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Hilton Montreal Bonaventure
Category: Event Planning & Services Hotels Hotels & Travel Hotels Hotels [Edit]
900 de La Gauchetiere WMontréal, QC H5A 1E4
(514) 878-2332
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20 reviews for Hilton Montreal Bonaventure
20 reviews in English
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Review from T B.
Seems like everyone comes here for the outdoor heated pool, which is very nice.
Pros:
- heated pool (open until 10:30pm)
- on the "Underground City" path, so you don't have to go outside for public transit or get to shopping
- thick walls, couldn't hear anyone else with my door closed
- nice views of either the garden or the city
Cons:
- slow elevators, can be difficult to get one that isn't packed
- Alcatraz feeling, due mostly to the concrete decor in the lobby & halls
- rooms are very spread out
- your car is likely two long elevator rides away
Tip: there is a general store downstairs near the expo rooms, as well as a Subway sandiwch shop & a liquor store across the street in the train station1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/10/2008
Very odd place for a hotel. It is the top two floors of an office building. It is indeed right on… Read more »
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Review from Laura C.
Toronto, ON
2/12/2012 1 Check-in Here
Although this is my most recent time staying here, I've stayed in the past quite a bit for work, sometimes weeks on end. For work, I liked it the most. It was central enough. The Path system took me underground and straight to the office building above Ailes. The rooms are modern, contemporary and has lots of amenities. I've stayed before in Fairmont (connects underground, but old rooms), Delta (doesn't connect to anything), and this one is by far my favourite.
It's also about 10 mins walk to the Old City!
I'm back here again as they host an annual dance competition. They are well versed in the dance world as they do this twice every year, for at least 5+ years.
I actually don't mind that it's all one level, except for a few stairs. You can get around quicker and no need to wait for elevators (except the ones to get up).
The restaurants aren't anything to be had though. I've eaten in the bar (meh), and le Castillion (expensive). Nearby, in the path, you can grab a quick bite to eat in the food courts or in the train station. For a better dinner, take the path thru Place Ville Marie to St Catherines.
There's free wifi, but it's deceiving. I guess they are getting with the times, and in a transition phase. The rooms say only wired internet is free, and when you get to the splash page, you can't really do anything unless you pay.
Well, turns out, if you click "bill my room", and there is a $0.00 options. More speed, you have to pay more. I guess it's tricky, and hopefully they will make it more clear.
The staff here are super friendly. Everyone's smiling and seems like they will do their best to serve you better. Never had an issue.
The Castillon restaurant, has not so bad food, except the terrible service, waiting in line and lack of staff makes it unbearable.
Regardless, if I had to pick a hotel in Montreal, I would choose this one.Listed in: FEB 2012 - 30 days non food…, Montreal!
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Review from Erik M.
1/20/2012
Well this place is nice and sweet. There are a few faults that I did not enjoy on a "Valentines Weekend" At 6am the next morning, someone decides to shovel snow off the roof. I did not enjoy waking up that early. When I called an complain, they did not know what I was talking about. A few hours later, The Manager came with breakfast and mimosas :) That was great and considerate of him.
A Warning during the winter, the heater did not work in the room, it was 62F and took a while before someone came and fix it.
Overall it hotel is really clean, and and well taken care of.
Room service is great, and the food is really high restaurant quality.
Free WIFI for those in a business or suite room. Always a plus. -
Review from Christa D.
Moncton, NB
8/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
Comfortable bed--check! Clean room--check! AC works well--check! Amazing water pressure in the shower--check!
The hotel layout is a bit strange as other Yelpers have mentioned but c'est la vie :) Parking was expensive and we waited a long time for our car after requested it. The decor is a bit retro. -
Review from Tiffany Z.
8/29/2011 2 photos
I guess I'm the only one that gives this p,ace 5 stars.
Umm I booked for an amazing price...
Gym 24hours, pool, garden, rooms were great, microwVe, freg....etc
excellent customer service, extremely nice staff....everyone of the ones I came in connect with....
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Review from Mike S.
5/16/2011
A little confusing to figure out how to get to the main floor and reception area at first but once you got it figured out it's fantastic.
The Hilton is located downtown right near all the action of St. Catherine and Peel Street. The hotel itself is located on the corner of Rue Mansfield and Rue de La Gauchetiere. McGill University is a straight shot up Mansfield so if you're looking to visit some friends at McGill you're not too far off. Also Crescent Street is not too far from the hotel. That is where you will find the Hard Rock Cafe, Thursday's, Sir Winston Churchill's, Ben & Jerry's, Newtowne, Paris Crepe, etc. Just travel a few blocks west on St Cathrerine and take a right on Crescent.
The hotel atmosphere is quiet and nice. It's in an old building that could appear to some as dingy for a Hilton, but it's actually quite nice. The hotel bar staff and reception desk clerks were very helpful and friendly. Warning for the bar: a tall cheap beer (Molson Dry) ran me $10/each. It shouldn't really cost much more than $7 elsewhere.
