Hôtel Gault

We have stayed at many of the other modern Old Montréal boutique hotels on business trips, but loved the Gault for having more natural light and space compared to the others. Old Montréal is our favorite spot to stay when we are in the city; it’s classic and hip at the same time, and full of great spots for dining and exploring. Our JR suite room at Hotel Gault had gorgeous, classic exposed brick. The staff were all exceptionally friendly — no French attitude here! We didn’t love the color of the birch wood closet and desk, but it all worked together okay in our room. The rest of the design was on point. The free but super slow wifi would have been a huge issue if we had to work during our stay, but luckily we were there over a holiday weekend. Valet parking ($ 35/​night) was available and prompt, which made it easy to deal with our car even though you’re in the old city.

Our three-​day stay in Montréal was really good because of the Hotel Gault. There are almost too many good things to list! The price is very affordable, they offer valet parking, the rooms are large and clean, they leave cookies in your room for you (!!!), the bed is comfy, they have a nice turn-​down service, the staff makes GREAT recommendations for where to eat, and Ahmed the bartender/​sommelier is AWESOME. Very friendly, and he will make you a great drink!
A couple of (very small) potential cons to consider: it can get a little loud at night if you’re facing the street, and the bathroom in our room was an open layout bathroom — for a couple like us, it’s not an issue, but I could see it being a problem if you’re traveling with a friend.

Wonderful place ! Tarik the night shift front desk gentleman made our stay a dream come true ! Kuddos to hotel and specially him

We stayed one night at this lovely boutique hotel in Vieux-​Montéal. Hôtel Gault is tucked away in a quiet little area in the middle of everything. The service was outstanding. We received a free upgrade when we checked in, and warm cookies were brought up to welcome us. Our room was very large and well laid out, with lots of storage and closet space. It was so blissfully quiet. The weather was gorgeous, so I was delighted to learn that the windows open! There was a huge soaking tub sized for two (with foaming body wash provided) — perfect for my husband and I after the long train ride from Québec City. The shower was also heavenly — incredible water pressure and the shower head was high enough to make my 6’3″ husband happy. But only 2 Towels (though they were big and fluffy), 2 hand towels, 2 wash cloths (no extras, but I’m sure we could have gotten more had we been motivated to call down). Breakfast was magnifique! I would come just for breakfast even if I weren’t staying at the hotel.
What I didn’t love is that there are not coffee/​hot tea makers in the rooms. I didn’t think to check before we retired and they didn’t let me know when we were checking in, so I didn’t make other arrangements for my morning caffeine delivery system (room service); not a great way to start my morning. But they were so awesome in the lobby — clearly accustomed to addicts stumbling, grumbling and barking as they emerge from the elevator needing their morning fix — strong black tea was quickly placed in my hand, followed by huge, thick-doesn’t-even-begin-to-describe-it, Texas-​would-​be-​embarrassed, maple syrup marinated slabs of bacon. After that start, I was ready to face anything the day could bring!
There were two other things I didn’t love. The first was that the window coverings are perfect for the décor, but they do not block out the beautiful night lightscape (Montréal’s Plan Lumière), which appears to turn off only after the sun comes up. Thinking I had overslept, I was continually waking and checking the time on my phone. I could not stay here again without a sleep mask. The second was that the bed was just okay, not very comfortable. It’s unfortunate that not all upscale hotels, at a minimum, use thick, plush mattress covers.
One final thing to note is that if you have mobility issues that make stairs difficult, this may not be a good hotel choice; you will have to climb stairs to enter the hotel. The staff is wonderful about quickly running out to greet you and carrying all of your items up the stairs for you, but you will have to make your way up several steps.

What a lovely boutique hotel. Warm friendly service. Everyone was so nice and helpful. After signing up for their free loyalty program, we were upgraded to a deluxe loft with a king bed. Modern and chic. Located close to old Montréal 11 minute walk (900 m). Wish the night stands had USB port or regular plug to recharge my phone. Beautiful city and awesome hotel. Will be back

The hotel is located in a beautiful section of Montréal, the historic section. Getting out to enjoy the sites is just outside the door of the hotel. Very convenient. The hotel itself is very cool, modern and clean! Very clean! The people working there could not have been nicer or more helpful! It was a great experience over all!

