Novotel Montréal Centre
Novotel Montréal Centre 1180 Rue de la Montagne, Montréal
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What guests say about Novotel Montréal Centre

Very well located hotel in downtown Montreal, convenient for accessing the subway, the Bell Centre, restaurants, and shops. Guests often highlight spacious, clean, and comfortable rooms, as well as staff who are generally welcoming and helpful. Breakfast and the restaurant are often appreciated, but a few reviews mention dated rooms, odors or noise, and some services that could be improved.

Summary based on 87 reviews.
4.3
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Reviews / Ratings for Novotel Montréal Centre

Photo of Mark E Perrault
11 Oct 2026
Source: Google
4.0

We were in the city to see Teddy Swims at the Bell Center which was a short 5 minute walk away. St Catharines Street is a short walk in the other direction with tons of shops and restaurants. The location cannot be beat. But for $400 a night the lobby rooms wwss nothing special. The front desk staff were friendly. The gym was barely a gym. But the 6 cardio machines and an old workout pully station. The bed and pillows were the worse - well worn pillows. And the bed was too firm for me. It was noisier than most hotels with lots of sirens and right now lots of construction happening.

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Restaurant response
Response added on 15 Oct 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are pleased that you enjoyed our central location and the friendliness of our team. However, we sincerely regret that the comfort of the bed and pillows, the gym facilities, and the surrounding noise did not meet your expectations. Your comments are appreciated and will be shared with our team as we continue to improve our guest experience. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a more enjoyable stay. Kind regards, Thomas Deegan, General Manager.
Photo of Konstantine Psaradellis
9 Oct 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Right away i noticed how clean this place was which was a great first impression. Second everyone working here had a smile on their face and where happy to help with any request. I highly recommend coming here just be vigilant for the entrance.

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Photo of Christopher Hornek
5 Oct 2026
Source: Google
4.0

Good location on Levesque

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Restaurant response
Response added on 5 Oct 2026
Thank you for posting a review regarding your stay in Novotel Montreal Center, we are thrilled that you loved our central location. Kind regards, Thomas Deegan, General Manager.
Photo of Rajaee Altwal
2 Oct 2026
Source: Google
2.0

The restaurant employees are Ok but not very friendly, I wish they are more friendly

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Restaurant response
Response added on 2 Oct 2026
Thank you very much for your comment, we appreciate it as it helps us to improve our quality of service. Kind regards, Thomas Deegan, General Manager.
Photo of Dean Bennett
30 Sep 2026
Source: Google
4.0

Novotel excellent Close to shops.. Surroundings dirty and homeless everywhere.. smelly

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Response added on 1 Oct 2026
Thank you for choosing our hotel for your recent stay and for sharing your experience. Kind regards, Thomas Deegan, General Manager.
Photo of Wayne King
23 Sep 2026
Source: Google
4.0

So far so good. Room is clean. Very nice bathroom!!

Restaurant response
Response added on 25 Sep 2026
Thank you for your nice review, we are delighted to read that our property met your expectations. Kind regards, Thomas Deegan, General Manager.
Photo of Marc Ferrazzano
22 Sep 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Great hotel. Close to everything. Fantastic all around.

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Restaurant response
Response added on 25 Sep 2026
Thank you for your nice review, we are delighted to read that our property met your expectations. Kind regards, Thomas Deegan, General Manager.
Photo of Lloyd Rupert
18 Sep 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Check-in was fast. I was met with fast and friendly service. The staff were very friendly. The restaurant food was also delicious. I highly recommend this hotel! A+ 😁

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Restaurant response
Response added on 18 Sep 2026
What a pleasure to read that you enjoyed staying at Novotel Montreal Centre! Thank you for your nice comments that I will share with the rest of the team. Kind regards, Thomas Deegan, General Manager.
Photo of Ryan Clarke
15 Sep 2026
Source: Google
3.0

A solid choice for Downtown Montreal, close to lots of restaurants, bars and shopping. The staff at front reception were OK, but not super warm and friendly, the staff at the bar we encountered one night were super lovely. The rooms are nicely refurbished, with really comfortable bed, and a spacious layout. The only slight niggle was there were no wine glasses or normal glasses, which I find odd for a Hotel brand of this calibre. The bathroom was really good with lots of bench and shelf space, and a fantastic shower with perfectly strong pressure. Overall this is a great Hotel and we would stay again.

