Le Petit Hotel

Stayed there during my work trip, and I must say the place is precious! Bi-​lingual staff that are very accommodating, beautiful rooms and very clean. Location is wonderful as well. Can’t wait to come and stay there again!

This was a pleasure to stay at the hotel– we were a group of 10. Each of us were thrilled with the high quality of the staff, the rooms and the breakfast. It was a wonderful visit and a perfect location to enjoy Montréal.
Thank you

This sweet lil’ boutique hotel is all but tucked away on a tiny street in an older part of the city. It’s the kind of property that upon first glance may have you wondering if you’re cool enough to stay here, but it’s silly to worry. «Of course you are,» the voice in your head (or is it a subliminal message?) assures you as you cross the threshold.
I tend to appreciate hotels like the Omni, Palomar and W more than I do trendy boutique hotels. They have great amenities, are typically high rises with windows offering spectacular views of the city and there’s always a hotel gym. That said, I feel like I’m missing out by not staying in more unique places like this one, so instead of the Omni, I opted for Le Petit and I’m so glad I did! It’s thoroughly charming and I had a great experience here.
Choose the size of your room when booking. Prices are extremely fair. The rooms are lovely and feature the original French windows that actually open. There’s something really satisfying about sitting on a modern Eames orange chair staring out at the old buildings surrounding you. I kept the curtains open much of the time and enjoyed having an entire wall of windows. I adore the stone walls and the bed is sinfully comfortable/​impossible to get out of. They have room service courtesy of a local restaurant with limited hours. The mini bar edibles are limited to a tin of Pringles (my downfall) and chocolate bars. The shower that everyone goes on about is actually quite easy to use and I love the smell of the current bath products they offer.
That said, there are some differences to get used to. Don’t expect to arrive and have bellhops falling over themselves to help you get your luggage out of the cab (this always makes me nervous to be perfectly honest). You may even struggle to get your luggage in the door, too. Not a big deal but it’s slightly awkward to walk up a couple steps in heels and unwieldy luggage. Let’s just say Yours, Truly might have made an entrance… a clumsy one at that. Staff are all different degrees of friendliness, but definitely more reserved than is typical in a big hotel. When asked, they are absolutely helpful, no doubt about that.
The guys at breakfast time are really nice about bringing you coffee after you order it at the bar (you can also order from your table). Sadly, they were out of soy milk both mornings I was there, but the espresso is good enough to drink on its own. I’m not much of a breakfast lover, but if you are, you’ll be in love with their elegant little buffet of croissants, fresh fruit and cereals.
I think the only thing that I didn’t love besides the lack of a gym on the premises, is that you don’t get a coffee maker in the room. I need that shit alone and I need it before leaving the room, yo. I felt bad about inflicting my unmade-​up morningesque self on the public first thing, but it had to happen here.

Well,
1. Could not have been a better location
2. Helpful, cordial, bilingual staff (my French is not what it should be, unfortunately)
3. Gorgeous room (modern is not usually my style, but it is done well here)
4. Great internet connection
5. Excellent value
Would recommend to anyone!

Booked a night here for my boyfriends 39^th birthday. They pulled out all the stops with a free room upgrade to a gorgeous room, a red velvet cupcake and a cute card! We got a bottle of champagne to get ready to head out for the night. The room was perfect — we didn’t want to leave! I want to go back! Thanks!!!

We stayed here for our 20^th Anniversary and had a very pleasant experience. The location of the hotel in the Old City was great; we walked to the Centaur Theater for a show and the restaurants within walking distance give you many options for dinner.
The room was on the smaller side but very well appointed. The staff was very helpful and friendly as well. We would definitely stay here again.

hard to improve on this stay. location was great for us. just remember to keep you east and west St Paul straight when getting there. the staff, housekeeping, room and comfort level were outstanding. small hotel with a cozy feel. contemporary style and fair price point. capaccino, pastries and fruit available for no extra charge in the morning. valet parking is 30 US dollars a day. a good value for that neck of the woods.

The location and atmosphere couldn’t be better, and the price is very reasonable for an experience that’s both upscale and relaxed. I would stay again in a heartbeat.
We had a medium-​sized room, which had plenty of space for two of us and our stuff, but it turned out to be on the first floor. This was the only downer. The door was directly across from the elevator, and there was a certain amount of noise (although not a lot). Also, our view was that of an alley, but this is Montréal, so it was an atmospheric alley. This is a very small hotel, so it’s not like we could have asked for another room. In the end, it didn’t matter.
All the appointments are top-​notch, from the complimentary shampoo to the mattress to the cozy bathrobes to the lighting. The wi-​fi worked perfectly. The staff are nice but not overly familiar. The water pressure was lovely, but it will take you at least a day to figure out how to work the space-​age shower controls, so I recommend staying for longer than that.
Be warned: Taxi drivers will not recognize the generic-​sounding (in French, anyway) name, thinking either that you’re an idiot or that you’re drunk. Give them the street address instead.

