Fairmont Le Reine Elizabeth
Fairmont Le Reine Elizabeth 900 Boul. René-Lévesque Ouest, Montréal
4.2
162 evaluations
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What guests say about Fairmont Le Reine Elizabeth

A hotel very well located in downtown Montreal, often appreciated for direct access to the train station, the metro, and the underground network. Many guests highlight the attentive staff, clean rooms, and amenities such as the pool, gym, and certain lounges or restaurants. However, some stays were disappointing because of aging or small rooms, poor soundproofing, and delays or service errors at the front desk, housekeeping, or valet. The style is often considered elegant, but the value for money seems uneven depending on the experience.

Summary based on 147 reviews.

Reviews / Ratings for Fairmont Le Reine Elizabeth

Photo of Mal Jan
7 Feb 2026
Source: Google
1.0

I am still in shock at how unprofessional and heartless this hotel is. This was supposed to be our wedding night. My husband had coordinated in advance, paid ahead of time, and personally organized decorations for the room to make it special. Despite all of this, the hotel gave our reserved and paid-for room to someone else, including our decorations. When we arrived on our wedding night, dressed, exhausted, emotional, and expecting a once-in-a-lifetime moment, we were told that our room was no longer available. No call. No warning. What made it worse? The hotel refused to offer any meaningful solution. No reimbursement. No compensation. No genuine attempt to fix the situation or even acknowledge the gravity of what they had done. We were treated like an inconvenience instead of guests whose wedding night they had just destroyed. We returned the next day hoping to speak with a manager and resolve things calmly. Big mistake. The manager was rude, dismissive, and borderline hostile, showed zero empathy, and again refused to consider reimbursement or any form of goodwill gesture. The tone was basically: not our problem. Mistakes happen but how a hotel responds says everything. This place responded with arrogance, disrespect, and total indifference. This hotel is unreliable, unprofessional, and clearly does not care about its guests. If they can do this on a wedding night, they can do it to anyone. Do not stay here. Do not book here. Do not give this place your money, EVER.

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Response added on 10 Feb 2026
Dear Mal Jan, We would like to extend our sincere apologies for your experience. In fact, we will appreciate if you could please communicate with us to the following email in order to receive more detailed information from you: [email protected] Sincerely, The Guest Relations Teams
Photo of Martin Perkins
7 Feb 2026
Source: Google
5.0

The good floor is well worth the extra cost. The lounge is very comfortable and the breakfast and evening food are great.

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Dear Mr. Perkins, Thank you for the great review of our hotel. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth and we hope to welcome you again soon. Sincerely, The Guest Relations Team
Photo of Harinderjit Kaur
4 Feb 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Love that the location is so central everything is accessible. And in such a beautiful part of the city..need to be here in the summer!!

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Response added on 4 Feb 2026
Dear Harinderjit, We very much appreciate your comments regarding your recent stay at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth. We are delighted to read that you had an excellent stay and that you enjoyed our central location in the heart of downtown Montreal. We look forward to welcoming you again during summer! Sincerely, The Guest Relations Team
Photo of Jojo_4_u
4 Feb 2026
Source: Google
5.0

So beautiful and so delicate and devoted. To your well-being, I forgot to take pictures. I'll sure do it next time I visit. 👌🙏

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Response added on 4 Feb 2026
Dear Jojo, We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth. We greatly value and appreciate your positive feedback and it will be our pleasure to share your kind compliments with our team. We look forward to welcoming you again during your next trip when you will be able to take pictures. Sincerely, The Guest Relations Team
Photo of Ross Jordan
3 Feb 2026
Source: Google
1.0