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Restaurant response
Response added on 25 Sep 2026
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed our downtown location, comfortable rooms, spacious layout, and especially the shower. We’re also pleased that our bar team made such a positive impression. We appreciate your comment regarding the glassware and will certainly take it into consideration. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to Montréal! Kind regards, Thomas Deegan, General Manager.
Photo of Nona Burnett
13 Sep 2026
Source: Google
3.0

The Novotel is a beautiful hotel. Spacious, quiet, excellent downtown location. Novotel is in the heart of downtown Montreal to say the area is busy would be an understatment. The hotel is attached to a parking garage at the time it was 30/ night. I would suggest park and walk. Everything is with in walking distance. Shops, cafés, restaurants, and the hotel is just far enough away from the main downtown area for some privacy. Lovely restaurant attached to the hotel. Nothing is complementary. The rooms were large, the views were nice. Beds comfortable, mini bar, small coffee station, microwave in lobby, bathroom very nice. The Novotel is a 7-8 minute walk to Belle Centre Theatre, which was the main reason we chose this hotel. Everything else was bonus. Montreal was beautiful, I would return and stay again at the Novotel.

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Restaurant response
Response added on 14 Sep 2026
Thank you for your nice evaluation and feedback. I am very glad that you enjoyed your stay with us and we are looking forward to welcoming you again soon. Kind regards, Thomas Deegan, General Manager.
Photo of Yunus Sidat
26 Aug 2026
Source: Google
4.0

Great location. I have given this a 4 star review only because it had no pool at this location. No vending machines to get drinks or a shop. overall a nice stay for the price we paid for.

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Restaurant response
Response added on 28 Aug 2026
Thank you for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed the great location and found your stay to be a good value. Hope to welcome you again soon. Kind regards, Thomas Deegan, General manager
Photo of m h
13 Aug 2026
Source: Google
5.0

This hotel came up as a good option near a conference that I was attending. I booked it because it said it had soundproof rooms and I needed that. The front desk staff were really lovely for the most part. They helped me with printing and some other things. Room service breakfast was good and on time, if a little pricey, even for room service. The rooms are okay but dated. I'm surprised they are considered a four-star hotel. It does not feel like a four-star experience. It was pretty bare Bones and kind of bland. Gray carpet gray couch grey curtains... Leaving it a little depressing feeling. Nothing special in the room The mini fridge is filled with their own things so it's hard to store yours, and it doesn't really get very cold so what I was able to put in went bad within 24 hours. You get one coffee pod per person before having to pay. I asked for a quiet room and really appreciate that they accommodated that but the view is kind of sad. They don't have a lot of control over that but it's just something to notice. There's no top sheet so a hot duvet or nothing. They might want to move to the sandwich style which is a top shade, a duvet and then a thin blanket on top. Which is what I've experienced in most Montreal hotels. The room didn't smell great. It wasn't overpowering so I didn't do anything about it but it just felt a little musty I guess. There's nothing in the lobby, no coffee or tea or water. I did really appreciate the business services like printing and such. I would consider coming back if I have another work conference - during the conference part, because of the service and quiet, I also appreciated having a desk. But if I'm coming for a vacation or personal reasons I would not choose this hotel. I did move after four nights for my last two nights because I just wanted something nicer. I found something less expensive and nicer not very far away. All in all I would say it's a decent choice if you have something work related happening nearby, you can get it at some kind of discount or reasonable price. I certainly wouldn't pay the $600 usd for two nights that it would have been for me to stay my last two. It's just not worth it.

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Restaurant response
Response added on 17 Aug 2026
Thank you for your recent stay and for sharing your experience. Kind regards, Thomas Deegan, General Manager.
Photo of Paolo V
4 Aug 2026
Source: Google
4.0

Visited in July/August 2026. Overall, we had a great stay here. Location: The location is great for attending events at the Bell Centre. We came to Montreal for a concert and Osheaga music festival. The walk to the Bell Centre was only 5 min. To get other places, we were only a short walk to the metro station. The hotel is also close to shopping, restaurants, and downtown sites. Room: The room was a typical hotel room (sorry, can't find a photo). It was spacious, modern, and clean . Washroom was a good size. There are ice/water machines, but I didn't check out or use the other amenities. Parking: Parking was $30/day for underground parking and includes in and out privileges. You need to pull over on the side of the road, check in (they give you a parking ticket), THEN go to parking lot.

