Originally Posted by
RideThe22A
I agree with the Fairfield Inn recommendation. In fact, I'm staying here now and it's convenient to the Village. While the hotel is modern and comfortable, the neighborhood has seen better days. Homeless people and panhandlers seem to be everywhere and the area is rather depressing. Unless you plan to party till the wee hours of the morning, it might be better to stay downtown and take the Metro to the village. But if you prefer to walk, the Fairfield Inn is a good choice.
The neighborhood does have some panhandlers but I think it is full of charm. Great metro access and great access to Rue St Denis - the main artery in French Montreal. Spend some time walking up this street toward Marché Jean Talon. It's a great area. I got married in Montreal last spring (and we are Americans living in Chicago) and we put together a guidebook for our visitors that compiles our favorite spots as determined by 10+ visits over the years. Send me a direct message and I can email to you.