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December 17, 2013, 09:51:32 AM »
The first artificial tree in the family.
It was the early 1950s. Grandma and Grandpa had just celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary. A big, live tree was their Christmas tradition but they thought a change would be 'modern' and less work. They ordered an artificial tree from the Monkey Ward catalog.
The thing arrived and was put up. It resembled a set of green bottle-brushes stuck on a hat stand. No one was happy and Grandma sent Grandpa out on Christmas Eve afternoon to secure a real tree.
Of course, by that time,, the pickings were slim and there was no time to put the tree in a bucket of water and let it relax in the partially heated garage for a few days. As a result, the real specimen didn't look much better than the fake but it was a live tree and so the tradition was preserved, in a way.
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December 18, 2013, 10:55:32 PM »
Every year, Mom and I reminisce about what we call "The Christmas Dad got her THAT sweater."
My father, bless his heart, has absolutely NO CLUE how to shop for Mom at Christmas. Up until I was old enough to do the holiday shopping for Mom for him, he'd just give her cash so she could buy herself whatever she wanted.
Until THAT Christmas.
To this day we don't know what got into his head, but apparently a woman who he worked with was a seamstress of sorts. She designed the t-shirts for the company-wide "trivia bowl" contest and I guess Dad was impressed. So he commissioned a sweater for my Mom as his Christmas gift for her.
Dad LOVES music, and actually used to go to a weekly "music trivia" event at his veterans legion each week. He thought that a music-themed sweater would be a good gift.
Mom HATES the color yellow. Its her least favorite color of all - you can see where this is going I'm sure.
So comes Christmas morning, Dad makes a big production out of handing her his gift - mentioning how this is one he KNOWS she's going to love, its super special you see, he had it MADE just for her!! Go on, open it Mom!!!
Imagine, if you will, a short-sleeved wool sweater. A fluorescent yellow wool sweater. With blue, green, purple, orange, red, and black musical symbols all over it.
The look on Mom's face was priceless (how Dad missed it, I'll never know - we both think perhaps he was momentarily blinded by the supernova like glare coming from it.) I quickly had to excuse myself and get a cup of coffee from the kitchen, so not to burst into laughter. Poor Mom was struggling to find enough words of admiration and gratitude to make Dad happy, while I'm sure she was dying a little inside. Dad preened all evening with pride, and of course INSISTED she wear her Christmas Sweater to the family dinner at my Grandmother's house that evening.
The sweater was also about 3 sizes too big.
The next day, Dad said perhaps she could wash it and shrink it so it could fit better???
We dutifully did that.....the fact that the washing machine somehow spewed forth boiling hot water that shrank the shirt to the size of a tea-towel is something nobody could explain *wink*
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December 19, 2013, 01:39:42 PM »
Oh, wow! That is hilarious!
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December 19, 2013, 02:25:48 PM »
Delta, your story made me laugh so hard I cried! Thanks for sharing it!
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December 20, 2013, 10:55:44 AM »
Delta that is possibly one of the greatest Christmas stories ever told. I am howling with laughter.
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December 20, 2013, 02:22:40 PM »
Similiar to pierrotlunaire0's post about 1/2 asleep photos. My Dad always had this look on his face that I call "Jim from Taxi" in the photos from my childhood (the 70's-80's). We always woke up at the butt crack of dawn to open gifts and my mother would snap photo after photo. Dad liked to lounge about in underwear only so Mom would try to avoid photographing him directly but there are plenty of gems where you see his face in the corner or in the background of a pic. Also, equally hysterical are the photos where it appears Dad was attempting to escape the photo because there would be the occasional "back of a man wearing only underwear fleeing the room" pics as well.
"Oh people can come up with statistics to prove anything. 14% of people know that" - Homer Simpson
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December 20, 2013, 03:45:17 PM »
This happened a few years ago:
I got $20 GC's for a local grocery store, using my Air Miles points, to give out as Christmas tips. I left one for the paper carrier. A few days later, I happened to see him and asked what he'd done with his GC (the previous one spent it on pop and chips
). He had a TY note for me. His Mom happened to be helping him that day and I got talking to her. Turns out, the Dad was working 3 hours away and was only home on weekends, when he was able to get home. There were 4 kids and the paper route money was helping to support the family. The boy really wanted ribs for dinner some night and when he got the GC, he took it to his Mom, 'Can we have ribs tonight?' Mom had planned to make KD for dinner so instead, they got ribs, salad and a loaf of bread, on me. Mom gave me a hug and I went away pretty teary but feeling good.
After cleaning out my Dad's house, I have this advice: If you haven't used it in a year,
throw it out!!!!
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December 22, 2013, 02:05:51 AM »
I called my mother today to make sure that what I remember about this specific Christmas actually happened
About 50 years ago, we did a round of visiting relatives Christmas day. It ended with us being at the paternal grandparents' at the end of the evening.
My favorite present from this group was an air pump cork rifle. It was as realistic looking as any piece of formed metal and wood could be and I was very happy to have it. The only drawback I saw to the rifle's spiffiness was the string which attached the cork to the rifle. I thought the string was lame ... so I removed it.
This made the rifle much more interesting, as I could pump it up and the cork would fly faster and farther the more I pumped it. So I practiced out in the entrance while the grownups talked and visited and it got later and later. And I started getting bored. I knew enough not to shoot it at anyone, but I was getting tired of stacking the block set to see if I could knock it down (the answer was yes, but you had to make sure you had enough pressure).
Then things happened fairly quickly. I had just finished pumping the air pump for a really long time - my grandmother's very old cuckoo clock hit the hour - I aimed and fired without thinking about it (hey, I was 6 at the oldest) and the cork, sailing through the air like it had been shot by a rifle, arrived right at the cuckoo just as it came out the little door and knocked it off the clock.
My memory is hazy about everything after that, but I believe it involved corporal punishment and a lot of yelling.
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December 22, 2013, 03:26:44 AM »
I was 18, serving in the Army and was 3000 miles from home. It was my first Christmas away from home and I was so homesick. In our company, we had bays which were divided into spaces; two women to a space. The woman I shared with grew up a few hundred miles from where we were stationed. She refused to leave me and stayed with me that Christmas. I will remember that kindness to my dying day. (Thank you, MJB.)
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December 22, 2013, 03:31:03 AM »
I think Zyrs should have received a medal for shooting the cuckoo. May I bestow you the Honor of the Cuckoo, albeit a few years late?
(My gran also had a cuckoo clock.
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December 22, 2013, 12:57:55 PM »
A couple of years ago, my IL's got a ham from FIL's boss for Christmas and that was going to be the centerpiece of our Christmas dinner with them. It was your standard spiral cut ham, nothing special or fancy. It was decided that adding the glaze would make the ham harder to cut somehow (
), so it was just a plain ham that was baked. FIL decided, as the man in the family, that he is going to carve the ham. He couldn't figure out how to do so at all. The ham was being twisted and turned and flopped about, ham juice was flying everywhere, and I didn't know FIL knew so many swear words as he exhibited that day. We were all dying of laughter, which caused FIL to get very mad at us as well, since we weren't helping. The best moment came when MIL was trying to clean up some of the mess caused by FIL, who had just successfully managed to cut his first slice (probably ten minutes into trying). He bellowed, "WOMAN! Keep out of the kitchen while I'm cutting the ham!", and that was it. I couldn't stop giggling for the rest of dinner, and we left soon after eating, mostly because there was no point in antagonizing FIL any more than we had to.
FIL is getting another ham from his boss for Christmas this year. I'm already anticipating what will happen!
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December 22, 2013, 04:59:12 PM »
Palais Royal used to have this day that kids could go in and buy Christmas Presents for their family without adults. I want to say it was kids 5- 12. I felt so grown up. Cousin C and I fought all the time but it was one of those hey that is my cousin/sister/brother no-one but me can pick on her type of situations. Since Cousin C was an definate Alpha girl, it protected me from a lot of the mean girl stuff even though we went to different schools because she went to church with a lot of my classmates. One time this girl started in on me - and was stopped by the words (That is Cousin C's full name 1st cousin and another cousin's full name 2nd cousin) The girl stopped in her tracks said sorry and literally turned on her heels.