Fairmont Montreal refused to honor the contractual terms of my reservation; attempts to reason with hotel staff resulted in hiding behind inane policy, rather than acknowledging problems, and contrite dismissal without attempting to listen nor acknowledge problems. When asked to escalate to a responsible manager, no one was available. The given email for the general manager was incorrect and emails to the general manager bounced. After googling for an alternate contact for the general manager, a different email was added, which did not bounce, but no response has been received after 5 days. Attempts to reach the hotel at the general hotel email contact have not been returned. The terms of my room rate, which included a $100 credit for the stay were not honored. Even though I presented the confirmation of the terms of my booking, the staff said they didn’t see it in their computer, so the computer rules. Attempts to reason with them were met with dismissal and obstinate allegiance to policy rather than doing what’s right. The room itself was not properly cleaned, with lipstick stains all over the glasses provided in the minibar. Photographs of the stained glasses were provided to the hotel duty manager who acknowledged the problem and stated that housekeeping was informed; but no action was taken to address the cleaning lapse. Overall, this hotel failed because: (1) Staff are unwilling to listen to a problem, before jumping to conclusion (2) Staff hide behind pedantry of policy, and rather than make things right, insist on allegiance to a broken policy (staff not empowered) (3) Staff are obstinate, rather than problem solving and prefer to say no rather than find practical solutions to address very real problems (4) Staff are unwilling to hear compromise solutions proposed by the guest, instead lacking the flexibility to amend their errors (5) no escalation paths given, other than an email address which bounced. (6) Commitments (ie that housekeeping would correct cleaning failures) were not kept (7) Attempts to follow up with the general manager and the general hotel did not receive responses. The Montreal Queen Elizabeth Fairmont should be a shining beacon in the fair city of Montreal. In is a hotel at a great location, with its unique history and association with John Lennon. Despite excellent experiences at the restaurant and pool and with the staff of both, the front desk and management have made an extraordinarily bad experience for me and my guest. The hotel does not live up to my expectations of the Fairmont brand and I am now forced to seek correction of the hotel’s errors through the credit card dispute process. To management at the QE Fairmont: you can do better.

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Photo of Art Exner
2 Feb 2026
Source: Google
5.0

A Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth experience is a cut above the routine - friendly, competent staff; great amenities; convenient location. Montreal parking is a challenge, but the adjacent valet parking makes even that a breeze. From arrival to departure my stay offered no surprises, which allowed me to focus on my own agenda.

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Response added on 3 Feb 2026
Dear Guest, Thank you for your kind words regarding your recent experience at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth. We are delighted to hear that our staff, amenities, and location contributed positively to your stay. It is wonderful to know that the adjacent valet parking service eased your travel experience in Montreal. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back for another exceptional visit. Sincerely, The Guest Relations Team
Photo of Violetta H
1 Feb 2026
Source: Google
5.0

We have stayed at this hotel numerous times and this visit was especially good- it feels like they improved their services. As the gold Accor member we were upgraded to a larger suite, Andrée was very sympathetic to us at check in as we were there for the funeral and she tried to make us feel very welcome and accommodate all our requests. Friendly housekeeping and Bell service. We will be back for a longer trip in March!

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Response added on 2 Feb 2026
Dear Violetta, Thank you for your kind words and for your continued loyalty to Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth. We are delighted to hear that your recent stay was particularly enjoyable and that our team, especially Andrée, was able to provide you with a warm welcome during such a difficult time. It is our goal to ensure that every guest feels valued and accommodated. We look forward to welcoming you back in March for a longer stay. Sincerely, The Guest Relations Team
Photo of sssm333
1 Feb 2026
Source: Google
4.0

I’ve stayed here many times, recommended!

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Response added on 2 Feb 2026
Dear Guest, Thank you for your continued support and for recommending our hotel. We are thrilled to hear that you have enjoyed your stays with us. We look forward to welcoming you back again. Sincerely, The Guest Relations Team
Photo of Paddy Hayes
23 Jan 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Wonderful hotel, very convenient to the city and train station.

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Response added on 26 Jan 2026
Dear Paddy, Thank you very much for your great review of our hotel. We are pleased to learn that you enjoyed your stay at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth as well as our convenient location in the heart of downtown Montreal. We hope to welcome you again soon. Sincerely, The Guest Relations Team
Photo of Darshan Shetty
23 Jan 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Great hotel in a very nice location.

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Response added on 23 Jan 2026
Dear Shetty, We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth and the fact that you appreciated our central location in downtown Montreal. We will share your comments with our team. We hope your next visit will be as pleasant as this one. Sincerely, The Guest Relations Team
Photo of Doc Jackson
21 Jan 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Easy check in and out. Nice casual cafe and a nice bar.

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Dear Mr. Jackson, Thank you very much for the great review of our hotel. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth and we hope to welcome you again soon. Sincerely, The Guest Relations Team
Photo of Randolph Tang
20 Jan 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Wonderful location with an elevator that goes straight to grand central. Combined with the amazing staff and amenities our short stay was made memorable.

