I found the reviews here at TripAdvisor quite helpful. I booked the two rooms directly through HI 800 number and asked for two rooms together, one a suite and one double, however, the rooms were separated by the elevators and not adjoining as requested. Not a problem for me but if the other room was going to be for my kids then I would have been livid since one only finds out about the problem after payment, check-in, etc.
The hotel location is central and the secure indoor parking is worth it considering you still have your car in the morning. It was winter and we didn't have to worry about the snow removal problems that were encountered after a major storm went through.
Breakfast was very good. Lots of variety even when we arrived a little late for the posted times. Well stocked buffet and nice staff all around.
Rooms were nice and clean, good size and suite even had a dishwasher. Hallways were a little shabby. We were 7th floor and it was nice and quiet.

Excellent hotel,pretty good location,very clean,looks like new,huge room,awesome bed.
My only complaint was with the location of the toilet bowl at the bathroom which was extremely close to the wall.I do not have a logical explanation for this detail since the bathroom is quite big.
The bell boys are very nice,especially the Cuban guy.
You have to pay about $20 for valet parking which is reasonable if you take into consideration that parking meters cost $5 per hour.
In addition they keep the cars at a closed garage and in the morning tha car is brought to you very warm.
Would definitely go back to this HI Express.

I stayed here in October 2007 for two nights. I was extremely pleased with this hotel. The staff were incredibly nice and helpful, the location is close to the Palais de Congres, where I had a conference, and the price was very reasonable. The rooms are huge, because they're suites. I had two queen beds in one room, a kitchenette, and another room with a sleeper sofa. Lots of space. I definitely recommend this hotel.

There were two negatives that subtract from my rating just a bit: First, the beds were not great; the mattresses were a little lumpy and could stand replacement. Second, it was a bit noisy. There was no noise from adjacent rooms, but the refrigerator in the kitchennetee was noisy when it went on, and the hotel is on a fairly busy street. It was mostly quiet enough at night, but (very loud) construction outside started up around 7:30am.

I've stayed at a number of hotels in Montreal with mixed success. This trip, I was just in town for one night and wanted a cheap place to stay. So, I used Priceline, and received a rate at the 2.5* Holiday Inn Express for $65. I was hoping for something a little nicer, but in the end, the HI Express was just fine for this little trip.

Check-in was quick and friendly, I was told about the breakfast times and that there was a business centre with free internet (very handy). Also free wireless in the rooms.

The room itself was on the 6th floor - a nice suite with a balcony and kitchen - much more than what I was expecting. Nothing was luxury, but everything was comfortable and clean. The bed was firm but comfortable, and the shower had one of those big showerheads that I love.

The breakfast in the morning was ample, if you like carbs - none of the hot items that I've seen at other HI Expresses (eggs, sausages) were available. Otherwise, it was ample, with lots of cereals, bagels, waffles, juices etc. Lots of seating too.

Overall, a nice middle-of-the-road hotel. It's location on Rene Levesque is close to lots, but on a fairly uninteresting street. A few blocks to Ste Catherine shopping, near Chinatown, and a 15 minute walk from Old Montreal. This hotel is good, nothing exceptional, but for the price is good value for money.