4.5
For the second part of my stay in Montréal, I knew that I wanted to stay at/​in Le Petit Hotel. Not only had I read review after review from co-​workers, the hotel was firmly ensconced in Old Montréal, looked old from the outside (even a bit hidden) and was updated on the inside. I knew I had to experience it.
My expectations weren’t let down in the least. I stayed in a medium king. I figured that I might as well treat myself a little. Check-​in was a breeze. The helpful and chatty staff told me everything I needed to know about the hotel, the neighborhood and things to do while visiting. Despite its location, English was not an issue. Everyone I encountered was fully bilingual. After a welcome coffee, I went to my room… and was very pleased with my choice. Stone walls gave way to a modern, comfortable room with clean lines and wood floors. The bright orange mod chair was a nice pop of color for an otherwise white, black and stone room. Mixing form and function, the room had plenty of dark wood storage, a large window, a big desk, and a sinfully soft bed that begged you to spend time in it. Using all my willpower to get up from collapsing on to the plush mattress and pillows, I checked out the bathroom. Yep: space-​age. Awesome. The shower came with all sorts of nozzles, sprays, buttons, and whodads. Truly, the folks behind LPH have managed to blend classic architecture with a modern approach. I almost didn’t want to go out and explore the neighborhood, I was so happy with my room.
But, out I went. During my stay, the front desk staff called cabs for me, mailed postcards (and secured stamps), made sure that I availed myself of the breakfast (pastries, fruit, cereal, fresh juice, coffee… food is self-​serve; drinks come to you), and, overall, ensured that my needs were met and my happiness was paramount. I felt appreciated as a guest and attended to as a tourist. I would have no hesitation staying here again or encouraging a friend (even an internet friend) to do the same.

Le Petit Hotel sits on a tight, little European-​esque street that is surrounded by tall, weathered looking buildings made of stone and brick. There’s nothing flashy to get your attention regarding where Le Petit Hotel is, so just look for their orange decal in the window. I entered the hotel and was greeted, «Bonjour, ca va?» I smiled and responded, «Bien, merci. Tu parles anglais?» The young girl behind the counter smiled warmly, «Bien sur, madame! How can I help you today?» Our transaction was entirely flawless after that. Although two very specific things happened that stood out in those first few moments: a) I have an incredibly long, complicated French last time. Most people in the States don’t know how to pronounce it; they usually just prompt me for the pronunciation, and then say it the way they want to (or that’s comfortable for them) anyway. So it touched my heart when the young girl behind the counter said my whole name — Stephanie Deschenes — with such beautiful, musical grace and precision. It’s not something I had heard quite so perfectly spoken in years since my French-​Canadian grandfathers both passed; so — thanks, Le Petit Hotel, for that unexpected feeling of home (hundreds of ancestors in the afterlife applaud you!); b) I was offered a complimentary coffee drink. Apparently this is just a perk of being a guest, as I could have one a day while I was staying at Le Petit Hotel. The first day, they went out of their way to make me a latte avec soya et glacé for my walk-​about town. And it was one of THE BEST iced soy lattes I have ever had in my life. One of those kinds of drinks that, while consuming it you know, «I will never taste something like this again.» C’est parfait!
The Location:
For me, it was everything I wanted (and only a flat-​rate of $ 40 to and from the airport, too). I spent hours and hours exploring Vieux Montréal. From Notre Dame (a movie was being filmed there that day, so it was excited to watch that for a spell), to the long waterfront, to the Montréal Science Centre’s Eureka! Festival… Le Petit Hotel was a great «home base» of sorts to start from and explore from there. Plus — for those of us who enjoy a nightcap or cocktail with friend, there’s quite a few bars on St Paul West Street (none of which will effect your stay or sleep at LPH) — so be sure to check those out before calling it quits for the day.
The bed:
It’s no secret that one of my favorite places in the entire world is my bed. It is –without a doubt — the most perfectly comfortable spot that exists in the world. Why would anyone want to leave such a beautiful, luxurious sleigh bed, made from cherry oak, and adorned with a cabernet sauvignon-​colored duvet that floats in, down, and around you hugging you as it does? Traveling is entirely overrated when you get to start and end your day in what can only be described as physical «manna from heaven.» Until I slept in at Le Petit Hotel’s bed, that is, which I’m convinced is a king-​sized white cloud that conforms to your body as you lay in it. It was the BEST hotel bed I’ve ever stayed in. The sheets were soft and warm, it smelled nice, it was clean, it was divine. The next time I come to Montréal, I might stay a day longer just to lay in Le Petit Hotel’s dreamy beds all day. Yum. Can a bed invoke a «yum» feeling? Oh yes. Oh yes, yum. If anything ever happens to my bed at home… I will 100% be calling LPH to see what magic they exactly have going on with theirs!
The complimentary breakfast:
Big bowls of fresh fruit (watermelon, grapes, pineapple… non-​traditional stuff, and I so appreciated that details), toast, muffins, an endless flow of coffee, and — yes! — some of the most incredible chocolate croissants I have ever. EVER. ever had. I don’t know how many I was allowed to eat each morning, but let’s just say that I stayed there for two nights and ate at least ten of those flaky, buttery, melt-​in-​your-​mouth, just-​chocolate-​enough pastries. Ten. I regret not eating more.
Le Petit Hotel, to me, is perfect. It is MY perfect hotel. There isn’t a single thing I wanted more of… expect maybe time to have enjoyed it even more!

