Only positive things to say about this gem of a hotel. The location is unbeatable! But there are a lot of hotels in this location. What sets this apart was the staff...delightful from the moment the valet met us. Check-in staff was terrific, as was Jonathan the concierge and Rafael. Rates were more than reasonable for this upscale hotel. Our room was spectacular and quiet! We will definitely be back!

We were in Montreal for 7 days in early August, 2024. We stayed at a hotel 2 blocks from this square and the Notre Dame Basilica, so we walked through there nearly every day. It is a very lively place every day with tourists and locals alike hanging out, having lunch, taking photos, sitting peacefully or gathered to listen to musicians playing or street performers doing their schtick. Quite different during daylight vs night, but both can be worth a visit. The Notre Dame Basilica is directly across the street, this view alone is worth a visit.

The busy square of Place d'Armes is very much in the city center. The twin towers of Notre-Dame Basilica front the public space, as does the historic Bank of Montreal and its small museum. The Old Seminary of Saint Sulpice, adjoining the Basilica, dates from 1685. Place d'Armes is a key piece of Montreal, historically and aesthetically speaking. It is the oldest stone dwelling in a city where originally most buildings were constructed more cheaply and simply in timber. History is everywhere- At its center is a majestic Gothic fountain, a beautiful monument to Paul de Chomedey, the French military officer who founded Montreal. and it’s surrounded by what seems like a “best of” Montreal monuments: Notre-Dame Basilica, the Saint-Sulpice Seminary, and the majestic Aldred building, an Art Deco icon built in 1931 for the New York-based Aldred & Company. The 23-story, tiered building has been called Canada's answer to the Empire State Building

This little park always has musicians there playing different musical instruments. Every time I go to Old Montreal it's a place you can go to sit, relax, eat and enjoy different musicians. This is a good example of just enjoying the simple things of life.

Place d'Armes stands as a stunning square in the heart of Old Montreal, Quebec, Canada, prominently featuring a monument dedicated to Paul de Chomedey, the city's founder. The square is undeniably surrounded by architectural masterpieces, including the magnificent Notre-Dame Basilica, Saint-Sulpice Seminary, the iconic New York Life Building, and the historic Bank of Montreal, alongside 500 Place D'Armes. As one of the most beautiful squares in Old Montreal, Place d'Armes showcases numerous statues and public art. This open space is skillfully framed by some of the city's finest structures, including its oldest bank, its first skyscraper, and the breathtaking Basilique Notre-Dame.