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February : the most festive/gourmet month of the year

February 03, 2020
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Every year for 21 years now, the most gourmet festival in town, Festival Montréal en Lumière, has been lighting up the Entertainment District, located few steps from HOTEL10, to celebrate winter in Montreal. February, the shortest month of the year, is also one of the most exciting times. Animated outdoor activities, unique gastronomic events, original light interactive works, varied and eclectic shows and performances attract crowds and make this great festival a must-see for winter in Montreal. To find your way among the incomparable offer of events and activities offered from February 20, here are the suggestions from HOTEL10.

 

La Place des Festivals is the head quarter of Festival Montréal en Lumière

The Gourmet quarter

Very popular last year, the Gourmet Quarter was inaugurated during the last edition of the Festival, during which it welcomed more than 15,000 visitors. The Gourmet Quarter is an interior space where it is possible to eat well, drink well, make culinary discoveries and learn more about the major gastronomic trends of the moment. The Gourmet Quarter is located in the heart of the Montréal en Lumière outdoor site, on the 2nd floor of La Maison du Festival. Access is free and combines culinary discoveries and major trends in gastronomy through around fifty activities! Buy ready-to-eat meals, attend themed happy hours (including one in tribute to Quebec wines and one, local spirits), and discover the culinary richness of the Îles-de-la -Madeleine, the region highlighted this year.

Montréal en Lumière is definitely the “highlight” of February

La Nuit Blanche

La «Nuit blanche» attracts festival-goers until the middle of the night: more than 200 artistic and cultural activities (most of which are free) are taking place across the city … all night long! Flagship event of the Montréal en Lumière festival, La Nuit Blanche revolves around three districts and a pole (Le Quartier des Spectacles) and, for the occasion, the subway remains open all night and a shuttle service allows quick trips from one neighbourhood to the other. Find the winter wonderland on the Place des Festivals and underground passages transformed into artistic corridors with the amazing Art underground exhibition.

La Nuit Blanche will take place on February 29

The Gourmet night

The 2nd edition of the Gourmet Night will be held on February 22, 2020 as of 6 p.m. Its mission: to make and rediscover gastronomy and culinary talents from here through a host of night time gourmet activities, as well as to animate different districts during winter. For one evening exclusively, a hundred addresses – restaurants, bars, bakeries, delicatessens, pastries, etc. – will keep their doors open late in order to provide participants with unique gourmet experiences. Our suggestion: take this opportunity to discover the new food hall “Manger Montréal” Le Central which will open the doors of its 25 gourmet restaurants and counters until 3 am with DJ and entertainment for the occasion. You can even walk there from HOTEL10!

Le Central is the first food hall in Le Quartier des Spectacles

Underground Art

Also held during this time is the Art Souterrain Festival which brings together each year, from February 20 to March 14, 2020, more than 100 recognized artists whose works are exhibited on a 7 KM route in the heart of the Montreal underground network. It offers a program of diversified activities such” as workshops, conferences and artistic performances. Depart from HOTEL10 towards Place-des-Arts metro station and let yourself be enchanted by the Montreal «underground» and the extraordinary artistic installations that will dress it for the occasion. February has never been so exciting!

Art Souterrain its 7KM of artistic installations in Montreal underground city

Couldn't Have Asked For Better!

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Had the most amazing time in Montreal and Hotel 10 was the perfect choice for my stay. I booked the king deluxe room but was pleasantly surprised when I arrived and was upgraded to the Opus Loft. This was the nicest room I have ever stayed in! The vintage trinkets and instruments around the room were a beautiful touch. The shower and bath tub were perfect for relaxing after a long music festival weekend. The hotel was in a great location with plenty of bars and restaurants in the area and only a short walk to the metro station. I could not have asked for a better experience and would absolutely stay at Hotel 10 again for my next visit to Montreal!

Reviewed by Melissa on 09/15/2026

Trendy, refined, and sophisticated decor.

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Great location, close to the St. Laurent metro station and a 15-minute walk from the entrance to Old Montreal.
Trendy, refined, and sophisticated decor.
Attentive, knowledgeable, and professional staff.
The room was truly top-notch: high-quality bedding, a very well-equipped bathroom, and impeccable cleanliness.
A varied and hearty breakfast with plenty of options.
An excellent place to stay in Montreal 👍
Reviewed by Gregory Boiteau on 09/17/2026

Ideal Location

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

We had a pleasant two-day stay at Hotel 10. The room was spacious, spotlessly clean, and featured a very large and exceptionally comfortable bed. Although the window looked out onto a pergola, it didn’t bother us. The bathroom was very functional. Special mention goes to the café located right inside the hotel—it’s extremely convenient in the morning. The location is ideal for exploring the city, and the value for money is excellent. I would recommend this hotel without hesitation!

Reviewed by Hella Hammelmann on 09/14/2026

Room Was Perfect

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

What a great hotel. We were in town for the World Cycling Competition. The staff are amazing; so friendly and attentive. Our room was perfect. It was on the first floor (but you had to go up one floor on the elevator). It was clean, modern and it was not carpeted (less dust and smell). The amenities were great; rainforest shower head, Nespresso coffee maker, quality beds and bedding. Parking below the hotel was convenient with in/out privileges.. We had restful nights and the location was a block away from a variety of restaurants. It was about a 20 minute walk to the Eaton Centre. We enjoyed this end of downtown. Would recommend and definitely stay here again. Thank you Hotel 10 for a memorable stay!

Reviewed by Michael on 09/29/2026

In the Middle of Everything!

