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| - We used Hotwire to try to get this Hotel, and succeeded. The trick is pay attention to their trip advisor rating and cross reference it with their star rating. anywho..
1- Room: They gave us a really nicely sized room, on a high floor with a large bathroom.- which some Hotels don't tend to do with Hotwire reservations, or usually try to give you the bare minimum.
2- Location: It's a nice little downtown neighborhood of "Vieux-Montreal" which is old Montreal. The restaurants around the block are pretty nice, and you'll find an assortment of traditional French cuisine.
3- Transportation: There's a Metro Station connected to the Hotel in the "Montreal World Trade Center" annex thingy
4- Staff: Sweet, Kind and speak English- which came in handy for my better half
5- Amenities:
- Pool: Was ok, but not what I expected out of IHG
- Sauna: Needs a little update
- Gym: Needs a little TLC and update as well
6- On site restaurant: Do not eat at the restaurant- unless you're starved and everything is close. The food is mediocre and priced as you'd expect at an IHG Hotel. The Absinte Bar, on the other hand is a must. The drinks are amazing, and quite potent. The bartender is really sweet and cordial.
Overall, I did enjoy my stay at IHG, and would recommend it. However, I think they need to update their "spa."
TIP: Signup for their rewards program (it's free) and they'll waive the price of their $15/night WIFI.
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BONUS: Oddity of the "Montreal World Trade Center." The Hotel is right next to the St James Hotel and the area between them is enclosed to create some sort of retail/fast-food/ fine dining/ office spaces? It's nice during the winter - when we went- because they attempt give the allure of the outdoors inside. You must check it out.
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