We ve been coming to Le Crystal whenever we visit Montreal. It is centrally located ,within walking distance to St Catherine s St, shopping district as well as a short walk to Old Montreal. I must say, the major construction on St Catherine St and surrounding streets was kind of a bummer in regards to walking around and shopping etc.. The service/ front desk have always been great and the rooms are very spacious and clean. They are undergoing some minor renovations but was not really an issue ie no loud hammering and such .