67%Hotel Park Avenue  

More or less a dumpy place/ bathroom smelled, but it was in a great area with good customer service at the front desk the taxes are outrageous and not included

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by jcgood – posted on Sep 18, 2008

9

The cleanliness was especially poor. They didn't hoover at all during our stay, and it was really dirty when we arrived!

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by btoueg5233 – posted on Aug 29, 2008

5

This place was great for value and Location. We had a little trouble finding it. I would recomend they mention it's close to the Mont-Royal Metro stop. The room was great and the staff was nice.

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by jeffb8602 – posted on Jul 6, 2008

11

I was there for 2 days Nov. 8 and 9th 2006. I booked it online. I was pleased by the hotel and the cleanliness. The staff is helpful. I would stay here again. I was very impressed by the them.

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by anubhavlal – posted on Dec 10, 2006

1

THe hotel has a great location right on the plateau, but there are no elevators and when I arrived on the first night, there was no one to help me up the stairs. I carry a lot of baggage, as I have food allergies and have to travel with my food, so this could have meant that I would simply be... more THe hotel has a great location right on the plateau, but there are no elevators and when I arrived on the first night, there was no one to help me up the stairs. I carry a lot of baggage, as I have food allergies and have to travel with my food, so this could have meant that I would simply be turned away at the door. Fortunately, I had a friend nearby who rescued me, but my problems were only starting. I don't have a driver's licence, so, in spite of my reservation through hostel world and the possession of a credit card in the same name, a student card and a health card, they would not rent me a room. Nothing would suffice but a passport, which, since I was travelling within my own country, I did not think to pack. Once again my friend rescued me, and registered the room in his name. Unfortunately, I believe I have lost my deposit in all of this, as I ended up having to pay the full rate for the room--more nuisance. Then the room looked clean enough, but I suspect the bed was either full of old cigarette smoke or mold (both of which I am very allergic to). I ended up choking and gasping through my first night, completely unable to sleep. The staff were good. They moved me to a much nicer room and this one was fine, but I have to say that the overall ambience of the hotel is rather shabby and although everything seems clean enough, it is definitely run down. It would be good for students, perhaps or people who are less allergic to everything than I am--also, you need to be physically fit to deal with the stairs and your own luggage.close

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by dallmandownes – posted on Dec 4, 2006

4

This a a bit of a run down hotel that thinks it's better than it is. Generally abit seedy although the staff we generally good. We rejected the room they first gave us as it was in the basement and had no windows... they moved us to another room which they said was 20 dollars a night more but... more This a a bit of a run down hotel that thinks it's better than it is. Generally abit seedy although the staff we generally good. We rejected the room they first gave us as it was in the basement and had no windows... they moved us to another room which they said was 20 dollars a night more but didn't charge us extra which was nice, but I didn't like that room eaither but we stayed anyway. The hotel was a good walk from the main areas of Montreal, and from the subway stations, although the bus service was |Ok. Was an excellent Mexican restaurant across the road and a good place for breakfast three doors down. No I wouldn't stay again. The ordinary hostels we stayed at in Toronto and Quebec were much better, even though technically they were more basic/communal. they really need to brighten this place up, had the feel of a very damp and damk rent-by-the-hour hotel. This was the only place on my six week Canada trip i wouldn't stay at again and was one of the more expensive places.close

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by Tomedwar4399 – posted on Sep 23, 2006

6

I had to pay a higher price than shown on the booking confirmation.

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by sebastian6104 – posted on Mar 29, 2005

1

Helpful staff. Kitchen needs to have more cooking utensils and the oven needs fixing. Close to public transport easy to find.

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by misfi – posted on Oct 28, 2004

1

It is an inexpensive place to stay and clean enough. The bus stops in front of the hotel, making it easy to get around. The location wasn't too bad for what I needed, but most of the attractions are a bit off - still can get there though. The shower never ran out of hot water and had plenty of... more It is an inexpensive place to stay and clean enough. The bus stops in front of the hotel, making it easy to get around. The location wasn't too bad for what I needed, but most of the attractions are a bit off - still can get there though. The shower never ran out of hot water and had plenty of pressure (a good shower can't be underestimated) and after a warm-up, the TV reception was ok (6ish channels, one in english.) There was no exhaust fan in the bathroom, so the steam from the shower did set off the fire alarm in the room once, which made life interesting. I did like having control over the heat. My street facing room was a bit noisy at night, but I am rural and I am not sure this would bother most people. There is a nice park near, decent places to eat. The communal kitchen didn't seem to include access to flatware so be open to learning to eat yogurt with chop sticks.close

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by rfc – posted on Oct 12, 2004

1

Not the nicest accommodation I have stayed in, but the price was right. There is literature in the room boasting of renovations and a tasteful decor, but I was hardpressed to see it. The room was clean, the bed was comfortable, and the desk clerk relatively helpful and I suppose those are the...

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by itsmeda – posted on Oct 3, 2004

1

Jazz Festival, Canada Day, and Festival des Artes were all downtown, not in walking distances...

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by steven367 – posted on Jul 29, 2004

2

I was satisfied with my stay, not bad and not that great either. I am not picky thought!

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by bulletproof – posted on Jul 5, 2004

1

I think that there should be more consistency as to when the front door is locked and when people have to buzz to get in. There is no sense in having to buzz at 5:30 pm in the evening, we should have access at that time of day. Then one night we get back at sometime past 2:00am, we think we... more I think that there should be more consistency as to when the front door is locked and when people have to buzz to get in. There is no sense in having to buzz at 5:30 pm in the evening, we should have access at that time of day. Then one night we get back at sometime past 2:00am, we think we need to buzz, and in actual fact the door was open. THe door should not be open at that time in the morning. So my biggest problem was that, and maybe there should be some real security there, not just one of the employees there through the night, who half the time looked like they were sleeping anyways.close

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by Kensto – posted on Jul 5, 2004

1

Although I had reserved a room via myhostelworld a week earlier and paid a deposit and received a booking reference, the hotel park avenue had not received our booking but luckily they were able to accomodate us. This is an issue that needs to be addressed as with other hostels/hotels I tried to... more Although I had reserved a room via myhostelworld a week earlier and paid a deposit and received a booking reference, the hotel park avenue had not received our booking but luckily they were able to accomodate us. This is an issue that needs to be addressed as with other hostels/hotels I tried to book rooms with through myhostelworld, when going online they show availability yet when I phone through to the relevant hostels they are booked out.close

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by Paulgreane – posted on Jun 9, 2004

2