Fairmont the Queen Elizabeth

Montreal, Canada

Star rating

Fairmont Room
Rosélys Restaurant
Junior Suite
Rosélys Restaurant
Fairmont Gold Room
Fairmont Gold Lounge
Marché Artisans
Fairmont Room
Rosélys Restaurant
Junior Suite
Rosélys Restaurant
Fairmont Gold Room
Fairmont Gold Lounge
Marché Artisans

The hotel

A local landmark with a legendary story, Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth was the setting for John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s famous bed-in for peace in 1969 – and is where Lennon wrote and recorded Give Peace a Chance. Today, it’s still inspiring guests, thanks to a huge revamp in 2017 that’s transformed social spaces like the wellness centre and sleek indoor pool, and its dining venues, including the elegant Rosélys restaurant, sophisticated Nacarat cocktail bar, and cool contemporary coffee hangout, Kréma. And it’s kept its progressive and creative edge at its urban market, Artisans, where local purveyors and gourmet geniuses share their culinary creations.

Amenities

  • Babysitting service
  • Wheelchair access
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Valet parking

Where is it

In Downtown Montreal and one of the original gateways to the city’s extensive underground city. Transfer time from Montreal Airport: 25 minutes.

Hotel information

950 recently renovated rooms. All with air-conditioning, opening windows, HDTV with pay-per-view films*, telephone, WiFi access*, alarm clock/radio, Nespresso™ coffee machine and kettle with complimentary coffee and tea, safe, hairdryer and iron and board. Fairmont Rooms feature a brand-new contemporary design, with 1 king-size bed, 1 queen-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. Fairmont Rooms with 1 king-size bed come with a walk-in shower in the bathroom while Fairmont Rooms with 2 doubles beds are equipped with a bathtub. 

Fairmont View Rooms are located between the 5th and 17th floors with beautiful views overlooking the city of Montreal, with 1 king-size bed, 1 queen-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Junior Suites consist of a guestroom with a full bathroom, separated by pocket doors into a cozy sitting area with a sofa bed and powder room, with 1 king-size bed and 1 sofa bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Fairmont Gold Rooms have varied city views, with either 1 king-size bed or 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults. These rooms benefit from private check-in and access to the exclusive Fairmont Gold Lounge which offers Continental breakfast, tea and coffee and complimentary evening canapés.

Large Fairmont Gold Rooms feature a spacious sitting area, with either 1 king-size bed or 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults. These rooms benefit from private check-in and access to the exclusive Fairmont Gold Lounge which offers Continental breakfast, tea and coffee and complimentary evening canapés.

Rosélys Restaurant (bistro style, open for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner). Marché Artisans (speciality grocery store with fresh, seasonal products and takeaway foods, ready-made meals, meat and fish counters, bakery and a chocolate and crepe station). Nacarat Bar. Krema Café (coffee and pastries). Health club with indoor swimming pool, children’s wading pool, whirlpool and state-of-the-art gym. Gibson Salon Spa*. 24-hour room service*. Babysitting* (reservations required). Concierge. Laundry/dry cleaning service*. Valet parking CA$37 plus tax, per night, and self-parking CA$20 plus tax, per day (payable locally, subject to change).

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

*Denotes local charge.

Please note: A supplement and minimum stay restriction may apply during Grand Prix.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Unfortunately only one night in Montreal.

Aug 26, 2025 swalsh17 Indian Wells, California

The concierge suggested us upgrading to concierge level to accommodate our early dinner needs and early departure needs. We did and the decision was the right one for us!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Shockingly Small Rooms, Uncomfortable for a Family

Aug 26, 2025 Lake B

My family (2 adults and one teenager) is currently staying here, and we are deeply disappointed, especially given the Fairmont brand's reputation. Our primary issue is with the room size. It is shockingly small and utterly unsuitable for three people. There is simply no room to navigate, store luggage, or have any personal space. The biggest… Read more
My family (2 adults and one teenager) is currently staying here, and we are deeply disappointed, especially given the Fairmont brand's reputation. Our primary issue is with the room size. It is shockingly small and utterly unsuitable for three people. There is simply no room to navigate, store luggage, or have any personal space. The biggest problem was the bed size. We were provided with two double beds, not a queens. (I assumed a hotel of this calibre wouldn’t even have double beds.) This forced my teenager and I to share, and we did not get a single good night's sleep. The bed is far too small for two people; you cannot even roll over without disturbing the other person. Furthermore, the mattresses are very hard and uncomfortable. For a luxury hotel, this standard of bedding is unacceptable. The bathroom is equally cramped. The sink design is poor and splashes water all over the countertop with every use, creating a constant mess. There is not enough space for one person to get ready comfortably, let alone three. While the hotel's public spaces are beautiful and the staff is professional, the room itself feels like a budget hotel, not a Fairmont. We would not recommend this hotel for families or anyone requiring more than the most basic, compact room. Read less
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Aug 25, 2025 Paul S Montreal, Canada

