Large 1958 railway-era hotel above Gare Centrale where John Lennon and Yoko Ono held their 1969 Bed-In for Peace, reopened in 2017 after a full renovation.
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth occupies 900 Boulevard René-Lévesque Ouest in downtown Montreal, directly above Gare Centrale, the main railway station of Quebec's largest city. The position makes it one of the most transit-connected hotels in Canada: the Bonaventure metro station, the underground pedestrian network known as the RÉSO, and trains to Ottawa, Toronto and Québec City are all reached without stepping outdoors. Old Montreal, Place Ville Marie and the shopping of Rue Sainte-Catherine are within a short walk.
The building dates from 1958 and belongs to the railway-hotel tradition of Canadian National. It is best known for the 1969 Bed-In for Peace, when John Lennon and Yoko Ono staged their famous protest from the suite on the upper floors. The hotel reopened in 2017 after a full renovation of rooms and public spaces, which brought a contemporary interior to a large mid-century landmark.
Rooms are sold as Fairmont rooms, deluxe rooms, Fairmont Gold rooms and suites, at a typical rate around CAD 400 per night. Fairmont Gold guests receive a private lounge level with additional food and drink service. The hotel has a restaurant and bar, a fitness centre and room service, and the concierge arranges city tours, concert tickets and restaurant bookings. Valet parking is available.
Because of its size, the hotel is well suited to conventions, business travel and group stays, and the Palais des congrès is a short distance away. Families and leisure travellers also use it as a base for day trips by train. Service tends toward the efficient and formal side, and the lobby is busy during conferences. Wi-Fi is available throughout. For visitors arriving by rail or flying into Montréal–Trudeau and taking the 747 airport bus to the central terminal, the hotel is among the easiest to reach in the city.
| Price | $$$ |
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| Address | 900 Boulevard René-Lévesque Ouest, Montréal, QC |
Room types
- Fairmont room
- deluxe room
- Fairmont Gold room
- suite
Amenities
- wifi
- restaurant
- bar
- fitness centre
- concierge
- valet parking
- room service
Location
900 Boulevard René-Lévesque Ouest, Montréal, QC
45.5002, -73.5682 View on map
Highlights
- Built above Gare Centrale with direct covered links to the metro and RÉSO
- Site of John and Yoko's 1969 Bed-In for Peace
- Reopened in 2017 after a full renovation
- Fairmont Gold level with private lounge
Tips for visiting
- The 747 airport bus stops at the central station next to the hotel.
- Ask for a higher floor and city-view room when booking Fairmont Gold.
- Use the underground RÉSO to reach shops and metro in winter without going outside.
- Conference weeks fill the hotel; book early when events are on at the Palais des congrès.
- Rail travellers can walk straight from the platforms to the lobby.
When to visit
Year-round; the covered station and RÉSO links make it especially convenient in winter.
Accessibility
The hotel is a large urban property with elevator access and direct covered connections to the station; guests needing accessible rooms should confirm details with the hotel when booking.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth?
It is at 900 Boulevard René-Lévesque Ouest in downtown Montreal, above Gare Centrale.
What is the hotel known for historically?
John Lennon and Yoko Ono held their 1969 Bed-In for Peace in a suite at the hotel.
When was it renovated?
The hotel reopened in 2017 after a full renovation.
What room types are offered?
Fairmont rooms, deluxe rooms, Fairmont Gold rooms and suites are available.