The Lobby of the Hotel St. James

Are you looking to experience old world hospitality and elegance without leave the continent?  Le Hotel Le St. James, located in historic Old Montreal (my favorite section of Montreal), is offering two wonderfully luxurious packages this December.

The Romance in Old Montreal Package includes:

• A one night stay in a deluxe Heritage suite (average of 1,200 square feet!)
• A five-course dinner (excluding alcohol) for two in a private alcove in the on-site XO Le Restaurant (which was rated best restaurant in Montreal)
• A $200CAD spa gift certificate per room per stay
• Two bathrobes
• Full breakfast for two

The Parisian Style Stopping package includes:

• One night in the Royal Suite, which is over 2,300 square feet and including a living area, dining area, powder room, master bedroom, and deluxe room
• Ground transportation from the airport and the Holt Renfrew in Montreal
• A bottle of champagne and flower bouquet
• Lunch for two (excluding alcohol) in the XO Le Restaurant
• Breakfast for two

The Hotel Le St. James is a luxury boutique hotel with 60 rooms and suites in a restored building dating back to 1870.  Room amenities include plasma televisions, evening turndown service, Molton Brown toiletries (I love these!), goose down duvets, bed linens from Italy, and telephones that manage room temperature and room lighting.  It’s located in the historic Old Montreal section of town, and is walking distance to many shops and restaurants.

Hotel Le St. James
355 Rue Saint-Jacques Ouest
Montréal, QC, Canada
1-866-841-3111

Photo credit: Hotel Le St. James

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