Stayed at the Queen E on Wednesday night as a family of 4 in 2x Queen room and sofa bed. The rate was already very high at $770 for the night with many other cheaper hotels available but we opted for the Queen E. The location is central, valet parking is easy, and the hotel has a good vibe in the lobby area. It can be a busy hotel as they host… Read more
Stayed at the Queen E on Wednesday night as a family of 4 in 2x Queen room and sofa bed. The rate was already very high at $770 for the night with many other cheaper hotels available but we opted for the Queen E. The location is central, valet parking is easy, and the hotel has a good vibe in the lobby area. It can be a busy hotel as they host many events and airline employees. The room we had showed a lot of wear and tear and the sheets were very rough. The cleanliness was also questionable with quite a bit of dust in the room, stains on pillows and cushions, and dust (dead skin?) in the pillows if you hit them. Made us feel a little uncomfortable in the room. The mattresses were firm which was nice and the sofa bed was perfect for my little one. The sofa bed did open onto the queen bed next to it which made access to a 3 drawer storage quite hard. It was as if the sofa bed was an after thought. The food in Roselys breakfast was also very bad. I’m not picky for breakfast at all but felt compelled to call this out. For a Fairmont property I was shocked. I would not go back for any meal as even the room service was sub par other than the charcuterie board. Overall it’s a nice hotel but def not a full 4 star experience. I would not go back at any rate right now unless I hear they get their food and cleanliness together and especially not at the premium rates they charge. Good potential but just not living up to it right now. Read less
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Aug 25, 2025 laszlom646

We checked in the evening after a long flight from Greenland, trying to take a shower; the soap and shampoo bottles were empty; it took 2 phone calls and 45 minutes to finally get them so we could take a shower and go to sleep. The room was very noisy, turned out the maid has not closed the window behind the curtain; no wonder the A/C did not work… Read more
We checked in the evening after a long flight from Greenland, trying to take a shower; the soap and shampoo bottles were empty; it took 2 phone calls and 45 minutes to finally get them so we could take a shower and go to sleep. The room was very noisy, turned out the maid has not closed the window behind the curtain; no wonder the A/C did not work well. In the morning tried to use the Nespresso machine, they had about 10 capsules; all used! There was no coffee or tea cup. They had an electric kettle but no tea bags or cups. The bathroom is very tiny with a bathtub which makes no sense, maybe a small child would fit; on the other hand when you take a shower the whole bathroom gets flooded as they have these idiotic half shower doors which keep about half of the water in. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating High End Hotel in Montreal

Aug 21, 2025 thadabroad Connecticut

The hotel is beautiful. Impeccably clean. The room (6th floor, odd number side) was more than adequate for sleeping and relaxing. Bed mattress very firm but comfortable. Sheets and blankets high quality. Furniture very functional and well appointed. Spacious closet. Bathroom was modest but effective. Mounted shower head with additional wand. Great… Read more
The hotel is beautiful. Impeccably clean. The room (6th floor, odd number side) was more than adequate for sleeping and relaxing. Bed mattress very firm but comfortable. Sheets and blankets high quality. Furniture very functional and well appointed. Spacious closet. Bathroom was modest but effective. Mounted shower head with additional wand. Great water pressure and temperature! Towels slightly larger than normal hotel towels; soft and adequately absorbent. Room thermostat only troubling feature- despite turning it to what should have been "frigid" even for Celsius temperatures, it never got below average room temperature. Wi-fi service was ample and never failed. Breakfast buffet was $40 per person; didn't visit as I wanted something less expensive and higher quality than usual hotel faire. Hotel basement is Central train station and food court. Multiple restaurants of varying quality and ethnicity (greek, viet namese, middle eastern, japanese, italian). I would return. Service in general was average. Had to wait for some services, but staff was Canadian "polite" and pleasantly helpful. Read less