Amy Adejokun
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As its name suggests, 'Le Petit Hotel' (The Small Hotel) is not very big, however it could just as easily have been called 'Le Petit Hotel Design' (The Small Design Hotel). Situated in the heart of Old Montreal, this hotel is ideal for young holiday makers who want to be at the heart of activity and are looking for extra comfort.
Le Petit Hôtel - © Igor Lubinetsky
Le Petit Hôtel - © Igor Lubinetsky
Situated in Old Montreal, the hotel is within walking distance of shops, restaurants and the port.
The hotel has 24 rooms divided into four categories with very evocative names: small, medium, large and extra large. The rooms have an original and design atmosphere, tastefully combining contemporary and urban styles (red brick walls providing a backdrop for a futuristic lamp etc.). Sober colours are interrupted here and there by an orange chair or a red lamp, and in addition to being pleasant, the interiors are arranged in an intelligent way, even in the smallest of spaces. The rooms have large closets which are ideal for fashionistas who choose to stay in this fashionable hotel. The bathrooms, although some are quite narrow, will not disappoint either: the multi-jet showers will wake even the sleepiest of guests, while an element of originality is provided by the transparent wash basins and the toilets with their rounded shapes. With regards to facilities, rest assured, all the necessary items are provided: hair-dryer, bathrobe, television, fridge and even a Wii in the extra large rooms!
Originally opened in 2009, this small, trendy hotel only has a few communal areas and with good reason, as there is not much available space. The reception are doubles as a bar - known for the quality of its coffee - and at the end of this long, narrow room decorated with works by Montreal artists, there is a small room where several tables are arranged. Apart from the long and narrow reception/cafe area that introduces the design theme of the hotel, the only other communal areas are the corridors, which are also decorated with plenty of taste and originality.
The hotel has a small cafe that serves excellent coffee as well as some drinks and snacks. However, the highlight of the hotel is the fact that breakfast is always included in the price of the room. Breakfast is served on the ground floor in a small room that opens onto the reception area, consisting of a cold but perfectly adequate continental breakfast.
As this hotel belongs to a chain of hotels, it is possible to order room service at the Nellington, the restaurant of another hotel in the same chain. The food is not cheap but it is made from quality ingredients and is well presented. However, it is probably better to eat out as there are many good restaurants within walking distance of the hotel.
Internet access is free of charge.
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