Hôtel Arena Palace
$41
/ night
Avg. for November
Prices for Hôtel Arena Palace
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$41
/ night
Avg. for November
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Hôtel Arena Palace average $36 in February, the cheapest month, and $81 in May, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $39 |
| February | $36 |
| March | $38 |
| April | $39 |
| May | $81 |
| June | $59 |
| July | $70 |
| August | $74 |
| September | $60 |
| October | $54 |
| November | $41 |
| December | $43 |
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Most expensive: May (~$81)
Cheapest: February (~$36)
About this property
Budget-friendly hotel with free parking and complimentary wifi, steps from Sainte-Catherine Street in Montreal's Gay Village.
Location
Located in Ville-Marie, a neighborhood in Montreal, Hotel Arena Palace Montreal is near a metro station. Sainte-Catherine Street and The Underground City are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Place des Arts and Six Flags La Ronde. Check out an event or a game at Montreal Convention Centre, and consider making time for Montreal Botanical Garden, a top attraction not to be missed.
Concierge
24-Hour Front Desk
Smoke-Free Property
Room options
5
Double with Shared Bathroom
Room details
Sleeps 2
140 ft²
5
Double Standard
Room details
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 4
Air ConditioningHeatingRefrigerator
1
Quadruple with Shared Bathroom
Room details
Sleeps 4
Guest reviews of Hôtel Arena Palace
6.8
Pleasant
Based on 151 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
10%
Couple
32%
Family
10%
Group
23%
Solo
22%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Hôtel Arena Palace is an old, very budget property where many rooms are small and basic, bathrooms are often shared, and recurring reports mention smoke odors, significant noise, summer heat with no AC, and inconsistent maintenance or upkeep.
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What guests think
Hôtel Arena Palace is an old, very budget property where many rooms are small and basic, bathrooms are often shared, and recurring reports mention smoke odors, significant noise, summer heat with no AC, and inconsistent maintenance or upkeep.
Travelers often pick it for very low prices and a central base near transit and downtown sights. Service feedback is mixed, with reports ranging from kind, helpful staff to rude encounters, strict no-refund policies, and deposit or check-in problems. Expect extremely simple, hostel-like lodging best for those prioritizing price over comfort and amenities.
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Facilities
Facilities are very limited: many rooms share toilets and showers, there is no elevator, and TVs are often absent. Parking is off-site and can be hard to find, and a bar downstairs adds noise for some.
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Vishal
Oct 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
There was no parking available near hotel, they didn't provided drinking water or even washrooms were shared between all the guests. It was worst experience
There was no parking available near hotel, they didn't provided drinking water or even washrooms were shared between all the guests. It was worst experience
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Mary Ann
Aug 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Limited free parking on street. Friendly staff. Shared bathroom and shower. No air conditioning. Bar below hotel. Noisy area. Great location.
Limited free parking on street. Friendly staff. Shared bathroom and shower. No air conditioning. Bar below hotel. Noisy area. Great location.
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Antonio
Oct 11, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
I reserved a room with full bathroom and turned out to be half bathroom with no toilet. The website says free parking at it was a lied. No parking space period. I got 3 parking tickets. I was put on the 3rd floor with no elevator. One time no toilet paper in the hallway toilet.
I reserved a room with full bathroom and turned out to be half bathroom with no toilet. The website says free parking at it was a lied. No parking space period. I got 3 parking tickets. I was put on the 3rd floor with no elevator. One time no toilet paper in the hallway toilet.
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Daniel Exp
Oct 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It should be STRONGLY pointed out that this is a Victorian Hotel, not a modern hotel. It has shared toilets and showers and EVERYTHING from the narrow winding staircase up to the 3rd floor to the heating system, is 150 years old. Now, I loved this but lots of people would find it horribly barbaric.
It should be STRONGLY pointed out that this is a Victorian Hotel, not a modern hotel. It has shared toilets and showers and EVERYTHING from the narrow winding staircase up to the 3rd floor to the heating system, is 150 years old. Now, I loved this but lots of people would find it horribly barbaric.
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Dominique
Jul 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This place is terrible. No A/C. No screens in the windows. Smells like a chain smoker lives there. You have to buzz in every time you enter the building and hope the guys is awake. No parking, none at all. The ceiling fan had 2 out of 3 lights burnt out. You can’t have the fan on and lights off. Outlets are only 2 prong without a ground. If you try and get a refund, the wont answer the phone when Expedia calls them.
