About Residences Universitaires UQAM Ouest
Conveniently located in the centre of Montreal and just a short walk from Christ Church Cathedral and Place des Arts, Residences Universitaires UQAM Ouest offers elegant accommodations with easy access to Saint-Laurent Metro Station. The Montreal Airport is easily reachable.
All rooms feature pillow top beds and a desk. A kitchenette with stovetops and a refrigerator is standard in each unit, while bathrooms are shared or private and include showers. Hairdryers and irons/ironing boards are available upon request. Free high-speed wireless Internet access is provided in all guestrooms.
Residences Universitaires UQAM Ouest features a fitness centre, conference rooms, multilingual staff, and a 24-hour front desk. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the property, fax/photocopying services are available, and guests can relax in common areas.
Many restaurants and bars that serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner are minutes away. There is a grocery store in the neighbourhood.
Nearby attractions include Old Port of Montreal and Montreal Symphonic Orchestra.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Close to downtown Montreal
Many guests like that the property is located close to downtown Montreal and just a short walk from tourist attractions including Place des Arts and Old Port of Montreal. Others note that many restaurants, nightclubs, and bars are easily reachable, and add that public transportation is within walking distance.
positive:
Accommodating staff
Most guests find the employees accommodating and helpful with recommending restaurants in the neighbourhood, providing directions to the city centre, and arranging taxi transportation. Others say that receptionists are happy to assist guests with heavy bags, and state that the maid service keeps the rooms spotless.
positive:
Nice kitchenette
Many guests like that each room has a small kitchenette with a powerful refrigerator. Others comment that dishes are also provided, and add that guests can purchase food from a nearby grocery store.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Bathrooms need attention
Several guests dislike that the bathroom sink is small and say that sometimes there is no hot water. Others report that there are patches of mold in bathrooms, and note that there are not enough hooks for towels and clothes.
negative:
No air conditioning and poor Wi-Fi
Guests wished that there was air conditioning in rooms, and state it gets extremely hot during the summer season. Others say that that the Internet in rooms is close to non-existent, and add that Wi-Fi in common areas is also unreliable.
negative:
Rooms lack amenities
Several guests point out that there is no television in rooms, and note that there is also no shampoo or soap available. Others wish there was a minibar in rooms, and add that more storage space is needed.