So one year I found the "Perfect earrings" for her at the Palais Royal thing. But when she opened them the box was empty. She was so upset and at first thought I had done it to be mean. MOm and Aunt pointed out the box had been professionally wrapped at the store and that in the confusion of serving so many kids they must have made a mistake. MOm took us back a couple of days later. The manager fell over himself appologizing and gave all 3 (Cousin C, Me, and sis) 2 pair of earrings apiece.
We had pierced ears - but I HATED them. They always got infected no matter how much I cleaned them and the doctor kept pointing out that having piercing when you have my skin condition is just stupid. (When I got the pierced I told the lady doing and my Aunt Dr. George is going to yell at me and I'm going to tell him to Yell at you instead. He did. I did. He did = yes he actually called my Aunt and chewed her out. He also chewed out my Mom. Well I finally got away with not wearing my earings so they healed over. So Aunt was going to buy me pierced earings for Christmas and Cousin C asked her why, since my ears were healed and I just gave the earings to sis or her. Thanks a lot cuz. I got hauled down the the jewlery store again. What amazes me as that they did it. I'm the one getting a hole punched in her ear - and objecting very loudly and they still did it. What is really weird is my family isn't toxic, for most things you set your boundaries and at a fairly young age they were respected. But this one thing they pushed.
Then there was the back to back years I "ruined" Christmas, according to little sis. We used to keep my AUnt's dog every Christmas while she flew back to England. Mom noticed that I got sick every Christmas and suspected the dog. So told Aunt we couldn't keep Barnie. Cue Sis not speaking to me. THing was I still got sick. Dad went and picked up our tree, brought it in and set it up. I was sleeping and woke up sick as a dog.
So Day after Christmas Mom goes to the Christmas Store and buys an artifical tree. The next year we get to keep Barnie, but have the artifical. Sis is so steamed about me ruining Christmas because we can't have a real tree, that mom lets her have a wreath in her room. I don't know about it, I come home from school - and 30 minutes later I can't breathe. Mom throws the wreath out. I'm ok a day or so later. Sis goes out and cuts small branches from Pine Trees (we lived in Piney point) sneaks them in her room. I don't get sick. She does a big reveal obviously I'm faking (the only time she ever said that). MOm and Dad do some research - it isn't the trees I'm reacting to. It is the perservatives they spray them down with.
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But she' ain't, and here's proof…
I recently agreed to a date with a man from Vegas who dabbles in real estate (to the tune of several hundred million) and has a house on the water in Newport Beach, approximately an hour drive from L.A. As he was driving up from Newport to meet me at the Roof Garden Restaurant at The Peninsula Beverly Hills, he called from his Maybach (one of two he owned, along with a long list of other penis cars including two Bentleys, a Porsche racing car, a Ferrari, and my personal favorite – a Cadillac Escalade, or as like to call it "The Compensator"). Evidently he had no idea how to use the GPS in his $430,000 toy, as he normally had a driver. Today was my lucky day. I got to give him block-by-block directions from the 405 freeway to the destination, a mere 1.2 miles away, and he still managed to get turned around a half dozen times.
He finally arrived and ambled over to the table where I was seated – smack dab center of the patio. A towering 6'4", he looked and sounded like a distant relative of Herman Munster with long gangly arms, nails bitten to the quick, and saggy alcoholic eyes like Larry Hagman, circa 1995, prior to his liver-transplant. At the time, Larry Hagman was 64 and not well; my date claimed to be only 52. I was a huge fan of Larry Hagman in I Dream of Jeanie and Dallas, but that didn't make me want to date a celebrity look-a-like. Despite Munster's stated youth, he kept talking about his bucket list, which included going to every Nascar race in the world, every major league baseball stadium in the US, the US Open, The French Open, Wimbledon and the Australian Open, and pretty much every sporting even under the sun. I could take the tennis matches and the Monaco Grand Prix would be kinda cool, but it is a rather lame bucket list if you ask me. If that was the list and he wanted to do it with me, I would hope that he'd kick the bucket sooner than later. It certainly doesn't match my bucket list, partly because I'm too young to have one yet. Other than talking about his list, he talked about his real estate holdings – thousands and thousands of acres in Vegas, Dallas and Dana Point. He admits to having barely graduated high school (like I didn't notice) and learned everything he knows about business from reading books by Bill Gates, Warren Buffet and the likes. Mr. Munster never asked me one thing about myself. When he did refer to me, he made asinine jokes, such as "Did your mother lift weights, because you're a real dumbbell." Now, that would be marginally funny, if he weren't such a dumbbell himself and if I actually were a dumbbell. But, since my IQ registers at least double his, it was rather pathetic. He then bragged about how many one-line zingers he had stored in his head and I thought that is exactly where he should keep them.
During the agonizing two-hour brunch, the service staff all but vacated the premises and got me wondering if I had overlooked a fire alarm drill. Finally brunch ended and we made our way to the valet parking where he waited for his Maybach, which was parked out front on proud display. As I was paying for my parking (he did not offer to pay), he asked me how much it was and made a comment on how he'd have to give the valet more than a $10 for his car since that would only be a $2 tip. He pulled out a twenty. Still not offering to pay for my valet. I guess he left his manners in the glovebox of the Maybach. In this era, it is standard dating protocol for a man to pay for a woman's parking or taxi, as it is no longer acceptable for a man to pick a woman up at her home on a first date (due to safety reasons, though it is always polite to offer).
With a house in the best development in Summerlin, the most elite suburb of Vegas, a waterfront home in Newport Beach, and his various toys – I can only assume private jet was on the list – this guy would be a magnet to the multitude of blond haired, tits-on-a-stick, aging plastic surgery Playboy bunny retirees who grace the streets of Hollywood and Beverly Hills in their Ugg/miniskirt combos and stripperesque clothes with their nipples barely covered covered, but he is repellent to a woman like myself. I would be popping pills, shooting heroin in the bathroom and have alcoholic eyes myself if I spent more than a day with this man. How one woman married him for 15+ years and another for 7 years, is beyond me. Oh, right… the 15-year marriage landed the wife and mother-of-two a 12-million dollar settlement, and the 7-year marriage, well she walked out one day – loaded up the moving trucks and tossed the keys on the front porch – while he was boating on Lake Mead. That divorce is pending. I have to admire these women for their tenacity and endurance. Were I a gold digger, I would have been married seven times over and would be commuting via private jet from my vineyard in Napa to the Van Nuys airport where my driver would await me in my Mercedes sedan (I would never be so nouveau riche gauche to own a Maybach) and take me to my 3-acre waterfront home on the cliffs of Point Dume, Malibu.
Snob, yes, most definitely I am. Stickler for manners and social graces, agreed. But, gold digger? I wish.


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General Assembly: Statement by Minister Plenipotentiary Silberberg at the ECOSOC-Ministerial Meeting
(General Assembly: Statement by Minister Plenipotentiary Silberberg on the occasion of the ECOSOC-Ministerial Meeting)
Mr. President,
Germany aligns itself with the statement made by the EU on behalf of the EU and its member states.
From the outset, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this important meeting. It is a timely and crucial initiative as reflecting on the question whether the institutional set up and working methods that we are using in this body,. are suited for the challenges we are facing is a continuous task. To address the urgent global challenges we need an inclusive, strengthened, effective and – what is also very important in times of tight budgets - an efficient Economic and Social Council. What is required, is innovative "out of the box"-thinking, the consideration of horizontal issues and systemic problems.
It is our firm conviction that ECOSOC can play an important role if its strengths and comparative advantages could be further developed:
- In this context I would like to emphasize that ECOSOC is in a unique position to look at problems and monitor developments from many different angles, in particular from the local, regional, agency or international expert perspective.
- My Government also highly values the coordinating role of ECOSOC for operational activities and the "ECOSOC-system" consisting of the functional and regional commissions, other expert bodies and the specialised agencies.
