Hotel is very conveniently located and walking distance to old Montreal. Given the reputation of this hotel, I was a bit disappointed. The carpet in my room and in the elevator lobby on my floor (20th) were buckled and needed to be stretched. It would have been easy to trip. I also found the room to be quite warm, in spite of the a/c being on.
Everything was clean but just not the calibre that I expected. My expectations were just too high, I think.

Fairmont QE was centrally located in the heart of Montreal. My husband and I stayed here for three days (for conference). Although the rooms were small, it was very comfortable. I liked the fact that we could walk everywhere and it was also very close to museums and shopping. The only downside is that everything at the hotel was very expensive - $12.50 for drinks, $8.50 for a bottle of Evian, and $1.70 for a snickers bar. Otherwise, I would recommend this hotel..

The Queen Elizabeth is a charming hotel in a fantastic location--close to businesses, restaurants, and shopping. The gold floor is modern and comfortable. The lounge offers appetizers and breakfast daily. It also has views of the city and internet access. The service is excellent and we would highly recommend the gold floors at the QE Montreal to anyone.

As a business traveller, I used to stay at the at the Fairmont all the time. This is now the second time in a row at the Queen Elizabeth where I had to change room in the middle of the night. Trying it again, this time, the room was quiet, but an alarm in an empty room next to mine woke us up at 6am. The pool downstairs was full with a group of bikers, and there was a dirt ring of 5 cms around the jacuzzi. Our diner last night with room service was mixed up, and therefore was 45mn late, and at breakfast, the coffee never was served before we left... Finally, as I walked to my room tonight, security was on the floor as there were guests smoking, swearing in our of the rooms... The hotel seems ripe for party goers, not for business travelers or families... avoid if you are in either situations !