Andrew Wasserstein

Hotel William Gray

  • Where:
  • Why:Quick weekend escape from NYC.
  • When:April 2017
  • Who:Moi
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Hotel William Gray European charm in North America.

European charm in North America.

Hotel William Gray Home for the weekend.

Home for the weekend.

Hotel William Gray Lounging in the library, a local creative hangout spot.

Lounging in the library, a local creative hangout spot.

Hotel William Gray Chatting with OTH Boutique founder Harry Drakopoulous in the hotel’s cultural epicenter.

Chatting with OTH Boutique founder Harry Drakopoulous in the hotel’s cultural epicenter.

Hotel William Gray Greenery adorning the warm wooden interiors of the living room.

Greenery adorning the warm wooden interiors of the living room.

Hotel William Gray Hanging lights illuminate the marble ascent to the hotel’s event space.

Hanging lights illuminate the marble ascent to the hotel’s event space.

Hotel William Gray Getting cozy.

Getting cozy.

Hotel William Gray A shower unlike any other.

A shower unlike any other.

Hotel William Gray Thumbs up for Le Labo amenities.

Thumbs up for Le Labo amenities.

Hotel William Gray Views of Old Montréal from my window.

Views of Old Montréal from my window.

Hotel William Gray Modernity seamlessly blended into history.

Modernity seamlessly blended into history.

Highs & Lows

  • Beautifully designed ground-floor living room with OTH streetwear boutique and Montréal staple Café Olimpico, creating an authentic and lively hangout spot in Old Montréal for creative locals & international guests alike.

  • Conveniently located in the heart of the Old Port with stunning 18th-century architecture. A truly authentic European savoir faire in North America.

  • Loved the contrast of the two historical front buildings (Maison William Gray & Maison Cherrier) with the ultra-modern glass tower built above.

  • Hotel William Gray ditched the outdated in-room iHome for a sleek Bang & Olufsen Bluetooth speaker, perfect for crisp personal background music.

The Barometer

  • Design

  • Website

  • Environmental Consciousness

  • Night's Sleep

  • Service

  • Amenities

  • Takeable Treats

  • Refer a Friend

  • Overall Value

  • Life Changing

Total: 50/50

Important Bits

  • Type

    Luxury Boutique Hotel.

  • Vibe

    Urban luxury for the well-traveled millennial & older.

  • Location

    The heart of Old Montréal, a stunning European architectural enclave. A walk away from everything the city has to offer.

  • Rooms

    127

  • Music

    Lobby smooth house.

  • Year Opened

    2016

  • Designed By

    Béïque Legault Thuot Architects, CAMDI Design and Le Groupe Antonopoulos.

  • Health & Wellness

    Private pool opening in a month & steller gym with state-of-the-art equipment.

  • Restaurant

    Yes, Maggie Oakes, a sophisticated, 180-seat upmarket grill with local vegetables, aged meats and Quebecois focus with street terrace on Place Jacques-Cartier + Rooftop terrace bar with seafood-centric menu.

  • Bar

    Rooftop terrace with panoramic views of Old Montréal and the port. Craft cocktail bar in the living room and Maggie Oakes Restaurant & Bar with outdoor terrace and extensive wine list.

  • Minibar

    Quebecois wine & beer, Veuve and liquor, locally sourced sweets, soda and most importantly, milk & cream for your Nespresso coffee machine.

  • Children

    Yes, suitable for all.

  • Price

    Affordable luxury.

  • Website

    Visit website

Maggie Oakes Restaurant

Maggie Oakes Restaurant

Maggie Oakes, Place Jacques-Cartier, Montreal, QC, Canada

Café Olimpico

Café Olimpico

Café Olimpico, Rue Saint Viateur Ouest, Montreal, QC, Canada

Boutique OTH

Boutique OTH

421 St Vincent St, Montreal, QC H2Y 3A6, Canada

Hotel William Gray

Hotel William Gray

Hôtel William Gray, Saint Vincent Street, Montreal, QC, Canada

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