Super convenient to get to from Montreal Airport: take the L'Aerobus, let them know when you board you're headed to the "Chateau Versaille hotel" (directly across the street b/c Le Meridien is not a designated dropoff/pickup location). Once you get to central bus station, hop on the free transfer & they'll drop you off across the street from Le Meridien. All that for CD$28 roundtrip :)

Front desk staff @ Le Meridien was wonderful, we got to check-in early (since we flew red eye) & got an upgraded corner Jr. suite w/ a jacuzzi tub!

The hotel is about 3 blocks from the Fine Arts Museum. Great places to eat & walkable w/n 1-2 blocks include: Premiere Moisson (bakery/cafe) for breakfast, Chateau Kabob for lunch, & Au Bistro Gourmet for a wonderful dinner. We got food from the bakery every morning & wished we had more time to re-visit the other two.

Didn't need a car. Metro entrance on Guy Concordia is w/n 2 blocks. We had no problems getting to Old Town Montreal or the Underground Shopping area.

We reviewed many, many hotels, looking at pricing, photos and reviews (from Trip Advisor) several months before booking this hotel.

We could not have been more delighted with this choice!

We stayed here 8 days and came into contact with much of the staff who worked there. Everyone was extremely pleasant and helpful (and my French is far from being the best).

The hotels itself was not large in size, but had everything that we required--a workout room, restaurant, room service.

Location was also perfect. A five minute walk, at most, to the Metro. Safe and upscale area on Rue Sherbrooke O.

I welcome any questions you might have on Montreal or the Le Meridien if you are planning a trip. Merci beaucoup!!

The reviews here on the Meridien Montreal was not too exciting to be honest but we were a bit disappointed with the Sheraton so-so room and service so we wanted to check out the Meridien.

The Meridien is one subway station from where the Sheraton was at Guy-Concordia. Taking the Saint-Mathieu exit and walking 2 short blocks up to the Sherbooke street and the Meridien is right at the corner to welcome you.

The lobby is small but tastefully decorated akind to a W but with less hip and flair. Our check-in was quick and my request for a king bed was replied with a quick ackowledgement that we have been upgraded to a Junior Suite. A quick ride on the tight elevator and we arrived in our room. The check-in agent was right, this room is quite nice. The room is in a dark slate color that is the hip color of the day. It makes to room feels cozy and fresh despite the large room dimension. Windows abounds in this corner room and daylights easily fills the room at any time. From the looks of things, the carpet and the furnitures the room just have been refurbished. The room is tastefully decorated to be a up-to-date European styling. The king bed has 2 of the most thick and soft duvet pillows that I have experienced lately. The bed cover and blanket is also in full duvet and makes for wonderful night sleep. There is a comfy sofa chair and coffee table for a good reading place. The workdesk is tucked quietly into one corner of the room. Rounding out the rest of the suite is a TV/drawer combo which the old TV is the weak point of this room.

The closet is roomy with a minisafe and the usual board and electric iron. There is a mini-sink right next to the minibar and cupboards are abound here but unfortunately no microwave oven or any utensiles.

The bathroom is a good roomy size with its own thermostat which is a great things since the having a cold bathroom in the winter is no fun thing. There are not much to fault the bathroom except of the crack mark in the sink and the not so clean jet water cover. Did I mention that the bathtub is a roomy jacuzzi? The bath amenities are CrabTree & Evelyn, the same line that Hilton uses except that these are aloe vera based products.

The Bronte reataurant downstair is one of the good restaurant in Montreal but unfortunately for us it was closed to the public as the chef is on vacation. We did have our breakfast there and although there are good choices for the continental breakfast: cheses, fruits, cereal and some cold cuts (salami, smoke salmons and quiche), they were not too exciting. We were not sure if the quality is due to the fact that the restaurant is closed to the public or not.

The staff is wonderful and service is always very friendly and personal. Due to its boutique style, we always get welcome smile and words everytime we were downstair. The restaurant service is also excellent and friendly.

The location of the Meridien while not as central as the Sheraton, it is just blocks away from good and decent price restaurants. The subway station itsself habors some homeless but inoffensive citizens. We were at no time feels threaten.

The Meridien is a better choice than the Sheraton unless you have to stay a bit closer to downtown core. And the Meridien is usually cheaper too.

Our daughter is a student and her apt. is down the hill on St. Marc (also, we get a good rate through the University) so whenever we visit her we stay at the Meridien. We have always been pleased.

The staff is friendly and helpful, always polite. The lobby is small and uncomfortable but there is usually no reason for us to spend much time there.

We generally have stayed in the standard room - queen bed, a club chair and desk & chair--coffee pot on the window ledge--not much room. Dark decor - very comfortable bed - nice white down comforter. Our last trip the room had 2 double beds, 2 club chairs w/ small table, desk & chair - much roomier and bright decor.

Bathrooms are very small - clean - sufficient counter space for toiletries. No exhaust fan.

I suggest you request a view of Sherbrooke, otherwise you will be facing another building.

Valet parking is outdoor parking; not a garage. Rather expensive for outdoors. After checking out we have been allowed to leave our luggage at the front desk and leave the car for several hours.

We've never eaten on the premises, nor used the fitness area, so can't comment on that. We have used the business center but it is across Sherbrooke in the Chateau Versailles.

For our needs, the Meridien has been perfect. However, we have also stayed at Square Phillips. I believe that without the discounted University rate the two hotels are comparably priced. No hesitation - we'd take Square Phillips.