Preface: Autumn 2008
This hotel is the kind of place you could go and pretend you lived here. From the inside, the rooms are gorgeous: high ceilings and hardwood floors. Views overlook cobblestone and storefront-lined streets. Walls are thick and sound does not carry, so if you tend to sleep soundly in a different bed, you might find yourself well-rested for days of adventure in your 'new neighborhood.'
The hotel was a two-minute walk to the Notre Dame basilica. As a tourist, walking through the church felt peripherally spiritual. The walking tour included Rue St. Laurent which is home to top-shelf shopping, cafes, and restaurants. This area is in close proximity to China town. Taxi rides are minutes from fine adult entertainment and art museums. If you want to plan ahead, you can, but it's not necessary.
Although googling my trip helped, I would say that it wasn't necessary. The spots I wanted to go overlapped the places I just discovered on my own, and the hotel staff will help you find what it is that you're looking for.