Style and quality. spacious. idiosyncrasies of a boutique hotel (delayed check-in) but a top flight hotel in a great part of the city. staff, bar, room appointments all superb. one of montreal's finest in terms of value and personality.

My husband and I visit the Hotel Gault every year. We have returned 4 years in a row. It is one of the most amazing properties I've ever visited. As time has passed, the hotel staff has not lost the attentiveness and attention to detail that makes it so special. The rooms are immaculately maintained, and the furnishings show little or no wear. The staff go out of their way to make a stay comfortable and memorable. The Gault is close to so much, yet it feels like a peaceful haven. Plus, they serve the most divine breakfast I think I have ever consumed outside of my own home. I cannot wait to return there again this year!

My husband and I stayed in the "Etcetera" room at Hotel Gault last weekend and we absolutely loved it! It wasn't like staying at a hotel at all; it was like staying in your very own stylish modern loft-style condo. The huge bath was an impressive touch. There was lots of closet space and just lots of space overall; the room was huge. The staff were also very friendly. We went down to the lobby bar for a few drinks at happy hour and the martinis were very good. I had "The Gault" martini and my husband had a very subtle margarita. Breakfast the next morning was complimentary and very good; high quality, fresh and de'lish! Hotel Gault far exceeded our expectations and we will definitely go back soon.

This was our first stay at the Hotel Gault, and we were very pleased.

The staff were friendly and helpful at all times. Check-in was a breeze. The room was well-appointed. We had one of the corner "Extraessentiel" rooms, and it was very spacious. The shower was fantastic -- so often, hotel showers are such a disappointment, but this one was luxurious in comparison, given the size and water-pressure.

The hotel is located in a beautiful old stone building, yet the decor inside is very contemporary. Our room was definitely "minimalist" in style, yet very comfortable nonetheless.

The breakfast that came with the room was very nice. We had dinner one night in the lobby restaurant -- the menu was very appealing, and the food was great. We were very happy with our meal.

The hotel is nicely located. Close to all of the sights in Old Montreal, yet easy walking distance to the shopping on Ste. Catherine. Fun thoroughfares such as St. Denis and St. Laurent are only three or four subway stops away.

Our only criticisms of the Hotel Gault are minor. These are minor quibbles and did not detract from the overall wonderful experience.

First, the room came with two bath towels -- extra towels would have been nice. We showered a couple of times each day, and it would have been nice the second time not to have to use the same damp towel from the morning. I suppose we could have asked for extra towels, but they should be provided as a matter of course (as in most hotels of this caliber).

Second, the room contained some fantastic-looking modernist chairs, which were in keeping with the chic contemporary decor of the Hotel Gault. However, they were not the most comfortable of chairs. After a day of exploring Montreal, it would have been nice to sit back in a comfy chair and relax. I would not want over-stuffed cliched hotel chairs, but one does not have to sacrifice comfort for modernist and contemporary design. Next time they are upgrading the hotel furnishings, the Gault management should consider chairs that are both chic and comfortable -- such things do exist.

Finally, and this is a problem with most hotels (not just the Gault) -- it is the 21st century, and the lack of a green program is inexplicable. The rooms did not even have blue bins for recycling. Unbelievable. Hotels like the Gault really need to start taking steps (above and beyond self-serving notes asking guests to re-use towels) to reduce their ecological footprint.