This place is terrible. No A/C. No screens in the windows. Smells like a chain smoker lives there. You have to buzz in every time you enter the building and hope the guys is awake. No parking, none at all. The ceiling fan had 2 out of 3 lights burnt out. You can’t have the fan on and lights off. Outlets are only 2 prong without a ground. If you try and get a refund, the wont answer the phone when Expedia calls them.
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lesly
Nov 9, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Most rooms do not have private restroom. You have to pay an extra $10 to get a room with one. They advertise free parking, by that they meant public parking in the streets. Place was cold, no TV, rooms very tiny, and you have to ring bell for someone to let you in (if someone's in the office near the door). No breakfast, and besides check out is at 11 am, not 12 pm. I know it's a budget hotel, but for $73 for a night, it is not necessarily the cheapest budget hotel someone can stay in.
Most rooms do not have private restroom. You have to pay an extra $10 to get a room with one. They advertise free parking, by that they meant public parking in the streets. Place was cold, no TV, rooms very tiny, and you have to ring bell for someone to let you in (if someone's in the office near the door). No breakfast, and besides check out is at 11 am, not 12 pm. I know it's a budget hotel, but for $73 for a night, it is not necessarily the cheapest budget hotel someone can stay in.
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Rachid
Aug 4, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Didn't look the same as seen on commercial online. The pictures shows the big building in the area but not the actual building. Very poor condition, bad odour inside, smoking odours. It says parking lot available but in actual fact, there is no parking space for the building, only the street parking for pay. No air conditioning. I would not recommend this property.
Didn't look the same as seen on commercial online. The pictures shows the big building in the area but not the actual building. Very poor condition, bad odour inside, smoking odours. It says parking lot available but in actual fact, there is no parking space for the building, only the street parking for pay. No air conditioning. I would not recommend this property.
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Billy
Mar 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
You get what you pay for, and I fully expected it when I booked. It was a very old building, with old interior, old outlets, etc. The whole floor shares one shower stall and one toilet. It is alright for a one-night sleep-over, but I wouldn't use it for family vacation. Small room, no TV, no towels. Convenient and close to alll amenities though.
You get what you pay for, and I fully expected it when I booked. It was a very old building, with old interior, old outlets, etc. The whole floor shares one shower stall and one toilet. It is alright for a one-night sleep-over, but I wouldn't use it for family vacation. Small room, no TV, no towels. Convenient and close to alll amenities though.
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Kitty
Sep 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Theres no tv and plus toilet shower thanks for asking but its good
Theres no tv and plus toilet shower thanks for asking but its good
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Nika
Aug 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
You don’t have your own bathroom or toilet, it’s shared. You only have a bed and a sink. Also no AC consider that with the weather because it’s slightly hotter in the room than outside ( we were on the 3d floor. Only stairs no elevator
You don’t have your own bathroom or toilet, it’s shared. You only have a bed and a sink. Also no AC consider that with the weather because it’s slightly hotter in the room than outside ( we were on the 3d floor. Only stairs no elevator
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness is a recurring problem, with many reports of strong smoke odors, dirty or poorly maintained rooms, and occasional pests such as bedbugs or cockroaches. A few guests noted clean linens, but overall standards feel low.
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Natasha
Jan 27, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The man who checked us in was very friendly! That and the fact the bed was comfortable and clean were the only redeeming things about this place. The price is EXACTLY what you pay for. The rooms are old, dilapidated and have questionable appliances. Despite the no smoking, our room reeked of cigarettes (there was one left half smoked on the window sill and a pile of ash over the radiator.) There were used condoms in the trash from the previous occupant. The only housekeeping this hotel does is changing the bed sheets. All that to say, it is incredibly close to the Berri-UQAM metro station and there is a super cool punk dive bar in the basement. So if you’re looking for a place to keep your things while you run around the city, it’s perfect. They do actually have 24/7 concierge so you can freely come and go. Great for a weekend out on the town, I would avoid looking at anything too closely in the daylight. No bedbugs or cockroaches though. TLDR: Great doorman; old, dirty rooms; very few amenities but safe enough once you’re inside.