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Restaurant response
Response added on 4 Aug 2026
Thank you for the great review of our hotel! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again very soon. Kind regards, Thomas Deegan, General Manager.
Photo of Kat Alejandrino
1 Aug 2026
Source: Google
1.0

We just recently watched Ariana Grande concert, July 31st and I chose this place to stay as it was an excellent area. I was disappointed with my stay at Novotel Montreal Centre. The next day morning I discovered several insects crawling around the bathroom door frame and floor in Room 204 on the second floor. I took photos immediately because I was concerned about the cleanliness of the room. Finding multiple insects in the bathroom was unacceptable and made me uncomfortable using the facilities. The Wi-Fi connection in our room was also extremely poor. It was slow, unreliable, and frequently disconnected, making it difficult to use throughout our stay. We were traveling with our small dog and chose this hotel because it advertises itself as pet-friendly. However, I couldn’t help but wonder whether we were assigned an older or less well-maintained room because we had a pet. I hope this wasn’t the case, as all guests should receive the same standard of accommodation regardless of whether they are traveling with pets. In addition, I found the reception experience to be rather cold and not particularly welcoming. As guests visiting from Toronto with Asian background, we would have appreciated a warmer, friendlier greeting that made us feel genuinely welcome. Overall, between the insects, the poor Wi-Fi, and the lack of a welcoming experience, this stay did not meet the expectations I have for the Novotel brand. I did not report it because we are checking out a few hours anyway. I hope management investigates these issues, improves housekeeping and pest control, and ensures every guest receives a clean room and a warm, professional welcome. Never coming back here.

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Restaurant response
Response added on 4 Aug 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sincerely sorry that your stay did not meet your expectations. Please be assured that room assignments are never based on whether a guest is traveling with a pet. All of our guests receive the same standard of accommodation, regardless of whether they are staying with a dog or not. Regarding the insects you encountered, we take this matter very seriously. We work with a professional pest control company that conducts regular monthly inspections and treatments throughout the hotel. We have also shared your comments with our housekeeping and maintenance teams so they can investigate the room immediately. We apologize for the inconvenience caused and appreciate your feedback, as it helps us improve the experience we provide to all of our guests. Kind regards, Thomas Deegan, General Manager.
Photo of Kristy Leong
30 Jul 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Fantastic experience staying in this hotel. The room is superb! It’s spacious, comfortable bed and great shower area. Staff are very friendly and service is prompt. Location is close to amenities, shopping and food choices. Good job! Highly recommended for travelers who want nothing but an enjoyable trip!

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Restaurant response
Response added on 3 Aug 2026
Thank you for your nice evaluation and feedback. I am very glad that you enjoyed your stay with us and we are looking forward to welcoming you again soon. Kind regards, Thomas Deegan, General Manager.
Photo of T T
27 Jul 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Loved our stay here for 3 (2 double beds), shower pressure was great, $30 for 24H car parking.

Photo of EllenChr
22 Jul 2026
Source: Google
0.0

Stayed here for three nights. Nice room with comfortable bed. Good AC and very quite room. Clean bathroom. Coffemaker (but just one pod per person per night). Good gym. Location very practical as the AirPort bus stopped just three minutes away.

Photo of Kevin Garben
20 Jul 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Excellent front desk staff here were warm, welcoming, and helpful from the second I walked in. The breakfast was good, the rooms were nice, and it was very easy to walk from to everywhere I needed to get to. This was my first Novotel stay in North America and I would be happy to stay at this location again.

Restaurant response
Response added on 21 Jul 2026
Thank you for your nice evaluation and feedback. I am very glad that you enjoyed your stay with us and we are looking forward to welcoming you again soon. Kind regards, Thomas Deegan, General Manager.
Photo of Eve Ashkanasy
16 Jul 2026
Source: Google
5.0

If you want to remove negative reviews from your Google Business, contact me via my profile; my contact details are listed there. After work you can pay..

