Au Coeur Urbain

Montréal


At the foot of Mont-Royal, this striking B&B, with its vine-covered courtyard looks like it's been transported straight from Provence. Inside, you'll find a modern style amid small, brightly painted rooms and sun-drenched common areas (dining room, living room and a small gym), where guests are welcome.

The downside: the charm ends at the property line; it's on a busy street across from a hospital. Luckily, street noise is minimal owing to good insulation. Also, it's a long trudge uphill from the metro (but an easy bus ride). Tasty breakfasts showcase products from Québec, while the innkeepers do their best to use sustainable, ecofriendly products such as fair-trade cotton sheets and towels, and mattresses made with natural latex.