Hôtel Bonaventure Montréal
A downtown Montreal hotel featuring 2.5 acres of rooftop gardens, an outdoor pool, and underground metro access.
The verdict
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Hôtel Bonaventure Montréal is a downtown hotel directly linked to Montreal's underground city and metro network. Guests regularly praise the quiet rooms, comfortable beds, and scenic views over the landscaped rooftop gardens and pool. The most common complaint focuses on the steep dining prices at the hotel's eateries. 917145
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What travelers noticed
- Spacious rooms feature lightning fast complimentary Wi-Fi, plenty of bedside outlets, and comfortable king beds. 5
- Modern bathrooms earn praise for generous layouts, separate toilets, and rainfall shower heads. 195
- The central location offers direct access to the underground city, Bonaventure metro station, and nearby trains. 199
- Guests highlight peaceful views overlooking the outdoor pool and 2.5 acres of landscaped gardens. 91417
The catch
Who it's for
- — Downtown sightseeing via the metro
- — Business trips near the convention centre
- — Travellers wanting a rooftop pool and garden views
Skip it if
- — Budget travellers looking to dine cheaply on-site
- — Guests seeking low-cost boutique accommodations
Seen on camera
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“so here's the washroom nice and big super modern great shower and I love the five that it has it's just an easy step in…”
youtube.com1:29“and then it's got you know a closet with extra blankets and of course the robe and you do need the Rope you want to go o…”
youtube.com1:41“here it's completely different at the hotel one Adventure the rooms are big and spacious we have a beautiful view to the…”
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Score breakdown
How the 82/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
88Location
92- “Hotel Bonaventure Montreal is one of the best hotels in Montreal for its location alone. You're right in the middle of downtown Montreal, steps away from Old Montreal, Old Port, and other main tourist areas in the city.” 5
- “You don't hear traffic. It's a great location. You can walk to McGill or Concordia or Old Montreal.” 15
Room
84- “Our recently renovated room was only a few steps up from the main lobby and our window provided a view of the rooftop pool. This superior room has a super comfortable king sized bed (there's also the option to have two double beds).” 5
- “Proposing an exceptional view of downtown Montreal or on the 2.5 acres of the hotel's landscaped gardens, each room ensures an unforgettable experience during your stay.” 9
Service
85- “I have to make note of the incredible service we enjoyed each morning at Le Kube. The friendly and attentive servers warmly welcomed us to the restaurant each morning and we felt right at home.” 5
- “We were warmly greeted by the friendly hotel staff (and greeted with a smile and a wave each time we walked past from that moment on!).” 5
Bed & Sleep
89Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Value
79- “Kube's breakfast buffet is a large, delectable spread, but the hotel has an optional offering in the VIP lounge, a little smaller and a little less expensive, with the added perk of a cappuccino/espresso machine.” 17
- “While the Queen E. does offer the convenience of being directly above the station I think you could get a better room for a better price if you shop around with other hotels.” 11
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-08-29
Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
Falls short of what $$ usually buys
Scores 7 points below the mid-range median of 89, across 534 hotels in the same bracket.
- This hotel
- 82
- Bracket median
- 89
- Index median
- 90
Based on 534 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
No reviewer has yet described a room, floor or aspect specifically enough to act on at this property. Room intelligence appears here the moment they do.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 33 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “While the Queen E. does offer the convenience of being directly above the station I think you could get a better room for a better price if you shop around with other hotels.” 11
- “I find the Queen E. a tad outdated and overpriced....it is a nice hotel don't get me wrong.” 11
- “Kube's breakfast buffet is a large, delectable spread, but the hotel has an optional offering in the VIP lounge, a little smaller and a little less expensive, with the added perk of a cappuccino/espresso machine.” 17
- “Rates stay competitive versus waterfront luxury brands.” 10
- “The Hotel Bonaventure Montreal also houses two eateries, which some praise for their regional cuisine while others chide the high prices.” 14
- “p.s I forgot to mention that I like the Omni hotel....great location and normally expedia has pretty good rates for that hotel.” 11
- “Our recently renovated room was only a few steps up from the main lobby and our window provided a view of the rooftop pool. This superior room has a super comfortable king sized bed (there's also the option to have two double beds).” 5
- “Proposing an exceptional view of downtown Montreal or on the 2.5 acres of the hotel's landscaped gardens, each room ensures an unforgettable experience during your stay.” 9
- “Newly renovated with a modern decor design, the superior rooms perfectly combine refinement and comfort.” 9