The hotel has free internet but not wi-fi. In your room there is a LAN wire that you can conntect to your laptop. You can purchase higher internet speeds for a certain price per MB.
The bed was the most comfortable thing I have ever slept on and the rooms are spacious. I will definitely be back. -
Review from Picture Attached A.
6/26/2011 3 photos
The two best parts about this hotel are the detachable shower nozzle (yeah...ladies you know what I'm talking about) and the room service.
There isn't a place to buy condoms in site, so bring your own. However, be prepared for everyone in the hall to hear your exchanges of ecstasy as the hallway doors are paper thin. Also don't expect to sleep in after romping all night since the maids start making a racket right around 8 AM and don't stop until 5:30 PM.
Luckily breakfast room service is decent and prompt. And the rooftop pool is not usually busy.
Lastly, beware that this hotel is difficult to be discrete in because of the layout...so if you're trying to stay on the down low, I'd suggest finding another hotel.Listed in: Shag in Comfort
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Review from Jeremy K.
1/11/2011 6 Check-ins Here
This terrific Hilton hotel is located in downtown Montreal, just a few minutes away from the Bell Centre, and just seconds away from the underground mall, the subway and Place Bonaventure. It also has a parking lot where you can either self-park or use a valet, each at an extra charge but very convenient. Oh and did I mention that there's a Tim Horton's about fifteen seconds away? What more could you really ask for, seriously.
The hotel itself is like nothing I've ever seen. There is no lobby on the ground floor. It is located above an office building and you'll have to access it using an elevator. Once on top, you'll find not only the lobby, but a restaurant, a heated outdoor swimming pool and the rooms. The decor is unique and is an architectural disaster. While Montreal isn't exactly known for it's amazing architecture, the hotel is a real eyesore, with some weird concrete walls in the hallways but it's easy to ignore as the rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable.
The front desk people were terrific and checked us in efficiently in our three rooms and after dropping our suitcases off, we rushed to the swimming pool which is very unique - You go into this special, tiny room and proceed to get in to the water before going through a tiny tunnel that will bring you outside. Nothing beats swimming in an outdoor pool on a snowy day.
The hotel is affordable, especially if you use Expedia like we did and we had a terrific stay there, especially since it was so close to everything. I wouldn't hesitate to stay there again in the future when in town. -
Review from Elise R.
Pickering, ON
7/9/2011 3 Check-ins Here
I would like to make it clear that I came here for a conference not to stay in the hotel.
As other people have mentioned, it is a little confusing to get there. Especially if you come in the wrong entrance as I did the first time. The reception is not on the main level which is a first for me. I have been to a hotel where the business class is on a different level, but to have to go up an elevator and not even have a grand entrance I found weird.
On the other hand, the location is nice as it is on the corner of old Montreal for the tourists and located at a subway / metro for getting around.
The hotel has a nice pool and Jacuzzi which my hotel didn't have.
The conference rooms were nice and plentiful. There were tons of rooms. My only complaint is that they were all freezing. It was 30 deg. C outside but I still brought a sweater and jacket to the conference because it was that cold inside. Even with all my gear I was still cold. I guess they want everyone to stay awake which attending these types of events. :P -
Review from Stan L.
9/28/2011
i attended a 4 day conference at this hotel.. the audio and visual was solid.. however.. the space itself was a bit small to accommodate the size of our conference (about 600 people).. they definitely needed more tables for people to use their lap tops and computer
as for the food.. breakfast was ok.. they needed to keep the coffee going during the breaks.. for lunch.. we had sandwiches which were bland..
by the way.. the wifi is pretty slow and spotty.. although it was provided to us for free.. any business hotel should be providing this.. -
Review from Erick H.
1/10/2011 6 Check-ins Here
Located atop Place Bonaventure, this Hilton includes an outdoor heated pool, easily its most attractive ammenity. Upon arrival, my friends and I unpacked the cars and immediately noted how strange it was that even the hotel lobby was on the top floor, though it later became apparent that the entire hotel exists on roughly two levels, with half flights of stairs leading from public spaces to wings of guest rooms. This layout makes the hotel seem almost an afterthought, something that was dropped onto an open space on the supporting building's roof.
After the extremely-friendly staff checked all seven of us in, we dropped our bags in the clean and reasonably-sized rooms, changed into bathing suits, and proceeded to the pool. Being in Montreal in January, swimming outdoors while a light snow fell was a unique experience that proved quite relaxing following our drive from Boston.
The hotel's convenient access from the highway, rail, and subway systems, as well as its close proximity to the Bell Center, all make it a convenient option for tourists and business travelers alike.
As is the case for much of Montreal, the hotel's public areas prominently feature concrete elements in the Brutalist style, detracting somewhat from the hotel's appearance. Thankfully, this style does not extend to the guest rooms.Listed in: Montreal
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Review from Mike B.
