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| - This terrific Hilton hotel is located in downtown Montreal, just a few minutes away from the Bell Centre, and just seconds away from the underground mall, the subway and Place Bonaventure. It also has a parking lot where you can either self-park or use a valet, each at an extra charge but very convenient. Oh and did I mention that there's a Tim Horton's about fifteen seconds away? What more could you really ask for, seriously.
The hotel itself is like nothing I've ever seen. There is no lobby on the ground floor. It is located above an office building and you'll have to access it using an elevator. Once on top, you'll find not only the lobby, but a restaurant, a heated outdoor swimming pool and the rooms. The decor is unique and is an architectural disaster. While Montreal isn't exactly known for it's amazing architecture, the hotel is a real eyesore, with some weird concrete walls in the hallways but it's easy to ignore as the rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable.
The front desk people were terrific and checked us in efficiently in our three rooms and after dropping our suitcases off, we rushed to the swimming pool which is very unique - You go into this special, tiny room and proceed to get in to the water before going through a tiny tunnel that will bring you outside. Nothing beats swimming in an outdoor pool on a snowy day.
The hotel is affordable, especially if you use Expedia like we did and we had a terrific stay there, especially since it was so close to everything. I wouldn't hesitate to stay there again in the future when in town.
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