Staying at the Sofitel in Montreal was a comfortable end to my summer in La Belle Province.
The Sofitel is in a great location - in the heart of the Golden Square Mile - in the middle of downtown and very accessible.
We had booked our stay during a very busy time of the year - a few days before the Grand Prix weekend. The hotel was booked choc a bloc, but service was unfailingly polite and prompt. Kudos!
Our group arrived a bit early and we had to wait until 3 pm for the room to be ready, which was the normal time for check in, which was a bit of a bummer.
I had requested a room with nice views and we were kindly accommodated on the PH floor with sweeping views of both Mont Royal and Sherbrooke Ouest. Sherbrooke is a special street: a main arterial road that is both modern and aristocratic a la 5th Avenue in NYC. Mont Royal was lush green and sight for sore eyes.
The bathroom was spacious and had Lanvin products which was nice.
Room service was great throughout our stay.
The concierge was very knowledgeable about the newer places in town which came very handy.
The only thing holding the hotel back is that it is beginning to look a bit dated: at least the decor is. The carpeting needs to change. I did like how they've incorporated scenes from the city into the artwork in the elevators and the rooms.
With the nearby Ritz having undergone a complete makeover, the Sofitel will be well served in considering slight cosmetic changes: a nip here, a tuck there never hurt!
Overall, the Sofitel is a tad pricey but it's totally worth it as are you!