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Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
Montréal, Quebec, Canada · Fairmont · Core Luxury
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth opened in April 1958 over Canadian National's Montreal rail terminus: 21 floors, about 950 rooms, still Quebec's largest hotel. Queen Elizabeth II's name was locked in while the project was on the boards; a decade later John Lennon and Yoko Ono recorded "Give Peace a Chance" in Room 1742 during their 1969 bed-in, turning a CNR flagship into pop-history infrastructure.
- 950 rooms
- Opened 1958
- Neighborhood: QC H3B 4A5
About Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
- Opened April 1958 as CNR's Montreal flagship, built directly above the underground rail terminus and linked to Central Station.
- It ranks as Fairmont's second-largest hotel in Canada, after Royal York.
- The royal name was chosen in 1952 while the hotel was still on the drawing board.
- That recording, on 1 June 1969, was produced by André Perry.
- The Progressive Conservative leadership convention met at the hotel ten times between 1963 and 1979.
History
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth opened in April 1958 as the flagship hotel of the Canadian National Railway in Montreal, built above the CNR's underground rail terminus. One of the first hotels in North America to include escalators, air conditioning, and direct-dial telephones, it was a landmark of modern hospitality. The hotel's Suite 1742 became world-famous in May 1969 when John Lennon and Yoko Ono staged their 'Bed-In for Peace,' recording 'Give Peace a Chance' there. Following a major renovation completed in 2017, the hotel was reimagined with contemporary Québécois design.
Restaurants and bars
- Rosélys — Restaurant
- Nacarat — Restaurant
- Perluette Lounge — Bar
- Square Victoria Lounge — Bar
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Recommended (2026)
- AAA Four Diamond (2025)
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