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The building itself was gorgeous, first of all. As soon as you enter the hotel you can look up and see into the Westin's glass-bottom pool (a little strange when you're looking up at other people, but really cool when you're looking down at the entryway), and the lobby is very regal and spacious. The chairs are pretty comfortable too :D Tourists especially should consider this hotel, because it's in a pretty good location in terms of the various things to do and places to see; Notre Dame is just a few blocks away, and there's a metro stop within walking distance too.
When we got to our room, we were surprised to be met with some relaxing music, which was coming from an iHome on the night stand between the beds. I thought this was a really nice touch, and a great way to make a first impression for guests entering their rooms. I'll also note that the music was turned back on by the cleaning services every time they made the room for us (a nice touch to accompany a fresh, clean room). Even better than the music though is the fact that all of the rooms have free wi-fi access! In this day in age, internet access is something that a lot of people rely on to keep in touch with family and friends, especially if you're a tourist and you don't want to pay international fees on your mobile phone (if we didn't have free internet, I wouldn't have been able to talk to any of my friends while I was away).
As I mentioned before, the pool is really cool too. I didn't get a chance to go in it, but I did go down to the pool area and check it out; it looked very clean and the glass bottom was REALLY cool. They also had a hot tub attached, which was pretty nice too.
Overall, the Westin is a great place to stay. HIGHLY recommended to anyone that's gonna be spending time in the Montreal area. Great appearance, great staff, great rooms, no complaints. Five stars.
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