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Thirteenth, level on 33 with five others: behind the Auberge du Vieux-Port only on the alphabet — both with a $55-a-night valet — and ahead of the Nelligan, which lists no parking. Place d'Armes faces the Notre-Dame Basilica, with Brasserie 701, Kyo Bar Japonais, a rooftop terrace and Rainspa with a hammam.
It offers a free courtesy car for drop-offs within 3 km, upon availability, but it doesn't name the port — so we count it as a courtesy, not a ride to the ship.
Breakfast isn't mentioned, valet is C$55 a night plus taxes, and pets aren't allowed.
Ask at check-in whether the courtesy car is free on your sail morning, and walk if it isn't.
Book it if
- Spa people
- A night out in Old Montréal
- A room facing the Basilica
Look elsewhere if
- You travel with a pet.
- You want a ride to the ship you can count on.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Place d'Armes publishes.
Brasserie 701, Kyo Bar Japonais and the rooftop Terrasse Place d'Armes, plus Rainspa, an urban spa with a hammam, and a 24-hour gym.
"Free courtesy car service upon availability for drop-offs within a 3 km radius," per the hotel. It doesn't name the port and depends on availability, so it doesn't count as a ride to the ship; ask at check-in. A taxi or rideshare covers the trip.
Not stated.
Place d'Armes faces the Notre-Dame Basilica, "right in front of our hotel" in its words. It gives no distance to the terminal. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Indoor valet only, C$55 a night plus taxes, with unlimited in and out, per the hotel. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Night-Before Score: 33 of 100
Scored only from what the hotel publishes. Here’s how the Night-Before Score works.
Getting here, and on to the ship
Pick where you’re coming from. Solid lines are rides the hotel publishes; a question mark is a leg you’ll arrange yourself.
The hotel doesn't mention an airport shuttle; its free courtesy car covers drop-offs within 3 km, upon availability.
"Free courtesy car service upon availability for drop-offs within a 3 km radius," per the hotel. It doesn't name the port and depends on availability, so it doesn't count as a ride to the ship; ask at check-in.
Place d'Armes faces the Notre-Dame Basilica, "right in front of our hotel" in its words. It gives no distance to the terminal.
From YUL without a hotel shuttle
YUL posts a flat taxi fare to downtown, C$49.45 by day and C$56.70 at night, and the Port says the day fare applies to the Grand Quay. Uber and Lyft pick up at the airport, and the STM 747 bus runs downtown around the clock for C$11.25, but it doesn't stop in Old Montréal.
Indoor valet only, C$55 a night plus taxes, with unlimited in and out, per the hotel. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Parking for your stay: Indoor valet only: C$55 a night plus taxes, unlimited in and out.
"Free courtesy car service upon availability for drop-offs within a 3 km radius," per the hotel. It doesn't name the port and depends on availability, so it doesn't count as a ride to the ship; ask at check-in.
Place d'Armes faces the Notre-Dame Basilica, "right in front of our hotel" in its words. It gives no distance to the terminal.
Landing on sail morning instead? Some cruise lines and shuttle companies run straight to the terminals; see the airport page and the landing check.
Which terminal
The Grand Quay, in Old MontréalMontréal’s cruise ships use the Grand Quay of the Port of Montréal in Old Montréal, across from the Pointe-à-Callière museum. Terminals 1 and 2 are at 200 rue de la Commune Ouest, per the Port, and Terminal 3 is at the Berri entrance, further east along the Old Port. The Port’s schedule lists which terminal each ship uses, and your cruise documents settle it.
Source: port-montreal.comDistance
No mileage statedPlace d'Armes faces the Notre-Dame Basilica, "right in front of our hotel" in its words. It gives no distance to the terminal.
Source: hotelplacedarmes.comShuttle departures
No shuttleThere’s no hotel shuttle to time, so a taxi or rideshare leaves when you’re ready. Your cruise documents give your terminal check-in window.
Source: hotelplacedarmes.comParking while you sail
Cruise parking
Cruise parking unconfirmedIndoor valet only, C$55 a night plus taxes, with unlimited in and out, per the hotel. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Source: hotelplacedarmes.comParking in Montréal
Port lot C$40 a dayThe Port of Montréal parks cruise passengers at the Grand Quay itself, 200 rue de la Commune Ouest, under a parking contract: C$40 a day, taxes included, per the Port. You send the filled-out contract by email before you arrive; no trailers or motorhomes, and the height limit is 3 m at the city entrance. The Port doesn’t say how it counts days.
Source: port-montreal.comThe evening and the morning
The evening
Food or bar on siteBrasserie 701, Kyo Bar Japonais and the rooftop Terrasse Place d'Armes, plus Rainspa, an urban spa with a hammam, and a 24-hour gym.