4.5 stars
Checked in here for our anniversary since it was ranked #1 on Trip Advisor. We stayed 2 nights in room 103.
The room was very modern, spacious and beautifully clean :) I loved the hotel at first site.
The hotel is located in old Montréal… Loved the location
I read reviews that people said the first floor was noisy because it was close to the elevators… We didn’t really have that problem.
The complimentary breakfast was decent… Your typical carb station (croissants, pastries, breads) I just kept thinking where’s the protein?
I do however feel the customer service could have been bit better

Le Petit Hotel is a boutique hotel located on one of the very narrow streets of Old Montréal. With plenty to do and plenty to see in Montréal this was a very convenient location for seeing Old Montréal and the Old Port. It is in walking distance from all the activities in that area and two blocks from the Notre-​Dame Basilica.
There are four floors in the hotel and the rooms are not that large. My room was all hard wood floors, which was very unique. The room was extremely clean and even had a spot for you to take your shoes off when you got in the room. The bed was also very comfortable. The bathroom wasn’t particularly large, but once again, cleanliness is key and that it was. There is just a stand-​up shower.
Staff was very friendly and were very willing to help. Breakfast is served in the morning. Choice of specialty coffee or orange juice. Breakfast spread includes cereal, croissants, chocolate croissants, cinnamon raisin bread, and a fruit salad.
My recommendation is that if you are looking for the Montréal nightlife to stay more in the downtown area near st. catherine’s or crescent streets. This area is pretty dead at night in terms of bars. There are plenty of restaurants though.

We just left after 3 lovely nights! So so happy! The perfect size, amazing location, scrumptious breakfast, stylish décor. We will be back! The street is «the» place to be in vieux Montréal!

TLe Petite Café
There is nothing better than when you discover good coffee. We went looking for this good coffee and we found it here. Really good and supported by great service.
A treat and recommendation to all coffee lovers.

One word — UNBELIEVABLE!!!
No matter what the rate per night it is here, this is the place to stay at in Montréal!!! Also, the complimentary breakfast is sooooooo good!!! The chocolate croissants is to die for!!! :) Extremely friendly service and the rooms are very cute, clean and modern!

Awesome boutique hotel in Old Montréal. The staff really makes it — they are super nice and informative. They have an awesome complimentary continental breakfast, and a loaner laptop to borrow. Made our stay in Montréal super modern and efficient! Thanks!

I probably shouldn’t post this review because I don’t want to be responsible for contributing towards the popularity of this hotel. It’s super tiny, so I wouldn’t want it to get so popular that I can’t book a room next time I visit Montréal.
The rooms look just like in the pictures. They’re clean, ultra modern, and retain lots of the original brickwork of the old building. I could have stayed in my room all day long. Seriously.
The hotel’s location is a big plus because it’s smack dab in the middle of Old Montréal, directly behind the Notre Dame Basilica. But it’s location could also be seen as a negative because the valet parking is $ 28 a night and it’s not located on any main taxi route. But to be honest, that didn’t bother me, because I sucked up paying the valet fee and ventured out in my own vehicle.
By the way, things really calm down a lot in Old Montréal at night. There’s a Van Houtte coffee house directly across the street that’s open during the day, but it’s closed at night. Plus, there’s few nearby restaurants that are open late, but not ultra late. For really late night activity you’ll likely have to go to downtown Montréal.

