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This hidden Montreal hotel has been named the best in the world right now

Condé Nast Traveller's 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards have been revealed, and one Montreal hotel has been named the best on the planet.

Laura Osborne
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Laura Osborne
Editor, Time Out Canada
The Four Seasons Hotel Montreal
Photograph: The Four Seasons Hotel Montreal
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One of the most luxurious hotels in Montreal is also one of downtown’s best kept secrets.

Nestled in the heart of Montreal’s bustling Golden Square Mile, the sleek, discreet exterior of this award-winning hotel is home to lavish tranquillity and glamorous, timeless design.

The Four Seasons Hotel Montreal
Photograph: Daphne Caron

What Montreal hotel was ranked best in the world?

The Four Seasons Hotel Montreal, just steps from some of the city’s best museums, restaurants and epic nightlife spots, is all about iconic touches like herringbone wood floors, custom furniture pieces, and enormous marble bathrooms filled with Byredo amenities.

Four Seasons Hotel Montreal
Photograph: Four Seasons Hotel Montreal

Fresh off the 8 Quebec hotels recently awarded prestigious Michelin keys, the 37th annual Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards, based on 575,048 votes, highlight the best in travel—from hotels and resorts to cruises, spas, and islands.

Readers value unforgettable food, cutting-edge design, and immersive experiences, embracing both new and classic destinations. These awards showcase the top hotels and travel experiences worldwide, and the Four Seasons Hotel Montreal ranked number 46 on the prestigious list of 50 best hotels in the world.

With 169 rooms and 19 suites perched on the 6th to 12th floors of the Four Seasons Hotel Montreal, picture an abundance of natural light and stunning views of the city. 

Four Seasons Hotel Montreal
Photograph: Four Seasons Hotel Montreal

The interiors, crafted by the renowned Parisian design firm Gilles & Boissier, blend mindful design with rich, luxurious materials. 

Guerlain Spa at Four Seasons Montreal
Photograph: Guerlain Spa at Four Seasons Montreal

And you’ll find an atrium showcasing an art installation by Pascale Girardin—a suspended sculpture inspired by delicate petals and leaves dancing in the wind—at the heart of the hotel.

Four Seasons Hôtel Montréal
Photograph: Four Seasons Hôtel Montréal

When it comes to dining, you’ll find Michelin-worthy fare here. Chef Marcus Samuelsson reinvents the brasserie experience at Marcus Restaurant, where each plate marries local ingredients with global sophistication.

Four Seasons Hôtel Montréal
Photograph: Four Seasons Hôtel Montréal

The Forbes Five-Star Guerlain Spa is a haven of serenity where a wide range of Guerlain treatments are used, and personalised treatments melt away stress.

Four Seasons Hôtel Montréal
Photograph: Four Seasons Hôtel Montréal

Bonus: Holt Renfrew Ogilvy, where luxury shopping meets fashion, is right next door.

Four Seasons Hotel Montreal
Photograph: Four Seasons Hotel Montreal

Coming into town for a concert? The Bell Centre and Time Out Market Montréal—where you’ll find the best chefs and restaurants in the city under one roof—are a short walk away.

Four Seasons Hôtel Montréal
Photograph: Four Seasons Hôtel Montréal

For more information about the 37th annual Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards, click here.

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