My husband and I stayed at Auberge du Vieux-Port for two nights in July. What a nice place! We arrived late in the afternoon, hot, tired and somewhat cranky. That all changed when we approached the front door of this hotel. We were greeted with a smile, check-in was fast and painless and we were quickly escorted to our room.
And what a room it was! Hardwood floors, brick and stone walls, huge windows that opened, a CD player filling the room with soft music, plenty of storage space, and a wonderful view of Old Montreal and the port.
And that was just the bedroom. The impecible bath was equally pleasing, with a whirlpool tub that was especially inviting after a long day. I immediately fell in love with the aromatic Essential Elements products and the thick terry robes. Ah, the crankiness was slipping away!
During our two-day stay, the professional staff was consistently pleasant and most efficient. Every request was quickly fulfilled, and every time we stepped off the elevator, one of the staff was there to greet us by name and offer to assist in any way they could, from restaurant recommendations to suggesting the best vantage point for the fireworks.
The breakfast included with the price of the room was excellent, and the wine and cheese reception in the afternoon was a nice touch. We didn't eat at the hotel except for breakfast.
We thoroughly enjoyed throwing open the windows of our room to enjoy the sights and sounds below, especially the street musicians and the clip-clop of the horsedrawn carriages. On our last night, an amazing double rainbow appeared over the river, and we were able to enjoy it for several minutes through these fabulous windows. It was a perfect ending to a most romantic stay at this excellent hotel.