The Marriott is a nice hotel, centrally located, very clean, very comfortable and so it ticks many boxes.
Here’s the unticked boxes. The bar had no draught beer. Then they ran out of decent bottled beer and I was offered a can. Have you ever seen a can of beer being pored in a prestigious hotel bar? Then to compound matters, I was literally thrown out when the bar closed. Most hotel bars stay open as long as there’s residents to serve!
Next the reception. Here’s the exchange:
Me - how far is it to the river?
Reception - The river?
Me - yes, the river, can I walk there?
Reception - River? How are you spelling that (followed by feverish typing)
Me - the river! The St Lawrence river! Where is it?
Reception- The St Lawrence (more feverish typing) ? I’m sorry I don’t know what you’re talking about.
Me - you’re not from Montreal are you? Can you get me someone who is!
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