Hotel Chateau de l’Argoat

Stayed here during the Just for Laughs fest and found it clean, quaint and inexpensive. The 20 minute walk to the downtown area (where all the shows are) was pleasant and felt mostly safe. We got lucky with the weather — it might have been tough in the pouring rain or freezing cold. The other HUGE bonus was the off-​street parking. We’ve gotten burned on street parking tix before, and it was a huge relief to simply park our car and forget about it for 4 days. The included breakfast wasn’t earthshattering, but it was served with a smile in a cute little dining area. Recommended.

While we only stayed here for one night, it was absolutely perfect. Richard, our concierge extraordinaire, was supremely welcoming and accommodating. Having grown up in Montréal, he is well-​versed in the culture and not at all pretentious toward tourists such as we were. He sent an e-​mail confirming my Expedia reservation and quickly responded to a question about early check-​in.
Upon arrival, he was super helpful, showing us on a map of Montréal where to find the subway, Old Montréal, and other happening spots.
The queen room was terrific. Hardwood floors. Huge bathtub. Clean, spacious in all dimensions, and QUIET. For $ 100 USD, it felt like a steal. Further, discounted museum tickets through the hotel allowed us to visit the Biodome at better than Montréal resident rates (25 $ CAD for one adult, one student). The free parking motivated us to arrive early and we walked all around the Le-​Plateau Mont Royal neighborhood. Free wireless internet and a free «made-​to-​order» continental breakfast made this feel, as my fiancée put it, «like we’re staying in someone’s house.» It really felt that way. So warm and inviting.
I really can’t say enough about it, but the Hotel Château De L’argoat was an absolute pleasure. I look forward to returning so that we can stay there again!

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Don’t be fooled by the internet photos, the façade of the hotel actually blends in well with surrounding buildings. Once you see it on Sherbrooke with Argoat on the right, to park you’ll need to turn right on Rue St-​Hubert then right again into the small back access road. Find the small parking area directly behind the hotel. Don’t worry about blocking someone since you’ll be leaving your car keys at the front desk. You can then go through the back door and walk up to the front desk to check in.
At check in, they’ll ask for your keys and license plate #, then hand you a tourist guide and map. They don’t offer help with luggage, so if you brought a heavy suitcase and are not on the first floor, take your time going up the steps.
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Because of the architecture, our 2 bedroom felt very spacious. Great ceiling height. Overall it was very clean. The light switches, however, were stained and smudged from accumulated dirt. The tub is large; the shower is a very small corner shower. They provide small blocks of artisan soap and liquid shampoo that smells and looks a lot like Palmolive dish detergent.
The room was equipped with a small a/​c unit that was probably too small for the room size. During the summer, if you’re in a bigger room, it likely doesn’t cool down as much as you’d like since you can’t lower it beyond their restricted minimum. Even if the thermostat says 71 °F, it probably only cools down to 77 °F.
I was surprised by how quiet the rooms were. I could occasionally hear other guests, but not as much as I had anticipated. Definitely quieter than your standard hotel.
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You can’t easily take your car in and out of the parking lot like you would elsewhere, but Sherbrooke Station and bike rental are right across the street. Also, Rue Saint-​Denis is not far with a plethora of restaurants and cuisines to choose from. Argoat is in a quieter part of Montréal, but it’s definitely not far from anything.
The front desk is manned 24/​7, and the parking lot is in full view of their office, so there’s always someone watching your vehicle. Also, there’s a fridge and freezer on the first floor kitchen that you’re welcome to use.
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The staff, for the most part, is very friendly. They seem to have a lot of people on rotation for such a small place, and we met only two who seemed a little uppity. But I think that’s just Montréal attitude.

Driving into Canada we had no hotel reservations. Using Unilocal,we found this place.
The rooms are all unique. Whirlpool tubs are so great after a long day of sightseeing.
Hotel staff is beyond helpful. I’d stay here again and again. And complementary breakfast was great too.