- “Most guests were satisfied with this hotel's rooms, which feature mahogany furniture, complimentary high-speed internet and 49-inch TVs.” 14
- “It is just steps away from the city's many attractions, restaurants and nightlife, an ideal launchpad from which to explore Montréal.” 9
- “You don't hear traffic. It's a great location. You can walk to McGill or Concordia or Old Montreal.” 15
- “p.s I forgot to mention that I like the Omni hotel....great location and normally expedia has pretty good rates for that hotel.” 11
- “Located right down town and super quick walk to nearby places.” 13
- “Two-and-a-half acres of rooftop gardens and an open-air swimming pool sets this downtown hotel, once a Hilton, apart from the usual corporate destinations. It's a great place to take the family, and the location atop the Place Bonaventure exhibition center couldn't be more convenient.” 14
- “Hotel Bonaventure Montreal is one of the best hotels in Montreal for its location alone. You're right in the middle of downtown Montreal, steps away from Old Montreal, Old Port, and other main tourist areas in the city.” 5
- “Rooms are classic downtown - comfortable rather than ultra-boutique.” 10
- “The hotel shares a unique location around 200 metres from Bonaventure underground station and merely 1.2 km from the PHI Centre.” 19
- “The bathroom is clean, spacious, and comes with a massive shower. There's a rain fall shower head up above and a handheld shower head, too.” 5
- “so here's the washroom nice and big super modern great shower and I love the five that it has it's just an easy step in so easily accessible” On camera211:29
- “Nice touches to enhance your stay include a separate toilet and a shower/bath combination, along with bathrobes and towels.” 19
- “All rooms and suites provide a smoke-free environment. These also feature a work desk as well as a spacious bathroom, a safe and several amenities that offer comfort and simplicity at its best.” 9
- “I have to make note of the incredible service we enjoyed each morning at Le Kube. The friendly and attentive servers warmly welcomed us to the restaurant each morning and we felt right at home.” 5
- “Rooms are nice, views of the city if you ask.” 15
- “We were warmly greeted by the friendly hotel staff (and greeted with a smile and a wave each time we walked past from that moment on!).” 5
- “Staff were super friendly and knowledgeable.” 13
- “Hotel staff are very nice.” 15
- “In addition to these features is the personalized service of our teams, guaranteeing that each event is a success.” 4
- “: r/myCanadianTravel This is my favourite hotel in Montreal! This is my favourite hotel in Montreal! 🇨🇦❤️⚜️. The best rooftop oasis. Great staff! Comfy beds! All around awesomeness!” 12
- “The view is a big deal, and guests have choices: the pool, a fave for that resort ambience; the garden and stream for serenity; downtown skyscrapers to feel Montreal's office growth; or the sweeping vista toward the St. Lawrence River.” 17
- “and then it's got you know a closet with extra blankets and of course the robe and you do need the Rope you want to go outside it's got a nice coffee amenities” On camera211:41
- “I also made sure to order a fresh cup of coffee. They have lots of coffee and espresso beverages at Le Kube, and their coffee was rich and flavorful.” 5
- “Hotel staff are very nice. It's quiet. Doesn't feel downtown. You don't hear traffic.” 15
What we still don't know
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- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- 16 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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How much we read
Deep coverage · 19/100We read 0 sources for this property, covering 0 traveler mentions, boiled down to 0 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-08-29.
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Sources
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- 12Hotel Bonaventure. : r/myCanadianTravelreddit.comForum thread2025-09-19Recent2 quotes used
“: r/myCanadianTravel This is my favourite hotel in Montreal! This is my favourite hotel in Montreal! 🇨🇦❤️⚜️. The best rooftop oasis. Great staff! Comfy beds! All around awesomeness!”
Read originalreddit.com - 15Noob Traveler Visiting Montreal - Advice Appreciated!reddit.comForum thread2025-05-03Recent4 quotes used
“You don't hear traffic. It's a great location. You can walk to McGill or Concordia or Old Montreal.”
Read originalreddit.com - 1Staying at the Bonaventure downtown MTL, anywhere I ...reddit.comForum thread2023-12-27AgeingRead originalreddit.com
- 5Hotel Bonaventure Montreal: One of the Best Hotels in ...justinpluslauren.comReview site2020-10-05Ageing10 quotes used
“Our recently renovated room was only a few steps up from the main lobby and our window provided a view of the rooftop pool. This superior room has a super comfortable king sized bed (there's also the option to have two d…”
Read originaljustinpluslauren.com - 17Checking In: Montreal's Hôtel Bonaventure offers resort ...montrealgazette.comReview site2017-12-02Ageing3 quotes used
“Kube's breakfast buffet is a large, delectable spread, but the hotel has an optional offering in the VIP lounge, a little smaller and a little less expensive, with the added perk of a cappuccino/espresso machine.”
Read originalmontrealgazette.com - 2
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