3 Best Hotels in Saint John, New Brunswick

Right in the heart of the city, this modern and stylish hotel is within the Brunswick Square mall and linked to other shopping and entertainment venues by an indoor walkway, making it perfect for a winter visit. Another advantage to sitting atop the shopping mall is that the hotel's four stories have some good views and little traffic noise. The hotel is also good for families.

This stunning hotel is sleek and very stylish, with open-aspect public areas flooded with natural light, spacious rooms, and an unbeatable city-center waterfront location. A huge bonus in winter is the fact that it's linked to downtown shops, businesses, restaurants, sports venues, and the adjacent conference center via the city's indoor walkway. Guest rooms include comfortable beds and plenty of amenities, and all have great city or harbor views. The contemporary pub, overlooking the waterfront and open all day, offers both sophisticated dining and casual fare—all based on local ingredients—and has a great summer patio.

In an affluent suburb with tree-lined streets, palatial homes, tennis, golf, and a yacht club, this inn fits right in, with its clapboards, columns, antiques, and original artwork. Bedrooms are light and spacious, with fresh contemporary color schemes; some have fireplaces, some have a kitchenette, and one suite has a whirlpool bath. The Robertson Restaurant, open to nonresidents, too, has gained a good reputation, with creative Continental and seafood dishes. Favorites include a tangy chowder of Atlantic salmon, vegetables, and capers, and a full lamb rack crusted in walnuts and Dijon mustard.