- Furthermore ECOSOC is an excellent platform for exchange of best-practices and for informal discussions.
- Finally, ECOSOC has the capacity to convene many outside actors from civil society, academics, philanthropists and the private sector.
The institutional set-up provides all these options already today. An improvement of our working methods could help us to make the best use of them.
Ensuring policy-wide coherence as resolution 64/289 requested, is difficult. We have to continue working on it and ensure that the division of labour between ECOSOC and the Second Committee of the General Assembly is well understood and respected. That does not mean that these two principal organs always have to stay separate, but the work of both bodies has to be better coordinated so that it is mutually stimulating. Duplication of work should be reduced to a minimun. Preparing the GA-negotiations on the QCPR-resolution in this year's ECOSOC Substantive Session with a multitude of interesting and interactive panel discussions was a good example of how the ECOSOC can tap the expertise of the UN-system and civil society as well as the private sector for the benefit of the Second Committee.
In Rio we decided to establish a universal intergovernmental High Level Political Forum that should follow-up on the implementation of sustainable development, provide political leadership for sustainable development as well as a platform for regular dialogue, monitor progress also through peer reviews, be a driver for agenda setting to advance sustainable development and enhance the three dimensions of sustainable development in a holistic and cross-sectoral manner. We are looking forward to develop with our partners the modalities for the new body in the negotiation process decided in Rio.
Let me conclude, Mr. President, by reaffirming that Germany is ready to play an active part in the ongoing efforts to strengthen ECOSOC's role in coordinating the UN system, in providing a platform for exchange of best practises and in bringing together different stakeholders from civil society, academics and the private sector. You can count on our support.
Thank you for your attention.


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Odd Ball Ornaments as Brilliant Chandelier
For this whimsical piece, you'll need 16 ornaments. First mount eye-hook hardware to the ceiling (or use a preexisting plant hook). Tie two three-foot-long ribbons to it, knotting a glass ball at each end. Then cut four more ribbons two inches shorter than the first; tie them to the eye-hook so they surround the center balls. Attach ornaments to the ends. Build the next tier (again, two inches shorter than the last) with four more ribbons to create an upside-down pyramid. Last, use Blu-Tack (a reusable adhesive) to secure each ball to the one next to it. After the holidays, store the arrangement in a large box stuffed with tissue paper.


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The deal
1 session
- Package for 1 person for $88 (rrp. $188)
- Package for 2 people for $168 (rrp. $376)
3 sessions
- Package for 1 person for $238 (rrp. $564)
- Package for 2 people for $468 (rrp. $1,128)
Each 50-minute session includes
- 50-minute herbal foot steam
- Aromatic ginger oil foot care
- Tea serving
- Herbal pack
Foot Mark Health Centre 足璽
Tucked away in the northeastern region of Hong Kong island in the Shau Kei Wan district, therapists and practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine exercise skills to perform therapeutic and invigorating treatments. Here, clients can opt for services that focus on feet, ranging from herbal foot baths to chiropractic and reflexology massages.


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Friendly staff, clean rooms, great maid-service, comfortable bed. Nice, spacious work-out facility, free newspaper. Great location for getting onto the metro. Definitely, it would be a good place, I can imagine, to stay in, during a winter visit. Pricey buffet. Didn't eat there because of cost. 25 dollars per person. Wifi only worked well in the closet or bathroom locations, in our room. The exterior and interior of the hotel are concrete. So, at first I had a feeling of being incarcerated. However, I adjusted and realized many buildings Montreal are similarly constructed.
Rooftop pool, buffet breakfast When I booked with Kayak the price was $195/night but I ended up paying $239/night + taxes.
The pool and convenience to downtown are big pluses at this hotel. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The rooms are clean and well maintained. Quiet rooms. We hope to come back again.
Unique experience superior location kind and helpful staff. Asked for a room with great view in quiet location and this was delivered. We arrived early and our bags were cared for and again the next day after checkout. It was an experience to swim and hottub on a roof top and see ducks swimming in a pond with large spruce trees outside while eating great breakfast buffet the next morning again on a roof top. Took someone special to Montreal for her 77th birthday and she was so impressed with our stay, the staff and the facilities that we have decided to make an annual event. That we didn't have more time
-Facility was great -Very clean -Felt luxurious -Good service -Hotel employees were on strike and it was uncomfortable to cross picket lines, some amenities unavailable, but overall regular service seemed unaffected.
Service was not good
Our room was very clean. The bed was comfortable. Although we had heard some concerns about night time noise, the hotel was quiet during our stay. The pool was lovely as ever, and a hot tub has been added since our last stay. The water temperature was just right in both pool and hot tub. Lockers for your clothes are free. The exercise room is nice. The duck pond was fun to watch. A hotel the size of the Bonaventure could really use three hot tubs, especially since (unlike many hotels) the pool is so popular. We thought the hotel restaurants were a little expensive, although there are some reasonable dining options in the levels below Place Bonaventure. The carpeting in the hallways looks very worn, but on closer inspection, it's the pattern.
Walk to All Monreal has to offer, Old City/St. Catherine St./Chinatown take Elevater to the Lobby, Fantastic Rooftop with Heated Pool & Spa complete the experience Beds were very Comfortable Metro next door Parking under hotel Had to walk stairway to get to my room
Incredibly close to the Bell Center. Easy access in and out of the city. Roof top gardens and pool. Beds were very comfortable and clean. Staff was also friendly and helpful. Small bathroom and lack of inexpensive television options.
Surprisingly nice quality for the price and brand of hotel Everything was great
It was way too small, We bearly had room for our bags and ourselves to walk. definitely not going to be going back..
I only like the location. The receptionists were rude and not professional at all.
The staff were very polite and helpful The wifi connection worked well Continental breakfask was included Very few TV channels
Good location & helpful staff. The room was a bit noisy from both outside the building as well as the hallways.
Location - very close to the conference center, easy access to other amenities Staff - very helpful and friendly Breakfast - delicious with a good selection of healthy choices (Fresh fruit, yogurt, hard boiled eggs, toast etc..). My son loved the bunk bed. The bed wasn't great - it was easy to feel the springs in the mattress and there wasn't a huge amount of support. I switched rooms the last night and the second was a bit of an improvement mostly because it had a thicker mattress pad. The rooms are small so not suitable for lounging in but it met our needs.
it was close to the city sights.
The room with a queen and pull-out sofa was not large enough to handle the sofa extension. No room for maneuvering.
I stayed at travel lodge with a couple friends and the location was awesome. Hotel was clean and in good condition. Breakfast was delicious. Had a room with a bunk bed and the top bed was a bit small and quite firm. Otherwise really enjoyed my stay.
Very good value, good location.
The proximiity to the Palais du congress,, the parking, and the economical price with breakfast. It is just what I needed for what I was doing. nothing
Convenience to Old Montreal, China Town and Catherine Street & Area. It was fine for me, my wife would have liked to have had a bath tub though to relax. Room was a bit small, but for us it was only a place to lay our head at the end of the day.
I loved the location in terms of being right in the middle of all the action. We went for the Jazz Festival and couldn't have been any closer to all of the events. We also loved having the restaurants and stores right next door. The room was a good size and had the regular amenities such as hair dryer, iron, and lots of room to hang up clothing in the closet. I would absolutely stay here again. What I didn't like was that the pool was closed from 12-5 everyday. Why? Bizarre?! Those are the hours we really wanted to swim. We couldn't bring any drinks into the pool area and they wouldn't allow you to leave with the towel! So we dripped all the way back to the room. Were also HATED the bed. Very hard and uncomfortable and only two very tiny flat pillows for a king size bed. Definitely needs updating.
