60%Vacances Canada M.D

the place in dirty and looks like a empty metal hospital on the inside. no cooking facilities orcommon room.

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by dazmac992164 – posted on Aug 26, 2008

1

very convenient location. The metro was 2 blocks away. We walked thru the neighborhood late at night and for the most part felt safe. They don't have a kitchen, just a microwave, but there are a lot of restaurants nearby, and a large grocery store as well if you're really trying to stretch your... more very convenient location. The metro was 2 blocks away. We walked thru the neighborhood late at night and for the most part felt safe. They don't have a kitchen, just a microwave, but there are a lot of restaurants nearby, and a large grocery store as well if you're really trying to stretch your budget. The room was pretty Spartan, but it was clean and had a great shower. The free parking was a plus. Danny at the front desk was super helpful and very friendly.close

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by Adary – posted on Aug 23, 2008

10

Apart from a room with space, a comfy bed and a hot shower this place has nothing of the things I've come to expect at hostels. It is an old fashioned school dorm.

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by braggnr8099 – posted on Aug 21, 2008

9

Not exactly what I was expecting, pistures on the website are very deceiving. The noise levels were somewhat unacceptable and the place seemed to need a facelift. I've stayed in many hostels and this one was by far the worst.

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by Iainmillermo – posted on Aug 15, 2008

1

This is an old scholl building turned into a hostal, not a bad idea. Don't expect lots of luxuries for the price. Excellent room size and clean. The best part of all is the free parking lot, considering it is located in a residential parking only area.

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by albertopuga1319 – posted on Aug 14, 2008

1

Before booking my room, I had read all of the bad reviews and decided to take a chance because the price was just too good to pass up. The place was perfect for young travelers on a budget! When youre so busy running around the city, all you really need is a bed and a shower for $20. You get... more Before booking my room, I had read all of the bad reviews and decided to take a chance because the price was just too good to pass up. The place was perfect for young travelers on a budget! When youre so busy running around the city, all you really need is a bed and a shower for $20. You get exactly what you pay for, nothing fancy, just the basics. And the staff was VERY helpful with directions and suggestions!close

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by burnsy079088 – posted on Aug 8, 2008

1

i will not recommend the place

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by amigotab – posted on Aug 4, 2008

1

Similar to sleeping in a motel room.Room had lockers, hot water,4 beds with 2sink ensuite! Sheets are for a few bucks, or BYO. Although the location is out of the way to dt by walking, Montreal has an excellent transit system which runs 24h. The bus/subway stop is 5min walk, and 5min ride to... more Similar to sleeping in a motel room.Room had lockers, hot water,4 beds with 2sink ensuite! Sheets are for a few bucks, or BYO. Although the location is out of the way to dt by walking, Montreal has an excellent transit system which runs 24h. The bus/subway stop is 5min walk, and 5min ride to downtown subway. In my opinion, this hostel was underated, there should be a rating for "Sleep" cause I was only looking for a place to crash while in enjoyed the city, and this place was it.close

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by Dilpreetb – posted on Aug 4, 2008

1

simple place having a go at it; not frilly or foo foo and I liked it that way. give em your support and expect to rough it as thas the way it is sometimes!

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by cogswell8447 – posted on Jul 7, 2008

1

Do not expect any luxury or amenities at this hostel. It is simply a place to come back for the night and nothing more. The free parking lot was helpful and the location was superb (blocks from the Laurier metro station) in the heart of the Plateau, but other than that don't expect much from... more Do not expect any luxury or amenities at this hostel. It is simply a place to come back for the night and nothing more. The free parking lot was helpful and the location was superb (blocks from the Laurier metro station) in the heart of the Plateau, but other than that don't expect much from Vacances. The staff was very affable and ready to answer any questions, but the building itself leaves a lot to be desired. It used to be part of a primary school (which is still active next door) and the shower was terrible, but at least it was ensuite. It just looked really scary at first glance, but there are lockers inside the rooms and it is around the corner from a police station. I recommend this place if you are with sharing with friends and in Montréal to enjoy the city and not spend all day in a room! oh and no WiFi! If you need it, there is a cafe on the corner with free wifi.close