The man who checked us in was very friendly! That and the fact the bed was comfortable and clean were the only redeeming things about this place. The price is EXACTLY what you pay for. The rooms are old, dilapidated and have questionable appliances. Despite the no smoking, our room reeked of cigarettes (there was one left half smoked on the window sill and a pile of ash over the radiator.) There were used condoms in the trash from the previous occupant. The only housekeeping this hotel does is changing the bed sheets. All that to say, it is incredibly close to the Berri-UQAM metro station and there is a super cool punk dive bar in the basement. So if you’re looking for a place to keep your things while you run around the city, it’s perfect. They do actually have 24/7 concierge so you can freely come and go. Great for a weekend out on the town, I would avoid looking at anything too closely in the daylight. No bedbugs or cockroaches though. TLDR: Great doorman; old, dirty rooms; very few amenities but safe enough once you’re inside.
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IRELAND
Aug 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Had bedbug bites when I got home. No AC. Sheets have sus stains. Only good thing is it’s very close to the train station.
Had bedbug bites when I got home. No AC. Sheets have sus stains. Only good thing is it’s very close to the train station.
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Kya
May 18, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
There was bed bugs:(
There was bed bugs:(
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ANDRE
May 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel muito velho, cheira a cigarro. Senti cheiro de fumaça de cigarro praticamente a noite toda.
Hotel muito velho, cheira a cigarro. Senti cheiro de fumaça de cigarro praticamente a noite toda.
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Raul Andres
Oct 23, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel is located near downtown which is pretty convenient, the price is OK but the facilities and cleanliness are deficient, I even saw a cockroach in my room!
The hotel is located near downtown which is pretty convenient, the price is OK but the facilities and cleanliness are deficient, I even saw a cockroach in my room!
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Aleksander
May 24, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Dirty, filthy, extremely old, full of rats. Since arrival, bedsheets were not washed. Found the bed full of hairs, and the cushion with lipstick. Definitely a 3rd world country hotel.
Dirty, filthy, extremely old, full of rats. Since arrival, bedsheets were not washed. Found the bed full of hairs, and the cushion with lipstick. Definitely a 3rd world country hotel.
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Smail
Feb 12, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Je ne recommande pas du tout. Ils ont refusé de me rembourser 4 nuits après avoir quitté au bout de la première nuit. Le personnel était plutôt gentil mais on sentait de la cigarette partout. J'étais mal à l'aise avec mon fils et ma femme.
Je ne recommande pas du tout. Ils ont refusé de me rembourser 4 nuits après avoir quitté au bout de la première nuit. Le personnel était plutôt gentil mais on sentait de la cigarette partout. J'étais mal à l'aise avec mon fils et ma femme.
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Elisabeth
Feb 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Hôtel bien situé au centre ville. Odeur de cigarette partout dans l’hôtel. La chambre n’était pas propre et le lavabo était bouché.
Hôtel bien situé au centre ville. Odeur de cigarette partout dans l’hôtel. La chambre n’était pas propre et le lavabo était bouché.
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Oumar F
Sep 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
La chambre était tellement sale
La chambre était tellement sale
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mohamed sadok
Dec 18, 2022
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Stayed 19,343 nights
Terrible experience , smell of smoke everywhere even had clothes smell stinky , had to leave a day earlier as I could not bear it
Terrible experience , smell of smoke everywhere even had clothes smell stinky , had to leave a day earlier as I could not bear it
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Rooms
Rooms are very small and dated, often extremely warm in summer with no AC; some note uncomfortable beds and odd fan controls. Street or bar noise affects sleep for some, though a few found rooms quiet enough for rest.
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Dany
Jul 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It was okay. It was clean, but tiny. The ceiling fan is connected to the light, so not the best during summer with no AC. But the window opened, so that helped. Very friendly service.
It was okay. It was clean, but tiny. The ceiling fan is connected to the light, so not the best during summer with no AC. But the window opened, so that helped. Very friendly service.
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Connor
Aug 9, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice little building in an amazing location (right next to berri-UQAM metro station). the only issue i had during my stay was that there was no air conditioning, and i was there on a 30° weekend so it was nearly unbearable temperature-wise
Nice little building in an amazing location (right next to berri-UQAM metro station). the only issue i had during my stay was that there was no air conditioning, and i was there on a 30° weekend so it was nearly unbearable temperature-wise
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Lojisha
Jun 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was very small. It had a smell inside the whole apartment. Not a great stay to enjoy. Morning staff was not very friendly. The fan was not working, it was so hot inside the room. Very very small bathroom, so so so tiny.