Photo of Susan Abramson
15 Jul 2026
Source: Google
4.0

The bed was comfortable but the room, pillows and headboard were not fresh smelling. And on the first day we were there, housekeeping came into our room as we were taking a much needed afternoon nap! We did not have the 'do not disturb' on the door, but we just got into our room and it was just cleaned. ?? We did not get in our nap becasue of that. The toiletry products and towels were all great. Overall, I felt safe and the staff at the front desk were all very friendly. But I would not stay here again as the room was smelly.

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Restaurant response
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you appreciated our comfortable bed, quality amenities, and the friendly service provided by our front desk team. We are sincerely sorry to learn about the odor in your room and the interruption caused by housekeeping during your stay. Please accept our apologies for these inconveniences. Your comments have been shared with the appropriate teams, as they help us identify areas where we can improve. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future. Kind regards, Thomas Deegan General Manager
Photo of Julia Rubin
12 Jul 2026
Source: Google
5.0

The hotel is well located, the rooms are large, and my bed for very comfortable. The staff is extremely nice and welcoming, I could only say great things about them. The hotel itself though needs an upgrade to justify the price and the 4 star label. The rooms are quite worn out, as the bathroom door picture shows and also have some "old"/smoke smell. Overall, it would be a good stay for a reasonable price but the 330 CAD + tax I paid per night is not justified for the quality.

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Restaurant response
Response added on 13 Jul 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our central location, spacious rooms, comfortable beds, and, most importantly, the warm service provided by our team. We also appreciate your comments regarding the condition of the room and your perception of the value offered. Your feedback has been shared with the appropriate teams as we continuously work to improve our facilities and guest experience. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for an even better stay in the future. Kind regards, Thomas Deegan General Manager
Photo of Melissa D
2 Jul 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Stayed here many years ago and had no issue, loved it. Came recently for a concert and this definitely wins for close proximity to Centre Bell. However if you have allergies or asthma, avoid this hotel. The carpet in the hallways and in the elevator (parking garage) reek of mold. The rooms have carpet still and smell heavily of smoke. We had a very unpleasant stay as we were having asthma exacerbations caused by the smell of smoke and mold. The front desk were accommodating and switched our room, but ultimately it still smell of smoke and made it hard to breathe and sleep.

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Restaurant response
Response added on 13 Jul 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed our convenient location and that our front desk team was able to assist you during your stay. We are sincerely sorry to learn about the air quality concerns you experienced. Please accept our apologies for the discomfort this caused. Your comments have been shared with our housekeeping and maintenance teams for further review, as providing a clean and comfortable environment for our guests remains a top priority. Kind regards, Thomas Deegan General Manager
Photo of Lucio Munoz
2 Jul 2026
Source: Google
5.0

I had a great stay at Novotel Montréal Centre. The rooms were large, comfortable, and very clean, and the bathroom was also spotless. Breakfast was delicious every day. The staff were amazing—super kind and always ready to help. The location couldn’t be better: close to two metro stations, bus stops, and just around the corner from Rue Sainte‑Catherine with tons of restaurants and stores. I would definitely stay here again.

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Restaurant response
Response added on 9 Jul 2026
Thank you for your nice evaluation and feedback. I am very glad that you enjoyed your stay with us and we are looking forward to welcoming you again soon. Kind regards, Thomas Deegan, General Manager.
Photo of Mo Miah
1 Jul 2026
Source: Google
4.0

Great service from Najah. Easy check in. Informative and friendly. Couldn’t do enough and kept checking in during our stay. Breakfast really good. Not much of a view and the double beds are small and fixed in place which didn’t suit our travel needs otherwise all good.

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Restaurant response
Response added on 2 Jul 2026
Thank you for choosing our hotel for your recent stay and for sharing your experience. I am happy that our staff made you feel welcome and comfortable and that you got everything you needed during your stay. Kind regards, Thomas Deegan, General Manager.
Photo of Guilherme M. V. D. M.
24 Jun 2026
Source: Google
0.0

I’ve stayed in several Novotels, the Novotel Montreal doesn’t stand to other hotels from the same level

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