Le Petit Hotel

Although Le Petit Hôtel may be petit in size, it’s grand in luxury, in a style that evokes a lost bohemia of nineteenth-century Europe. The Antonopoulos Group have made a habit out of carving modern boutique hotels out of Vieux Montréal’s historic buildings, most notably the Nelligan and the Auberge du Vieux Port. And with Le Petit Hôtel, located in the center of the historic district, you’ll feel like a Montreal local, surrounded by hidden clubs, bars, shops and galleries.

The first thing you’ll notice when you enter is the scent of artisan baked goods from an old-world style bistro — the café also quaintly serves as the front desk. As night falls, the café lights dim and the space transforms into a hipster lounge ready for mingling. The twenty-four rooms with their exposed brick, contemporary stonework and hardwood floors combined with the cozy, mod furniture give the impression you’re staying in friend’s urban loft rather than a hotel at all.

While they’re packed with old European architecture and atmosphere, each room delivers on all the modern amenities, from internet access (wired and wi-fi), in-room iPod docking stations, widescreen LCD TVs to ultra-plush bathrooms and living spaces. And at relatively modest prices, both leisure and business travelers will be well served — laptop rentals are available upon request, and its small size notwithstanding, Le Petit even comes with its own little café.

How to get there:
Le Petit Hotel is located 20.7km (30 minutes) from Montreal Trudeau Airport.