The room was very small. It had a smell inside the whole apartment. Not a great stay to enjoy. Morning staff was not very friendly. The fan was not working, it was so hot inside the room. Very very small bathroom, so so so tiny.
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Daren
Aug 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Everything was absolutely terrible. Bed mattress was the worst I’ve seen in years, extremely noisy. Paint falling off the walls and no AC was offered when the temperature was nearing 30 degrees in our room. Wouldn’t even dare to pay 50$ for a night, let alone 162$…
Everything was absolutely terrible. Bed mattress was the worst I’ve seen in years, extremely noisy. Paint falling off the walls and no AC was offered when the temperature was nearing 30 degrees in our room. Wouldn’t even dare to pay 50$ for a night, let alone 162$…
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Claude
Feb 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
It was awesomely quiet, and managed to get a lot of writing done. I felt like I was in Europe visiting my Grandpa. Just hold old fashion comfort.
It was awesomely quiet, and managed to get a lot of writing done. I felt like I was in Europe visiting my Grandpa. Just hold old fashion comfort.
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Robert
Oct 1, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Bedsheets were dirtty and if you have a room near the street you will not sleep. no TV despite seeing the pictures
Bedsheets were dirtty and if you have a room near the street you will not sleep. no TV despite seeing the pictures
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Danuta
Jul 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room looked like broom closet.
The room looked like broom closet.
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Mary Ann
Aug 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Limited free parking on street. Friendly staff. Shared bathroom and shower. No air conditioning. Bar below hotel. Noisy area. Great location.
Limited free parking on street. Friendly staff. Shared bathroom and shower. No air conditioning. Bar below hotel. Noisy area. Great location.
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Dominique
Jul 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This place is terrible. No A/C. No screens in the windows. Smells like a chain smoker lives there. You have to buzz in every time you enter the building and hope the guys is awake. No parking, none at all. The ceiling fan had 2 out of 3 lights burnt out. You can’t have the fan on and lights off. Outlets are only 2 prong without a ground. If you try and get a refund, the wont answer the phone when Expedia calls them.
This place is terrible. No A/C. No screens in the windows. Smells like a chain smoker lives there. You have to buzz in every time you enter the building and hope the guys is awake. No parking, none at all. The ceiling fan had 2 out of 3 lights burnt out. You can’t have the fan on and lights off. Outlets are only 2 prong without a ground. If you try and get a refund, the wont answer the phone when Expedia calls them.
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Nika
Aug 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
You don’t have your own bathroom or toilet, it’s shared. You only have a bed and a sink. Also no AC consider that with the weather because it’s slightly hotter in the room than outside ( we were on the 3d floor. Only stairs no elevator
You don’t have your own bathroom or toilet, it’s shared. You only have a bed and a sink. Also no AC consider that with the weather because it’s slightly hotter in the room than outside ( we were on the 3d floor. Only stairs no elevator
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Service
Service is mixed: many describe staff as friendly and accommodating, but others report rude interactions, strict no-refund or deposit issues, and inconsistent check-in access.
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Dana
Sep 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was not too bad. The room was comfortable, the shared bathroom was clean but the sink was in my room so I had to leave the bathroom and go back to my room before I could wash my hands. The ceiling fan made it comfortable because it was very hot outside. The staff were very courteous and carried my luggage when I arrived, and they always treated me well. Most of them knew English. There were electric bikes for rent just across the street and there were lots of coffee shops and other businesses close by. There was also 2 large catholic cathedrals within walking distance, and the catacombs as well. It were affordable, which was especially important seeing as how I was stranded there because of the Air Canada strike. The only thing I really didn’t like was that there was no coffee or tea available. There was also no Bible left in the night table. I thought that every hotel was supposed to have one, but apparently I was wrong.
It was not too bad. The room was comfortable, the shared bathroom was clean but the sink was in my room so I had to leave the bathroom and go back to my room before I could wash my hands. The ceiling fan made it comfortable because it was very hot outside. The staff were very courteous and carried my luggage when I arrived, and they always treated me well. Most of them knew English. There were electric bikes for rent just across the street and there were lots of coffee shops and other businesses close by. There was also 2 large catholic cathedrals within walking distance, and the catacombs as well. It were affordable, which was especially important seeing as how I was stranded there because of the Air Canada strike. The only thing I really didn’t like was that there was no coffee or tea available. There was also no Bible left in the night table. I thought that every hotel was supposed to have one, but apparently I was wrong.
