Courtyard par Marriott Montréal Centre-ville

Every now and then a four-star earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Courtyard par Marriott Montréal Centre-ville, in Downtown Montreal, is one of those. The strong location score reflects what guests actually feel on arrival, barely a stroll from the centre of Montreal, with the kind…

Every now and then a four-star earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Courtyard par Marriott Montréal Centre-ville, in Downtown Montreal, is one of those. The strong location score reflects what guests actually feel on arrival, barely a stroll from the centre of Montreal, with the kind of rhythm a city traveller tends to want. Rooms feel well-appointed; the touches travellers mention most are an in-house restaurant, a small spa and reliable wi-fi, and the comfort feedback has been consistently flattering. It feels lived-in rather than staged, which tends to be the difference between a stay you remember and one you don't. The numbers behind the reviews tell their own story, well over 1,200 reviews, scoring strong on balance. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Expect to pay something in the region of €157 a night, a middle-of-the-road entry on the board, especially when stacked against nearby alternatives. Whether Courtyard par Marriott Montréal Centre-ville is the right fit depends on the trip, but it earns a place on the comparison shortlist for Montreal more often than not.