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Second, four points behind Uville, which includes breakfast. William Gray says it's within steps of the Old Port, and it's AAA Four Diamond, with a thermal spa, a seasonal outdoor pool and Maggie Oakes.
The Residence has a full kitchen, and the 8th-floor terrace opens in summer.
Breakfast terms, the valet rate and check-in times aren't on the pages we read — get them in writing, not at the desk.
Book it as the splurge, and walk the bags down to the Old Port in the morning.
Book it if
- The splurge night before
- Anyone who wants to walk to the ship
- Spa people
Look elsewhere if
- You want breakfast included in writing.
- You need to park while you cruise.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what William Gray publishes.
Maggie Oakes for seasonal food, Freddi for Japanese-inspired dishes, Perché on the 4th floor and the 8th-floor rooftop terrace in season, and a spa with a thermal experience and a seasonal outdoor pool. The Residence unit has a full kitchen.
"Within steps of Montreal's most cherished attractions including the Old Port," per the hotel. It gives no distance to the terminal and mentions no shuttle.
Not stated.
William Gray says it's "within steps of" the Old Port and the Notre-Dame Basilica, and "located in the heart of Old Port of Montreal". It gives no distance to the terminal. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Valet only; the rate wasn't printed on the page we read, and studded tires aren't allowed. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Night-Before Score: 54 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.
"Within steps of Montreal's most cherished attractions including the Old Port," per the hotel. It gives no distance to the terminal and mentions no shuttle.
William Gray says it's "within steps of" the Old Port and the Notre-Dame Basilica, and "located in the heart of Old Port of Montreal". 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.
Valet only; the rate wasn't printed on the page we read, and studded tires aren't allowed. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Parking for your stay: Valet only; rate not shown on the page we read; studded tires not permitted.
"Within steps of Montreal's most cherished attractions including the Old Port," per the hotel. It gives no distance to the terminal and mentions no shuttle.
William Gray says it's "within steps of" the Old Port and the Notre-Dame Basilica, and "located in the heart of Old Port of Montreal". 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
Steps from the Old PortWilliam Gray says it's "within steps of" the Old Port and the Notre-Dame Basilica, and "located in the heart of Old Port of Montreal". It gives no distance to the terminal.
Source: hotelwilliamgray.comShuttle departures
No shuttleYou leave when you’re ready: it’s a walk or a short cab. Your cruise documents give your terminal check-in window.
Source: hotelwilliamgray.comParking while you sail
Cruise parking
Cruise parking unconfirmedValet only; the rate wasn't printed on the page we read, and studded tires aren't allowed. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Source: hotelwilliamgray.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$40 a day, taxes included, per the Port. You send the filled-out contract by email before you arrive; no trailers or motorhomes, and the height limit is 3 m at the city entrance. The Port doesn’t say how it counts days.
Source: port-montreal.comThe evening and the morning
The evening
Pool · Food or bar on site · KitchenMaggie Oakes for seasonal food, Freddi for Japanese-inspired dishes, Perché on the 4th floor and the 8th-floor rooftop terrace in season, and a spa with a thermal experience and a seasonal outdoor pool. The Residence unit has a full kitchen.
Breakfast
Not statedNot stated.
Address
Rue Saint-Vincent, by Place Jacques-Cartier421 rue St-Vincent, Vieux-Montréal, QC H2Y 3A6
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as William Gray publishes it. Where it says “not stated”, the hotel doesn’t say, and a quick call will settle it.
Check-in and check-out
Minimum age
Not stated by the hotel.
Resort fee
None stated
Wi-Fi
Free
Parking for your stay
Valet only; rate not shown on the page we read; studded tires not permitted
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Not stated
Pool
Seasonal outdoor pool in the spa, with a thermal experience; the spa and pool are marked as extra-charge ($) on the hotel’s page
Pets
The hotel's pages don't mention pets.
Food and drink on site
- Maggie OakesSeasonal vegetables and local meat
- FreddiJapanese-inspired
- Perché4th floor, California-inspired; seasonal
- Terrasse William Gray8th-floor rooftop, summer
- Café OlimpicoItalian coffee
- Living RoomLibrary, pool table and bar
- Room serviceAvailable
Rooms
127 rooms and suites: Alcove, Maison William Gray, Deluxe and the Residence, which has a living room and a fully equipped kitchen.
Accessibility
The hotel’s pages don’t detail accessible rooms. Call before you book if you need one.
On site
- EV chargingYes
- Guest laundryNot stated
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedNot stated
Nearby, by the hotel’s count
- The Old Port and the Notre-Dame Basilica"within steps"
- Place Jacques-CartierOverlooks it
Distances as the hotel or its brand lists them. Bars use a square-root scale so short walks stay visible.
Also worth knowing
- AAA Four Diamond, on AAA’s Montréal list
- Two EV charging terminals, for Tesla and other cars
- Two 18th-century buildings
Before you book
Worth knowing
- AAA Four Diamond, on AAA's Montréal list.
- The spa and its seasonal pool are marked as extra-charge ($) on the hotel's page.
- Valet only; studded tires aren't permitted.
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Two EV charging terminals, for Tesla and other cars.
- 127 rooms and suites.
What we couldn’t confirm
- Breakfast
- The valet rate
- Check-in and check-out times
- Pets
- The distance to the terminal
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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William Gray FAQ
Does William Gray have a cruise shuttle?
No, and you may not need one. "Within steps of Montreal's most cherished attractions including the Old Port," per the hotel. It gives no distance to the terminal and mentions no shuttle.
Does William Gray have an airport shuttle?
Not that it publishes. The hotel doesn't mention an airport shuttle.
Can I park at William Gray while I cruise?
The hotel doesn't say. Valet only; the rate wasn't printed on the page we read, and studded tires aren't allowed. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
How far is William Gray from the cruise terminal?
William Gray says it's "within steps of" the Old Port and the Notre-Dame Basilica, and "located in the heart of Old Port of Montreal". 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 not stated and check-out not stated. 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?
You can walk back to the Old Montréal hotels, and none runs a shuttle to the ship. 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?
Two EV charging terminals, for Tesla and other cars.
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