Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, MontrealFairmont The Queen Elizabeth in Montreal, Canada has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 62 of 151 hotels we score in Montreal. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.2 before correction: Booking.com 2.8, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.5, Agoda 3.5. Rooms from about $282 a night (cached, not a live quote).Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth is a large hotel situated in downtown Montreal. Opened in 1958 and renovated in 2017, it contains 950 rooms across 21 floors. The property provides direct access to the city's underground pedestrian network and is close to the Bell Centre. It suits business travellers and families, offering a business centre, a gym, and an indoor swimming pool. Guests can use the full-service spa, sauna, and solarium. While the rooms feature modern elements, the lobby can feel underwhelming. The hotel is also known for its historical connection to the 1969 Bed-in for Peace.What stands out

Direct underground city access

Full-service spa and wellness facilities

Indoor swimming pool

Pet friendly

Watch out for

Underwhelming lobby

Large scale hotel

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