Located in the northwest corner of Centre-ville (Downtown Montreal), the hotel has a great situation - it's just a few blocks walk to the Metro, the Musee des Beaux-Arts, and tons of shopping opportunities. There's a lot of activity within the hotel & environs, too... when I checked in after midnight on a Thursday, I could barely hear what Reception was saying over the din in the Cabaret bar, and there was a long line of people headed to the Terrace Magnetique bar on the roof. I was pleased upon arrival at my room that I couldn't hear any of it from there (actually, the simple sounds of a city were more intrusive than the party atmosphere above and below).
The halls were a little the worse for wear but the room itself was a good size and very clean and comfortable. Housekeeping did a great job and my interactions with reception were all positive. I couldn't get a feel for the doorman's hours (almost never seemed to be there). Had room service (chocolate mousse was very nice). The restaurant (serving breakfast buffet or ala carte, and lunch) was fine, prices reasonable, the staff very attentive. My advise for those interested in all the hubbub about the Terrace Magnetique would be to go up and have a drink with friends if you want - it's clearly a happening place to be for that purpose - but Please Do Not Eat There Under Any Circumstances. I popped up for a quick lunch one day just to get the atmosphere (and the view) and the caesar-salad-with-shrimp was simply horrid (both to see and taste). I still shudder at the memory.
So don't eat there - there are plenty of nice places in walking distance (including Cellini's across the street) - but for a really pleasant lodging experience, The Hotel de la Montagne is a good bet.














