I am convinced that the other reviews that show this property in a positive light are either fake, written by management, or the hotel has some sort of policy to reward this fake praise.

For the first time ever, I was completely duped by Tripadvisor, usually my wife and I have a great experience and the reviews are spot on, NOT this time. All I can say is, please, listen to me, do not stay at this property if you value your time, money, and sleep.

Here is a list of the defects:

1. The Hotel has terrible sound proofing. The club blasts club music until 3:30 and you will hear every word, feel every bass note, and generally feel like you're in the club even on floor 5. Even between rooms, expect to hear the neighbors having sex, and everything going on outside on the street. This is a problem ACKNOWLEDGED by management, which is why the put earplugs under your pillow.

2. The new eatery, KOKO, is a complete joke. In such a city which is rich in culinary skill, do not torture yourself by dining at this feeble attempt at gourmet. There was a mistake on our order, and the waiter then charged us to bring out the correct item. When asked to get a manager, he refused to call one.

3. The rooms have terrible lighting. No recessed lighting, and the fixtures are sparce, and the bulbs were burnt out during our stay. 3 days and 2 calls later to front desk for repair, still no lights.

4. Our safe didn't work.

5. Our egg room service breakfast came with no fork, knives, or napkin.

6. The finishes are very cheap, laminate counter tops on all the furniture, with the dark oak front edgband veneer peeling off in many places. Cheap doors, cheap trim, the bed frame has unfinished MDF showing around as the mattress doesn't cover it completely. Trend forward design gone very bad, think an "IKEA hotel", but not as good.

7. The HVAC units are in room and very loud.

8. Our telephone didn't work, and was not fixed after 2 days.

9. Did I mention that you won't sleep?

Overall, this place was a joke. When I was at the reception complaining, there were 2 people ahead of me, and I overheard them complaining for the same things. It defies logic how there are so many positive reviews. Save your money and your vacation time, stay elsewhere.

Perfect location if you're going to take advantage of the restaurants and shopping on St. Laurent. Intimate boutique hotel with a similar feel of the W, but a little more subdued. I like it and would definitely consider staying here again. Clean rooms, good sized and comfortable.

The Opus Montreal is located next to many bars, restaurants and shops. The rooms are spacious, comfortable and new like the rest of the hotel. The staff is friendly and attentive. Food at the restaurant is very good and the bar is nice.

The Opus is sleek, modern, airy, spacious, and dimly lit from the lobby all the way up to the hotel room. The staff is very professional, knowledgeable, and courteous.

The Opus is in the midst of constructing their restaurant that is expected to open by the end of May. Until then, at street level there is the Suco bar and lounge with an outdoor patio facing St. Laurent where you can enjoy great tunes, drinks, and tapas.

If you are a light sleeper, make sure to use the ear plugs provided as the windows are not very soundproof and do not keep out the street noise. Regardless, the beds are very comfortable and the hotel room offers all of the latest modern amenities.

Restaurants and shops along Ste-Laurent are all within a short walking distance from the Opus. For additional restaurants and shops and if you are not keen on walking, a short cab ride will get you to Old Montreal/the Port, Crescent Street, Ste-Catherine, and Ste-Denis.

Nearby Dining: For a truly authentic excellent Italian meal cooked like mamma, be sure to make a reservation at Da Emma (514.392.1568) in Old Montreal. For a filling breakfast (served until 3:00 p.m.), lunch or dinner, check out the funky Avenue on Mt-Royal Avenue East (plus two additional locations) and have patience as they do not take reservations and there is always a line-up. It is worth the wait.