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Very nice staff. Rooms are spacious and were clean daily. You can only use the elevator with your room key so safety is good besides they have security. This hotel is in the middle of everything. We mostly walked to everything . It was a great experience.

Reviewed by Sweet Lady on 09/26/2026

Modern, clean and comfortable

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

We had started our in Boston to embark a cruise to Quebec. As we journeyed home this was our last stop in Canada was here, ready for the flight home.
Given it was a main road, no noise at all.
As an overnight stop, it ticked all the boxes. Modern, clean comfortable with an excellent shower room and separate toilet.
Staff excellent, could not fault it.

Reviewed by Harry Hazel on 09/22/2026

Clean and Modern

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

We chose this hotel based on the location to get to IGA stadium and walking distance to the old town. Overall the experience did not disappoint us. Clean, modern, decent amenities, close to all point of interests.

Reviewed by Helen on August 2026

Très bien situé

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Sympathique personnel. Très bien situé. Excellent petit déjeuner. Pratique pour la location de voitures.

Reviewed by Colette Van Lul on August 2026

Stylish hotel!

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Stylish hotel, pet friendly, gym equipment was ok, good location, helpful staff.
I was totally happy! 

Reviewed by Peter on August 2026

Amazing views

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

The rooms were spacious and the bed was so comfortable. The views from my room were amazing. The hotel was centrally located, and I was able to get around without any issues.

Reviewed by Danielle on July 2026

Beau séjour

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Emplacement idéal et chambre propre. Personnel agréable!

Reviewed by Denise on June 2026

Would visit again

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

It was a very smooth and pleasant stay. The front desk tried their best to check us in early since we arrived early. They also were able to hold our luggage prior to check in and after check out which helped us spend more time with the city. The cleaner came by every day and staff was very helpful with any questions we had. Would visit again.

Reviewed by Minhquan on August 2026

Brilliant stay

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant stay.

Large room and bathroom, friendly staff. The water machine in lobby to refill bottles, so no plastic needed. Overall a great base.

Reviewed by Tracy on July 2026

Amazing Location

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Love the hotel 10—been staying here whenever I come to Montreal for a very long time and the rooms are great and the location is amazing. Got in a bit early on my flight and they had my room ready :) always nice

Reviewed by Jay on May 2026

Loved the Valet Parking!

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful welcome - all staff friendly and kind; very clean, nicely decorated and size room and bathroom. Love the valet parking. Really enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed by Kathy on May 12 2026

MERCI

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Thanks for another great stay! We truly appreciated the surprise room upgrade and all the attention and service we always get. Your whole staff, from front desk to cleaning ladies to valet is truly amazing, and dedicated and so pleasant. Je ne parle pas de l’odeur merveilleuse qui règne à chaque étage., Chacun de nos séjours nous enchantent et nous donnent envie de revenir très vite. Nous avons déjà réservé pour fin Août pour le retour sur campus de notre fille et apprécions véritablement vos tarifs “McGill”.

Reviewed by Isabelle Mathieu on May 2026

Excellent Experience

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

The Hotel10 experience was excellent.
Everything is well-maintained, comfortable, and tastefully designed: excellent bedding, a quiet room, fully equipped facilities, and brand-new bathrooms.
The staff is lovely and welcoming, and the lobby alone is worth the visit—it’s that beautiful...
Reviewed by Maxime LAFAYE on May 15 2026

Friendly staff and Modern Room

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Staff are amazingly friendly. Room was very clean, modern. Beds comfortable. Blackout curtains. Great cafe on the other corner of Sherbrooke. All around great stay. Will stay again if ever back in Montreal!

Reviewed by Jillian on May 2026

Impeccable Service

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

We had an incredible stay at Hotel 10 in Montreal! From the moment we arrived, the valet service made everything simple and stress-free. Our room was modern and spotless, with a very comfortable king-size bed and a clean, carpet-free space.
The in-room espresso machine was a nice surprise, and we weren’t disappointed! As most of you know, we love staying active, so we headed to the gym first thing in the morning for a great workout. The café also offered a delicious, healthy breakfast buffet that helped us start the day off right.

Reviewed by Devin Hulett on May 2026

Would Absolutely Return

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

The hotel was excellent ! The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The room was huge and very clean. They replenished all the towels and cleaned up even though we were only there for 2 nights. Valet parking was easy. We felt very secure and would absolutely go back there again.

Reviewed by Aisha on May 30 2026

Excellent

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

"Great! A perfect combination of history and modern design. The rooms are beautiful, comfortable and tastefully decorated."

Reviewed by Jean-Philippe F on Nov 2025 via TripAdvisor

Very neat hotel in a good location

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

"Reasonable hotel where we felt very comfortable for one night. Valet parking for $35 . Great comfortable bed.The bathroom with huge shower leaves nothing to be desired. Coffee machine and fridge.
In the lobby a decent bar where there is freshly tapped beer at a reasonable price. Also a water station for filling water bottles.
Old Montreal is within walking distance in 20 minutes."

Reviewed by Karsten on Sep 2025 via TripAdvisor

Way above expectations

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

"We were very impressed by this hotel which had fantastic customer service with friendly, knowledgeable, and unusually caring staff. The hotel was modern and up to date and extremely clean. The room was very comfortable with very comfortable bedding and bathroom. We enjoyed coffee in the mornings at Cafe Origine attached to the hotel. The location was central, allowing walking throughout the city for exploring."

Reviewed by Daniel F on June 2025 via TripAdvisor