A FAB U Lous Hotel in Montréal - Le Saint-Sulplice

A FAB U Lous Hotel in Montréal - Le Saint-Sulplice

This wonderful hotel, Le Saint-Sulpice, is an all suite, luxurious, boutique hotel located in the very heart of Old Montréal. Only one block from the Old Port, it is in the center of the most historical neighborhood in Montréal. This hotel has also made the list of the Best Kid-Friendly Hotels in Montréal and the Best Business Hotels in Montréal. They have been awarded the Four-Diamond Award from the Canadian Automobile Association.

Situated in the shadow of the magnificent Notre-Dame Basilica, the hotel was designed in the tradition of great European urban establishments. There are 100+ suites, varying in size from 550 to 1500 square feet and many feature fireplaces and terraces. French style windows open onto the courtyard or the historic streets of Vieux-Montréal. All rooms include a bar-style kitchen, luxurious personal amenities, deluxe bathrobes, TV, in-room safes and other comfortable touches.

On the premises you'll find a fitness center and a spa. There are personal trainers on staff available to advise you on exercise routines. You'll also be just steps away from jogging and roller blading trails. There is an excellent restaurant on the premises along with a lounge. 24-hour room service is also available. There is a very good children's program in place and your pet is welcome to stay with you. A fully staffed business center is ready to help with all of your business needs. (Visit lesaintsulpice.com for details.)

This Francophile city offers beautiful architecture, small winding streets with unique shops and art galleries, charming cafes and many cultural attractions. This once simple fur trading port is now the largest inland shipping-port in the world and the second largest French-speaking city in the world. A city of 3.5 million, Montréal, is less than an hour from the US and is very accessible from much of the northeastern United States. The city has two airports and a large railroad terminal right in the downtown area. Montréal's subway system, The Metro, is excellent and is a great way to get around the city. Their bus system is also very good.

You'll find almost all of the outdoor signs in French, due to Quebec law, but English is usually spoken in all of the tourist areas. There are two tourist information centers in the city, the main one near the corner of Peel and Ste-Catherine, and the Old Montreal Tourist Centre at 174 Notre-Dame East.

Located in Old Port, the Marché Bonsecours, is a jewel in Montréal which was inaugurated in 1847. A symbol of Montréal's heyday, this imposing building was the main agricultural marketplace for over a century. It also housed a concert hall and even served as a city hall in the early days of Montréal's municipal government. Recent renovations have turned it once again into a bustling marketplace that features sidewalk cafés, shops and exhibitions. Recognized as one of the ten most beautiful heritage buildings in Canada, the Marché Bonsecours is a proud showcase for Québec artists, designers and artisans. (Visit marchebonsecours.qc.ca for more information.)

Also in Old Port is Pointe-à-Callière, the Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History. It is a national historic site as well as the birthplace of Montréal. Built atop actual remains, Pointe-à-Callière features a real archaeological tour showcasing the first public square, the vaulted canalization of the Saint-Pierre River, the first Catholic cemetery and more. They also host major international exhibits. (Check out pacmuseum.qc.ca for details.)

To experience Montréal in a unique, relaxing way, consider taking a tour on the Bateau-Mouche. They also have dinner cruises and snacks and a light lunch available on the day trips. You can easily board these boats in Old Port.

If you're craving coffee, go to Brulerie St-Denis. It's a local chain of coffee shops with friendly sit-down service and excellent home-roasted coffee, light meals and very, very decadent desserts. You can linger there for hours, which makes them popular with students.

Then, there is Petite Patrie, or Little Italy, which includes the Jean-Talon Farmer's Market. The best food in Montréal is located here; it's far more than just a farmer's market. Check out the Fromagerie Hamel for their excellent selection of Quebec raw-milk cheeses. Not part of the market itself, is the Epicure Milano, only a couple of blocks away.

Enjoy your trip. There is much to do and see in this wonderful, charming and historical city.