We stayed at this hotel in mid-​July and had a great experience. First of all, the location is very convenient for travel by Metro (which is fantastic in its own) or bus. The 747 bus which takes you to and from the airport stops very close nearby on Rue Berri.
Secondly, the rooms were tidy and well kept, if a bit on the small side. Every morning, the hotel serves free breakfast items such as bagels, croissants, yogurt, fruit and coffee/​tea/​juice, which was also really convenient. Lastly, the staff was pleasant and helpful. They showed us the best ways to get around the area, recommended places to eat and held on to our luggage for a few hours between our checkout and departure. The area is a bit quiet, but great dining and entertainment are very close by. Highly recommend checking out this hotel on your visit to Montréal!

I stay at this hotel every time I visit Montréal. Its very good value and unique. I love that every room I’ve stayed in is different from each other. The staff are friendly and courteous. The location is great. You’re a couple blocks from the Sherbrooke Metro Station, St.-Denis, and St-Catharine’s, so its close and easy to get to anywhere you want.
When I was there last weekend, there was a mix up with my reservation. They were very apologetic and fixed the error quickly and without inconvenience. Great stay every time.

This is the hotel I stayed in when I first visited Montréal two years ago. This is a neat little Bed and Breakfast in a very central location right by the Sherbrooke metro station. The hotel is streets away from two of the most exciting neighborhoods of Montréal — the Latin Quarter and the Plateau. The rooms are moderately priced, cozy and warm, the hotel is pet friendly and the parking in the back is convenient and free. Their breakfast is amazing, you are served in this small dining area filled with goodies that you can order, their chocolate bread — melts in mouth and amazing! They are also one of the few hotels in the city that allows pets.

Amazing staff at the front desk and at breakfast. Free parking and breakfast. Good price. Across from the metro. Easy walk to resturants. Book it!

I went up to Montréal to ring in the new year and had a really nice time at this hotel. It was easy find and the parking was great. I just parked in the ally behind the hotel and then gave them the key. They must have moved it a few times while I was staying there, but there weren’t any scratches or anything. Also, they said I could use the car at any time day or night and that there was always someone at the front desk. I never needed the car though since the hotel was across the street from the Sherbrooke station which made it easy to get anywhere I wanted to go.
The room was definitely big enough. It had most of the standard hotel stuff: comfy and clean bed, love seat, flat screen TV, etc. However, they let you borrow stuff that they don’t keep every room equipped with such as wine glasses, ice buckets, etc. I went out to eat pretty much every meal so I never got a chance to test this service. It was pretty hot in the room and there was a sign that said «thank you for not turning the temperature below 20c or 72f» which I thought was a bit strange, especially coupled with the fact the thermostat only had 1 – 5 as temperature markers, but I just cracked a window at night. It was a simple enough fix. :)
The whirlpool bathtub was nice. I’m not sure I’d pay extra for it again, but I enjoyed a few relaxing baths in the evening before bed.
Breakfast was quite enjoyable. There were a few pastries to pick from, but the bagels were the way to go. I really enjoyed their sesame bagels, endless coffee, orange juice and fruit. They even had some black tea!
Overall it was really enjoyable and if I go back to that part of town I’d definitely stay there again!

so, i am typing this from my room… and I am happy! the staff is very friendly and warm. we got the cheapest room avail last nite and it was booked tonite, so we moved rooms to an awesome room thats a bit bigger. both rooms are very clean. i think the location is pretty amazing too, walking distance to most of the districts you would want to go for shopping nightlife etc.
anyways, so glad i found this place online with its good reviews and was able to book a room short notice. :)

My stay here was delightful. Château Du L’argoat is a friendly and practical establishment. They have a wide range of rooms and we opted for the smaller/​cheaper end, figuring we would be spending most of our time out on the town. The room was definitely an adequate size and we were treated very well during our stay. Employees were more than happy to assist us with any questions we had about the city and everyone spoke English very well. I also appreciated the breakfast that was served from 7 – 12 with table service. (This was a good way for me to practice ordering in French since the menu was the same every day.)
I appreciate that Hotel Château L’argoat has a pragmatic approach. There is daily maid service, but sheets and towels are only replaced as requested. It makes sense, really. Why do you suddenly need your sheets changed every day just because you are on vacation? There is a communal fridge and microwave and plates/​glassware/​utensils are available upon request.
Additionally, this hotel is in a great part of town! You are right by the metro and plenty of places to wine and dine. The hotel offers free parking as well. I highly recommend this establishment for a stay in Montréal. Park your car for free and the city is at your fingertips via the metro or walking.