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Henry
Jun 28, 2023
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Very sketchy area. After booking the hotel online we tried to check in. The doors were locked and there was a sign on the door that said full with a number on it. We tried calling the number and no answer. We ended up leaving, and I tried contacting Expedia. The owner/attendant said they were there the whole time and they did not recieve any messages. Refund got denied even though we didn't actually stay here, as no one would let us in.
Very sketchy area. After booking the hotel online we tried to check in. The doors were locked and there was a sign on the door that said full with a number on it. We tried calling the number and no answer. We ended up leaving, and I tried contacting Expedia. The owner/attendant said they were there the whole time and they did not recieve any messages. Refund got denied even though we didn't actually stay here, as no one would let us in.
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Brianna
Oct 10, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
I booked a 2-night stay and called to confirm that I would be checking in late. I was told that late check-in could not be accommodated, but that I could check in the following morning. When I showed up the following morning i was told that my room had been rebooked and that I would have to check in after 4pm after my room was cleaned, even though my card was charged for a 2 night stay through Expedia. The employee working the desk was hostile and appeared to be quite inconvenienced by my attempts to check in. I ultimately had to book a room for the night at another hotel, because I did not feel safe returning there or dealing with the employee again. Expedia did not refund me.
I booked a 2-night stay and called to confirm that I would be checking in late. I was told that late check-in could not be accommodated, but that I could check in the following morning. When I showed up the following morning i was told that my room had been rebooked and that I would have to check in after 4pm after my room was cleaned, even though my card was charged for a 2 night stay through Expedia. The employee working the desk was hostile and appeared to be quite inconvenienced by my attempts to check in. I ultimately had to book a room for the night at another hotel, because I did not feel safe returning there or dealing with the employee again. Expedia did not refund me.
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Feysel Hassen
Jun 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
excellent staff.
excellent staff.
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Yongchun
Sep 7, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Dirty, Smelly, Noisy, Late in Check in, Staff are not friendly
Dirty, Smelly, Noisy, Late in Check in, Staff are not friendly
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Corey
Dec 28, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
The staff were great and helpful even though I only knew English. Very positive experience and I’d stay there again.
The staff were great and helpful even though I only knew English. Very positive experience and I’d stay there again.
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Ignazio
Aug 29, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A cheap hotel in a very convenient location. The staff was friendly and the room comfortable.
A cheap hotel in a very convenient location. The staff was friendly and the room comfortable.
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Faith
Sep 10, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I didn’t get to use the room I had booked for and they took my money after just 5 minutes of booking. Called the manager immediately but he refused to refund after 5 minutes. No proper customer service.
I didn’t get to use the room I had booked for and they took my money after just 5 minutes of booking. Called the manager immediately but he refused to refund after 5 minutes. No proper customer service.
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Sam
Oct 24, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Staff were very welcoming and polite! However, it did seem like there may have been smoking (?) occurring indoors, as it smelled very strongly of it when particular staff members were present. Overall was a lovely stay, but cleanliness can be very easily improve dramatically!
Staff were very welcoming and polite! However, it did seem like there may have been smoking (?) occurring indoors, as it smelled very strongly of it when particular staff members were present. Overall was a lovely stay, but cleanliness can be very easily improve dramatically!
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Kiafar
Dec 23, 2022
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Stayed 19,344 nights
Smell of smoke everywhere. Took $100 deposit on my credit card but did not return it at least for many days. Not sure if it has been returned yet
Smell of smoke everywhere. Took $100 deposit on my credit card but did not return it at least for many days. Not sure if it has been returned yet
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Location
Central, walkable location near Berri-UQAM metro and downtown sights is a major plus. Some mention late-night noise and a sketchy feel in the immediate area.
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Emeka
Aug 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Walkable location
Walkable location
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Yves
Jun 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Peut-être une vieille bâtisse et petites chambres straight pas de Télévision, mais au moins pour le prix qu'on charge par nuit, quand c'est juste pour une à deux nuits soit pour le tourisme ou par affaire, et situé près de la station de Métro Berri UQAM, la gare Centrale D'autocar où se trouve le premier arrêt d'autobus # 747 Express de la STM vers l'aéroport International de Montréal. Parfait pour ceux qui arrivent par avion ou qui doivent aller prendre l'avion le lendemain vers une destination à l'extérieur du pays.
