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.
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Great food / Wine, Shopping