Staff was very accomadating and the rooms were well kept. The soap and talls were changed daily. The room I stayed in had no microwave, refrigorator, and the continental breakfast was limiting. Not big deals but notable
This was my first time staying at the Gouvernour Hotel. The staff was very friendly throughout our stay and always greeted us with a smile. The breakfast buffet was actually really good. The hotel is in an excellent location, close to the bars if you want to go out at night, and close to multiple restaurants. I was not happy with the air conditioning in the room. The thermostat did not appear to regulate the temperature well enough. It would go from way too hot, to way too cold. I also did not realize that the only rooms that get a safe are the "business" rooms, and not every room. I did not want to leave my passport lying around, along with other valuables, so I ended up carrying them with me wherever I went in my messenger bag. I would have preferred keeping it locked in a safe. I'm used to there being a safe in a hotel room. Other than that, everything else was pretty good at this hotel. I wish the parking fee was not so expensive, too, but at least you can come and go as many times as you want. ($21 a day for parking).
Inexpensive, easy access to everything, parking was very easy, grocery store close dated room, not the best area of town, concierge was almost never there
Lots of amenities near by Rooms never cleaned due to strike and the beds were small
Nothing A very tired and abused hotel. It needs a major renovation. Doubt that I will ever return.
The pool and close to everything we needed Hotel staff was on strike and in very poor shape because of it. Rooms didn't get cleaning service once. Counter staff that checked us in and out had very poor customer service skills. Crossing the picket line resulted in airhorns being blown in our faces and yelling. Having to push through the crowds - and loud music. Lots of homesless people and crackheads in the area.
The location and staff were friendly The restaurant was bad. They put out a breakfast buffet that looks free and if you don't have a coupon they charge you after you get food about twenty bucks for sub par stuff. It is an obvious scam and when I complained they just shrugged their shoulders. Not cool.
Just like in the movie, I end up at the Gouverneur Hotel over and over and over. It's always my hotel of choice when in Montreal! Nothing!
Its a hotel chain in Quebec and even though in the right area for my stay it hasnt been updated in years. The rooms need a face lift and the bathrooms are small --wall paper peeling off -- electrical plugs hidden by the beds, none on the bedside table, -- no small fridge, i was there for 6nights -- great flatscreen, but all furniture is old -- slept on a bed that i could feel the coils in my back, upgrade the mattress
Location provided easy access to subway Coffee machine in room Free wifi in room Cleanliness Cost of breakfast Dated decor
carpets smell, rooms are dirty serious updates need to happen
Hotel is located conveniently to downtown Montreal including restaurants, shopping and the Metro. Staff was very friendly and attentive. We had an issue in our bathroom that was promptly fixed. Bar and wait-staff very nice. Buffet breakfast was disappointing. Hotel seemed unprepared for the larger crowd trying to have breakfast. Ran out of food and were not ready to replenish for new people coming in. Eggs and bacon put out were considerably under-cooked.
Awesome location in the downtown area. We ate at 5 restaurants on our block (or across the street) alone and all were delicious. Very easy access to metro and bus stops and a short walk to the museum and Mont Royal Park. Staff was friendly and even provided us with a late checkout free of charge. 1 broken elevator made getting in and out pretty slow. The pool was under renovation so we didn't get the great rooftop view ... although you can get just about the same view from the 27th floor gym window.
Location Site displays pictures of pool, but its being repaired! The real problem is it looks like its been out all year and it appears they do not plan on repairing it anytime soon, yet the misleading pictures are still on the web site. Hotel is old, which normally could be a plus, but stupid/cheap updates have removed the charm and character without adding anything.
Very nice beds. Good size rooms. Perfect location. Quiet. Shower was good, not great.
Great location, wonderful beds, useful kitchenette. Wish we'd had time to try the gym and pool. Only thing to improve is putting real cream (e.g Mini Moos) in coffee kit.
Location Big beds Staff That the price not include brekfast that charge parking The elevators !!! some times I wait 15 minutes for one
Well located, modern and clean with great staff
Great location (Metro Peer Station is right around the corner), great price, great room. Loved the small kitchenette. Friendly staff.
The staff were friendly and professional, the room was very spacious and well maintained, and its location was just minutes away from stations! Overall, we really enjoyed the stay and if we have another opportunity, we will stay here again! One of the two TVs in our room didn't work, but it wasn't a big deal.
Close to museums, McGill University, the metro and other attractions. Very comfortable hotel, quiet with spacious clean rooms. We particularly liked the restaurant, able to provide a late breakfast to us coming from the West coast and sleeping in. This stay was pleasant and enjoyable, thanks! We came away from this stay with positive feelings, if I have to stretch for what I did not like it would be limited to their replacing our towels after one use despite asking us to hang up our towels so they could cut back on laundry. Wish all my complaints where so small!
- Close to everything - Cleanliness - Leaking faucet and tiny bathroom. - Could not watch TV in bed. - Ancient kitchen borderline gross. - No snack wth.
Spacious room, clean, with kitchenette, which was a welcome surprise. We didn't have time to take advantage of the pool, but there next time we stay we will make time for it. Walking distance to everything. A little far to the old port, but we still walked it and it was fine. Staff were wonderful. When we're in Montreal again we will stay here. Parking was a little expensive, and the construction on Sherbrooke made getting in and out difficult, (though obviously not the fault of Cantlie. Other than that I can't think of anything that was a negative.
Breakfast is excellent. Location is convient to all. And staff are friendly and helpful. We will stay at this hotel again next time in town. Exercise room s/b more spacious.
The room was very spacious and clean. The bed was very comfortable and the bathro was great with a light up mirror and great rain like shower head. They had great l'occitane soaps and shampoos and things in the shower. The restaurant was good too. Get the lobster, it was delicious! The gym was small and we had some problems with the equipment. The room cards kept not working and we would have to get them fixed in the lobby.
It was a pleasant and comfortable hotel and the staff were friendly and helpful
Excellent service, staff and very nice and quiet rooms Nothing
There was a two hour blackout and the emergency lights never went on. I complained about that. I was told that they were working on it. The next night there was twenty minute blackout and the emergency lights were working. There should be a system to contact everyone to reassure them that everything is alright during a blackout.
Excellent small rooms
Everything was very nicely decorated and always clean. A swimming pool would be great!
the room was very spacious and the bath products were first class - great staff - good food taxes on top of taxes - design was top quality and leading edge when it was new and is showing some wear and tear now
I love their comforter and pillows so much, that I remembered to stay there again, even though the last time I stayed was maybe 12-13 years ago. This despite the fact that I've tried 4 Seasons and other luxury hotels. This is the only one that left an impression. Great restaurant - tried it for dinner and breakfast. The only negative is the (free) WIFI - connection was difficult, convoluted, and unreliable.
I always stay there. It is the best around!
Location close to Rue St Catherin's and Crescent where all the bars and clubs are almost found in Montreal. Mont Royal is very close too. You can see what other people are doing in their adjacent buildings, not a big deal to me but to some it might be.
We liked everything. Great customer service. Nothung
The atmosphere in the reception and foyer area and friendliness of staff in dining room
Great service
Bed was so comfortable. Breakfast was delicious. That I couldn't stay longer!
its location in down city its service and the message but busy
We had a great stay. What was particularly appreciated was that we arrived well before check-in time (8 hrs early) and were rewarded with the exact room we booked with no extra charge. Lovely facilities too.
The hotel looked much nicer online . The room was clean and the location is just alright. The noise was awful you can hear everything in the hall. I could even hear my neighbors phone ringing a ton. The AC units were extremely loud and the water pressure in the bathroom would drop making a hissing/squeaking noise after use. Another pet peeve is no fan in the bathroom and the doors have glass on them so when you turn the light on at night you could potentially be waking up your partner or anyone else with you. The parking garage underground is tight and super low, my Jeep Wrangler almost didn't make the height clearance. Wasn't impressed one bit by this hotel very over rated.
Located within the heart of Montreal with easy access to metro stations
Comfort and closely located to the business Fair.
The staff was very friendly. More so than most other places we have stayed. NA
everything nothing.
This was a great place to stay. In my opinion, the Sheraton has the best beds. The room was very nice, the staff was friendly, and the location was excellent. I will try to book at this hotel the next time that I visit Montreal. no.
