This was home for a week recently for conference. Location is key when visiting a new city and for anyone going by train, I dare them to find anything better. The hotel is located about two blocks from the main VIA train station and close to several lines in the metro system. But it's within walking distance of Old Montreal and Chinatown, both must-gos if visiting for the first time. The staff were fluent in both French and English, and even appease me a little when I decided to try my broken French on them. The two lunches and one dinner I had at the hotel were both with the conference, but it says something about a kitchen when even the buffet food is great! My only critique would be that the WiFi was a little weak in my room. Other than that, it was a pleasant home away from home for a rainy week in Montreal.