{"id":2556,"date":"2015-11-08T03:21:16","date_gmt":"2015-11-08T03:21:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.diningtraveler.com\/?p=2556"},"modified":"2015-11-08T03:28:54","modified_gmt":"2015-11-08T03:28:54","slug":"hotel-le-crystal-montreal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diningtraveler.com\/2015\/11\/hotel-le-crystal-montreal.html","title":{"rendered":"Our stay at Hotel Le Crystal Montreal"},"content":{"rendered":"
We recently took a short trip to Montreal<\/a> and had the opportunity to stay at the gorgeous Hotel Le Crystal Montreal<\/a>.\u00a0 The Dutchman was traveling for business and I decided to tag along as Montreal has been on my list for a long time.\u00a0 As you probably read on my previous post, I was instantly enamored by this city.\u00a0 I think one of the things that got me the most was the friendly service.<\/p>\n The Location:<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 Le Crystal Hotel is located in the city center of Montreal.\u00a0 If you\u2019re a business traveler, this is a great location to be as it is walking distance to many of the conference centers and large businesses in the city. Despite its central location, it\u2019s located on\u00a0Rue de la Montagne which is a quiet side street.\u00a0 Also has quick access to the metro and bus lines. \u00a0If you love to walk like I do, it will take you 30 minutes to get to Old Montreal.\u00a0 Dining Traveler Tip:\u00a0 Have a drink nearby at Bier Markt.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n The Scene:<\/strong><\/em> As you enter the hotel, you immediately know why it has the name \u201cLe Crystal Hotel\u201d.\u00a0 There are several shimmering chandeliers with one main crystal structure which sits at the end of the lobby.\u00a0 The staff is young, friendly, and stylish with its front desk staff sporting sharp black suits and bright red lipstick.<\/p>\n The Rooms:<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 We had a suite room with a separate sitting area, kitchenette, and bedroom.\u00a0 The suite was pretty compact yet comfortable. The d\u00e9cor is modern with a neutral palette. I always enjoy a room with a kitchenette area in which you can bring drinks and snacks from the outside, it\u2019s always more affordable than the minibar. The bathroom area was large and it had toiletries from Amerispa\u00a0to include bath salts and loofah sponges. It\u2019s all about the little things!\u00a0 The one point of improvement is that the last day I asked for a late room cleaning from housekeeping and they never showed up. I told the front desk and also pressed the “make up room” button\u00a0on when I left the room to no avail.\u00a0 Aside from that, everything in the room was worked just fine.<\/p>\n The Food:<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 In true Montreal foodie fashion, the food at Le Crystal Hotel Montreal was great!\u00a0 Our first morning at the hotel, we had room service breakfast.\u00a0 It was a colorful platter of delicious breads, fruit, and yogurt.\u00a0 The continental breakfast included with the room rate was delicious as well. I loved the modern rustic d\u00e9cor of the La Coupole, the property\u2019s restaurant with its black walls and rustic white plates nailed to the walls.<\/p>\n We also had dinner at La Copule.\u00a0 The vibe was relaxed yet elegant.\u00a0 The restaurant was moderately busy with a combination of locals and hotel guests.\u00a0 The restaurant focuses on local and seasonal products of the Quebec region. We enjoyed the cheese platter of local cheese as a starter. I then devoured the duck confit which was served with\u00a0spaetzle and sweet potatoes.<\/p>\n The Amenities: Although the hotel has a boutique feel to it, it has plenty of amenities to choose from.\u00a0 As a new digital nomad, I appreciate good wi-fi.\u00a0 The wi-fi connection was great.\u00a0 I was able to upload photos and make a few skype calls flawlessly.\u00a0 We also took advantage of the gym on the top floor of the hotel with a great view of the city, which had a beautiful view of Mont Royal.\u00a0 There is also a full size indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, and spa on the top floor of the hotel.<\/p>\n The Verdict:<\/strong>\u00a0Despite the housekeeping snafu, I am happy we choose Le Crystal Hotel Montreal as our home away from home.\u00a0 The hotel had all the luxuries we love with friendly and accommodating staff.\u00a0 I love a luxury hotel that can balance a beautiful accommodation with an approachable staff.\u00a0 If you\u2019re looking for a place that strikes the perfect balance between business and leisure accommodation, the Hotel Le Crystal is for you.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We recently took a short trip to Montreal and had the opportunity to stay at the gorgeous Hotel Le Crystal Montreal.\u00a0 The Dutchman was traveling for business and I decided to tag along as Montreal has been on my list for a long time.\u00a0 As you probably read on my previous post, I was instantly […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":2555,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[53,403,415],"tags":[262,417,418],"class_list":{"0":"post-2556","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-hotel-reviews","8":"category-luxury-travel","9":"category-montreal","10":"tag-hotel-review","11":"tag-luxury-hotel","12":"tag-montreal"},"yoast_head":"\nReview of Hotel Le Crystal Montreal:<\/h2>\n
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* Disclaimer: Part of my stay was sponsored by Hotel Le Crystal Montreal but as always, opinions are my own.\u00a0<\/em><\/h5>\n