We stayed at the Chateau for a 3 night mini-break during the Christmas holidays. It was our second stay at the hotel. We had booked one of their Deluxe Rooms with Queen bed.
Room was fine, nothing fancy but comfortable and clean, really what I would classify as a standard room. A smaller window looked out onto the side street. Our first night did not go so well as we had noise issues from the “guests” in the neighbouring room. The next morning we approached the front desk about our concerns. The front desk Manager “John” was very helpful and arranged to move us to another room. He showed us a couple of other rooms in the hotel we could move to and made sure we were happy with the room before we moved. This I would say is one of the hotels strong points, the very helpful and friendly staff employed at this establishment. Always eager to help with restaurant reservations, tourist advice or addressing any concerns one might have.

As previously mentioned this was our second time staying here. Our first visit we had one of the Deluxe King Fireplace rooms facing Sherbrooke Street. These rooms are much brighter and definitely make for a nicer stay. I would recommend one of these rooms if you can get a good deal on one.

A bonus at this hotel is the complimentary continental breakfast. Very good and served in a charming little dining lounge.

The historic old building itself has a very nice front façade though just plain brick on the sides. As can be said about the structure of the building so goes the hotel, comfortable and decent but frayed a little on the sides yet still good value in a nice neighbourhood.

Lovely heritage building in downtown Montreal, ideally situated for tourists. Close enough to walk to any downtown restaurant or other attraction and right on the bus line. Our room had a great high ceiling and was quite spacious, but the amenities were dated, especially the bathroom. The bathroom was very cramped with an old style tub and not much counter space for everything. Not luxurious at all and the floors in the corridor were uneven and creaked when you walked on them. Valet parking only, not too convenient.

My sister-in-law won tickets for a overnight's stay at The Chateau Versailles asking me to accompany her. I have always wanted to stay overnight at a hotel during the Christmas season, to take in some shopping and a movie so I jumped at the chance to do so. From the moment I entered this hotel on Sherbrooke Street in Montreal, Quebec Canada I was charmed by the place. The receptionist behind the desk was so friendly and it being Christmas the hotel was beautifully decorated for the holidays. I loved the high ceilings and the crown moldings were spectacular. Because this is an older building there was no elevator, so many stairs to climb not too good for anyone handicapped but of course the first floor is always an option . I loved the oak banister, not so sure about the paintings found them a bit strange and not to my taste. Our room was a bit disappointing as I was expecting one with a gas fireplace although the beds were comfortable and the room most spacious I found it lacked charm but the tickets were free after all. However next visit I will reserve one with a fireplace. We shopped took in The Ogilvy's window downtown Ste Catherine Street always magical, and the Christmas lights around the city were beautiful. The next morning after a good and peaceful night's sleep, we went down for a delicious continental breakfast the best one I ever experienced so much choice not the usual toast and jam. There was a huge selection of everything from cereal, cold cuts, hard boiled eggs, yogurt, cottage cheese with fruit salad, apple turnovers and so much more. The coffee was excellent, we sat in comfortable arm chairs beside the lit fireplace and the room was all tastefully decorated for Christmas. Overall experience would recommend this place highly, very pleasant experience worth checking it out instead of staying in a more modern hotel. However if modern is your choice the Chateau Versailles has a more modern accommodation directly across the street, The Chateau Versailles Meridian.

I have just returned from a wee jaunt to Montreal where I stayed at CV for two nights. I was lured to this hotel through a Living Social special (not unlike Groupon) which seemed like an exceptionally good deal. The package included valet parking (such a big bonus for someone like me who detests a 50-100 dollar parking bill in major cities), a coupon to a chocolatier, passes to a museum and 2 nights in the "King Fireplace Suite". I did as much due dilligence as I thought necessary by reviewing the website and marvelled at the beauty of the rooms. The location is unquestionably superb....close to downtown hot spots, Holt Renfrew, The Ritz (where they serve a divine brunch/lunch on weekdays and weekends) and myriad museums and galleries and the staff is efficient and perfectly bilingual.
What I was most disappointed about was the room. Yes, the high ceilings and windows were striking (and, I might add, the windows are "openable" which was a bonus) however luxury it was not. Firstly, there was no desk area or work station. There was a big empty corner with holes in the wall and chipped paint...but no place to hook up the laptop or charge the Blackberry. Secondly, there were Saran wrapped plastic cups in the bathroom. Ok, call me a snob but to me, plastic cups are what you expect at a Super 8....not a boutique hotel touting itself to be a "luxury destination". I was totally unimpressed by that gaffe. Thirdly, there was no duvet. How hard is it to invest in a down duvet? Instead, there was a king-sized wool/cotton blend blanket (again....a la Super 8) over a sheet and on top of that was a polyester bed cover. This was an issue for me on both nights as the heating was not working in the hotel rooms during that period. I can assure you that there is no such thing as "snuggling up" and getting warm under an old polyester bedspread.The lamps were missing the screws keeping the shades straight, the TV was an archaic chunk of technology and the walls in both the room and bathroom were chipping paint in some spots and looked overused and overtouched.
The breakfast was complimentary (although this again was part of the package) and was quite good; no complaints about quality. The person in charge of the eatery wasn't always on the ball with the coffee but I can say that it was worth waiting for.

This hotel has amazing potential. The bones of the building are solid and tell a great story (you can read about the history of the hotel along the hallway walls). What I saw was a lot of smoke and mirrors though. It wouldn't cost much....nor would it be difficult to "posh up" this hotel by adding simple thoughtful touches. I wasn't prepared for the lack of luxury I found awaiting me. Plastic, dusty flowers on a mantlepiece do not turn me on......