Le Saint-Sulpice Hôtel Montréal
"As you enter the lobby, what are your first impressions?As soon as you walk off the cobblestoned street into the Saint-Sulpice, you'll feel the hotel's energy, thanks to sight lines that cross the lobby and move through the bar, the restaurant, and into the coveted sunny courtyard. There are a million comfortable spots to sit and relax on the ground floor. Who are you likely to see around here?The ground-floor meeting spaces hosts events for local media, businesses, and arts organizations, so the hotel tends to have a buzzy, active feel. The courtyard is one of the best outdoor meeting spaces in the neighborhood, and you'll see plenty of area professionals taking advantage of it. Tell us about the rooms.The ability to stretch out in a suite—the only room category at Saint-Sulpice—in historic Old Montreal is a luxury that can't be underestimated. French windows overlook charming Rue Saint-Sulpice or the even more charming inner courtyard, and some rooms have balconies. Although the decor feels a little dated—the busy patterned wall-to-wall carpet, the prevalence of red—one thing's for sure: the bed and bathroom are both plush and plenty comfortable. And what about the finer details—what's on the bathroom counter? In the minibar?L'Occitane bathroom products are always a perk, as are Nespresso machines and down comforters. The concierge service is part of the Clef d'Or group—meaning that it's excellent—and the wifi is free. If you're in the mood to order in, what's your move?Room service comes from Sinclair, the popular onsite restaurant, which means you can bring fine dining up to your suite in the form of deer with parsnip mash, black garlic, and goat's cheese, a rack of lamb with polenta fries, or a smoked meat burger on pretzel bun. Was the service notable?The concierge service is next-level: fun, kind, and super knowledgeable about the goings-on around town. As you're hanging out around the Saint-Sulpice, what sticks out in your mind?In summer, the inner courtyard, an extension of Sinclair, is a true jewel. The open-plan lobby is also a lovely place to hang; sidle up to the bar in the Sinclair Lounge and order a Bloody Gentleman Jack Caesar—as good as it sounds. Okay, so bottom line: What's the main draw here?Saint-Sulpice's location (between Notre-Dame Cathedral and the waterfront in the Old Port) is stupendous, as are its roomy all-suite setup and elegant French windows." - Isa Tousignant
