Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
Information & Amenities
Hotel Information: The Fairmont's expansive lobby is decorated with Canadian art. Wingback chairs, sofas, and loveseats surround a large fireplace. Guests enjoy high tea every afternoon in the serene Tea Lounge. Located above the train station, the hotel attracts businesspeople during the week, and families on weekends. John Lennon wrote "Give Peace a Chance" here during his 1969 "Bed-In for Peace" with Yoko Ono.
Amenity highlights: Built in 1958, and most recently renovated in 2003, the hotel is now equipped with ramps and accessible in all public areas and many guestrooms. Common areas have wireless high-speed Internet access (fee). The Fairmont is one of the original gateways to Montréal's extensive underground city, so guests can wander miles of shops, cafés, and restaurants without an overcoat even when it's cold above ground.
Insider tip: Coffee lovers should be sure to visit The Beaver Club, where a Rube Goldberg-like copper and glass contraption imported from Belgium brews the perfect cup at tableside.
Property Amenities
The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth, a Montréal landmark since 1958, sits above the train station and is 9 km (5.5 miles) from the Montréal Botanical Gardens, Insectarium, and Biodome. One of the original starting points for Montréal's now extensive underground city, the lower level of the hotel is a gateway to 32 km (20 miles) of subterranean passages lined with shops and restaurants.
Aside from standard concierge services, the hotel offers guests on-site ticketing for major sporting events, live theater, and special events through the Admission ticket service, located at the concierge desk.
The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth is the home of The Beaver Club, one of Canada's top restaurants. The fur-trading tradition of 18th-century Québec is the inspiration for the restaurant's decor and menu of regional cuisine.
The business center located in the hotel's lower level offers a wide array of computer and business equipment for on-site use. Laptop and printer rental for in-room use is also available. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas (surcharge).
- Swimming pool - indoor
- Spa services on site
- Full-service health spa
- Steam room
- Concierge desk
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Health club
- Pool table
- Fitness equipment
- Bar/lounge
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Coffee shop or café
- Room service (24 hours)
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Parking nearby
- Parking (surcharge)
- Parking (valet)
- Conference room(s)
- Event catering
- Exhibit space
- Business center
- Banquet facilities
- Ballroom(s)
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Internet access - wireless
- Internet access in public areas - surcharge
- Audio-visual equipment
- Cell phone/mobile rental
- Secretarial services
- Business services
- Computer rental
- Number of rooms: 1039
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Multilingual staff
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Beauty services
- Tour assistance
- Currency exchange
- Hair salon
- ATM/banking
- Shopping on site
- Babysitting or child care
- Dry cleaning service
- Fireplace in lobby
- Shoe shine
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Elevator/lift
- Wedding services
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
Room Descriptions
The Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth has 1,039 guestrooms on 21 floors. All have views of downtown and some face Mount Royal. Windows open for fresh air. Earth-toned decor includes antique-style dark wood furniture and limited-edition architecture prints. Marble bathrooms feature bathrobes and tub/shower combinations. All rooms have minibars, coffeemakers, cordless phones, and wireless Internet access (surcharge).
Room Features
- Internet access - wireless
- Cable/satellite TV
- Video-game console
- Pay movies
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Complimentary newspaper
- Air conditioning
- Climate control
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Internet access - surcharge
- Voice mail
- Multi-line phone
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping
- Extra towels/bedding
- Bathrobes
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Makeup mirror
- Sewing kit
- Electronic check-out
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Iron/ironing board
- Window opens
- Clock radio
- Desk
- Television
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Smoking rooms
Area Attractions
McCord Museum of Canadian History - 0.5 mile (1 km)
Place des Arts - 0.5 mile (1 km)
Bell Centre - 0.5 mile (1 km)
Chinatown - 0.5 mile (1 km)
Contemporary Arts Museum - 0.5 mile (1 km)
Convention Centre - 0.5 mile (1 km)
McGill University - 0.5 mile (1 km)
Montréal Planetarium - 0.5 mile (1 km)
Mont-Royal Park - 1 mile (1.5 km)
Canadian Centre for Architecture - 1.5 miles (2 km)
Montréal Museum of Archaeology - 1.5 miles (2 km)
Notre Dame Basilica - 1.5 miles (2.0 km)
Old Port - 1.5 miles (2 km)
St. Joseph's Oratory - 3 miles (5 km)
Montréal Casino - 4 miles (6 km)
Montréal Botanical Garden - 5.5 miles (9 km)
Montréal Insectarium - 5.5 miles (9 km)
Montréal Biodome - 5.5 miles (9 km)
Olympic Park - 5.5 miles (9 km)
Montréal - Dorval International Airport (YUL): Approximate driving time to The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth is 20 minutes and distance is 19 km (11.5 miles).
Taxis provide the quickest transportation from the airport—one-way fare is a flat rate of C$29 (price subject to change). L'aerobus, the airport shuttle (C$5–15), also provides convenient direct service from the airport to a small terminal located at the hotel.
Activities
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Swimming on site
- Racquetball/squash nearby
Restaurants & Bars
The Beaver Club - Recognized as one of Canada's premier restaurants, the legendary Beaver Club offers French cuisine deeply rooted in Québec's voyageur and fur-trading heritage. Open for lunch and dinner, the restaurant began as a private club, founded in 1785. Today, club memberships are honorary and include luminaries from the sports, business, and entertainment arenas. The dining room is traditional, with wood-paneled walls, white-linen table settings, and rich leather dining chairs. A private dining room is available for use by small groups. The seasonal menu showcases regionally inspired French cuisine with some low-fat and vegetarian choices. A wine cellar holds more than 700 vintages, including a selection of Canada's top wines. Le Montréalais Bistro - Le Montréalais is a two-level restaurant open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The casual, European ambience is complemented by a menu featuring Mediterranean cuisine, grilled meat dishes, and fresh fish. Buffets are available at breakfast and lunch. Children ages 6 and under receive complimentary meals when accompanied by a parent; meals for children ages 7 to 12 are discounted by 50-percent. Les Voyageurs Bar Lounge - Serving lunch, dinner, and late-night snacks, Les Voyageurs has a long brass and wood bar, small intimate tables, and comfortable group sitting areas with leather couches and wingback chairs. Stools surround the grand piano, where a singer performs every evening. Guests enjoy a seasonal oyster bar (September to March), local microbrews on tap, an extensive martini list, and local liqueurs such as maple-syrup-flavored whiskey. The signature drink is "Give Peace a Chance," a gin-and-sake tribute to John Lennon and Yoko Ono, who staged their 1969 week-long "Bed-In for Peace" in Suite 1742 of the hotel. |
Location
900 Rene-levesque Blvd W
Montreal, QC H3B4A5
Canada
Nearest major airport:
Montreal, PQ, Canada (YUL-Pierre Trudeau)
Area:
Downtown, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Important Information
Pets weighing 20 pounds or less are accepted with a daily fee of C$25 (subject to change).
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- Small pets only
- Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
- Check-in time is 4 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
