A landmark in the heart of Old Montreal, the Saint James offers impeccable service, an elegant European atmosphere and one of the highest rated restaurants in Montreal. Housed in the former Merchant's Bank Building, built in 1870, the hotel is no less grand inside, with sleek interiors and a luxurious spa. The cobbled streets of Old Montreal bustle with quirky shops and restaurants, all just a stone's throw from the hotel.

The facilities

The hotel has world-class facilities and seamless service. Staff cater to every detail, from a complimentary shoe-shine to arranging a private jet. The intimate spa is in the former bank vault, with stone wall dating back to the fortified city, offering steam baths and hydro-massage. Bookworms love the hotel library, with its collection of historical and contemporary titles, upscale magazines and daily newspapers.

The rooms

The 60 guest guestrooms at the Saint James have been appointed in an impeccable boutique-style. No two rooms are alike and each feels like a private apartment, filled with Italian fine art, goosedown comforters, Frette linen and marble bathrooms with Molton Brown products. Gadgets are state-of-the-art, with a high-tech telephone that manages the room temperature and lighting, a digital safe and alarm clock with iPod docking station.