OverviewThe Comfort Hotel and Suites is located in downtown Montreal, near the Latin Quarter, and is popular with budget-conscious travellers looking to explore the city's downtown neighbourhoods on foot.
There are 143 rooms in this 7-floor property. Guests can enjoy the free Wi-Fi anywhere in the hotel, as well as a free continental breakfast. All guest rooms feature 1 or 2 double or queen beds, or 1 king bed, and come equipped with a flat-screen TV, a work desk, a coffeemaker and an iron and ironing board. Some rooms include free weekday newspapers, microwaves and refrigerators.
The hotel features an elevator, a small fitness centre and business services such as a photocopy and fax machine for guests to use. Street parking is available in the immediate area.
The hotel is less than a 5-minute walk from Berri-UQAM metro station, which is the centre for 3 of Montreal’s 4 metro lines, as well as the Greyhound bus station, and a stop for the 747 airport shuttle bus, which takes travellers to Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport for $8. The train station is 4 metro stops from the hotel, at Bonaventure station.
Many of Montreal's popular neighbourhoods, restaurants, nightlife, shopping, and other attractions are within walking distance of the hotel. The Gay Village is a 10-minute walk from the hotel, while Chinatown and Old Montreal are about a 20-minute walk. The lively bars and restaurants of St. Denis Street and St. Laurent Boulevard are about a 10-minute walk from the hotel. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
Front desk agent (call date: August 27, 2012) confirmed hotel's Wi-Fi and complimentary breakfast services.
The Bad
Although there were some positive comments in the reviews used, there were many negative ones as well, particularly regarding the hotel's rooms and neighbourhood.
There were many comments in the reviews that the hotel rooms were old and in poor shape. Some reviewers found the carpets stained and the lighting dim in the bathroom.
There were also some comments that the immediate area was a bit unsavoury and that there was some homelessness in the neighbourhood. There were also a few comments from reviewers who felt the free breakfast was insufficient. Some reviewers thought the hotel was a good choice for budget-conscious travellers, while others thought it was not the best value for money.
Expedia.ca reviewers rated this hotel 3.6 out of 5, with a recommendation rate of 71%, based on 69 reviews.
Booking.com guest reviewers rated this hotel 7.5 out of 10, based on 571 reviews.
Hotels.com guest reviewers rated this hotel 3.9 out of 5, based on 32 reviews.
TripAdvisor.com reviewers ranked this hotel #92 of 166 in Montreal, and rated it 3 out of 5, based on 54 reviews.
