Amy Adejokun
Section editor
This hotel has two different aspects: on one side, the basic-standard rooms, the reception and amenities, all of which is a little outdated and of simple comfort, on the other side, Deluxe bedrooms and ultra-modern suites, stylish and contemporary, worthy of a top hotel. Make your choice! And whichever it is, make the most of the ideal location, a few streets away from Vieux Montreal.
On rue Berri, a few streets away from the city centre and parallel to rue Saint Denis, great for shopping and full of restaurants and bars.
The basic standard bedrooms are simple but clean. They lack a little character! One or two beds, always doubles, so that up to four guests can be accommodated. As for the equipment, a TV set, a control for video games (extra charge), a CD alarm, a percolator and a small refrigerator. The air-conditioning is individual but dates back to a few years already, if not a few decades. The bathrooms have a bathtub and a few welcome toiletries as well as a hairdryer allowing you to travel light. The only trouble is, the fan comes on as soon as you put the light on, which doesn't make your bath a very relaxing time. All bathrooms were due to be redecorated in 2008 with new tile flooring and a new, more stylish cabinet under the sink. A wardrobe and an ironing board in each bedroom can be useful in this city where people dress up to go out at night. The 17 Deluxe bedrooms are more spacious, but especially more pleasant and stylish. Recently redecorated, they all boast the latest facilities. Finally, for the wealthiest, do not miss out on the suites, absolutely superb with a lounge area, a bath tub equipped with lights supposed to alter your mood, a large multi-jet shower and a flat screen ideal for a movie session from your bath.
An aged building which doesn't look like much from the outside. The interior is simple. To the right, the reception, to the left, the Italian restaurant. 148 bedrooms are distributed across 10 floors. The reception was due to be renovated in 2008 and according to the blue prints: out retro style and welcome to the new contemporary ambiance, in the same shades and style as the new Deluxe bedrooms and suites.
In a simple and pleasant setting, although it smells of grilled food a little, the small Italian bar-restaurant serves pasta and lasagne, but also a mussel menu, served at will, on a daily basis for 15 dollars. You can also have your breakfast (not included) and dinner there.
The car park costs 17 dollars for 24 hours.
The Internet access $9.95 for the whole stay. This price only becomes reasonable for a minimum of a three day stay!
spa, Turkish bath
golf, sports
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This Sofitel hotel, which is part of the chain's new generation of hotels, offers stylish interiors. Opened in 2002, it really does deserve its excellent reputation and its business and upmarket clientele does it justice.
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The Place d'Armes is a beautiful and sophisticated central hotel, with a clientele which mainly consists of guests travelling for business in winter, and for leisure in summer. Modernity and authenticity come together here to create an impeccable result. The hotel will also afford much easier access when the road works in the street are complete.
This Sofitel hotel, which is part of the chain's new generation of hotels, offers stylish interiors. Opened in 2002, it really does deserve its excellent reputation and its business and upmarket clientele does it justice.
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.