{"id":"hotels-montreal-2026","name":"Best Hotels in Montréal","category":"Hotels","location":{"city":"Montréal","province":"Quebec","country":"Canada"},"canonical_url":"https://bests.ca/best/hotels/in/montreal","publication_type":"algorithmic","methodology_version":"hotels-v4","evidence_cutoff_at":"2026-08-24T12:00:00.000Z","published_at":"2026-08-24T12:00:00.000Z","maximum_positions":3,"positions_published":3,"positions":[{"rank":1,"entity":"Four Seasons Hotel Montréal","entity_type":"Organization","descriptor":"Contemporary hotel at 1440 rue de la Montagne","best_for":"A full-service Golden Square Mile stay centered on wellness, dining and responsive property service","why_it_ranks":"Four Seasons leads for exact hotel and local contacts, resolved rooms and suites, full spa and pool operation, dining and a central Golden Square Mile location. Awards and branded residences are excluded. Confirm room orientation, accessibility, parking, all charges and cancellation.","decision_notes":["Exact property contacts","Full wellness operation","Residences excluded"],"profile_url":"https://bests.ca/best/hotels/in/montreal/profile/four-seasons-hotel-montreal","verification_url":"https://bests.ca/verify/hotels-montreal-2026/four-seasons-hotel-montreal","bests_score":null,"confidence":null,"proof_index":null,"consensus":null},{"rank":2,"entity":"The Ritz-Carlton, Montréal","entity_type":"Organization","descriptor":"Historic luxury hotel at 1228 rue Sherbrooke Ouest","best_for":"Classic Golden Square Mile rooms with indoor saltwater pool, spa and full dining","why_it_ranks":"Ritz-Carlton ranks second for exact property evidence, current room and accessibility route, indoor saltwater pool, spa, 24-hour room service, free Wi-Fi and transparent $55 parking and pet fees. Diamond and historic status are capped. Confirm accessible room availability, total rate and cancellation.","decision_notes":["Policies and fees visible","Pool and spa current","Status labels capped"],"profile_url":"https://bests.ca/best/hotels/in/montreal/profile/ritz-carlton-montreal","verification_url":"https://bests.ca/verify/hotels-montreal-2026/ritz-carlton-montreal","bests_score":null,"confidence":null,"proof_index":null,"consensus":null},{"rank":3,"entity":"Hotel William Gray","entity_type":"Organization","descriptor":"Registered Old Montréal boutique hotel at 421 rue Saint-Vincent","best_for":"Historic-district immersion with modern rooms, spa, courtyards and rooftop amenities","why_it_ranks":"William Gray earns third for exact operator and CITQ registration, direct reservations, a resolved historic-building layout, fitness and spa plus strong Old Montréal fit. Rooftop and restaurant reviews are excluded. Confirm stairs and accessible routes, room noise, seasonal amenities, valet, taxes and cancellation.","decision_notes":["CITQ identity visible","Old Montréal fit","Other outlets excluded"],"profile_url":"https://bests.ca/best/hotels/in/montreal/profile/hotel-william-gray-montreal","verification_url":"https://bests.ca/verify/hotels-montreal-2026/hotel-william-gray-montreal","bests_score":null,"confidence":null,"proof_index":null,"consensus":null}],"interpretation":"Null metrics have not been published. A Bests list may contain fewer than three positions when the evidence gate does not support another entry."}