My boyfriend and I travel to Montréal on occasion, and are well aware that the city is dotted with hovels masquerading as elegant boutique hotels. Such is not the case at all with Château L’Argoat. We stayed here over the Labor Day weekend, in the cheapest, smallest room available (all the more money to spend on food) and were pleasantly surprised to see that the room size was more than adequate. Small bathroom, but everything was clean. except for a well-​worn splotch on the comforter, but I’m not hugely fussy. The staff was very friendly and informative, plus all spoke good-​to-​proficient English. The parking situation was a dream, (parking lot in back of hotel, no extra charge) and the location, perfect. The free Wi-​Fi was a little spotty, but no big deal.
Breakfast is served until 12 each day; a server comes to your table and brings to you your order: an assortment of small pastries, juice, toast, etc are available. For two nights the total with taxes included came t0 $ 226 USD/​244 CAD (will fluctuate based on exchange rate, of course).
We will definitely stay here next time and not play the hotel gamble again.

For a belated birthday present, my best friend Wendy took me on a Canadian weekend to Montréal. She booked our accommodations here at the Château De L’Argoat, a Victorian-​European boutique hotel. The establishment has only twenty five rooms, ranging from generally accommodating to very posh, and their prices are quite reasonable.
Our room was painted a light blue on the second floor, with a view of the Montréal cityscape from the rear of the building. Canadian movie and art posters tastefully adorned the walls. There is a subway station only two blocks away, which was quite convenient. They do have a small parking lot, but its very tight. We parked our car there, and used the subway or walking for our travels
The staff here is great — very friendly and helpful, and excellent at giving directions. A continental breakfast is provided every morning in the coffee room, with warm baked goods, bananas. oranges, and breakfast beverages. The maple muffin was exceptionally good. There are also several good beer houses and restaurants within walking distance.
DISCLAIMER: I visited here in January of 2008, but my experience here was so good, that I felt compelled to write a review, even though its been a year. The next time I am in Montréal, this is the ONLY place I will be staying.

We had originally intended to stay elsewhere while in Montréal but we found Château De L’Argoat after we were screwed out of our intended destination.
Though we were choosing a hotel by running out of the car and checking rooms/​prices, L’Argoat was a perfect find. The rooms are decently cheap, but vary heavily, from an odd smaller room with an unattached (but private) bathroom (just the one room, a victim of the older architecture), to sunny, queen bed and jacuzzi affairs. It being late we opted for the jacuzzi, which still put the room down cheaper than our original booking.
L’Argoat has three floors, attached by stairs. There is no elevator or handicapped ramp.
The only problem we had all stay was with the heat. With the outdoors so cold, the Québécois like it hot, and we couldn’t seem to make heater go below sub-​tropical. Cracking a window was a quick and very effective fix.
Breakfast in the morning is simple and french, baked goods brought to order and coffee tea and juice. If you’re really hungry you’ll have to head out into Montréal, which is probably why you’re there anyway.
The desk staff were friendly and courteous, and basically run the entire place. Housekeeping is separate, but the desk staff are also your parking attendants and waiters for breakfast.
The parking situation is a little house party style. You have to leave your keys at the desk because the lot out back can only fit enough cars if they park people in. We decided to trust them and they didn’t ding up anything while we were there. But I could see it being inconvenient if you were in a hurry. The parking is also off of an un-​plowed back alley, in Montréal. So if the forecast says snow, leave your car in one of the covered lots down the street, or you’ll be extending your stay a little while while the city thaws.