Updated - 7/11/2011
the Mike B Summer 2011 Crusade returned to Montreal. by sheer coincidence, we ended up staying here again (we booked through Expedia's unpublished rates). what can I say, my tour manager knows we have a reputation.
now that it wasn't, you know, way below freezing outside, we could actually enjoy the pool area this time around! it is a real pool, fairly wide and going from 3 feet to 8 feet at a somewhat steep gradient, which I like.
also, they play lounge/chill/ambient music at the poolside bar. a pitcher of sangria runs you about $2 - wasn't the strongest sangria I've had, but it was well-mixed. crowd was mixed: families, older people, hot chicks...O Canada!
the room itself was comfortable and clean, all you really need when you're just in need of a place to crash at night.
the hotel is in somewhat of a business district, but Saint Catherine Street is fairly close for your food/drinking/nightlife needs. also, there's a Metro stop below the building as well as some food/shops underground.
the older Asian guy who staffs the concierge desk - I forgot his name, but we asked him for some information both on our last trip and this time around - he is extremely nice and very helpful!Listed in: Bonjour, Montreal
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/4/2009
Heated pool so we could go swimming in -20 degree winter weather? O, Canada!
It's right above an… Read more »
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Review from Jason H.
8/7/2008
This hotel was a refreshing breath of fresh air after my stay at the Holiday Inn. This hotel is connected directly to the underground, so you can avoid going outside in the winter. There is also a pool where you actually swim outside from the locker rooms.
So how was the cleanliness? It was very good. The bathroom was clean and the room looked like it had been vaccumed that day. I was pleased to see that there were no old Subway napkins on the desk like at the Holiday Inn.
Location? I think I said it up top. This hotel is right on top of the underground and across the street from Gare Central. It is a little hike from the Air Canada Centre, but it isn't that bad.
How was the bed? Well, it was okay. It wasn't stellar, but it wasn't lumpy or hard. I slept well, but I do have to say that the mirrors in the corner of the room over the mini-fridge was a bit spooky. And those cookies that they charge you for when you eat seemed to be screaming at me to eat them as they sat by the mirror.
Being a Gold member of the Hilton program I had access to free breakfast. It was very well appointed with cereal, pastries, fruit, and juice. Of course tea and coffee was available as well.
All in all I enjoyed staying at this hotel, but those mirrors were just creepy. -
Review from Jenn K.
10/29/2010
What a very strange little (or big) hotel.
Pros: nice staff, reasonably nice pool, comfortable bed. Nice (free!) afternoon appetizers and morning breakfast for status members.
Cons: The hotel feels old, and a bit strange (perhaps it's all that concrete). Many of the "amenities" aren't actually owned by the hotel, so diamond members don't even get free internet in the business center. Restaurants were underwhelming. Presumably we had one of the best rooms, and it really wasn't all that special (although clean and comfortable, to be sure). -
Review from Nicole E.
6/1/2009
The hotel is on the roof of the building and has some gorgeous views. The room was a nice size and the bed comfy. The staff was also friendly.
My only complaints are that there was no wireless in the rooms and I had to carry luggage up and down a few stairs to get to and from the room.
I would certainly return if I'm in the area again. -
Review from Mark T.
2/24/2009
Hilton atop a office building, sorry can't be 4 star, but it is unique in a couple of ways like the pool in winter is amazing and warming, it has 5 feet indoor, and than u swim under to the outdoor pool with ice cold wind outside, it smokes up 10' high, it looks and feels like ur in a kettle, delicious.
The hallways have concrete designed walls with huge mahogany doors looks a little like an underground KGB office, the rooms r regular with all hilton amenities. -
Review from Babar S.
1/3/2011
The heated outdoor pool should be enough to qualify it for 5 stars.
The rooms were in excellent condition and the lobby is amazing. The elevator up to the lobby lowered my expectations but I was pleasantly surprised once in the hotel. Very nicely built and easy to get around.
Room service was quick and the food was better than most hotels. We didn't try much but it was all good. Prices are reasonable for such hotels, nothing crazy. The food in the lobby restaurant is great and I really liked the bartender. Made perfect drinks.
Locations is great. We walked to most places. Metro is attached to the building and you can walk underground to most malls. -
Review from Frankie L.
Toronto, ON
7/25/2010
Pool is great. For a city hotel the pool makes it feel more like a resort. Room was very nice. Stayed in Fairmont and Sheraton during last two trips but prefer this hotel. Will be booking here for future visits to Montreal.
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Review from David B.
5/24/2010
The Bonaventure is probably the only place in the city where you can get a moderately priced room that's is nice and a hotel with good service. You can leave your car at the hotel and use local transit to get anywhere downtown. When making a reservation make sure to ask them what kid of deal they can give you. I have saved some bucks by just asking.
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Review from Brian L.
10/3/2009
Pretty Cool Retro Hotel, Renovated in 2006, very Stylish, perfectly central location, excellent staff, disarmingly polite, outdoor pool, open year round, pretty good gym too
