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| - I enjoy staying in Fairmont hotels. I find them historic and luxurious, even if the rooms are on the small size (due to their age). The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth was no exception - it's a beautiful hotel in the heart of downtown Montreal, walking distance to Rue Ste-Catherine and Mountain, among other hopping nightlife spots. You can also access a good amount of the downtown via underground passages, including the Metro station.
The rooms are cozy but comfortable. The bed was luxurious, and the bathroom was updated and modern (except the faucets which were older, for some reason). The internet works well in the rooms (wireless and wired) and are quite speedy. A tip: join the Fairmont President's Club (free) and get free internet access, free access to the gym and other goodies. The gym was one of the best out there, with lots of machines, weights, weight machines and a nice pool.
My only complaint is the nickel-and-dime charges that an expensive hotel should never charge. $29/day for parking, even for hotel guests (no discount for guests is BAD policy). Also, if you stay in the parking lot past 4pm, you get charged $23 extra. $3 for the concierge to hold your bags after checkout - really? A darn expensive hotel restaurant. A new $10 service fee for Fairmont Fit gym clothes (if you aren't a Premiere member of the club). As a frequent traveller, these left a bit of a sour taste in my mouth.
Still, this hotel is beautiful and in a great location. I would recommend it!
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