My boyfriend and I stayed at Le Nouvel over the Canada Day weekend, and we were pleasantly surprised with the cleaniness and quality of the room, as we were apprehensive after reading some unfavourable reviews about the hotel.
The hotel was easy to find, being right on Rene Levesque. There is an underground parking available for $15/night (has in/out privilege), and just a note to those driving a SUV or truck - the height max is about 6FT., and the ceilings are exposed with pipes/wires in some areas of the parking lot, so be sure to remove any overhead baggages before entering the lot, or they'll fall off your car (or worse, damage the roof). We drove a SUV, and we were just a couple of inches lower than the ceiling, and have never seen a ceiling that hangs so low in a parking lot. Also, look for signs to hotel parking. The lot is shared between the hotel and a condo next door, and we made the mistake of not reading all the signs to hotel parking before heading in the opposite direction. The other side of the lot was dark and creepy, so use caution when entering the lot. Parking spaces closer to the hotel is well lit, although small.
Check-in was quick and hotel staff was friendly. Our room faced Rene Levesque, so we heard some light traffic noise at night. If noise is a concern, I would recommend asking for a room facing away from the street. The room was spacious, with a nice sitting area. Bathroom was clean, and they have Neutrogena bath products available.
The hotel is a convenient walk to St. Catherine Street (1 block) where there are many restaurants. We had breakfast at the hotel (buffet $11/person), and it has a nice selection with hot & cold food.
Overall, this is a great hotel with very reasonable rates. We were impressed with the room and the hotel in general (I am super picky with cleaniness and I was not dissappointed). This is a great place to stay if you're looking for a comfortable room to unwind after a day of sight-seeing/partying. It's no Ritz Carlton, but it's a great value in Montreal and we'll stay here again the next time we're in town.
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Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Shopping