Considering that Gare Centrale is Montréal's main downtown train station, they should do something…read moreto make it less depressing like improved lighting and spotlights on the wonderful period Charles Comfort murals that pay homage to the history of rail transportation in Canada! While there is Les Halles with many places to eat, etc., the dark, cavernous feel overall appears that they were inspired by New York's 1968 (not today's) Penn Station! Hey, VIA Rail Canada or whoever runs this place, don't you want people to take trains?!

Pretty decent train station. There's plentiful seating, lots of food options, and it's relatively…read moreclean and spacious. It's easy to navigate and centrally located in downtown Montreal. It's not the most modern, but it is kept in good condition.

By arriving at the Vancouver train station early, I was easily in time to board the VIA Rail Canada…read moretrain to Jasper, which would depart Vancouver at around 3 p.m. and arrive in Jasper the following day at around 11 a.m. Jessica introduced herself as our cabin attendant and explained meals and how to get the benefit of our cabin details. My roomette had a bed that would fold down from the upper part of the cabin and included an en suite toilet. Showers were available one car down, and we would have our meals in the dining room as part of the fare. Because I travel solo, I asked Jessica if she would go the extra mile and bring my dinner and the next day's breakfast to my cabin - and happily, she agreed. For agreeing, I tipped her $20 and tipped $20 for dinner and again for breakfast; and I tipped her $40 upon departing in Jasper. Jessica was thoughtful, helpful, and knew how our trip would proceed. Note that nothing in the rail's documentation suggested that meal service to our cabin was a part of the deal - I'm grateful for Jessica's willingness to spare me from having to take my meals with others. Upon boarding, I explored the various cars of the train: there was a meet-and-greet reception with small bites and prosecco, the scenic view from the dome cars were exactly as beautiful as advertised, and we made the trip right on schedule. I would reiterate what Jessica told all of us in the cars she was responsible for: if one person introduced waste into the toilets that clogged the works, all our toilets would be clogged. That happened on the morning of my departure, but fortunately there were toilets in the common areas of the train cars that continued to operate despite the blockage.

We have travelled Via Rail for many years, most recently in business class, which is well worth the…read moremoney on long journeys. On our most recent trip, the train hit a tree on the tracks, and we were delayed by 2 hours and 20 minutes. The conductor kept us up to date the entire time, giving a detailed plan of how it was being handled, and ordered us all pizza to deliver to the train when we finally arrived at the next station. Anyone who missed a transfer was either shuttled or taxi'd to their destination. And we were all offered a 50% travel credit for the inconvenience. Amazing customer service!!

This hotel is what I call "Faded Glory." The receptionist knew nothing of the area. The breakfast…read morewas inferior, plastic bag mini muffins & weak coffee, hard to find plates & utensils. At least it was And those stairs! About two dozen steep to the entry... no accessible entry. Avoid.

rooms were way smaller than anticipated and very warm, with just a small AC unit that was barely…read moreoperational

We were upgraded to a really great room with two king-sized beds with no increase in price, but…read morethat wasn't the half of it. The room was clean, comfortable, with an efficiency kitchen and a sizeable bathroom. Also, the staff were fantastic: friendly, approachable, competent, very helpful -- all you could hope for. The breakfast was cheap and good. And the location! Perfect! I would recommend this place to anyone. To everyone.

I would say this was the best hostel I've ever been to…read more 1) the privacy curtain that you get 2) daily activities to meet people 3) great location 4) friendly and helpful staff 5) free breakfast (bread, hard-boiled eggs, fruits) I'd definitely stay here again if I ever need to just because of the great experience that I had!

I've stayed at Anne Ma Soeur Anne twice now and I always think of it as quite the bargain. The…read morefirst time I visited Montréal, I stayed at one of Delta's properties, your usual corporate/salaryman hotel. Needless to say, it was underwhelming. On the other hand, Anne Ma Soeur Anne has done all the things right. For example, at the Big Corporate Hotel™, there was no free Wifi access and even worse, not even a fridge. Little Hotel That Could™ had both. Anne Ma Soeur Anne is nothing fancy but all I'm looking for in a hotel is a clean place to hang out and watch some television (or surf the internet) while I relax from a long day of sightseeing. While it's not fancy, that doesn't mean that it doesn't have its charms. The daily croissants left at the door are cute and if you have a room that's facing away from St-Denis, you really have no idea that on the other side of the hotel is one of Montréal's busiest streets. My favourite thing about this place is its incredible location. It's within walking distance to many of the areas of Montréal I usually hang out in (Plateau, Mile End, etc) and it's close to a ton of great restaurants and shopping along both St-Denis and The Main. Not to mention that La Banquise is a very short walk away for that drunken three in the morning Poutine snack. Highly, highly recommended and a great value for a hotel. Just don't expect a flat screen HDTV, room service and an in hotel spa treatment centre and you'll be fine.

Funny name. Too bad this place didn't have a little more character to match that. But it's still…read morecute. Small boutique/bed and breakfast-style hotel. Rooms are quite small, but most have access to outdoor balconies. Ours had a hammock which we enjoyed on a beautiful summer day! The bathroom was small, but really, how much time are you going to spend in the bathroom during your stay? We were barely in there, because it was our first time in Montreal and we wanted to go explore. Good for the price and in a great area! Just steps away from excellent shopping and restaurants. One of your best bets for the area and price.

