Montreal, CanadaOld Montreal
St Paul Hotel
Minimalist Beaux-Arts hotel
Old Montreal Montreal, Canada
Renovated
2018
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
Minimalist Beaux-Arts hotel
A former railway headquarters trades classical ornament for stark minimalism, pairing grand architectural volume with crisp, understated design.
“Hotel St Paul is a minimal haven dressed with contemporary furnishings that compliment the building’s high ceilings and large windows.”
What it’s good at
Notable
A glowing alabaster fireplace cube anchors the lobby beneath soaring Beaux-Arts ceilings.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Wallpaper*.
The landmark Beaux-Arts exterior of the ten-story St. Paul Hotel…is utterly at odds with what’s inside—an modern and minimalist hotel, something light and ethereal.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Old Montreal cobblestones lie outside the front doors, and the riverfront promenade is a short stroll down Rue McGill.
The rooms
Bedrooms pair exposed stone and polished hardwood with gauzy muslin drapes, looking out over the old town rooftops.
The gym
The fitness room lines up Technogym cardio machines and a cable trainer against full-length mirrors.
At the table
Yubari serves Japanese dishes and sake cocktails in a moody dining room warmed by a linear fireplace.
How it began
Built in 1908 as the Canadian Express Company headquarters, the building handled railway travelers cheques before its 2001 conversion.
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.