While a hotel is a hotel is a hotel, I do appreciate the little things that a hotel does to make itself unique. I think this one does enough to make itself stand out.
The location is fantastic. I was just a few blocks away from where I needed to be, and it's right on top of a Metro station. Old Montreal is a heft walk (or very cheap cab ride if you don't feel like braving the elements).
The rooms have a unique design, with the out-facing wall bowing with a curved window, making the room feel a bit more like a B&B room rather than a standard four wall hotel room. The bed was comfortable and the pillows firm (which I appreciate).
The WiFi was readily accessible in the room, and for the most part was "fast enough", but certainly nothing that could be considered blazing speed. The one issue I did have with it is it wasn't accessible from the bar. Since I don't have a Canadian data plan (and I break out into hives if I go 5 minutes without internet access) I found that a bit of a drag.
Beyond that, it is still just another hotel. The bonus star is because the rooms made it feel a little less like I was in a hotel.