Checked in here with ethe family for a couple of nights while attending a wedding.
I used priceline's best deal to pick up our. Room for $65 per night. We confirmed our room of 2 queen beds and requested a rollaway cot abt 7 hours before our arrival. Upon arrival the front desk manager told us that for that rate we'd be in a small room with 1 queen bed....not really going to happen wit a wife and 4 kids, so after much cajoling, we were upgraded to a suite which is essentially one big room with 2 beds, 1 bathroom and a partition down the middle to create a private space with a sofa, tv kitchenette and table. Not that I'm complaining that we got this room at the same rate as our original reservation because we needed the space. Unfortunately the elevator only goes to the fourth floor so we had to lug our gear up 2 flights of stairs to finally get to our room.
Parking, Internet and breakfast is free, which is always great. Te restaurant is certified Kosher by the MontreAl Vaad which is awesome for a kosher traveller. I'll be writing a separate review of Le Grill so check that our.
The pool is in the basement along with the fitness room. GE pools depth is about 3 feet so if you have young kids, you don't have to supervise them as much because they can touch the bottom. Also the pool temperature is very warm (unusual for hotel pools) so that even our 15 month old could go in without a problem.
The rooms have updated finishes, but hey,this is a 2 star hotel so don't expect everything to work properly the first time or have everything you need at your fingertips. Staff are friendly. But ere is not enough of them to meet every guest's need if there is a rush of people but they're trying there best.
So if you need a Kosher option in the Jewish area of Montreal or are looking for a modestly price option in midtown Montreal without the "frills". This is the place for you. If you're traveling on business and are used to certain styles and amenities then this is not the place for you. I'd cm back with my family, but wouldn't stay here if I was working downtown.