Excellent in every way! We have traveled the world and were so excited to read about the Hotel Gault as one of the cool places in Montréal for drinks. If you are an able bodied person, you will realize that this hotel is close enough to walk to everything. The service was spectacular from the start. We were upgraded to a king suite and were very grateful. The concierge took time to explain the main roads, where our restaurant reservation was, where our car rental location was and how to get out of the city once we leave Montréal. The room looked like an ultra cool New York loft. The bed linens were so clean and crisp and the bed was extremely comfortable! The bathroom was so chic! The amenities in the room are outstanding too. Felt like a dream the minute we walked into the room. Extremely quiet and cozy. This is an excellent choice if you visit Old Montréal.

I am one of those people that CAN’T stay in a cheaper hotel. Not because I’m a snob, but because I would rather sleep in my car than even think about a dirty hotel room. So I normally opt for more expensive lodgings. That being said, I found this place on a spur of the moment trip for my girlfriend and I on travel advisor and trusted the reviews on that site. Plus the location and pictures gave me a good feeling. We arrived in the evening in –5 degree weather after a stressful, icy weather 6 hour drive and pulled over across the street. Suddenly, we were sweetly greeted AT OUR CAR by a staff member who then valet parked our jeep and brought in our bags. He was like a French-​Canadian angel! :) It only got better from there. Staff was warm and friendly and their service had an effortless quality. I have stayed at boutique and higher end hotels in Western Europe, Canada and America and nothing else has compared. The décor, comfort, simple touches (like turn down service, soft opera playing in our room when we arrived, cookies and fresh cappuccino to welcome us) the cleanliness and overall warm vibe made it the perfect weekend. We will return!

We stayed here earlier this year on our short trip to Montréal and were very pleased with both the rooms and the service we received. Mr. Leclerc welcomed us warmly and tended to our every need, even offering us water bottles on our departure day as we were getting into our car. The other people at the reception also gave us good suggestions on fine dining places in Old Montréal within walking distance, and volunteered to make reservations for us. We highly recommend this hotel.

Great hotel! It is located in a beautiful old building that has been completely renovated. Guest service as soon as we checked in was superb. We were upgraded to a beautiful suite that was clean and had everything we needed. Would definitely stay here again.

Last week, I and 3 friends (from southern Ca.)stayed at The Hotel Gault for 4 wonderful nights.
The rooms were spacious, beautifully but minimally decorated, the beds
and linens were superb.
However, the best thing about our stay was the OUTSTANDING staff at the
Hotel Gault. Jonathan LeClerc, Danny Frias and Yanek (to name but a few)
went out of their way to help us with reservations, restaurant suggestions and, in
general, just good service. Thank you to all who made our stay «5-​star».

Je né suis jamais allée a l’intérieur mais l’extérieur est d’une telle splendeur! Que dire des jardinières en été !Le Paradis…

