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Hôtel Gault

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<p>The era of the minimalist design hotel may be drawing to a close, but this surprisingly affordable hotel shows no signs of losing its edge. There's contemporary Italian furniture (Bertoia Bird chairs, Tolomeo lamps) and exposed brickwork in the 30 somber-hued rooms; heated bathroom floors punctuated by cast-iron columns dating from the building's textile-factory days; and a colorful downstairs lounge. The overall effect is as current and exciting as when Gault first opened six years ago. </p> <p><strong>Insider Tip: </strong>With arguably the sunniest and most cheerful breakfast room in the city—even in the dark days of winter—you shouldn't sleep through this one. </p> <p><strong>Room to Book: </strong>The Essential Top 5 room—especially in summer—for its terrace with views of the port. </p>

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From Travel + Leisure , SEP 2007

The exposed brickwork and cast-iron columns feel as of-the-moment as when Gault opened five years ago....MORE>>

– Amy Farley Montreal's Moment

From Travel + Leisure , JAN 2006

...that's the Hôtel Gault for you—renovated by the cutting-edge Montreal architects of YH2—with its polished concrete floors, geometrically patterned rugs, Eileen Gray side tables, and Tolomeo lamps....MORE>>

– Karrie Jacobs The Next Design City: Bilbao Effect

Last updated September 2007