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A 30-minute drive from Montreal, decent rates, but poor reviews of rooms
Pros
- Free Wi-Fi, free parking, free continental breakfast
- Some reviewers were pleased with the hotel's inexpensive rates
- A few lodgers enjoyed the hotel's quiet and tranquil setting
Cons
- Numerous guests reported poor Wi-Fi, cleaning issues and noise transfer
- The hotel's breakfast was found to be poor and limited according to several lodgers
- Several reviewers were disappointed with the level of customer service they received
Freebies
Free Wi-Fi
Free Breakfast
Free Parking
Editor's Review
Updated Dec 4, 2013
Overview
Located along Highway 138 and about a 30-minute drive from Montreal, the Motel Pignon Rouges is suitable for business or vacation travellers who require a hotel with meeting/banquet facilities, a free breakfast and easy highway access.
more Each of the hotel's air-conditioned guest rooms and suites comes equipped with free Wi-Fi, cable TV and a private bathroom. Rooms with a jetted tub, a fireplace, a mini-fridge, a hair dryer and a coffeemaker are also available, as are smoking and non-smoking rooms.
Hotel amenities include 24-hour reception, meeting/banquet facilities, a business centre, a free continental breakfast and free parking. Pets are not permitted and the hotel is not wheelchair accessible.
Carrefour de la Pointe offers shopping about a 6-minute drive away, while Montreal Island Golf Club can be found 3 minutes away by car. Rivieres des Prairies is roughly 8 minutes away on foot and Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is a 30-minute drive from the hotel. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified with a front desk agent: Free Wi-Fi, free parking, no pets, not wheelchair accessible. (Call Date: November 23, 2013)
Verified with a front desk agent: Free Wi-Fi, free parking, no pets, not wheelchair accessible. (Call Date: November 23, 2013)
The Good
Guest reviews sourced for this analysis showed positive responses towards the hotel's rates and location.
Some guests were pleased with the hotel's rates. They found them to be inexpensive, low and cheap.
A few reviewers enjoyed the hotel's quiet and tranquil surroundings, as well as its proximity to highway access. Some lodgers complained about the hotel's location, however (see below).
The Bad
Guest critiques consulted for this review showed negative responses towards the hotel's rooms, breakfast, staff and location.
more Although a few reviewers found their rooms to be clean, numerous reviewers had complaints about their lodgings. They reported poor Wi-Fi signals, dirty rooms, dated decor, cigarette odours in non-smoking rooms, plumbing issues and a lack of toiletries. Noise disturbances were also reported from guests in adjacent rooms and noisy air conditioning.
Although a few lodgers enjoyed the hotel's coffee, several guests found the free breakfast to be a disappointment. They described it as poor and limited, only consisting of toast, juice and coffee.
Several travellers complained about the level of customer service they received during their stay. They characterized the staff as unhelpful, impolite, disrespectful and unprofessional.
Although a few reviewers enjoyed the hotel's tranquil setting and proximity to highway access, some guests were disappointed with its location. They found it too far from downtown Montreal and also mentioned there were no restaurants nearby.
Sources
Booking.com guest reviews rated the hotel 6.3 out of 10 from 86 reviews.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #142 of 169 Montreal hotels with an average rating of 2 out of 5 from 28 reviews.
The author called the hotel on November 23, 2013 to verify some information.
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