I can honestly say that I've never one-starred a hotel before, so this is a first. Booked through…read moreExpedia. Of my week in Montreal, being stuck in this dump was definitely a low point. Let's start with cleanliness. The room is outdated, beat up, and was bordering on filthy. See the attached pics featuring the desk chair. I happened to be in a street facing room so there is the occasional bit of noise, but that wasn't a problem. Then there's the temperature. In one of the hottest weeks Montréal has seen so far this summer, my air conditioning unit was practically non-functional. The temperature in my room regularly topped out at 26 degrees. The young man at the front desk was happy to come reset the unit (I want to add here that the lobby air conditioning also seemed to be non-functional, horrible for the staff) and it briefly cooled down to a to a tolerable 22. Same song and dance the next day, where I had to go buy a fan from Best Buy in an attempt to get more than a few hours of decent sleep. No one ever followed up with me to see if things were improved, so I had to approach the front desk again. The same nice young gentleman came to my room, fiddled with the display for the AC for a few minutes, and I had a blissful night at 21.5 degrees. One night. I'm currently on night 6 (thank god, the last one) of my stay and it's 26 degrees. Never was I offered a different room, I had to ask (and none were available), never did they try to get a repairman into the room, nothing. It's made my stay here horrible. The hotel is located in a dodgy part of Rue Saint-Catherine. Red lights district with a visible unhoused population, and as a solo female traveler I experienced some harassment coming to and leaving from the hotel. I wouldn't feel safe being out after dark here. During the day it's relatively convenient to metro lines and a reasonable walk from local attractions. For a chain, I expect better. The staff was nice enough but there are no standards. Guests bang around at all hours of the night and you can feel vibrations through the walls. The AC panel blazes a bright blue light into the room all night, making it impossible to sleep unless you're knocked out or wear an eye mask. The hotel itself is worn and dingy. I didn't even try the breakfast for fear of wasting a vacation day on the toilet. Avoid, avoid, avoid.

No frills hotel but they're priced right, located right in the heart of the action (very walkable…read moreto a lot of good touristy spots), they have an adjoining restaurant, and parking garage (for a fee) with in/out valet right downstairs. Staff are super friendly and always go above and beyond, and they have a nice lobby (with free fancy coffee drinks!) and lounge areas if you want to stretch your legs outside of the room.

I stayed here using the Amex FH&R $300 credit over Christmas and it was pretty empty. There wasn't…read moremuch going on since it was Christmas and everything was closed. But it's definitely in a good location, walkable to Old Montreal. I booked the Mega Guest Room, which was very spacious and came with a bathtub in an open bathroom layout. The FH&R benefit also comes with free breakfast and a $100 property credit, which we used to dine at the hotel restaurant (see my Restaurant Tbsp. review). Rather than a buffet breakfast, we got up to $50 credit per person and ordered à la carte. Overall, the service was great and the room was clean and spacious. Definitely a good use of the Amex FH&R benefit.

Incredible hotel! I was fortunate enough to be upgraded with my platinum status, so the room I was…read morein was huge and wonderful. I loved the double vanity sink, massive shower, and separate big bathtub. The separate couch and desk area blocked off from the bedroom with the tv columns was a lovely touch to be able to work all day and not be tempted to crawl back into bed :) Service was incredible, from check in to check out. The woman that checked me was seriously sweet and hospitable, I wish I had gotten her name.

A clean room with a very comfy bed that was decently priced! The breakfast was perfectly fine…read more Would stay here again!

We did a last minute check in through hotels.com. 2 rooms with double beds cost us $158.00 total…read moreplus an additional $20 for parking. I tried to call them before arriving, but no one answered the phone. That was annoying because we didn't know where to park. When we arrived, the front desk couldn't find our reservations. After about 20-25 mins, they finally agreed to give us the two rooms we paid in advance for. I must say, everyone was very pleasant so I wasn't too annoyed. Their parking lot is located across the street at another hotel they own. There are no elevators or escalators to get out of the garage. I suggest taking all luggage out before you park and carrying it to the lobby if you're staying at this property. The parking spots are awkward (hopefully they aren't crowded) because it's tough to park in their tiny spots. Navigating through their parking lot to find a way to their lobby took us a few minutes but we managed (just go through the red doors until you find a staircase to the outside). However, at least their parking lot is secure and requires a key to access. Despite all the confusion we had checking in, once we got into our rooms I was pleasantly surprised. The hotel is quiet, the rooms are clean. The rooms are equipped with a microwave, fridge, coffee machine, blow dryer, and iron. They also have a TV and free WiFi. Plenty of outlets near the bed. Beds are a bit too soft for my liking, but at least they're clean and I actually slept like a baby. It's quiet and warm. Totally worth every penny. For the price, you can't beat it. Would definitely stay here again! Would definitely recommend if on a budget.

Before there were cheap flight online self-serve bookings, there were Travel Agents. In the "old…read moredays" (like 10 years ago - LOL), you found deals by going to a travel agent who specialized in your destination. A Greek agency for Greece, Mexican for Mexico... - their purchase volume gave access to significantly discounted fares. I've used Voyages Orient Tours (Jimmy) 3x now. The first time we were a group of 7 friends and family going to Thailand, and though one friend was determined to find a better a better deal online, they gave up because so many seats and payments, and passports and restrictions were frustrating to manage and JIMMY still managed to beat the online fares and made it EASY. Most recently I needed a ticket that wouldn't have too many restrictions or penalty fees to change the return date and I needed flexibility to return from either Thailand or India. Jimmy impressed me with his knowledge of what airlines allow or how they apply extra fees and he secured the most convenient flights for me. He knows the ins and outs and can even find free stops! If you're traveling to Asia or South East Asia, try great old-fashioned travel service to book your flight!!!

Jimmy was very knowledgeable about travel via Hong Kong and very patient and diligent in finding…read morevarious options.