Peut-être une vieille bâtisse et petites chambres straight pas de Télévision, mais au moins pour le prix qu'on charge par nuit, quand c'est juste pour une à deux nuits soit pour le tourisme ou par affaire, et situé près de la station de Métro Berri UQAM, la gare Centrale D'autocar où se trouve le premier arrêt d'autobus # 747 Express de la STM vers l'aéroport International de Montréal. Parfait pour ceux qui arrivent par avion ou qui doivent aller prendre l'avion le lendemain vers une destination à l'extérieur du pays.
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Rick
Apr 21, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
The staff and their hospitality are good. The location is great. Transportation/food and entertainment all close by. Hower the hotel needs major upgrade. The place is cheap to stay. Would I stay there again???
The staff and their hospitality are good. The location is great. Transportation/food and entertainment all close by. Hower the hotel needs major upgrade. The place is cheap to stay. Would I stay there again???
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lekan
Apr 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
very okay for the price but the area the hotel is located is not too safe
very okay for the price but the area the hotel is located is not too safe
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Alyssa
Mar 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
For the incredibly reasonable price, we got a warm room with clean beds, and 24hr front door service for security. Two min walk to the metro, short walk (even shorter subway trip) to Old Montreal, Chinatown, the ports.
For the incredibly reasonable price, we got a warm room with clean beds, and 24hr front door service for security. Two min walk to the metro, short walk (even shorter subway trip) to Old Montreal, Chinatown, the ports.
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Floyd
Jun 7, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The staff were polite, but I did not like anything else about the place. It really was not a good setup.. Caution in strongly advised if going out after dark! Good luck.
The staff were polite, but I did not like anything else about the place. It really was not a good setup.. Caution in strongly advised if going out after dark! Good luck.
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Luis
Aug 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice downtown and cheap spot
Nice downtown and cheap spot
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Ignazio
Aug 29, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A cheap hotel in a very convenient location. The staff was friendly and the room comfortable.
A cheap hotel in a very convenient location. The staff was friendly and the room comfortable.
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Laurence
Oct 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
You get what you pay for. Safe. Excellent location, right downtown. Parked the car 1 block from the hotel in an indoor parking ( At the library) for $16 a day. Will be back.
You get what you pay for. Safe. Excellent location, right downtown. Parked the car 1 block from the hotel in an indoor parking ( At the library) for $16 a day. Will be back.
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Xuan Linh
Oct 4, 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
Very convenient to visit most tourist attractions and downtown.
Very convenient to visit most tourist attractions and downtown.
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Dining
No on-site breakfast is offered, and guests noted a lack of coffee or tea. Little else is mentioned about dining at the property.
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Dana
Sep 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was not too bad. The room was comfortable, the shared bathroom was clean but the sink was in my room so I had to leave the bathroom and go back to my room before I could wash my hands. The ceiling fan made it comfortable because it was very hot outside. The staff were very courteous and carried my luggage when I arrived, and they always treated me well. Most of them knew English. There were electric bikes for rent just across the street and there were lots of coffee shops and other businesses close by. There was also 2 large catholic cathedrals within walking distance, and the catacombs as well. It were affordable, which was especially important seeing as how I was stranded there because of the Air Canada strike. The only thing I really didn’t like was that there was no coffee or tea available. There was also no Bible left in the night table. I thought that every hotel was supposed to have one, but apparently I was wrong.
It was not too bad. The room was comfortable, the shared bathroom was clean but the sink was in my room so I had to leave the bathroom and go back to my room before I could wash my hands. The ceiling fan made it comfortable because it was very hot outside. The staff were very courteous and carried my luggage when I arrived, and they always treated me well. Most of them knew English. There were electric bikes for rent just across the street and there were lots of coffee shops and other businesses close by. There was also 2 large catholic cathedrals within walking distance, and the catacombs as well. It were affordable, which was especially important seeing as how I was stranded there because of the Air Canada strike. The only thing I really didn’t like was that there was no coffee or tea available. There was also no Bible left in the night table. I thought that every hotel was supposed to have one, but apparently I was wrong.