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by grodriguez2478 – posted on Jun 22, 2008

1

I didnt even stay there because it was so scary. It was basically an abandonned school in a bad area of town. The rooms were filthy, smelled of cigarette smoke and there were no sheets on the mattresses. It looked like a prison cell. To make things worst, they were housing a bunch of refugees on... more I didnt even stay there because it was so scary. It was basically an abandonned school in a bad area of town. The rooms were filthy, smelled of cigarette smoke and there were no sheets on the mattresses. It looked like a prison cell. To make things worst, they were housing a bunch of refugees on the second floor so me and my lady friends were being followed around the building by some seriously creepy men who just starred at us like starved animals.close

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by mashleynelson398 – posted on May 10, 2008

1

So many of the reviews for this hosel are negative...I just don't get why! It's in a great neighborhood, close to the center but not touristy and with very neat stores!! The price is so cheap, and the rooms don't have too many beds in them. The only thing is that there's no lockers to secure your... more So many of the reviews for this hosel are negative...I just don't get why! It's in a great neighborhood, close to the center but not touristy and with very neat stores!! The price is so cheap, and the rooms don't have too many beds in them. The only thing is that there's no lockers to secure your stuff, so don't being valuables that you can't carry. All in all, I'd TOTALLY stay there again...all the negative reviews are from prissy people who expect filet mignon for a hot dog budget. Good value!close

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by errin3187 – posted on Oct 28, 2006

1

Very helpful and warm welcoming staff. Good value for money but the rooms need some fixing. Good location, near underground, friendly area.

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by Laclen – posted on Oct 14, 2006

6

There are better hostels in the city. Not a very clean place at all but for the price cant complain.

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by Alaki – posted on Sep 5, 2006

5

BAD BAD VERY BAD WE THINK IS NOT A GOOD IDEA

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by TURPIN – posted on Aug 29, 2006

22

better not go there

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by christiane1951 – posted on Aug 19, 2006

2

David was very efficient before hand and when we arrived and left. The hostel looks like a prison, it's not very nice inside; but it's cheap

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by chrislorm – posted on Aug 13, 2006

6

Very good contact beforehand with Augrey and still very good with her during our stay. Very good rate quality and price

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by chrislorm – posted on Aug 13, 2006

6

What do you expected for this price ? In a quality/price ratio point of view it is a good place. Adviced for young people groups that does not need high confort. Nicely located place.

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by Jarro848 – posted on Aug 6, 2006

3

i have stayed at many hostels, good and bad, and know what to expect from them. we had to pay before seeing hte rooms and after seeing them we were so horrified we decided to stay on a friends couch instead, and although we had just paid, we were refused a refund, saying we had to cancel at least... more i have stayed at many hostels, good and bad, and know what to expect from them. we had to pay before seeing hte rooms and after seeing them we were so horrified we decided to stay on a friends couch instead, and although we had just paid, we were refused a refund, saying we had to cancel at least 2 weeks in advance. i would caution anyone from staying here.close

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by MrsJeanCr – posted on Jul 25, 2006

1

I dont recommend this place.... we had a difficult time, the roof is falling and it moves with the air ! hahaha.... this place is the worst place i have ever visited.... i was supposed to stay there for 2 nights but we didnt stay... we ran away from here ! dont even think in staying here ! NO WAY...

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by karlapa – posted on Jul 22, 2006

3

The people here were amazing!! They were fun to talk with, knew all the tourist attractions, all the non-tourist attractions, and were just really interesting to be around. plus there was that free yummy breakfast too!

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by bellechi – posted on Jul 19, 2006

4

We had a great time in Montreal. The Hostel was pretty close to all kinds of bars, restaurants, and shops. The bus stop is 5 min. walk. The lady at front desk was very kind and helpfull.

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by nounahama – posted on May 30, 2006

3

Le staff est tres sympa et est disponible pour pleins de conseils.