Affordable choice in downtown, and beds are very comfortable. Hotel staff called around for us on Easter Sunday to see which restaurants would be open before sending us out. Normally I love the hot tub at this Sheraton. Unfortunately during our stay it was out of order, which is a huge bummer. Not that it will make or break a trip, but when you're deciding between a few hotels in the area at the same price point and allowed that to influence your decision a little, it's a letdown. Also, this is 2015 - who charges for WiFi?
The location was perfect for us; mere blocks away from Place De Arts (Jazz Festival) and also only a short walk to Old Montreal. The hotel was immaculate, the staff were wonderful, the room was huge and the beds were extremely comfortable. A Keurig coffeemaker was a welcome touch. We will definitely stay there again! That our stay was so short!
Centrally located (for McGill visit and proximity to Old Montreal nightlife). Clean, comfortable. Overall great value. Would DEFINITELY recommend.
Nothing specific stands out, hotel is well appointed and rooms were lovely, TV connection could be faster; nothing stands out about the hotel - I think for a hotel that aspires to the luxury class - I think more could be done to stand out. Food in the restaurant was decent and the staff amicable, but slow
Loved the location! Super clean and comfortable. Friendly staff Walls aren't as sound proof as I would have liked.
Awesome place. Nice outdoor pool (like a hot tub in winter). Very clean and modern setup. Close to shopping.
It's close to everything, and the staff is very friendly and helpful. A few buildings near the hotel are currently under construction and make some some noise.
PROs: Great location. Comfortable beds (if you like a firm mattress). Lots of public parking nearby (ie.lot behind hotel) for $10-$17 / day so did not use the valet parking on site. Clean room. Nice, new modern decor. Used the free wi-fi in room without any issues with speed or reliability. Some previous reviews have complained about the paint smell and/or down feather smell. I noticed a slight "new paint smell" in the halls but nothing noticable in room and certainly not offensive. CONs: Digital thermostat on wall by bed... so brightly lit it's impossible to sleep! Had to cover it up with layers of sticky-notes which I (fortunatley) happened to have. Poor bathroom lighting... good luck ladies, trying to apply your make-up! I had to attempt to use my compact mirror at the window. Pool and Fitness Room... both tiny. New machines in gym, though not many nor much selection.
Nice room, great bed and convenient downtown location.
Small and quiet. Boutique feel. Very good service. Hotel restaurant was better than I expected, given the yelp reviews. The room was very clean, had classical music playing. Wifi was fast and responsive. Exchange rates made this place very affordable. Construction on the building next door - more of a pain to walk around did not cause extra noise. Service may have been *too* over the top. They'd call every day to make sure I didn't want housekeeping, even though the tag was on the door. Had to redo wifi every 24 hours.
The hotel is quite small and has limited rooms making it feel a little more exclusive for some reason.Rooms are completely new and spacious. The bathrooms are clean and the hotel provides enough towels for 4 people in a room for 2!The hotel also seems to provide towels for the pool (I am not sure of that, however, I saw some guests bring back yellow towels to the reception). Also, their restaurant L'Aromate was a beautiful and delicious place to enjoy a meal or two :) The only thing is that I found the pool a little small, but a beautiful outdoor area for resting and reading.
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swimming pool and sauna. bathroom house-keeping was poor. Bed could have been more comfortable for a luxury hotel. Water in the room should have been free.
We thoroughly enjoyed our brief stay. The proximity to the old city attractions allowed us to park the car and walk/cab where we wanted to go. Concierge provided guidance to attractions and set us up for a romantic anniversary dinner at a top nearby restaurant. The service was outstanding and a great value. Merci pour ce merveilleux séjour!
Room was spacious and well appointed, with excellent bathroom. Buffet breakfast was well worth the extra paid on booking (but the on-the-day cost was high). Location was between the old town and the modern business/shopping areas - ideal.
went to a wedding concierge was very helpful
the bed and the view the room was to small
Location Staff Ambience
helpful staff at the entryway....friendly and gave suggestions for restaurants, bars, etc. one lady @ check in was quite unfriendly
Bathroom View Location Staff Food Pool hard to swim laps in with kids in there
The staff were very helpful and friendly weather recommending a bottle of wine, places to eat, or just general directions. The location is fantastic bordering the Old Port and Downtown sections, and is very easy to find from the highway.
Location is excellent! 2 min walk from Bell Center and 2 min walk from St-Catherine st for great shopping! Def. worth the money! No parking available, cost us an extra 50$ for 2 days and parking is impossible to find if there's a hockey game that night. Also bed was very hard.
Not many amenities, no access to fridge/microwave/ice, rooms are basic but clean, well updated. No comfort bags/toiletry provided. No toothbrush, toothpaste and other small things guests should have in room.
clean, comfortable, quiet, and in a great location. very helpful staff. would stay there again! that we couldn't stay longer!
Clean comfortable and quiet rooms. Friendly staff.
The location was excellent. The room was very small and dated. Not what I would have expected from a Novotel Hotel.The hide a bed was very uncomfortable - again not what we expected from Novotel or the price of the room.
They don't have wireless internet in the rooms
The staff were welcoming and helpful. Furnishings were all grey so the room lacked warmth. The room wasn't well cleaned. There were some scraps of paper on the floor and a dry wash cloth in the corner of the shower.
That it was downtown montreal, walking distance from shopping and restaurants. The fact that the gym was not in use. I understand that it was closed for renovations however i wished that when looking up the hotel, the gym would not have been listed as a feature.
The room was comfortable and clean and the wifi was included. Nice walkable location for shopping and sightseeing. The staff was friendly and helpful when asked for assistance. The staff could have been more attentive to details. We never seemed to have an adequate number of towels, the coffee making supplies were not properly stocked, the mini bar was locked, and we were not provided with room service menus.
The location was perfect, we were literally steps away from the Bell Center, and all of the malls/stores and clubs.
location wrong application of the room rate vs the one booked on-line! Not acceptable!
Only a block and a half from the Bell Centre, the Novotel is the place for Habs fans to stay. Bilingual staff is very friendly and helpful, refurbished rooms are well done -- very comfy beds including the sofa-bed if you need it, lots of electrical outlets to charge your toys, good lighting, free wifi throughout that works well. The on-site restaurant offers a good variety at very fair prices -- including a great breakfast buffet. Not connected to the underground city
gorgeous hotel!
The hotel and our room was spotless. Great facilities and location. Loved it!
The place smelled good, as soon as we graced the doors. There were complimentary apples and the decor and design was new and fresh. The spa and pool were very nice and the room was spacious and very comfortable beds.
the place was very nice, clean,fresh.......
the rooftop jaccuzzi is cool
great location...good staff... very contemporary style
5 star hotel and a great value 5 star hotel and a great value. Only complaint was the resturant, that however was not an issue as there are many outstanding resturants within walking distance
The staff were professional and pleasant. The details were attended to. I loved that I got in my room and didn't have to call down for a corkscrew. The location is convenient. It is expensive, but not ridiculous.
The ammenitites and location were impossible to beat.
friendly staff ,personal service,trying to fullfill your requirement to make your stay pleasant,and very positive attitude toward guests nothing to complain
Service, location, comfort, bed, quiet, staff Hot water pressure was almost non existent-- in shower, bath, and sink. Staff was ready to help; however, I didn't notice this until late at night on my one night stay. Wouldn't normally be a huge deal but the luxurious bathroom is what made me choose this hotel over two other similar contenders. Additionally, HBO was the only channel that didn't work. Not sure if they advertise having HBO on the website, but it was on the channel guide and didn't have any service.
Starbucks and restaurant downstairs are excellent. Rooms are spacious and clean. Staff are extremely attentive. Everything was perfect.
The location and room was absolutely wonderful. Loved everything about my stay
Dirty bed linens
i reserved a room wih two beds. I wss given a room with a king. I requested extra bedding so that my friend and I could separate in the bed somewhat. The concierge promised to provide this. She never sent any extra bedding. The sheets that were in my room had a hole in them and there was hair in my shower.
