After seeing such great reviews I had to check out their website!
Their online availability calendar showed rooms available for the weekend we were looking for on our honeymoon.
I called to book a room, and was put through to the front desk.

The answer was swift and curt: We are busy this summer.
"There aren't any rooms available at all for the whole summer?"
"No. No rooms at all. Goodbye."

Thanks a lot.

We just returned from a fabulous vacation in Montreal, thanks to Albert, the owner of the Le Relais Lyonnais. This is a small, boutique hotel perfectly located in a "happening" part of town known as the Latin Quarter. The decor is contemporary, the rooms are immaculate, the value is excellent, and the service is incredible. Our room was a bit petite which will prompt us to consider upgrading to a suite when we visit again.

Upon arrival, Albert basically planned our trip in Montreal --- activities, restaurants, etc., and it could not have been better. He is a happy, caring, generous gentleman who goes the extra mile time and time again. Our favorite evening was U23D at the IMAX theater, followed by dinner in a swanky, night-club type restaurant called Resto L'Appartement. But every day and evening was filled with activities including fine food, museums, shopping, and even an exhilirating speedboat trip on the Lachine Rapids.

One afternoon my husband asked Albert where he could buy some cheese, so that we could have wine and cheese in our room. Albert went into the kitchen, prepared a beautiful cheese plate for us, and refused to let us pay for it. We felt like guests in his home! As we were leaving for the airport, Albert handed us a bag of croissants from his restaurant to have at the airport. We adored and appreciated Albert so much that we gave him a gift before we left. It's hard to imagine how our trip to Montreal would have turned out without his guidance, and his beautiful city made a lasting impression upon us. We look forward to returning to Montreal and staying at Le Relais Lyonnais once more.

Just back from two nights at the Relais Lyonnais. Unassuming location toward the low end of St. Denis, but right in the thick of things.

Our two room suite was BEAUTIFUL. Great privacy for a family with a 21 year old. Marvelous "rainshower". Even had a terasse at the back! The staff/patron was very accomodating and solicitous of our welfare.

Great little cafe downstairs affiliated with the hotel. Breakfast crepes, etc. and first-class pastries all day.

I agree, I have never felt so compelled to write a review, and without trip advisor we never would have found such a gem. Fantastic location (lively Latin Quarter, short walk to Vieux Montreal, close to Metro), lovely modern room, great breakfast downstairs, and the owner Albert was so incredibly helpful and charming. Will not even consider staying anywhere else in Montreal!