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Response added on 20 Jan 2026
Dear Mr. Tang, We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth. We are delighted to read that you had an excellent stay and that you enjoyed our convenient location in the heart of downtown Montreal. We look forward to welcoming you again during your next visit to Montreal. Sincerely, The Guest Relations Team
Photo of Colin Graham
13 Jan 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Premium Hotel with a premium price. Nice rooms , location is amazing with connection to under ground mall. The hotel bar had a good vibe and friendly staff. We stayed for a wedding and our friends had one of the suites which was mind blowing. Underground parking was excellent. We would stay again.

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Response added on 13 Jan 2026
Dear Mr. Graham, We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth for your friend's wedding. We are delighted to read that you had an excellent stay and that you loved your room as well as our location in the heart of downtown Montreal. Thank you for the beautiful pictures you shared! We hope your next visit will be as pleasant as this one. Sincerely, The Guest Relations Team
Photo of Margot Pollard
11 Jan 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Room was on the smaller side but clean and had a great view of the street up to the hill, good food options, and the staff were all very helpful. The location was great for our activities and I would consider staying here again overall. That said, we were there over New Year's, so maybe the time of year was part of it, but my biggest complaint is that there were children everywhere. In the sauna, in the gym, the hot tub, and, most annoyingly, our neighbors seemed to have a crying toddler hanging out in the hallway several times a day throughout our stay. I'm sure this was more annoying for the parents than for us, but the room walls were quite thin so it was still a bit of a nuisance. Given what we paid, I would've preferred more peace and quiet, but it was a holiday weekend so that wasn't entirely unexpected. Overall good location and decent rooms!

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Response added on 12 Jan 2026
Dear Ms. Pollard, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts regarding your recent stay at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the cleanliness of your room, the view, the dining options, and the attentiveness of our staff. We understand that the presence of children in shared spaces during a busy holiday period can impact the overall experience. We strive to create a welcoming environment for all our guests, including families. However, we acknowledge that this may lead to increased noise levels at times. We appreciate your understanding of the situation during such a festive time and hope that you will consider us for your future visits. Sincerely, The Guest Relations Team
Photo of Alexander F. P.
10 Jan 2026
Source: Google
0.0

We stayed 2 nights to break up our trip from Europe to the Dominican Republic. The public bus from the airport has a stop directly across the street from the hotel and I would highly recommend it. The hotel staff were very helpful and friendly. It was nice that the gym was open 24/7 as with the jet lag we got up extremely early and it was nice to have somewhere to go to. The sauna and pool areas were nice as well, and the breakfast was great. The room was nice and well furnished, however there wasn't much sound insulation and we could hear word for word conversations every time someone walked by the room. There were also some issues with the elevators being out of service while we stayed there, so at times there was up to a 5 minute way to get an elevator, which was necessary since we were staying on the 14th floor, but the hotel staff said this was temporary and just unfortunate timing for our stay.

Photo of Alejandrina H.
9 Jan 2026
Source: Google
0.0

Our overall experience was great and the staff were amazing! They treated us as if we were the most important people staying there.

Photo of Katherine T.
9 Jan 2026
Source: Google
0.0

We had a fantastic stay at your hotel. The service was outstanding at every stage - from parking to check-in, from settling in with our young kids (and dog!), and we really enjoyed our dining experiences as well. We are already planning another stay for next year.

Photo of Carolina Ospina
5 Jan 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Good stay, well located and rooftop space was wonderful.

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Response added on 5 Jan 2026
Dear Ms. Ospina, We very much appreciate your comments regarding your recent stay at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback related to your stay. We will share your comments with our team. We hope your next visit will be as pleasant as this one. Sincerely, The Guest Relations Team
Photo of Megan Barron
5 Jan 2026
Source: Google
5.0

I didnt stay at the hotel but it had a free public bathroom (VERY RARE) that was clean, large, had free lotion, and had an attached cafe/gift shop that was really lovely!

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Response added on 5 Jan 2026
Dear Megan, Thank you for sharing your positive experience regarding our public restroom facilities. We take pride in maintaining cleanliness and creating a welcoming environment for all guests and visitors. Your feedback about the cafe and gift shop is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, The Guest Relations Team
Photo of Desire Benoit
1 Jan 2026
Source: Google
4.0

The lobby and bar was gorgeous but the room was underwhelming. Not worth 600$ a night.