The view from the 21st floor The wifi wasn't working and no obe would help
Nice hotel at central location, nice gym, comfy bed and room. Noisy A/C - asked to fix, but guy claimed that's the normal noise level for their equipment, weird. And in one day, there were no hot water in shower for long time, had to take an almost cold one - water did come in about hour later.
Maybe its good for extended stay or business travler no concierge service we had to wait just about 45 minutes for service
Clean rooms and great location for Montréal. No hottub, also the staff didn't serve our request for double beds even though we booked two double beds. They came up with a story how they are sorry and that it's not available even though we booked it. No refund or anything was given either. Be careful what you pay - we paid extra for double beds and didn't get them.
Great support staff, everyone was courteous, friendly, and helpful. and I do mean everyone at the hotel. Being located over the metro was big convenience to access subway system, Why is breakfast always so pricey? It's too easy to spend $75-$100 for a family of four...
Burger sliders at the bar was dry and rancid
Staff was friendly and helpful. Free WiFi and Hotel was underneath the metro which made things easy if you know where your going. Bathroom was small and the main restaurant in the lobby was a bit pricey.
Metro is right under the hotel. Walking distance to almost all attractions, if you're used to walking (Old Montreal, the Cathedral, Chinatown) Older hotel. Old elevator. Mall in the hotel is not very lively at all. Garaged parking is quite expensive CAN$25-34. You can park on the street for free after certain hours.
Housekeeping staff and concierge were nice and helpful. Food was blah and exorbitantly priced. Salads for two: over $50; breakfast buffet for two: over $50. What a complete waste of money! Save yourself time and money and grab a quick bite in the cafe a few shops down the hall or better yet at an outdoor cafe. The front desk staff were rude. when I checked in, I was told I had booked a king (needed a double), and that I was lucky they weren't sold out, so he was able to give me a room with a double (after sufficient attitude was delivered my way). I later found my confirmation email that clearly stated "deluxe double room". If I can find an alternate, clean hotel, I won't stay here again.
This hotel is right in downtown with most of the attractions at walking distance. The buildinfg us old and the rooms are big with high ceiling. Quite impressive.loved iur time here Would have been nice ti aerve hot breakfast and have more vegan options
Good location. Easy walk to both old town and Mont Royal Park. Room was very big and comfortable. TV reception was grainy at times.
I like the huge suites, and friendly staff. Close to all attractions and metro.
The concierge was amazing. He gave great advice and made our restaurant reservations. Definitely will use the service of a concierge in my future travels. Loved the room style and décor, very modern. The room we had was pretty big and had a cute balcony, though I wish there were a couple of chairs out there to be able sit. The breakfast is not worth it for the price they charge. Go outside the hotel to St. Catherine's. We found a great place where we got to sit outside and enjoy the atmosphere of the city. Also getting a drink at the bar is way too costly for the amount of liquor you receive. The housekeeping staff I would say is kind of slow at cleaning. We left the hotel room at 9am and returned at 4:30pm. Our room was still not cleaned. I ended up just asking for fresh towels. We were relaxing and getting ready for the evening when we received a note underneath our door saying that if we were leaving by 6pm they would still clean our room. At least they did leave a note.
The location is excellent, close to main amenities in downtown Montreal. The room was very clean and the bathroom seemed to have been recently renovated. I would definitely return to Delta Montreal. This a short term stay hotel, the room was not equipped with a mini-fridge (although it offers complementary water bottles every morning).
Clean happy staff and affordable
The location was absolutely amazing. The staff was great and the rooms were nice and at a decent price. Great bang for your buck Nothing
montreal @ table restaurant promotions in city for week, Delta menu special was very very good and excellent value hotel taught me how important it is to pack and wear 5 layers of clothing to try to keep warm i n room. hotel reinforced how useless it is to try to communicate with staff member who does not listen to nor process info Taught me again , price may seem good, the devil is in the details. room was cold cold cold even after maintenance came to room twice and said it was remedied. Their green policy switches to AC [in November] and takes room to 64 on thermostat and I suspect it is really less than 64 [18c].they offered to change the room but I had papers all sorted & spread out in work mode and people who were to phone me had room # also, message light flashed continuously front desk alerted in aft, and at nite the young woman just did not would not [could not?] listen or do anything positive.
Clean with decent amenities in a good location near the metro. Carpet was worn, balcony doors didn't open.
room need update and parking problem.
Large rooms for a city hotel. Clean, updated rooms.
The location is right downtown. It was easy to walk to meals and attractions. There is also a hotel bar and restaurant that looked nice but we wanted to see Montreal :) The staff were all very friendly and the room was modern and clean. The pictures of the hotel are very accurate. It was nice and very reasonable to stay there!
We like the location,and amenities. Everything was great. Staff was wonderful Coffe at the restraunt was over priced and burnt. Not good....
We enjoyed facials and massages at the spa. The food in the restaurant was good and breakfast buffet was plentiful. Nothing
Rooms are efficient and well appointed. Beds are very comfortable. Food is mediocre but the staff is lovely.
(1) Location was excellent (2) Parking rates were reasonable (3) Breakfast Buffet Good (4) Female staff at front desk very friendly and helpful, more than males (5) I'm vegetarian, the cook prepared nice surprised meal for my milestone birthday dinner. (6) After 4 days I finally got to eat Waffle, only after I inquire/requested, one the male waitress really went out of the way to make sure I get to eat it. (1) Cheap Mattress (2) Room Decor & Furniture ok for the brand & money (3) Curtains had tiny holes in them (4) Bathroom Wall was not painted after some repair...rusty look left visible (5) Cammode shaky when you sit on it (6) Rooms not as bright, suggest putting LED WHITE lights instead
The cleanliness right down to the carpet was apparent. Many hotels use carpet past its prime...not this hotel. The series of elevators from parking to reception could be better identified. The pathway wasn't as intuitive as I am ussd to.
I liked that the Hyatt was centralized to all locations in Montreal. It was walking distance to Downtown Montreal and walking distance to old Montreal. The Hyatt was a close walking distance to the metro as well. There was nothing I did not like.
I love the location , the comfort the staff everything is good I would highly recommend this hotel
Great location near art museums and 3 blocks from convention center. Outdated rooms although the lobby has gotten a makeover.
The location is great, museums, old montreal, notre damme, mcgill, train station, restaurants, everything at a reasonable walking distance, breakfast is a very good buffet. The breakfast is a little expensive, there is poor signaling for the lobby, and since it is in the 6th floor it is a little tricky to find it
The bed was comfortable and we had what we needed except a table to sit at would have made the experience better. VerygkAd to have had a refrigerator. The front desk staff were very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the very close proximity of Eggspectation restaurant where they have an outstanding breakfast menu. We had trouble getting the room to warm up in the morning. I thought the listing said their pool was not open yet and so I didn't bring a swimsuit and missed the chance to use the pool. Also, Kayak, you confirmed my reservation but I never saw anything about printing a voucher so the front desk needed me to present my confirming email.
I loved the ultra modern style and comfort of the Hyatt Regency at the Complexe Des Jardins in Montreal. The shops and central location were magnificent! The only minor hassle was in trnsferring from elevators... but again... very minor.
I feel that for the price that I paid the rooms need to be renovated I've stayed in Montreal at other hotels much much better for less money I feel that for the price that I paid the rooms need to be renovated I've stayed in Montreal at other hotels much much better for less money carpet in the room was old Uchitel the shower was very bad need some improvement
I was traveling through Montreal, stopped downtown and decided to stay, this was the best value hotel downtown, excellent staff, great location. I'm staying here the next time I visit.
Beautiful fireplaces, as well as the best Amaretto Sour I've ever had in my LIFE. The hotel itself is very, very beautiful, and the staff are really great, especially Maria at the front desk! Room was not as pretty as expected. Bathtub was meh.
