The best places to stay in Montreal for race weekend
Find the perfect balance of adrenaline-fueled race action and a relaxing stay during the Formula 1® weekend in Montreal.
By Alison Cavatore | June 10, 2025
Buckle up and start your engine for an action-packed weekend in Montreal to watch as our longstanding partners, McLaren F1 Team, compete in one of motorsports’ most exciting races, the Canadian Grand Prix. Get up to speed with everything you need to know for an epic race weekend with a stay that puts you at the center of all the action.
Location, location, location
Montreal is brimming with charming neighborhoods, including a vibrant downtown and historical Old Montreal, but when it comes to being in a prime location for race weekend, it matters where you stay. Nestled in the heart of the city’s Golden Square Mile, a fashion and culture hub with high-end boutiques, gourmet restaurants, and art galleries, Vogue Hotel Montreal Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton is just a 20-minute drive from Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, where the big race takes place. The chic hotel celebrates local culture and style and is the perfect home base for recharging and refueling between race festivities. Also just 20 minutes away from the race circuit is Hampton Inn by Hilton Montreal Downtown, a great choice for families that want food and fun before and after the race, thanks to the hotel’s free hot breakfast, outdoor pool, and a rooftop bar with city views. Depending on your preferences, each hotel has the comfort and amenities you need for a winning stay.
Image 1 credit: Monaco Grand Prix
Dine and unwind
A multicultural haven, Montreal is a city with a diverse culinary scene. The city has one of the highest number of restaurants per capita in North America, so there are ample dining options to explore. While in town, we recommend trying local favorites like smoked meat, a Montreal-style gravlax sandwich, and poutine, a quintessentially French-Canadian dish consisting of french fries, gravy, and fresh cheese curds. For refined and innovative Asian-inspired cuisine, visit YAMA at Vogue Hotel Montreal Downtown, for fresh, simple, and flavorful dishes like Korean short ribs, Wagyu steak, sashimi, seafood linguine, and more. Pre- or post-race, reenergize with an invigorating workout at your hotel’s fitness center or relax in the comfort of your room before heading out for more race weekend fun.
The highlights:
Best time to visit Montreal: Spring and summer
Race weekend: June 11 - 13, 2025
Don’t miss: Crecent Street festivities (including street vendors and race events), Old Montreal, Mont Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden
Where to stay: Vogue Hotel Montreal Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton; Hampton Inn by Hilton Montreal Downtown
Alison Cavatore
Alison Cavatore is the Assistant Editor for the Content Marketing team at Hilton. She has written and copyedited for numerous print and digital publications in the U.S. and abroad. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Alison has lived in Miami, Scottsdale, Holland, France, Switzerland and Canada. She currently resides in the Washington, D.C. area.
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