i was recently in montreal for my first visit and had the pleasure to stay at Le Relais.

THIS HOTEL is why tripadvisor works. Without this web site i would never have found this little jewel. I travel all over the world and this was one of the best stays i have ever had.

the room was great, the position excellent and the price fantastic. If you are looking for all the bells and whistles of a big hotel, then forget it. But if you want a great location, a modern clean and VERY comfortable room, the best hotel shower since the Grand Hyatt Tokyo and the MOST personable and friendly service, then this is the place for you.

Alert is a king! not only did he make me at home, but after discovering this was my first time in montreal, he was on the phone to a friend and had organised me a door pass at one of the best restaurant/bars in town.

The position is great, with restaurants and shops around and only a short ten minute walk to the old town or downtown,

And if you cant be bothered walking, then just go downstairs to Albert's and Jose's restaurant outside - a really great and homely feel to it, with good food at great prices. (but be warned, breakfast starts at 8.30am).

Le Relais is DEFINATELY my new home in Montreal

This place was wonderful....very very clean and comfortable and the location is great... I would return to this establishment in a heartbeat.

We stayed 4 nights at this beautiful, romantic hotel. It was very clean, modern and very tastefully decorated. The top 4 reasons that anyone going to Montreal should consider staying here are 1) The location is great! It's right there in the Latin Quarter on the rue St. Denis, near great restaurants, shopping and the Metro. Rue St. Denis runs by the university and is brimming with life. 2) Albert, who owns the hotel with his brother, is warm, generous and made us feel very welcome. Just a genuine, sincere human being. 3) The bed and linens were so comfortable, it was hard to get up in the morning. That is saying a lot as we are typically early risers. Which leads to the last point. 4) The incredible rainfall showerhead combined with above-average water pressure (apparently, a major consideration when the hotel was being renovated) made it just that much easier to drag ourselves out of bed. By the time we finished our showers, we were energized enough to run a marathon! Seriously, we are now trying to figure out how to recreate that shower at home. We will definitely be back in Montreal, and when we come, this is where we will stay. Highly recommended.

We stayed for a few nights over March break and although the Montreal weather was not the best, the room more than made up for that. The staff were very friendly and accomodating, especially when there was a small problem with the hot water...no big issue though. The hotel is located right on St Denis, close to theatre, metro, food and drinks...short walk to Old Montreal and downtown.

Price was good and the suite was just as it looks on the website....really clean and contemporary.

We would definately stay here again.....in the summer!