The staff at the hotel were very friendly and helpful. Shops and restaurants are very close by. Rooms were clean and beds were comfortable. The rooms were not as modern as the lobby, but it wasn't a big deal for me.
after walking all day at the Jazz Festival it was good to come to the Sheraton and relax in the beautiful soft bed.
Loved the comfortable bed. While the food at the restaurant was excellent, there wasn't an option of a Café for quick lunch and breakfast. The cost for meals was therefore very steep.
The room was so hot we checked out early and went somewhere else. We asked to be moved but they said no they would fix the air. Never fixed it. Spent all night sweating. Never going back ever!!! The staff was over worked and seemed t not want to be bothered with guest comaints .
My receipt was not available when I left the airport. It will have to be mailed to me and this is not acceptable since I have to have the receipt to file my expense invoice.
My reservation from booking.com was not at in the airport system and I had to wait 45 minutes for the hotel to contact you and get the situation resolved. I have taken notice of this. Parking is completely work in progress. Bags have to be dragged over 50 meters of completely unpaved ground to make it to the hotel.
Very clean and comfortable hotel. Conveniently located and easy to get to the airport and downtown Montreal via the shuttle and 747 bus. The staff was great and very helpful too. The restaurant had a great staff and atmosphere; however, the food left for something to be desired.
- the front desk was very helpful - excellent location - computer & printer available - shuttle bus to airport was on time - leave your car at the hotel while travel - no valet parking - tiny small room - no proper door for the washroom with a broken lock - understaffed in the dining room only 2 servers and one pretty boy supervisor not much of a helper - over priced - the rooms are not sound proofed at all - needs renovation asap!
The access in and out of the hotel was difficult.
The rooms were mediocre in terms of clean and space. Needed refurbishing - carpet looked shabby. You need to link the little store to the hotel - it was inconvenient to not be able to charge items to the room
The washroom needs maintenance. The shower drainage need to open. The water comes to my feet when I took a shower. Also the chair doesn't flush I had to open the cover to flush it. You can contact me at email@example.com for any more questions. Truly Yousuf
I've stayed at many Sheraton hotels in the past, and have always left completely satisfied with what I expected from the hotel chain; top notch service. During this stay, sadly I did not receive that same service. I originally booked a room with 2 Queen size beds for 2 nights as advertised on Kayak and reconfirmed with hotel staff when I called in to update my credit information. Upon arrival, I was told that my room was not what was guaranteed and that according to their computers I booked a room with 1 King size bed. My friend and I again mentioned that it was confirmed over the phone by one of their front desk reps, no extra steps to try and find accommodations other then to take a room with one bed and a pullout couch. The manager on duty made no attempts to even check sister locations for an available room with 2 beds. She even went as far as to imply that i blame myself for not booking earlier as that weekend was Osheaga weekend in Montreal. I BOOKED A MONTH IN ADVANCE!!! We ended up having to take the room with the pull out couch and were given free parking passes for our troubles. We asked for extra pillows and blankets to be sent to the room as well. Instead we were told that there were no more extra pillows and blankets available as they were at full capacity but they would see what they could do... We were brought a measly throw to use. The next morning with people checking out, we approached the front desk and asked if it was possible to have our original booking. The front desk rep told us that they were able to accommodate us after all, all we had to do was make sure all of our belongings were packed and ready to be moved to the new room and when we get back we just had to pick up our new key card at front reception. After repacking, and heading out for the day; we came back to NO SUCH CHANGES. No we could not move, no other accommodations blah blah blah. Went back to our room expecting it to be at least cleaned... THEY HADN'T EVEN BOTHERED TO CLEAN OUR ROOM. I am never staying at this particular location again.
service, room, breakfast, ambience, history gym is too small
Amazing experience. Facilities were first class, and the staff couldn't do enough for us. Only wish there was an on site spa. However the concierge arranged am appointment for me at a nearby spa.
I liked The most the toilet and bathroom And the comfort of beding The Value was over priced
Great room with all amenities we could have wished for. Very comfortable and good value considering location, and that breakfast and 'happy hour' drinks were included.
I was upgraded to a suite and was happy to see how nice it was. Great kitchen layout and living space. Restaurant was way too busy to try. Nicely quiet at night.
location was excellent. comp. breakfast and managers "happy hour" was awesome.the staff was wonderful and extremely helpful.
Great staff Third world quality Wi-Fi in the bedroom
So convenient to metro and walking for sightseeing. Great breakfast! Staff was amazing- concierge was extremely helpful with directions! Highly recommend this hotel to others. Bathroom shower head could not be secured in holder.
Very close proximity to attractions such as Notre Dame Basilica and Habitat 67.
The overall quality from Hotel, it was fantastic. Thanks, we really enjoyed our stay, even it was business. Just would like to see breakfast start a little earlier, there were several people waiting.
Large suite was almost as big as an apartment. Great breakfast Small shower may be a problem for larger people.
Excellent customer service
Size of the rooms and hot breakfest
Thank you Kayak for making a stay here affordable! We loved the location and the room (though a little dated) was huge, comfortable and very clean! They gave us 2 complimentary drinks and breakfast was included. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. Joey at check in, never would have guessed he was new. Bernard our wait staff at supper-never would have guessed he was called in and was swamped because he took great care of us. And our omelette creator was amazing. Hilton all of your hotels can use Montréal Embassy Suites as their example.
Nicely decored, generally friendly and helpful staff. Located near McGill. Safe in room was useful. Great room service. Expensive parking. Hallways and room could have been a little cleaner. Loud hallways sometimes.
Everything including location, parking, fitness center, staff Nothing, this hotel went above and beyond expectations, great place to stay in Montreal!!
The hotel is in central Montreal and very close to McGill University. It manages to feel warm and welcoming while at the same time hitting a high standard for service and amenities. We have stayed at 5-6 hotels in the area and this has become our hotel of choice. Be sure to join the preferred customer club - it is free and gives you free wifi and free coffee delivered to your room every morning.
Beautiful hotel, attentive and pleasant staff, large rooms (mostly nice views), nice heated outdoor pool and fitness room. Centrally located - Peel Metro Station is only one block away. Lovely lounge. Reasonable valet parking rate. Excellent breakfast offering in hotel cafe. Our first choice for accommodations when visiting Montreal. Great for business trips, but also family-friendly! Nothing comes to mind.
Spacious rooms, cheap price water in hot tub was brown. Pool closed for the winter. Single ply!!! Everything is from 1991
Discrepancy in room sizes when two parties made identical reservations in same class at same price at same time.
Loved our king room! Nice views of the area and very comfortable and luxurious-feeling room! This hotel is quite a walk from old montreal, but it was very close to lots of good bars and restaurants. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Bedding, view, tranquility and large bathroom. The staff was supper friendly, knew our names and we we were thrilled! In-out parking that was prompt. A perfect stay! No bad words a perfect stay!
Hotel was very clean and staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend to anyone. Was also in a great location. Walking distance to lots of restaurants, old Montreal and other landmarks.
Big room and bathroom, the pool, the location, friendly staff. Can hear noise from adjacent room and from street (were on 11th floor).
The staff was friendly and helpful; the breakfast buffet delicious. I would definitely stay here again.
We only stayed one night, but I was happy with our choice. The hotel is clean, rooms are spacious and have plenty of natural light, the staff is friendly and welcoming, the pool is shallow but big enough to do laps. It's across from McGill University, and a good 30-45mins walking distance to the Notre-Dame Basilica. Parking was $35/night.


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PHILADELPHIA - The National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) has announced its 2012-13 Team Academic Awards, and once again this year the University of Pennsylvania has both teams receiving the honor.
The honor was not a surprise for the Penn women's team; after all, the Quakers have earned this award every year since 2001. No other Ivy League institution can make that claim.
It is yet another sign for the Penn women's program is setting a high standard -- not that they needed it. The Quakers recently completed a 12-1-4 campaign, setting a school record for fewest losses in a season, and finished second in the Ivy League at 5-1-1. Penn shut out 12 opponents this year, and finished among the national leaders in shutout percentage and goals-against average. Individually, sophomore defender Caroline Dwyer was named the Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year, and was joined by classmates Erin Mikolai and Kalijah Terilli as a first-team All-Ivy selection by the coaches.