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Simerjit
Jan 7, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Everything was good , but i suggest they also add breakfast for people who stayed at hotel for one for more nights.Thankyou
Everything was good , but i suggest they also add breakfast for people who stayed at hotel for one for more nights.Thankyou
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lesly
Nov 9, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Most rooms do not have private restroom. You have to pay an extra $10 to get a room with one. They advertise free parking, by that they meant public parking in the streets. Place was cold, no TV, rooms very tiny, and you have to ring bell for someone to let you in (if someone's in the office near the door). No breakfast, and besides check out is at 11 am, not 12 pm. I know it's a budget hotel, but for $73 for a night, it is not necessarily the cheapest budget hotel someone can stay in.
Most rooms do not have private restroom. You have to pay an extra $10 to get a room with one. They advertise free parking, by that they meant public parking in the streets. Place was cold, no TV, rooms very tiny, and you have to ring bell for someone to let you in (if someone's in the office near the door). No breakfast, and besides check out is at 11 am, not 12 pm. I know it's a budget hotel, but for $73 for a night, it is not necessarily the cheapest budget hotel someone can stay in.
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Daniel
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 3 nights
Not nice a lot of drug addicts
Not nice a lot of drug addicts
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Eric
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 3 nights
The stairs are a bit steep but the staff was very nice, right next to the train station which made transport easier, great food options and convenience store right next door and the rooms were warm. Bathrooms were shared but usually was never occupied when I stayed. Might want to bring a longer cable for charging
The stairs are a bit steep but the staff was very nice, right next to the train station which made transport easier, great food options and convenience store right next door and the rooms were warm. Bathrooms were shared but usually was never occupied when I stayed. Might want to bring a longer cable for charging
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Jeff
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
I was surprised by the deposit fee, which was not mentioned in the initial booking. The staff weren’t especially friendly but were helpful and go the job done. The entryway of the building was run down, the carpet showing its age, and it often smelled of cigarette smoke. The room was simple, but clean and tidy, nothing fancy. The ensuite bathroom left something to be desired. The closet the toilet and shower are in is pretty cramped, the toilet paper holder was broken off, and the walls around the shower were showing water damage and mould, plus a large wad of long hair. The real benefit of this place is being so close to the village. Despite the hotel appearing sketchy, I overall had a good stay, but it definitely felt like my old hostel days in Easter Europe.
I was surprised by the deposit fee, which was not mentioned in the initial booking. The staff weren’t especially friendly but were helpful and go the job done. The entryway of the building was run down, the carpet showing its age, and it often smelled of cigarette smoke. The room was simple, but clean and tidy, nothing fancy. The ensuite bathroom left something to be desired. The closet the toilet and shower are in is pretty cramped, the toilet paper holder was broken off, and the walls around the shower were showing water damage and mould, plus a large wad of long hair. The real benefit of this place is being so close to the village. Despite the hotel appearing sketchy, I overall had a good stay, but it definitely felt like my old hostel days in Easter Europe.
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Tony
Aug 7, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
OK place to stay when you have limited budget
OK place to stay when you have limited budget
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Ellen
Aug 3, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
I walked in and immediately out. Dirty and cramped, and they lied about parking. It was limited street parking.
I walked in and immediately out. Dirty and cramped, and they lied about parking. It was limited street parking.
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Is parking available at the hotel?
Yes, parking is available at the hotel. It is free for guests and is provided on-site.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is available 24/7, and check-out is also at any time. Guests are requested to inform the hotel in advance of their estimated time of arrival.
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The hotel features an elevator/lift for easy access to different floors. Additional accessibility features are not specified.
Where is the hotel located?
The hotel is located at 1553 Rue Saint-Andre in Montreal's Gay Village, close to Sainte-Catherine Street. It is conveniently situated for exploring the city.
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Check-in time starts at16:00Check-in time ends at22:30Check-out time ends at11:00
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 16 years old.
CheckIn Restrictions
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability);
Age Requirements
Minimum age to check in is 16 years old
Pets
Service animals are allowed;Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions;Pets not allowed;
Front Desk Services
Contactless check-out is available; Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Identification
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges;
Children And Extra Bed Policy
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy; One child 14 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding; No cribs (infant beds) availableNo rollaway/extra beds available
Mandatory Fees And Taxes
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Deposit: CAD 100 per accommodation, per stay
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