Montvale Hotel

Exceptional, but...

There are only two things I can find any fault with at the Montvale. I stayed on a weeknight, and was on the back, or South side of the hotel, on the 3rd floor. The train tracks, 1/2 block away are the same height as the hotel windows and trains run all night. Also, trash P/U was in the early hours and breaking glass was constant for about 10 minutes, very early. It was noisy! The ceilings are high, probably 12'. The shower head is mounted about 9'. I felt like I was standing in a drizzle. I like some water pressure from the shower. Outstanding boutique hotel. Great restaurant in the basement, good cont. breakfast on 2nd floor.

Interesting historic building

The hotel offers a nice atmosphere and very comfortable bed. The downsides are paying for valet parking and the noise level--mostly from the street. I easily heard people outside and lots of traffic noise. I also easily heard people in the rooms next to mine. So, the sound proofing isn't great.

Nice Hotel in a great location

Really knowledgeable and friendly staff.

Business Trip

This hotel is in great condition and is situated in the heart of downtown. It is a very old facility completely brought up to date. It is ideal for business and occasional travellers alike.

Beautiful Hotel

This is the second time we have stayed here. We have really enjoyed it both times. Our only complaint, which wouldn't keep us from staying there again, is that the breakfast is pretty lame. However, there are several great places within walking or very short driving distance that have a great breakfast, so there you go.

Beautiful Hotel

We will be staying here again next month. We loved it.

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Great Hotel

The hotel was beautiful and has been restored to very nice standards. The road noise that some complained about in other reviews was not a problem. The room was clean and good sized. Amenities were nice and the restaurant in the basement was great as well. The hotel is close to everything downtown for shopping, eating, and drinking. There is valet parking available for the hotel because parking is a problem otherwise, but all of our needs were downtown so there was no need for our car until we left.

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Hip Location

Great Location, Great Restaurant, Great Service!!! Not much to say for parking...

Very Noisy!

The hotel is very lovely to look at and the rooms are pretty comfortable. However, if you want a decent night's sleep, do not stay here. Very noisy with vehicle and pedestrian noise. Hotel windows very old and allow lots of noise to come through. Very very loud at all hours of the day/night. Other than this, it is very charming.

Unique

This hotel has a real mix feeling of european/hunting lodge. It was very nice, the only thing is the room on the front side faces a very noisey and busy street. Did not let up till wee hours in the morning. So get a room on another side.

great value

Excellent Value for the price we found the hotel staff pleasant,well presented, he rooms are a dream, especially the old trad style, We found that the Catacombs Pub very stylish in an old European way, with the various beers they had t was a pleasure to be able to drink something other than Bud or Coors,all in all us two Kiwis had a Fantastic and Enjoyable Stay, Definitely stay again when in the area?.

Nice place

The Montvale is a nice old boutique hotel. The room was clean and comfortable. Our room faced the street, so it was pretty loud during the night. There are plenty of places to eat and drink right near the hotel. The Catacombs Pub, located on the bottom level of this hotel has wonderful food! Bring your appetite because the fare is very heavy - two adults could easily split an entree. Go for the Apex Chard - it is very nice, if you enjoy wine. They also have Guinness, which is always a plus. The shopping mall is also within walking distance. Desk service and valet parking are great! Very nice people!!