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Response added on 2 Jan 2026
Dear Benoit, Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent stay. While we are pleased to hear that you appreciated the lobby and bar, we regret that your room did not meet your expectations. Your comments are valuable in our ongoing efforts to enhance the guest experience. Sincerely, The Guest Relations Team
Photo of ron hodge
1 Jan 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Our stay at the Queen Elizabeth was absolutely perfect from start to finish. The Gold Floor experience truly stood out - Christopher at the Gold Floor reception desk was especially wonderful, with a warm, friendly demeanour that made us feel genuinely welcome and well cared for. His professionalism and kindness set the tone for the entire stay. We also had the pleasure of hosting friends for dinner at Roselyn, and it was a fantastic experience. The food was incredible - so full of flavour and beautifully prepared - and the service was attentive without ever feeling rushed, making it a memorable evening for everyone. The Gold Floor lounge on the 21st floor was another highlight. The staff there were attentive, welcoming and consistently thoughtful, making every visit a pleasure. Between the exceptional service, the comfort, and the overall atmosphere, the Queen Elizabeth always exceeds expectations. We will return without hesitation and highly recommend this property.

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Response added on 2 Jan 2026
Dear Mr. Hodge, Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth. We are delighted to hear that your stay was perfect and that the Gold Floor experience left such a lasting impression. Christopher’s commitment to providing exceptional service exemplifies the standards we uphold, and we are pleased that his warm demeanor contributed to your overall enjoyment. It is also gratifying to read that your dinner at Roselys met your expectations for culinary excellence and attentive service. Our team strives to create memorable dining experiences, and your kind words will be shared with them. We appreciate your high recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for another exceptional stay in the future. Sincerely, The Guest Relations Team
Photo of K Elizabeth
1 Jan 2026
Source: Google
1.0

This experience was so disappointing. My husband and I stayed for our first wedding anniversary over new years and it was so bad we’re redoing the whole thing on a different date, just because we didn’t want our abysmal experience at the fairmont Queen Elizabeth to be how we remembered it. We did the Gold package and I was really shocked. We’ve stayed at and loved a lot of fairmont properties. but this fairmont is awful, borderline hostile, and the outdated frustrating accommodations were almost comically bad. (TV requires third party app or chromecast unless you want to watch French language cable, coffee maker didn’t work, towels were wet, internet didn’t work - when asking concierge for help got a “too bad so sad” response) Maybe it was just a bad weekend, but we were horrified as the management staff were quite rude, unaccommodating, and curt. I felt terrible even asking for help from staff because it seemed like a bother. After speaking with two different staff about various issues with the room and the service and getting no help, My husband went down to tell the staff we weren’t happy and were looking to perhaps get a partial refund so we could check out early and spoke with a woman at the concierge desk who told him there was nothing she could do and to “take it up with corporate”. eventually my husband decided to go to the front desk on the gold floor to check out early regardless of a refund. He explained the situation and they did finally offer a refund, which was a relief, but after four times contacting different staff about issues in the room and with services at the hotel felt a little to late in terms of hospitality. This was a struggle from start to finish. it was a struggle to leave early and a struggle to stay. That we won’t be back to the Queen Elizabeth, is a colossal understatement.

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Response added on 2 Jan 2026
Dear Mrs. Elizabeth, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent stay with us. We deeply regret that your experience did not meet the high standards we strive to uphold, especially during such a significant occasion as your wedding anniversary. It is disheartening to learn about the issues you faced with the accommodations and the service provided by our staff. Your comments regarding the television setup, the coffee maker, and the internet connectivity have been duly noted, and we appreciate your bringing these matters to our attention. We would like to truly apologize for the manner in which your concerns were addressed by our team. Our goal is to provide a welcoming and accommodating environment, and it is clear we fell short in this instance. We are pleased to learn that a resolution was eventually offered, but we understand how the overall experience left a negative impression. Please know that your feedback will be reviewed in order to ensure improvements moving forward. Thank you again for your comments, and we wish you and your husband all the best in your future celebrations. Sincerely, The Guest Relations Team

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