Montreal, CanadaOld Montreal
Hôtel Gault
Minimalist warehouse lofts
Old Montreal Montreal, Canada
Renovated
2025
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LuxeOutside the door
Minimalist warehouse lofts
The hotel trades Old Montreal's typical antique decor for open loft living inside an 1871 stone building.
“Inside, interiors are modern with open-pan loft-style rooms, polished concrete floors and 1950s Eames chairs.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Polished concrete floors and midcentury seating contrast with restored nineteenth-century cast-iron columns.
Notable
An 1871 carved-limestone textile warehouse built by industrialist Andrew Frederick Gault.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
behind the 18th-century stone facade of a former carpet factory, you’ll find one of the most modern hotels in North America.
“The facade may be imposingly grand, but the rooms inside are modern and almost residential-feeling, with sleek midcentury furniture by Knoll and Herman Miller, while public spaces feature works by local photographer Valerie Jodoin Keaton.”
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Rue Sainte-Hélène remains quiet in the evenings, with the Old Port and Notre-Dame Basilica just a short walk away.
The rooms
Massive windows illuminate open layouts furnished with custom oak cabinetry, rounded beds, and Italian cotton linens.
The gym
Cardio machines and free weights fill a compact workout room set against mirrored walls and red accents.
At the table
Restaurant Gault serves brioche French toast beside tall arched windows, and the lobby bar pours classic cocktails.
The recently redesigned lobby sets the tone with a hushed, tactile aesthetic with lots of soft curves, warm woods, and natural light.
How it began
The building housed fabric showrooms and shoe workshops for over a century before opening as a hotel in 2002.
Montreal
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.