Wander Old Montreal‘s cobblestone streets and come home to the opulence of another era. Hôtel Le St-James is a 19th-century landmark, built in the Merchants Bank building. One of the most desirable addresses in Old Montreal, Hotel Le St-James is in a historical building that dates back to 1870.

Its impressive interior is full of restored period details, like faux-Greek columns, antique chandeliers, and candelabras. The decadent rooms and suites are furnished with antiques and quality fabrics, plus modern details like high-end sound systems.

Guestrooms

This historic hotel offers 60 guestrooms and suites distinguished with refurbished antiques and contemporary works of art. Beds are draped in Frette cotton pique sheets and topped with down comforters (bedspreads) and goose-down pillows. Wired and wireless (high-speed) Internet access is available for a fee. Accommodations include flat-panel TVs with cable service, CD players, iPod docking stations, and minibars. Bathrooms feature scales, bathrobes and vanity mirrors. Rooms are stocked with delicately scented amenities from Penhaligon’s of London.

The XO restaurant features two mezzanine levels with alcoves that allow for private conversations. Elegant international-style breakfasts, lunches, and dinners are served beneath ornate crystal chandeliers. In the hotel lobby, a library offers a sitting area, collections of historical and contemporary books, magazines, and daily newspapers. A business center offers two computers, fax, printing and scanning services. Complimentary wired and wireless (high-speed) Internet access is offered in public areas.

Concierge services, valet parking, room service and reception are all available 24 hours per day. Child care and an airport shuttle (advance notice required) are also available.