To start with the positives, this place offers free parking, and the bathroom was relatively clean. The sink had a slight sour, vinegar-like smell, but at least the water was hot. The shower curtain looked dingy, though thankfully it didn’t have an odor.
Now for the reasons I rated this place so poorly. The moment I walked into the room, I was hit with a strong moldy, mildew-like smell. The carpets were absolutely disgusting—I actually had to run to the nearest Dollarama to buy a cheap pair of slippers because I didn’t want to walk barefoot on them. They were heavily stained and smelled awful. The air conditioner didn’t help either, as it blew out the same musty, moldy odor. The bed wasn’t much better. The pillows were completely flat, making for one of the most uncomfortable sleeps I’ve had. To top it off, I found a spider in my bed on the last day.
The room does have a TV, and there’s even a channel guide on the side table listing everything that’s available—including the “adult” channels, if you know what I mean. This is the kind of place you stay only if you absolutely have to, and even then, I’d limit it to a single night. It’s also about a 30–40 minute commute into downtown Montréal by bus and metro.
Was it worth the price? Maybe. It’s a cheap, run-down motel, so my expectations weren’t high. But I felt uncomfortable the entire time I was there, and I definitely won’t be returning.