97 rue de la Commune Est, Old Montréal | 514/876–0081, 888/660–7678 | www.aubergeduvieuxport.com | 45 rooms | Breakfast | Station: Place-d’Armes or Champ-de-Mars.

Fodor’s Choice | Auberge les Passants du Sans Soucy.

$$ | B&B/Inn. Daniel Soucy, one of the friendliest and most urbane hosts you’re likely to run into, will go out of his way to make you feel like a houseguest rather than a customer—if you’re lucky enough to snag one of his nine rooms, that is. And some regulars would rather delay their vacation than stay anywhere else. No wonder: the rooms have faux

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