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| - It's always good to be back in the great city of Montreal, and when I am, I will only stay at this awesome hotel! Hotel Des Gouverneur is located in the most perfect location - halfway between the always happening Village and the never ending nightlife of downtown. Situated on the corner ofSte.Catherine est and rue St. Hubert , anything you could need is in a 3 minute walking distant radius ( Metro, newsstand, cafes, bank, SAQ, everything!) In fact, the hotel is connected to entire complex (Place Depuis) - you don't even have to go outside.
I first started coming to this hotel a few years ago for New Year's Eve partying and have a great experience each and every time I stay here. Now it is a tradition to stay here not only on New Year's Eve, but throughout the year for Jazz Fest., Juste Pour Rire, fete des neiges, Monreal comic-con, and of course the August summer bash: Fierte Montreal. No matter what time of year it is, this hotel consistently delivers on all levels! Aside from the perfect location, one of the main draws that I first fell in love with is this hotel's views (downtown view). You can NOT get better views of this great city in any other hotel in Montreal (see pics taken from my suite --30th floor).
The staff here is exceptionally hospitable and accommodating. They will speak French first; however will politely switch to English to accommodate their Anglophone guests. The concierge desk can be a great help as well. They have gotten me last minute hard to score reservations on few occasions and they will never have you waiting for a taxi. Lino the manager I would like to specifically mention as he is a true professional and a first class act. During my last visit, one of my friends lost his jacket (containing his wallet!) and Lino had a team of staff search for it until it eventually showed up in one of the lounge areas. Wow man thanks again for that Lino..that could have been a bad trip for sure!
The business and suite floors are nicely decorated and are very clean. The bed in my suite was a California King that could have easily and comfortably slept four people across. Also, business floors can only be accessed with a key card, which is a nice feature, especially during New Year's Eve when pandemonium ensues. Even so, never felt unsafe as the hotel hires a security team for NYE. Business rooms come with business center access which offers complementary snacks, water, juice and newspapers. There are also a few computers in there in case you forget your laptop (rooms come with free WiFi). Each night of your stay comes with a breakfast voucher for a nice European-style buffet.
Hotel Des Gouverneur is an outstanding four-star hotel worthy a stay, but make sure you request a high floor with a downtown view and you will surely not be disappointed!!!
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