My wife, 2 year old daughter, and I used points to stay at this Montreal Marriott hotel.

We got in very late the first night and I had called ahead for hopefully an upgrade since I'm Platinum and at least a cot for my daughter. Upon on arrival from the Airport, we got a very basic high floor upgrade room but no cot which wasn't ideal for a 2 year old at 1am in the morning. However, after calling, the cot did arrive pretty quickly.

Our room had not been updated in many years although the bathroom was large size. It seems perhaps that other floors had been updated more recently.

The concierge was closed on the weekends but they gave us free coupons for the breakfast buffet both Saturday and Sunday. Overall good buffet options. On Monday morning, the lounge was back open with an above average breakfast upstairs.

The location of the hotel was pretty good although the area felt a bit dated. It was very convienent to be near the train station however.

So in summary, the hotel worked fine since we were staying free with points but I wouldn't go back if I had a business trip to Montreal. Needs a pretty major renovation to bring it up to speed with most other Marriott hotels are this point.

Moved here for a business meeting after a stay at Le Square Phillips. It was moving from a chic club to a fern bar. One plus is the large exercise room and pool (they keep it quite warm if you like that sort of thing). Another nice thing is the hotel is a minutes walk from the train station and all the shops and restaurants on St Catherine's street.

Nice rooms, friendly, good location... but there are better choices in Montreal.

I found the Marriott Chateau Champlain to be a very nice hotel in a very convenient location for explaring Montreal.

Rooms are of good size though the bathrooms are very much on the small side. It shows that the hotel was build sometime in the 60s and even though rooms are nicely renovated the age shows in the structure and the common areas. Nothing too negative in the end but still a reason for not making the full 5 points with me.

The hotel is conveniently located in downtown Montreal within walking distance to mostly everything (especially the downtown core with Rue Crescent and Old Montreal) and only a short cab ride from trendy streets such as Boulevard St. Laurent and Rue St. Denis. It is also directly connected to a Metro station and the vast underground Montreal complex linking many main buildings and shopping complexes in the downtown core. Very good for bad weather.

There are also restaurants directly at the hotel which I did not use - too many good reatsurants in Montreal - and it features a pool and fitness area for relaxation.

Overall a very nice but a bit old fashioned hotel without any real personality. If I was looking for a charming boutique kind of hotel I would stay elsewhere otherwise there was nothing to keep me from returning.

Pros:

+ Centrally located, easy access to Metro station by lift from lobby.
+ Walking distance for some shopping areas, bars, restaurants.
+ Hotel staff: very good service at front desk, lobby, restaurant and bar.
+ Comfortable large beds
+ Buffet breakfast
+ Good soundproof in room
+ Good amenities in room
+ Clean room and hotel facilities
+ Room furniture at good shape and condition

Cons:

- Room was bit old fashioned but elegant one.

I enjoyed very much at this hotel during my business trip at Montreal. Hotel has a very good location for business, pleasure and sightseeing. Hotel staff was very good at service. All in all this is a good hotel and nothing negative to say about it. I will stay here again next time. I recommend to take buffet breakfast as it is a good value.

Only one minor "problem" was that on one evening when I came to my room, my bedlinens, sheets were not changed as I requested in the morning. (Hotel saves nature by changing sheets every third day, unless the guest prefers daily changes). I made quick call and they changed it fast. Well done.