Breakfast
Not statedNot stated.
Address
Rue Saint-Jacques, facing Place d'Armes55 rue Saint-Jacques, Montréal, QC H2Y 1K9
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Place d'Armes publishes it. Where it says “not stated”, the hotel doesn’t say, and a quick call will settle it.
Check-in and check-out
Minimum age
Not stated by the hotel.
Resort fee
None stated; rates add 5% GST, 9.975% QST and a 3.5% lodging tax
Wi-Fi
Free
Parking for your stay
Indoor valet only: C$55 a night plus taxes, unlimited in and out
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Not stated
Pool
No pool mentioned on the pages we read
Pets
"Pets are not permitted," per the hotel; service animals are welcome.
Food and drink on site
- Brasserie 701Restaurant
- Kyo Bar JaponaisJapanese bar
- Terrasse Place d’ArmesRooftop terrace
- Room serviceAvailable
Rooms
Classic, Deluxe, Superior, Junior, Junior with balcony, Executive, the Suite Place d'Armes and the Penthouse.
Accessibility
The hotel’s pages don’t detail accessible rooms. Call before you book if you need one.
On site
- EV chargingYes
- Guest laundryNo
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedNo
Nearby, by the hotel’s count
- Notre-Dame Basilica"right in front of our hotel"
Distances as the hotel or its brand lists them. Bars use a square-root scale so short walks stay visible.
Also worth knowing
- Free courtesy car for drop-offs within 3 km, upon availability; the port isn’t named
- Early arrival and late departure on request, subject to availability
- Pre-authorization for the full stay plus C$100 a night for incidentals, up to C$1,000
- Smoke-free; C$1,000 fee
- Cancel 24 hours ahead
- Rainspa, an urban spa with a hammam
- Same-day laundry and dry cleaning if dropped off before 9 AM
Before you book
Worth knowing
- Check-in 4 PM, check-out noon; early arrival and late departure on request, subject to availability.
- Valet C$55 a night plus taxes, unlimited in and out.
- The hotel holds the full stay plus C$100 a night for incidentals, up to C$1,000.
- Smoke-free, with a C$1,000 fee.
- Rates add 5% GST, 9.975% QST and a 3.5% lodging tax, per the hotel.
What we couldn’t confirm
- Whether the courtesy car goes to the port
- Breakfast
- The distance to the terminal
- Whether you can park while you cruise
Rates and policies are as the hotel published them on September 26, 2026. Confirm anything you’re counting on when you book.
Worth a look alongside it
Wake up in Old Montréal, near the Grand Quay.
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Place d'Armes FAQ
Does Place d'Armes have a cruise shuttle?
Not that it publishes. "Free courtesy car service upon availability for drop-offs within a 3 km radius," per the hotel. It doesn't name the port and depends on availability, so it doesn't count as a ride to the ship; ask at check-in.
Does Place d'Armes have an airport shuttle?
Not that it publishes. The hotel doesn't mention an airport shuttle; its free courtesy car covers drop-offs within 3 km, upon availability.
Can I park at Place d'Armes while I cruise?
The hotel doesn't say. Indoor valet only, C$55 a night plus taxes, with unlimited in and out, per the hotel. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
How far is Place d'Armes from the cruise terminal?
Place d'Armes faces the Notre-Dame Basilica, "right in front of our hotel" in its words. It gives no distance to the terminal. In our ranking it's in the “In Old Montréal” band. Montréal's cruise ships use the Grand Quay of the Port of Montréal in Old Montréal, across from the Pointe-à-Callière museum. Terminals 1 and 2 are at 200 rue de la Commune Ouest, per the Port, and Terminal 3 is at the Berri entrance, further east along the Old Port. The Port's schedule lists which terminal each ship uses, and your cruise documents settle it.
Can I check in early or check out late on cruise days?
Check-in is 4:00 PM and check-out 12:00 PM. The hotel doesn't publish early or late terms, so ask when you book, not on the day.
Will the hotel hold my bags?
The hotel doesn't say. Most hotels will hold bags between check-out and a late shuttle, but that's a call to make, not an assumption.
Does the port shuttle come back for me after the cruise?
There's no hotel shuttle to the port. From the Grand Quay it's a C$49.45 flat taxi to YUL by day, per the Port.
What's the breakfast timing on sail morning?
Not stated. Plan coffee on the way if you're leaving early.
Can I park an oversized vehicle or charge an EV?
EV charging: on site, per the hotel. Clearance and oversized parking aren't published. The Grand Quay lot takes no trailers or motorhomes, per the Port, so an RV needs another plan; ask the Port.
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