Can't recommend this hotel highly enough, for the huge room and the facilities. Don't be put off by the gloomy reception area and rather neutral receptionists. This is a very new hotel, and the usual modern facilities (iron and board, hair dryer, kettle, coffee, tea) are exceeded by an in-room programmable safe, plasma TV and your own computer. This last was an absolute boon. Complimentary newspapers left outside your room, and self-serve breakfast in the breakfast room offers a wide choice of options. Exercise room equipped with three machines. Good location, between 2 Metro stations and in walking distance of Chinatown and central shopping district. I stayed in 5 hotels in Canada, and this was by far the most luxurious and the best.

Le Dauphin is a clean, newer, modern hotel in a prime location. If you are having a convention, you couldn't pick a better place because it is just steps away from the Convention Center. My family and I walked to Vieux Port, Rue Ste.-Catherine, and Chinatown in minutes. The bed was soft with white linens, possibly it was a down comforter. There was a nice LCD television and small flat screen computer with internet access. The bathroom shower was chic with its stone tiling and glass wall. Having only stayed one night, I found it quiet for that night and did not have any loud neighbors. There was no swimming pool but our room had a view of the adjacent condo's rooftop pool. Too bad! Parking was a small journey since we had to park in the convention center garage, but it wasn't a big deal. The continental breakfast was really good, especially the muffins and bagels. Stay here for convenience, cleanliness, good value, and comfort.

I was pleasantly surprised to find such a great hotel. Done in a boutique-style they really go over the top to give you the little extras, especially for the price. I've never actually had a real hair dryer in a hotel room before! I stayed in the King suite and the leather lounging area was great for relaxing. The free internet in my room was a nice little addition as well. A bit more down-budget, the service isn't much, but the price is great. Staff, when needed, is terrific.
Location isn't the greatest, but you're still within a 15 minute walk to the downtown core and Old Montreal. If you'll be at the Palais de Congres, however, it's a perfect location.

We have stayed here for 3 nights and we love it!!!

Pros: New and stylish hotel with excellent location, only 2 mins walk
to the Metro station (Place des A'rmes), 5 mins walk to the Notre Dame, breakfast was complimentary and was served from 6am, free access to the laundry machines (you need to ask the front desk for the key to use the machines), computer with internet connection inside each guest room, flat screen TV, DVD player, super comfortable
beds, and friendly staff.

Cons: breakfast could have been a little better, not enough bars/
racks/hooks to hang the towels and clothes inside the bathroom

The pictures shown in their websites are exactly the same as they are.