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| Address | 355 rue St-Jacques ouest | ||
| Location | Vieux-Montreal (Old Montreal) | ||
| Transportation | Métro: Square Victoria | ||
| Phone | 866/841-3111, 514/841-3111 | ||
| Fax | 514/841-1232 | ||
| Web site | www.hotellestjames.com | ||
| Room Information | 61 units | ||
| Prices | C$400-C$475 (£200-£238) double; C$575 (£288) and way up. Packages available | ||
| Credit Cards | AE, DC, DISC, MC, V | ||
| In Room Amenities | A/C, TV, Wi-Fi, high-speed Internet, wire to connect iPod, minibar, hair dryer | ||
| Parking | Valet parking C$30 (£15) | ||
| Pets | Pets accepted | ||
Frommer's Review
This hotel represents a triumph of design and preservation for visiting royalty, or those who want to be treated like it. Montréal's surge of designer hotels spans the spectrum from superminimalist to gentlemen's club, and Le St-James sits squarely at the gentlemen's end of the range. It began life as a merchant's bank in 1870, and the opulence of that station has been retained: A richly paneled entry leads to a grand hall with Corinthian columns, carved urns, and balconies with gilded metal balustrades. Meals and afternoon tea are served right in this "Banker's Hall," often accompanied by harp music. Rooms are furnished with entrancing antiques and impeccable reproductions. All have video screens that control lights, room temperature, and even the DO NOT DISTURB sign. The stone-walled, candlelit Le Spa specializes in full-body water therapy.
Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; exercise room w/steam and sauna; concierge; room service; babysitting
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
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| Frommer's Montreal and Quebec City 2010 | |
| 0 stars | Frommer's Recommended | |
| 1 stars | Frommer's Highly Recommended | |
| 2 stars | Frommer's Very Highly Recommended | |
| 3 stars | Frommer's Exceptional |
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