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Quaint boutique hotel in Montreal's downtown near to Metro offers suites with jacuzzi
Pros
- Free amenities: Wi-Fi, continental breakfast, afternoon tea
- Charming and elegant hotel, according to many reviewers
- Guests found the staff very helpful and friendly
- Guests said the beds were very comfy with quality linens
- Location was a big plus, near shopping, dining, Metro and downtown attractions
Cons
- Valet parking is $27 per day
- No elevator in building
- Some guests thought the bathrooms could use some upgrades
Freebies
Free Wi-Fi
Free Breakfast
Editor's Review
Updated Oct 28, 2014
Overview
The Château Versailles is a luxury boutique-style hotel, in a converted turn-of-the-century mansion on Sherbrooke Street, corner of St. Mathieu Street, in downtown Montreal.
more The hotel provides free wireless Internet in all its common areas and rooms as well as a computer with Internet access at its business station. The hotel also offers a complimentary hot/cold breakfast every morning, as well as tea and biscuits every day from 4 to 6 pm. There is a small exercise room with a few cardio machines and a sauna that is open 24 hours. Valet parking is available for $27/day, with in and out privileges.
The hotel restaurant, Ridi, is open for lunch from noon to 2:30pm and dinner from 4:00pm to 11:00pm. The restaurant has an outdoor terrace for dining in the summer months. Room service from the restaurant is available from 7:00am until 11:00pm.
There are 65 rooms and suites, each with a unique design. Guests can choose either a room with 1 double bed, 1 queen bed, 2 queen beds or a room with a king-size bed and electric fireplace. There are also suites, which feature 1 king-size bed, electric fireplace, sitting area, and bathroom jacuzzi tub. All rooms come with a 32-inch LCD flat panel TV, an in-room safe, a coffeemaker, bathrobes, a hair dryer and an iron with board. Some rooms come with a desk, so guests requiring a workspace may want to request one when booking.
The hotel is a 4-minute walk to Guy-Concordia metro station. The bus station is 3km from the hotel and the train station is about 2km from the hotel. Both are easily accessible by public transportation. Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is about 20km from the hotel.
There are numerous shops and restaurants in the immediate area. The hotel is about a 10-minute walk to Concordia University and a 15-minute walk from McGill University. The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is a 5-minute walk from the hotel. The Museum of Contemporary Arts, Place des Arts and the Quartier des Spectacles, Montreal's outdoor site for its many summer festivals, are all a 10-minute metro ride from the hotel, at Place des Arts station. The areas of Chinatown and Old Montreal are about 20 minutes away on the metro (all distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps).
The Good
The hotel received many positive comments in the reviews used for this analysis, particularly for its charm and professional staff. There were numerous reviews from repeat guests, who wrote that they would not stay anywhere else when visiting Montreal.
more Housed in a turn-of-the-century mansion, the hotel's charm and décor was praised by many guest reviewers. One wrote that the hotel was "comfortable but elegant". Many reviewers found the location to be convenient and enjoyed being within walking distance to shops, restaurants, universities and museums.
The hotel staff received many comments for being professional, efficient and courteous. One reviewer commented that the staff provided "superior customer service".
Numerous reviewers appreciated the options and quality of the complimentary breakfast buffet, and some liked the additional touch of complimentary tea and biscuits every afternoon.
The Bad
While the hotel received many positive comments for its charm and elegance, there were some comments from reviewers who found the hotel to be too old for their preferences.
more A few reviewers said the hotel was in need of upgrading, and that the décor was dated, rather than charming. Some found the rooms to be a bit small and others said they could hear everything in the rooms beside theirs due to the hotel's thin walls. As well, there is no elevator in the hotel, and some guest reviewers said the staircase was quite steep.
There were also comments from a few guests who were disappointed their rooms did not have desks or work spaces, and that they were unaware they had to request a room with one.
Sources
TripAdvisor.com reviewers ranked this hotel 54 of 168 Montreal hotels, with a rating of 4 out of 5, based on 188 reviews.Hotels.com guest reviewers rated this hotel 4.1 out of 5, with 78 reviews.
Booking.com reviewers gave this hotel 8.4 out of 10, based on 55 total reviews.
Orbitz.com guest reviewers rated this hotel 4 out of 5, with a 90% recommendation rate, based on 81 reviews.
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1659 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, QC