Having just opened a few months earlier I was one of the first guests in this brand-new airport hotel. This beats any other airport hotel as far as location is concerned as it is directly connected to the airport. Simply walk towards US Departures and you’ll find the entrance to the hotel.
If there is one thing I’ve learned about airport hotels over the years it is that the shuttle to and from the airport can be a hassle. You usually stay at an airport hotel in one of two situations – you are either arriving late at night or leaving early in the morning. Waiting for a shuttle when you land is an extra step in your journey and taking a shuttle in the morning means you have to add the extra time to your morning routine. Being connected to the airport is a major advantage since you can simply walk downstairs and your in the terminal!
The hotel itself is beautiful with an excellent restaurant/bar in the lobby with actually very good food. Whether you want to grab a burger and a quick drink or a full meal this hotel actually has a restaurant worth visiting!
The service in the hotel is exceptional with a quick check-in process and lighting-fast response time to any requests. Since the hotel is brand-new everything is in perfect (and I mean perfect) condition. The rooms are a good size for an airport hotel featuring incredible desk space along with a neat little power center with four outlets and all the connections to hook your laptop into the flat-screen television in the room.
Marriott has great beds and being in a new Marriott means you get to sleep in a brand-new bed as well. There’s nothing I dislike more than going to a nice hotel only to sleep on a 20 year-old mattress. The bed at this Marriott was one of the most comfortable I’ve ever slept in at a hotel and with incredible sound-proofing I didn’t hear a single airplane the entire time I was there!
The hotel also features a brand-new gym with all the equipment you could ever need and a full selection of free-weights (something I always look for in a hotel). The gym is open 24-hours and the swimming pool is open until 11PM so you can enjoy a top-notch gym facility on your own schedule just like you were at home.
Of course the only major downside to this hotel is that it is at the airport. Downtown Montreal is one of the most incredible places in the world so if you’re going to be in the city for a while you’ll want to stay downtown. If you’re in Montreal for a short trip and need the convenience of an airport hotel this is the best one I’ve ever encountered!
