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| - I'll readily admit to calling this place "Hospital Hotel" et "Hotel LaHell" before I actually checked in, but I'm happy to report that I didn't see any ghosts or experience near-hell...with the exception of seeing some homeless person put some kinda white pill on his palm.
PROS
+ located on a small street, so it's not stressful to unload car, park on the side
+ quiet
+ staff seemed sweet and professional, explained everything
+ room was clean, included a kitchenette which I'm sure would be useful for someone staying long-term
+ free local, outgoing calls
+ GOOD value, @ ~$100/night which includes continental breakfast!
+ great location! A few blocks away from Vieux Montreal et a main drag, St. Catherine, St. Denis. Most places downtown are very walkable
CONS
- somewhat sketchy street. First impression was bum and weird people milling about hotel
- driving into the underground parking lot was like going down a roller coaster. Steep as hell and sharp turns abound! Not sure what happens if another car happens to be comin' up, while you're going down et vice-versa
- underground parking is NOT connected to the hotel itself. There's a separate entrance/exit door. No biggie.
- noisy a/c/heating units. Just turn the darn thing off!
- there's wifi, but it's non-existent the further away you are from the lobby. Took forever to open a page, just gave up, and ended going downstairs for stronger connection/use their computers which were off to the side of reception desk
- even though I put the "Do Not Disturb" sign, my room was made up. So you may hafta clarify this with hotel staff if you're particular about not having your stuff disturbed/thrown out
Once you get over the odd druggie/homeless person, it's all good! Saw lotsa families staying here.
Tip: I *think* one of the outdoor lots nearby is theirs. So you may want to ask if there's an option of parking there instead of their questionable underground!
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