Prince Arthur Suites

The location made it easy to explore Montreal, and the apartment had the things we needed, including a kitchen, washer and dryer, and a layout that worked well for us. We’ve always had a positive experience with the owners and managers, who seem to have designed these units with travelers in mind. The two-bedroom setup suited our needs perfectly.

Just make sure you have the building entry code, room number, and room code well ahead of time. The apartment is comfortable and well equipped, with a grocery store right across from it. There’s no lift, but the nearby park and restaurants are a nice, relaxing walk in the evening.

I found a garage a little farther away than the parking options suggested by the hotel. It meant a bit more walking, but I felt better about leaving my car there. The hotel had warned that cars with foreign license plates had been broken into, and one suggested garage seemed pretty shady. The room is on a busy street with parties and clubs nearby. You can still hear some outside noise, though the apartment dampens it enough for me to relax, and there was a white noise machine too. When I arrived at 20:30, I had a problem checking in, but customer service sorted it out right away. I stayed three nights in a one-bedroom apartment. The photos matched what was there, which was a relief. I loved my stay and would definitely come back when I’m in town.

There’s no elevator, and the long staircase could be tough if you’re older or carrying luggage. The place is spacious and phone service was quick. It smelled a little, though it wasn’t too bad, and the windows looked out onto an alley with trash. I couldn’t tell whether there was AC or just blower fans, but maybe that’s common in Montreal.