We stayed here March 14th and 15th for a weekend getaway. We booked 2 large rooms to accomodate our 6 person party. Each room had 2 queen beds and a sofa with a pull out bed. Because of a cancellation we didn't need to use the pull out bed but it seemed like it would be about the size of a double bed. The rooms were basic and very large. We were impressed with how much room there was with plenty of closet space for 3 people. The beds were comfortable and the bathroom was clean and quite acceptable.

Our experiences with the front desk staff were very good. They were extremely helpful and willing to answer any and all questions we had.

The cleaning staff seemed thorough, though we didn't use them in the room I stayed in because a member of our party was ill for most of the second day.

A particular bright sport for us was cafe/bar attached to the hotel, Kilo. They had delicious sandwiches and desserts and excellent drink specials from 4-9 (2 for 1 beers for as little as $3.50, amazing deal compared to prices in normal bars in Montreal). The staff at the restaurant were very friendly and gave us good recommendations on where to go for a night out. We spent both early evenings here taking advantage of the nice atmosphere and prices.

Probably the best thing about the hotel is the location. You're a couple minute walk from bars and restaurants, about a 10 minute walk from Chinatown and about 15-20 to the heart of Old Montreal.

Overall, I was very pleased with our experience with Hotel St Denis. The hotel isn't a destination in itself but it is definitely an exceptional base to explore Montreal at a reasonable price without sacrificing service.

We loved the location of this hotel. We were intown for a festival, and were able to walk back and forth with ease. Along the walking route from the hotel, mainly on the Rue St. Laurence, was everything else we could need, from great Indian food to good cheap pizza, to shopping venues, to fun local bars.

Our room was clean and the housekeeping staff was thorough. Yes, the hotel is old and things are worn, and the budget rom is about the size of a walk in closet, but if you aren't going to be in your room much and don't need in room ammenities then the price is right.

The hotel is in a colorful neighborhhod, across the street from the University, so it is likely you will run into local characters, which could include prostitutes and homeless persons, but for us, the local flavor and atmosphere only enhanced the experience.

Great for folks like us on a tight budget; great location; friendly folks; and very secure inside.

I was in Montreal last week-end and the trip was excellent. The room was clean and calm. The staff was professional and they were going out of their way to help us with finding restaurants and attractions. Yes, the hotel is located downtown with all the starnge people on the street but as soon as we pass the doors of the hotel... Everything is peaceful and confortable.
For sure i will be back in this hotel.

Oftentimes, reading reviews on TripAdvisor, I wonder if other reviewers are grading based on an absolute level of quality, or on the relative value provided. Having stayed at the St-Denis, I can only conclude that it has earned such a high score on the basis of its low cost. Even then, that must be based on the high season, because on my visit this November, some great hotels I'd been to (the Omni, the Kutuma) were only a little bit more expensive. To put it simply, the loss of quality was not worth the savings in money.

I will give the hotel credit where due: It was clean. It was worn down a bit (old stains on the carpet and furniture), but clearly not un-cared for or unsanitary. Housekeeping was quite thorough. The location was excellent for those wanting to be close to all the metros, and a mere block away from the gay village.

My praise must end there. The walls were exceedingly thin -- or at least the floors and ceiling were, as my friend and I were frequently disturbed by noise from our downstairs neighbors or from the hallway. The bed linens, though clean, were as worn-down as the rest of the room, and certainly not of a "3 Star" quality (who gives those stars out anyways?). Most irritating of all, the "free wi-fi" that I paid for when I booked the reservation was out of commission the entire time I was there. According to the front desk clerk I talked to, this was not an uncommon occurrance, and they certainly exhibited no great desire to repair it quickly, and in fact seemed rather irritated that I asked about it more than once.

So, beware, TripAdvisor travelers -- the St. Denis will provide you with a clean space to lay your head, but not much else. Unless it is far and away a better deal than more reputable hotels when you visit, do yourself a favor, and spend a little extra to find comfort and service!