Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
The Frontenac is a beautiful building in a stunning location, but don't expect true luxury. My biggest objection is that it can be filled with tour groups, although there's a separate side entrance for groups arriving by bus so that they don't line up in the main lobby.
Yes, I agree. I've listened to many here and in private messages, as well as looked at many reviews on tripadvisor. My impression is that the Frontenac looks to be the part of luxury but isn't actually as nice as it outwardly seems. For the difference in price, too, I lean still towards the St. Antoine or even the St. Germaine Dominion which offer more contemporary elegance if not true luxury, and in more boutique environments that we'd prefer. My impression in QC is that there is no clearcut luxury winner, so I don't think we can go wrong between those choices.
I don't mind paying more when the product is absolutely better. But in QC, it just doesn't seem any better.
In Montreal, the Ritz certainly seems more our style...but the W is not far off in terms that matter to us, and the W is far cheaper and I'll get upgraded to a junior suite/suite, anyway. Without SPG Plat status, I might have opted for the Ritz. But with SPG Plat status, the W seems the best option for us. (Not to mention that the 2 rooms for 3 nights gets me 6 nights toward Plat status for the next year.)