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by swiss6243 – posted on May 24, 2006

5

This is a completely characterless converted school. Feels very like a prison. Staff non existant. Extremely basic.Purely a bed for the night and nothing else.

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by jackiem176 – posted on May 18, 2006

6

friendly, uncomplicated staff, good big rooms, unfortunately no more washing machines (but a laundry nearby)

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by tpleme – posted on May 17, 2006

1

Ugly and dirty, this facility should be torn down rather than rented out to unsuspecting travellers. The Location is right in the Ghetto, at least next to a police station. Can you check if someone has used tricks to get up the ratings? It's strange how such a place could get 75% on your website.

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by sjs8709 – posted on May 16, 2006

2

I arrived at the address only to find no sign, no obvious entrance, just a bunch of dark houses and a building that looked like a school... Does not seem like a Hostel! I ended up getting a taxi to a seperate hostel and stayed there instead.

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by dapankratz – posted on Apr 23, 2006

16

It was probably the worst hostel I've stayed in....but it was also the cheapest I've ever been to.

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by Aimb52 – posted on Apr 16, 2006

3

Good place to stay. Helpful staff. In interesting international neighborhood.

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by timsco – posted on Mar 26, 2006

8

Its cheap for Montreal, but that's about it. No kitchen!! it's the worst! But hey if you eat out and want cheap, no reason not to stay here..

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by jazzy1307 – posted on Jan 14, 2006

3

The neighbourhood has character, as the streets are filled with interesting walk-ups, churches, restaurants and shops. It is about a ten-minute walk from the Laurier metro stop. Be aware you are living in a school, and there is no nighttime security (single people, this is not your hostel; but... more The neighbourhood has character, as the streets are filled with interesting walk-ups, churches, restaurants and shops. It is about a ten-minute walk from the Laurier metro stop. Be aware you are living in a school, and there is no nighttime security (single people, this is not your hostel; but groups and couples would be just fine. Very reasonable prices and the staff are a really nice couple who try very hard to help their guests.close

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by tfrost – posted on Dec 25, 2005

1

dont go here, it is an old school turned hostel and it has no atmosphere. my friend and i had cameras, a mobile and cash stolen from our locked room and the police said it looked like an inside job!

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by caraab – posted on Dec 11, 2005

1

The is no breakfast, no kitchen, no bar. It's cheap but it's probably the only advantage.

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by Victorbo – posted on Nov 30, 2005

1

this place is ok if your travlling in a group as it is a bit far away from downtown. if you want to stay around the latin quarter this place is ideal as you have both st denis and st laurent at yuor disposal. it doesnt have a kitchen but you do have all the restaurants and bars close at hand.

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by Meila – posted on Oct 29, 2005

2

pay attention for 2 things : - the hostel is closed from 2pm to 5pm - there is an overcost for the sheets this hostel is very cheap and wirthwhile if you really want to pay the minimum. but no cooking possible it's a trade off !

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by Corda8229 – posted on Oct 19, 2005

3

the beds were really old, taps would be dripping and we had to pay for linen once we got there if we didn't have our own. this linen information should be specified on the hostels website or even on the hostels synopisi at hostels.com. the hostel also didnt have a sign saying it was the hostel so...

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by Jhunette – posted on Sep 17, 2005

4

The guy tried to rip me off!! i arrived late and he tried to charge me 45 dollars even though i had booked it in advance and paid a downpayment!! his excuse was, i didn't print the reservation paper therefore he couldn't do anything about it..i had to go into my mailbox on his computer and show... more The guy tried to rip me off!! i arrived late and he tried to charge me 45 dollars even though i had booked it in advance and paid a downpayment!! his excuse was, i didn't print the reservation paper therefore he couldn't do anything about it..i had to go into my mailbox on his computer and show him i had already booked it. until then he looked at his files and charged me only 29 dollars.close

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by gaby6 – posted on Aug 23, 2005

2

Vacances Canada is in a great location, and is a great price. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. I would stay there again.

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by Jbolh – posted on Jul 18, 2005

5

simple basic accomodation at a budget price

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by caroqui – posted on Jun 15, 2005

1