I wonder what kind of hotels some of the reviewers here stayed in previously to rate it 5 stars?? 5 Stars is reserved for the likes of a Four Seasons, The Waldorf Astoria NYC, or a Ritz Carlton. Not Le Crystal.
As some of the more astute reviewers (certainly more experienced travelers with better taste) say here; this place is more like a Hilton Garden Inn, or a Crowne Plaza or maybe a Marriott. Very bland and average. Beige.
What are some of the people here raving about? Our experiences... The pool was closed. The restaurant had difficulty making a waffle and pancake breakfast - which went back to the kitchen. The hotel is not a high-rise! The hotel portion only goes up to the 11th floor. The floors above the pool are long-term residences.
The shower was no big deal. Ours had peeling paint. The room was "nice". Not gorgeous, and not 5 star for sure. The bed was very comfortable but everything in the room is beige. Who gushes over a Mini-bar? News-Flash, nothing is free, and everything costs 5 times more than in any store.
There is only one restaraunt. The room service was "business hotel typical" and not worth $65. for a burger and a turkey club. There is no gift shop, not even a mail box.
"You can see the Bell Center". Who cares? That has little value unless you came to see a game.
If you have business in this part of Montreal and the Marriott is booked....I suggest you fire up your laptop and book one of the small boutique hotels. If I had to do it all over again, that's what I would do.
In the future I will read more reviews before making my choice. There are a lot of travelers that are too easily impressed for their $300 + per night. Did I mention everything is beige?
The hotel and the buildings nearby are undergoing renovations/construction. In some instances massive demolition. The traffic and THE NOISE were NOT BELIEVABLE. NOT a good time.