We stayed here on New Year's Eve 2011, just for one night. Compared to New York prices, it was a relative bargain, as our rate included parking (often not included in Montreal and expensive at $20 and up per night), free breakfast, and a $25 gas card (which they ran out of so refunded us the money).
We booked a one bedroom suite, which was spacious, with a kitchenette, bedroom, and living room, as well as a couple of large closets. Our room was basic but comfortable, with the usual comfy Marriott bed.
Check-in was friendly and efficient, and the desk staff were extremely helpful at answering our questions about how to navigate the Metro and other questions about the area.
The location is what makes this place special. Located in the heart of the old port area (Old Montreal), the Springhill Suites affords access to the quaint cobblestoned streets of the old district as well as being within a short walking distance of Chinatown, Rue St. Catherine, the mall, and various Metro stops. Because many shopkeepers take the week between Xmas and New Year's off, we did find that the dining and shopping in Old Montreal were quite limited, but we managed to find a really great breakfast joint (Le Gros Jambon) nearby. Delicious food in a funky diner-style eatery; reasonable and unexpectedly gourmet! We took the metro across town (on the north side of Mont Royal) to eat at Le Petit Italien on the recommendation of a chef friend originally from Montreal--it's worth the trip on the easy-to-navigate Metro!
Back to the hotel, where we kicked back with some wine and rang in the New Year. The hotel is nicely soundproofed, so we didn't hear much in the way of festivities (other than a seemingly HUGE--from the sound of them--mob of revelers in the street after the fireworks displays; no amount of soundproofing could keep their merriment out!)
Overall, this was a nice place to stay and we were very satisfied with the comfort, amenities, and staff. The included breakfast was good, and the valet parking was convenient. Would stay again.
- Springhill Suites Montreal
- Montreal Springhill Suites