In order for a team to be eligible for the NSCAA Team Academic Award, the team members must have a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
"I am extremely proud of the accomplishments of this team," said Penn's women's coach, Darren Ambrose, who has had a winning record each of his 14 seasons at the Quakers helm. "Not only on the field, but off of it as well -- as this award shows. The women also give back to the community in various ways.It is further proof that you can excel at the highest level of college sports in both arenas."
This year, a total of 867 soccer teams across all college divisions earned the Team Academic Award. From that group, just 189 had both its men's and women's teams represented. That group included the University of Pennsylvania.


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Milner provides relief with one-hit gem
Phils prospect hurls 7 2/3 shutout innings, wins sixth straight
By Brandon Simes / Special to MLB.com | June 12, 2013 7:43 PM ET
According to Hoby Milner, it's "kind of just a crap shoot with how you're going to feel on the day you pitch." He left little to chance on Wednesday night.
The Phillies prospect had all of his pitches working against St. Lucie as he allowed one hit and one walk while striking out seven over 7 2/3 innings in Class A Advanced Clearwater's 6-0 whitewash at Bright House Field.
"My fastball command was really working for me today, definitely the best for me of the year, and my changeup, cutter and curveball were all doing really well for me," Milner said. "Today was one of those days where I felt like I could throw anything."
Milner (6-2) retired his first six batters before Robbie Shields singled leading off the third. Shields reached third on an errant pickoff attempt and a groundout, but Gilbert Gomez struck out and Jonathan Clark flied to left to end the threat.
The 22-year-old left-hander retired the next 14 Mets but exited after walking Shields with two outs in the eighth. Ryan O'Sullivan got Albert Cordero to ground out, then struck out the side around a hit in the ninth.
In his last three starts, Milner has allowed two runs on nine hits and a walk while striking out 20 over 20 2/3 innings. The University of Texas product ranks second in the Florida State League with 72 strikeouts to go with a 3.36 ERA and 16 walks in 72 2/3 innings.
"Once you get ahead, if you've got four pitches working for you, you can throw anything," Milner said. "Hitters are probably up there guessing and I kept the ball down for the most part."
Milner pitched primarily out of the bullpen in college, but the Phillies had other ideas when they selected him in the seventh round of last year's Draft.
"The Phillies said, 'Hey, we're going to have you start,' and I was like, 'I'm not going to ask questions, I'll just go out there and throw,'" he recalled.
Wednesday's outing was the longest of Milner's brief career. He pitched 68 1/3 innings in 14 appearances after signing last year and is looking to stay strong over the second half of the season.
"I'll just keep doing what I'm doing," he said. "I think the Phillies have it pretty well figured out the way they condition us and lift, so I'll just go with what they have me doing."
The Threshers gave Milner a lead in the third when Kelly Dugan -- who leads the Florida State League with a .344 batting average -- doubled in a run. The game remained 1-0 until Maikel Franco opened the bottom of the sixth with a homer off Mets starter Rainy Lara (0-2).
Franco also took reliever Wanel Mesa deep with two outs and two on in the seventh to extend Clearwater's lead to 5-0. The FSL All-Star has three homers in his last three games and has tied last season's career high with 14.
"I try to see the ball all the time in batting practice and get my front foot down early. I want to be on time with everything," Franco said. "I think my swing is quicker, I've been working hard every day."
Brandon Simes is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.View More


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Tornados unable to hold off Pacer comeback in falling 2-1September 7, 2011
Rasinmaki scores second goal of the season on penalty kick
Aiken, S.C. - Tommi Rasinmaki placed in his second goal of the young season in the first half of play at the Pacer Pit, giving the Tornados their first lead of the 2011 season, but USC Aiken rallied to take the lead going into the half. Both sides were held scoreless in the second half as Brevard fell to 0-3 on the season with the 2-1 defeat.
Rasinmaki came out firing for the Tornados, recording a match-high five shots, challenging Pacer goalkeeper Robert Bolender twice in the opening 30 minutes of the match, before an Aiken foul in the goal box set up a penalty kick. The sophomore from Tampere, Finland drilled the ball into the back of the net at the 32:27 mark, giving the Tornados the 1-0 advantage.
The Pacers struck back quickly as less than two minutes later Michael Ardrey found net past BC goalkeeper Jack Shaw, placing a shot into the lower right corner of the net off the layoff from Scott Newby to tie the match up at 1 apiece.
Newby followed up his assist with a goal of his own before the half, striking at the 36:43 mark as he turned in the box off the pass from Samuel Korosi and sent a shot into the right corner of the net, putting Aiken up 2-1.
Adam Martin and Patrick Urmson combined for six shots in the second half for the Tornados, but Brevard was unable to score the tying goal in the closing minutes in falling in the match, 2-1.
Brevard returns to the BC Soccer Field to face an old foe from the Tornados NAIA days as they welcome Bluefield College on Saturday, September 10th. Kickoff between the old Appalachian Athletic Conference rivals is set for 5 p.m.


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'"It's pretty exciting because I definitely have a lot of roots here," Gerbe said. "I played some pretty critical games here in the Garden against [Boston University] so it's a lot of fun to come back. I've been looking forward to playing in Boston for a while since I turned pro."'
The Sabres Report - March 30, 2010


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Written by a ten-time Emmy Award winner and former head writer for Sesame Street, here's a story that will resonate with every dog-loving child out there. Harry wants wants wants a dog, and, instead of getting one, his parents try to placate him with a pet that's decidedly less interesting—a lizard. So Harry takes matters into his own hands and places his X-35 Infra-Rocket Imagination Helmet on his head, and soon something—with paws! a tail! a wet nose!—pops into the world. Sure, nobody else can see the dog named Waffle, but that doesn't matter to Harry. But what happens when a real dog comes into his life? Catrow's signature loose drawings and Berger's humorous text bring the bond between a boy and his dog exuberantly to life.
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Susannah Carson on 'Living with Shakespeare'
The Shakespeare Conference: SHK 24.0072 Monday, 18 February 2013
Date: Saturday, February 16, 2013 10:16 PM
Subject: Susannah Carson on 'Living with Shakespeare'
Monday, April 22, at 7:30 p.m.
National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park South
No Charge, but Reservations Advised
"There is no God but God, and his name is William Shakespeare." So asserts Harold Bloom in his foreword to LIVING WITH SHAKESPEARE, a new anthology by SUSANNAH CARSON. A Yale-educated writer who now lives in London, Ms. Carson has compiled observations and personal reminiscences by more than three dozen luminaries, among them authors Isabel Allende, Margaret Drabble, Joyce Carol Oates, and Jane Smiley, filmmakers Ralph Fiennes and Julie Taymor, and actors F. Murray Abraham, Brian Cox, James Earl Jones, Ben Kingsley, Anthony Sher, and Harriet Walter. What these and other contributors share is a conviction that "we live in Shakespeare's world," an environment that has been "fine-tuned for us" by a poet whose vision is so potent "that it's difficult to conceive who we would be" if he'd never existed. Published in time to mark the 449th celebration of Shakespeare's birth, Ms. Carson's book will be on display, and she'll be happy to inscribe copies for those who wish to purchase them.


text: These silver and cobalt blue enamel earrings were most likely made to commemorate the R.N. Roma, an Italian WWII ship that sank during a battle. A grand total of 1453 lives were lost with only 569 people surviving. The life preserver motif has "R.N. Roma * SPQR" on one side and the word "Intangible" with a rope and love knot on the other. SPQR is an abbreviation for the Latin phrase "Senātus Populusque Rōmānus" (The Senate and People of Rome) used to represent the people of Rome. The loss of this ship was doubly tragic as it was sunk by the Germans as Italy had just signed an armistice with the Allied forces. Poignant and touching, these symbolic earrings are a testament to how jewelry is so much more than mere adornment.