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| - Although this is my most recent time staying here, I've stayed in the past quite a bit for work, sometimes weeks on end. For work, I liked it the most. It was central enough. The Path system took me underground and straight to the office building above Ailes. The rooms are modern, contemporary and has lots of amenities. I've stayed before in Fairmont (connects underground, but old rooms), Delta (doesn't connect to anything), and this one is by far my favourite.
It's also about 10 mins walk to the Old City!
I'm back here again as they host an annual dance competition. They are well versed in the dance world as they do this twice every year, for at least 5+ years.
I actually don't mind that it's all one level, except for a few stairs. You can get around quicker and no need to wait for elevators (except the ones to get up).
The restaurants aren't anything to be had though. I've eaten in the bar (meh), and le Castillion (expensive). Nearby, in the path, you can grab a quick bite to eat in the food courts or in the train station. For a better dinner, take the path thru Place Ville Marie to St Catherines.
There's free wifi, but it's deceiving. I guess they are getting with the times, and in a transition phase. The rooms say only wired internet is free, and when you get to the splash page, you can't really do anything unless you pay.
Well, turns out, if you click "bill my room", and there is a $0.00 options. More speed, you have to pay more. I guess it's tricky, and hopefully they will make it more clear.
The staff here are super friendly. Everyone's smiling and seems like they will do their best to serve you better. Never had an issue.
The Castillon restaurant, has not so bad food, except the terrible service, waiting in line and lack of staff makes it unbearable.
Regardless, if I had to pick a hotel in Montreal, I would choose this one.
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