My family in Montréal seemed surprised that I wasn’t staying a big corporate hotel like the Ritz, Sofitel, etc while in Montréal. However, I see no reason to stay at such large hotels (well besides points/​rewards of course) when there are intimate lovely hotels like Le Petite Hotel.
At Le Petite Hotel they greet you by name. They even knew who I was when I first checked in since I was one of the last people to arrive that day. At Le Petite Hotel they serve a delicious complimentary breakfast. The croissants were especially yummy. At Le Petite Hotel they provide you with a spacious, comfortable hotel room that makes you feel like you’re at home rather than on the road. And at Le Petite Hotel they have the most amazing shower where you can control the temperature, water pressure, etc. They just need to provide instructions on how to use such a high tech shower because it took me about 10 minutes to figure out.
This hotel is located within Old Montréal, which is a fabulous location. I was a bit bummed to discovered Le Petite Hotel doesn’t have a gym, although they do allow use of the gym of their sister property just a block away. However, I never made it to the gym since I preferred to just talk a long walk around the neighborhood.
I’d skip the big chains again next time and would reserve a room at Le Petite Hotel.

Je dois avouer né pas y être restée pour passer la nuit, mais plutôt d’y avoir travaillé pendant plusieurs heures dans le Petit Café. J’ai aussi eu la chance de jeter un coup d’oeil à la chambre de la personne avec qui je travaillais, donc vous avez plutôt mes premières impressions de l’endroit.
Bien que le Petit Hôtel se retrouve dans l’un des vieux bâtiments du Vieux, son intérieur contemporain et moderne vous fait oublier où vous êtes facilement. J’adore les murales faites par le collectif montréalais «En Masse «et le décor qui mélange des textures naturelles comme du bois et du verre, avec des éléments un peu plus industriels comme le métal. Les chambres ont à la fois un air relaxant et énergétique avec quelques touches de couleur, comme une simple chaise «orange pétant «parmi des couleurs plus neutres.
Pour ce qui est de la section café, c’est tout mignon, parfait pour déjeuner avant d’aller explorer la ville ou bien pour une réunion de travail. L’internet fonctionne bien, le café est bon et c’est très tranquille. Les employés sont aussi tous très gentils, et vous accueillent avec un grand sourire.

Although I was staying at the Nelligan (sister hotel right up the block) many of my colleagues stayed at Le Petit and I had the opportunity to see a number of rooms, eat breakfast, have a drink, etc.
This is one of the most unique hotels I’ve ever seen. While the building is ¹⁷⁄₁₈^th century stone, classic Vieux Montréal– the interior is modern elegant funk. Because of the idiosyncrasies of the building, the rooms are all VERY different, with weird angles, exposed stone, beams, wildly differing ceiling heights etc. For example, one room on the fourth floor opened to an interior staircase and then a split room with sitting lounge/​area to the left and a bedroom to the right. Beautiful. A second room was in its own area, a sort of half floor, the only room with a private staircase right by the lobby coffee bar. Strange, but so cool.
Wonderful complimentary continental breakfast and coffee, and among the coolest collection of light fixtures I’ve ever seen.
Unique, boutique, clean, stylish and an extraordinary juxtaposition of old and new. I love this hotel!

We had a lovely 5 night stay here in the medium room. It’s hard to find– keep your eyes peeled for the orange window sign! The building itself is a lovely repurposed 19^th century construction.
The location couldn’t have been better– a 4 minute walk to Notre Dame Cathedral and the Pointe-​a-​Calliere Museum, and only about a 7 minute walk from the Metro stop.
The hotel itself was immaculately clean and tastefully, chicly decorated. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The WiFi was free and I always got a strong connection, even on the 4^th floor. The king bed was AMAZING– we inquired as to the brand and are now purchasing one for our home. :)
The breakfast was delicious and the bread (pain au chocolat, croissants, bread) is delivered fresh from the bakery each morning. A week later and I’m still thinking about that pain au chocolat…
The only downsides were the view (or lack thereof on the 4^th floor) and the small (but very updated) bathroom. However, the room was very quiet since it faced away from the street, so I was ok with the lack of a view.
The price was very reasonable for the level of service and for the area. We actually got a better deal booking through the hotel (10% off) than through one of those travel websites.
Overall highly satisfied and recommended! We would definitely stay here again.