Arrived in Montreal for the first time and stayed at this hotel for two nights. Doorman was awaiting on arrival and was very helpful and friendly. Walked into the hotel and immediately had a smell .......not sure what it was maybe a little musty or something but was not very attractive. Older looking hotel in the inside. Was checked in fairly quickly. Stayed on the 12th floor. The room was very large in comparison to any other hotel.....Had a very comfortable King Size bed with a large bathroom also with seperate tub and walk in shower. Nothing wrong with the room but you definately have to like the style of the hotel. At night they arrived with some chocolates and bottled water. Two for one nights in the bar during happy hour ........very good deal indeed !! Never ate the hotel as behind it on the street over it is packed with outdoor patios and restaurants........packed. Nothing overly wrong with the hotel but don't think I would choose it again.

My husband and I stayed for 6 nights including the evening of our anniversary in March. We arrived a day after the biggest snowstorm of the spring which made trekking around Montreal a challenge.

The hotel was beautiful and lives up to its impression as older and unique "boutique" accommodations. The location is perfect for a tourist – nestled between Rue Crescent and Rue St. Catharine – the best place to be for shopping and dining.

Our greeting was perfect; the door attendant welcomed us to Montreal and assisted us with parking and our bags. Parking at just $15 / day was a welcome surprise. A much lower rate than most big-city-downtown hotels we had stayed in. We got a great rate of just $99 / night on expedia for a room with king bed and balcony. The room was clean and lovely, cool marble bathroom tiles, a tub and shower, stocked mini bar and plenty of space to work (laptops come with on the trip). Access to wireless internet required a password from the front desk but was complimentary thru our stay.

The hotel was under some construction during our stay including renos on our floor. The hours of tool usage etc. was more than reasonable and even the contractors were friendly and courteous, allowing us to cross their path. We even had a peek at some incomplete hotel rooms which was fun.

The bar and lounge were welcome retreats. There were nightly piano and singing performances – a perfect end to a long cold day of sight seeing. The fountain of complimentary Clementines was also a treat.

Just one minor beef; we were asked kindly but often by the hotel staff (front desk, servers, door attendant, even a housekeeper) what brought us to Montreal. We answered each time that it was our first trip to the city and that we were there to celebrate our 6th Wedding Anniversary. After many congratulations and acknowledgements, I was surprised that the hotel made no additional gesture of our very special occasion. Having spent the better part of the last 2 decades as a hotel employee, I know it is both minor and nearly mandatory to send a bottle of wine, fruit plate or even just a quick greeting card to any guests celebrating a romantic occasion. It is that little something extra that makes you feel like everyone is listening and really appreciates your choice to stay.

Regardless – I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone planning a trip to Montreal.

WOW is all I can say about this hotel.

The lobby is just as beautiful as the pictures suggest - gorgeous!

When we got to our room, I squealed with delight - it was amazing! I don't know how we got it for the price.

The room was large and gorgeous. The furnishings were very tasteful! The bed was super comfortable and the bedding was of a high quality. It was a pleasure to sleep in. Large TV, nice mini bar, as well as a shirt press and shoe shine machine!

The bathroom was lovely too - separate shower and bath, two vanities, bathrobes, slippers. We were in heaven.

It was cold and snowy in Montreal when we were staying there, and I have to say we were quite happy just staying in our hotel with just a few trips outside to visit old montreal, and go shopping and to a hockey game.

Every afternoon we went down to Thursdays bar for happy hour - two for one cocktails!! It was so fabulous and everyone was so friendly.

We stayed for 5 nights and didn't want to leave. :-(

I would go back to Montreal again just to stay at this hotel!!

The hotel is currently undergoing renovations. No surprise that the reviews are varied at this time. The building exterior is simple concrete but the hotel entrance and lobby are like stepping into a European boutique hotel where both French & English are spoken.
Some rooms have been updated to the modern, sleek look and others are still of the older décor. All are very clean, large with comfortable beds and high end linens including fluffy duvets. Bathrooms are massive with 2 sinks, decent toiletries and separate bath & shower.

Location is ideal, valet service is efficient and very friendly. Front desk is professional.

Dinner at the hotel restaurant – reasonably priced, many choices.
Room service 2X - delivered fast, hot, very tasty on tray with cloth napkins, water and a flower in vase.

This hotel has been a long time establishment in a choice location and they provide the special small touches that make a difference.
-Terry bath robes, wine glasses & cork screw, free wireless net, an in-room powered shoe polisher, etc.

We would love to return after the renos and during warmer weather to experience the rooftop pool & patio. The weather during our stay was typical winter storm onset - oh well, that made the room service that much more appreciated and the Underground City shopping perfect.