Wow — what a terrible experience! my boyfriend and I arrived in Montréal hoping to find Hotel Gault to be a complete gem– especially after reading so many positive reviews, but our experience was completely awful.
Before checking in, we drove around the neighborhood to get a feel for the area, and Hotel Gault was about 7 blocks away from the main thick of old Montréal, so not really «walking distance» in frigid temps, but possibly in the summer. This wasn’t a big deal for us… we could always hail a cab.
Pulling up to the hotel was quite strange– and there is no clearly defined area for valet or anything. My boyfriend had to have me pull to the curb so he could go in and ask where the paid parking or valet were; surprisingly my boyfriend and valet guy quickly returned and took care of the car and luggage.
Proceeding to check in (Woo Hoo! Almost home free after 6 hours of driving from Toronto). The woman checks us in – and clearly she had been there a while — she explained to us that if we wanted to add an additional night to our stay, she could accommodate us but we couldn’t be in the same room due to availability– Totally cool ~ We only booked one night and paid for the double upgrade to the Deluxe Suite, with the King bed and awesome soaking tub. We figured we would stay one night and add another if we loved it.
This is when it gets bad… The valet guy showed us to our room… room 260. We get to our room and immediately knew something was amiss. The room was not what we had paid for — it featured a queen sized bed and no tub… My guy, clearly irritated told the valet guy that we paid for an upgrade 2 levels above this room. The valet guy then told us that not all rooms have tubs… «We know, which is why we paid for a deluxe suite,» my boyfriend explained. Anyway, the valet said he would have the front desk call us when he got back downstairs.
The front desk calls and my boyfriend spoke with her and when he complained that this wasn’t the room we had paid fo, r she said that this was the only room they had left. Basically we paid an extra $ 80 or so for an upgrade and they were just going to pocket the cash and put us in a room 2 levels below what we had booked.
I understand that overbooking and double bookings happen, but not telling a patron when they’re checking in that the suite they had booked wasn’t available; then putting them in whatever lower-​level room they had left and would be pocketing the extra cash is just really dishonest. Very bad business ethics.
Needless to say we had to go through a whole debacle with Expedia and cancel our reservation (Which is like a 30 min process, as there are no cancellations or refunds unless there are special circumstances). Midway through the cancellation with Expedia on the phone, the front desk woman calls up and speaks directly to me. She offered a consolation and explained that if we stay in their «standard» room tonight, that her manager has given her clearance to give us this same «standard» room tomorrow for $ 199 a night ($ 100 off). No thanks!
In summary:
#1: What kind of establishment allows a guest to pay for a suite w/​a king bed and soaking tub then puts them in a queen room with no tub — What kind of business just allows guests to pay for the upgrades and takes their money without any explanation at check-​in?
#2: Take a good look at the photos I’ve loaded — The bedside tables were both wobbly — a trolly bar cart for a TV stand, and a very flimsy fiberboard faux wall unit. I also couldn’t help but notice the melted phone — it was kind of gross… I’m not gonna lie.
#3: The location isn’t really ideal– too far to walk to new Montréal and too far to walk to Old Montréal in cold weather (maybe OK in the summer)
#4: The lobby was so sterile — no warmth whatsoever. Looks like you’re walking into an upscale doctors office or something.
Again I understand that sometimes over-​booking and mistakes can happen; but a five star establishment would have immediately apologized and handled the situation with haste and grace. This place is clearly no five star establishment — no apology, no haste, and no grace.

I loved this hotel. The rooms along with the lobby/​dining area were all beautiful, comfortable, and perfectly maintained. It was the perfect mix of modern conveniences in a historic building and area. And don’t get me started on the bed. OMG — best sleep in I don’t remember how long! Also, loved my breakfast. Very fresh and tasty. Food prices extremely reasonable here!
This will be my home in Montréal when I return. Heart Hotel Gault!!!

Andres, I loved you!
Without Andres, my stay would have been rather pedestrian. Yes, the Gault is well known for its award winning design, and may be unique in so many ways — I can’t recall — to Montréal. BUT, aside from the architectural details and a comfortable bed, and the modern and brilliantly designed bathroom, the stand out feature of my stay was Andres, a concierge. He made my stay warm and inviting. Without him, it would likely have been just another brick and mortar experience with pleasant faces behind a desk. When I think of where to stay in Montréal, I only think of the Gault solely because of Andres. He did a phenomenal job making my friend and me feel welcome. Thank you very much, Andres!

This is the place to stay in Montréal.
There are many other «boutique» hotels in Old Montréal. But, these made-​to-​look-​like boutique hotels just don’t compare to the historical, architectural, and minimal gem that is Hotel Gault.
Their very affordable nightly room rate is of great value, considering how nicely designed this small hotel is. Minimalist guest rooms are appointed with European designer furnishings, such as Artemide bedside lamps. Cabinetry was custom made for this property. Ingo Maurer lighting is found in the lobby. Design details matter here.
Lastly, from a hospitality angle, Hotel Gault has an extremely helpful concierge team, and they always make sure our stay in Montréal is the best possible (they know the restaurant scene inside and out, and will easily get you into the best restaurants possible, sometimes, with little or no notice).

