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Are you an American Express premium Cardmember? For the third consecutive year, the Maison Amex Montreal opens its doors to eligible cardmembers for the FORMULA 1 LENOVO GRAND PRIX DU CANADA 2026, from Thursday, May 21 to Sunday, May 24, 2026.
To make the most of it, see how to experience the Grand Prix with your points and card benefits, as well as our F1 experience with the American Express Platinum Card.
This year, the lounge is moving to a new address: 2120 Rue de la Montagne, right in the heart of downtown.
Below, you’ll find the eligible cards, hours, the menu curated by chef Danny Smiles of Le Violon, as well as our feedback from previous editions. To make sure you don’t miss any Amex perks, sign up for our newsletter.
To enter Maison Amex Montreal in 2026, you must present one of the following American Express cards, along with a government-issued photo ID matching the name on the card.
Maison Amex is changing locations this year. The lounge will now be in the heart of the Quartier de la Montagne, near Peel metro station and the Festival Grand Prix. Here are the key details.
Note that the hours differ from last year. The lounge opened at 11 AM in 2025, versus 2 PM this year. Closing time also moves from 11 PM to 10 PM. Plan your visit accordingly, especially if you’re hoping to stop by earlier in the day.
Montreal chef Danny Smiles, at the helm of Le Violon, is once again curating the menu at Maison Amex Montreal in 2026. As a reminder, Le Violon is ranked among Canada’s best restaurants in the Canada’s 100 Best list.
On the food side, you’ll enjoy:
What’s more, Le Violon is one of the restaurants eligible for the $200 annual dining credit on the American Express Platinum Card. Take advantage of being downtown to book a table before or after your visit to Maison Amex.
Entry to Maison Amex Montreal follows specific rules. Here’s what to know before you go.
No advance registration is required. However, due to the maximum capacity of 125 people, expect possible wait times during peak hours, especially Saturday evening and before Sunday’s race.
The Milesopedia team visited Maison Amex Montreal in 2024, 2025, and 2026. The photos illustrating this article are from these three editions, providing a good overview of the lounge’s atmosphere and format over the years.
In 2026, American Express is opening Maison Amex in the heart of Montreal: a private lounge reserved for eligible members and their plus-one. It features leather armchairs, crafted cocktails (available for purchase), and appetizers by Chef Danny Smiles of Le Violon, recognized as one of the top 100 restaurants in Canada. It is the perfect place to unwind between the weekend’s highlights.
In 2025, the lounge was located on Stanley Street, just steps away from the Peel metro station.
At the entrance, a quick check of the card and ID was all that was needed to access the ground floor, which was furnished with several small tables and televisions broadcasting the race live.
The menu curated by Danny Smiles included a spring vegetable skewer, stracciatella focaccia, whipped baccalà with trout roe, and a barese sausage skewer.
The 2024 edition, closer to Crescent Street, offered a slightly different setup, with an outdoor terrace, more enveloping armchairs, and self-serve snacks (including much-loved truffle fries). Atmosphere-wise, a DJ hosted the space both years, which sometimes made conversation difficult during peak hours.
Maison Amex Montreal remains one of the most anticipated spring perks for premium American Express cardmembers. For the 3rd year in a row, the lounge offers a welcome place to unwind in the middle of a packed downtown during Grand Prix weekend. If you have an eligible card, take the opportunity to meet other enthusiasts and sample chef Danny Smiles’ cuisine.
Beyond this one-off event, American Express cardmembers enjoy plenty of other perks throughout the year. To compare all available options, visit our best credit cards page in Canada.
We might see you at Maison Amex! Part of the Milesopedia team is planning to go!
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