Outstanding boutique hotel in the Preferred Hotels chain. Nice, quiet location in Old Town and within a short stroll to Victoria Station metro (3 – 5 minute walk) or St. Laurent bus stop (5 – 7 minute walk) for exploring other sections of Montréal such as Plateau/​Mt. Royal, Mile End, and Little Italy.
Upon check-​in, I was greeted with a complimentary upgrade (do sign up in advance for their Iprefer rewards program)…room was huge and was a corner room with nice wrap around windows with views and plenty of sunlight. Very comfortable bed and nice rain shower.
Front desk staff was most hospitable and helpful with restaurant and sightseeing suggestions, I did not eat at the hotel (seemed a bit pricey), the gym is indeed small (however, the front desk worked out a special 2-​day pass for $ 23 at the über trendy and nice Mansfield Athletic Club located about a 15 minute walk away off of St. Catherine), and it’s not a lively, busy lobby as is the case at some other hotels but I enjoyed that. Would stay here again on a return visit… check their website for specials and packages.

In Montréal for a long weekend of exploring the city on foot and eating our way through the simple to the sublime. Hotel Gault made for an excellent base of operations in Old Town with a clean and modern aesthetic and friendly and attentive staff. We made good use of iDevice speaker dock, comfortable bed, and well designed storage. And the must have these days, free and fast internet everywhere.

The Gault is a wonderful destination. My fiancé and I stayed for Valentine’s day weekend 2012. We picked what could have been one of the coldest weekends all winter to visit Montréal, but due to the cozy warmth of our home-​away-​from-​home at the Gault we felt so comfortable!
The room was lovely, we had a loft basic package and really enjoyed the heated floor and cute door overlooking the street. The bed is super soft and really a nice complement to the modern look of the room. There’s turn down service and cookies provided daily. The location of the hotel in Old Montréal could not have been better — it’s perfect for walking through the area and very close to the waterfront.
We took part in the spa package offered through the website with the Scandinavian baths and really enjoyed the experience. Our massages were great and the price was reasonable and cheaper than what we would have paid on our own.
I emailed the concierge ahead of time to request a special wine and snack celebratory surprise for my fiancé and they were so helpful. The entire request was provided to perfection and right on time. I would highly recommend working with the concierge as the recommendations for dinner and jazz club were completely on-​point.
I’ve given 4 stars instead of 5 for a couple of reasons: the price is still a bit high for what you get, the breakfast is not included in the room rate although we were told it would be upon check in, and the gym is adequate but quite small.

If only all hotels could be this quiet…
I took friends from the UK and sadly only had one night with them. We drove up from Woodstock VT where I co-​own the Woodstocker inn… so I’m picky… and yet again the Gault came up trumps!
I managed with the help of the door man to get the only free parking spot right outside of the hotel, and then found they had been kind enough to give me an upgraded room with a large tub… which was right up my alley as I love to sit in the bath!
Again the place was quiet and this time I had a vibrating king bed… shame I had no one to share it with!

Loved Hotel Gault! the location was great, walkable to incredible restaurants, etc., the staff was amazingly sweet/​knowledgeable/​helpful/​friendly. the room was urban-​hipster-​chic, the bed super comfy, linens/​sheets were high quality, flat-​screen TV, iPod docking & big windows added to the «boutique» feel. Once you shut your door, it was very quiet — no noisy neighbors/​etc., & we were right across from the elevator.
I should mention, you best be tight with your travel companion b/​c the loft-​like set-​up means there is virtually NO privacy while you’re showering (glass shower is basically IN the room with a very sheer curtain separating the sleeping area. it didn’t bother me, but i could see how some may not like being «on-​display» & may appreciate a bit more privacy — depending on who you’re with ;-)