Montreal Hotel Kit
Montreal Hotel Kit is for those who are looking for a nice boutique hotel, a friendly B&B, a famous hotel, in other words, a hotel that will meet some if not all the preferences and the requirements of all visitors.
Whether you are preparing for a business trip, a shopping spree, a museum tour, a family vacation or a short visit, it is better if some key factors are taken into consideration.
We all have our special requirements. Before you begin your search, ask yourself what your requisites are, the ones that really matter. Once you've decided what your top priorities are, then you can begin your search with a clear goal in mind.
The most common features to explore are the price, the location, the room itself or the suite, the amenities, the luxury and the ambiance. It could also be the local flavour, the family-friendliness, the eco-friendliness, the loyalty programs and the flier miles. For each particular visit, it is important that you clearly identify what matters to you.
First Motel in the World
The word motel is derived from the word motorist and the word hotel.
In 1925, people had fallen in love with the automobile. Motels then called motor courts came into being to meet the needs of an increasing number of travellers.
In those days, the motels were small shacks equipped with the basic requirements and with communal showers and toilets. They were usually located in the back of a gas station or a general store.
By the 1940s motels were everywhere in the United States and catching on in Canada. That first motel is the Motel Inn off Highway 101 in a small coastal town north of Los Angeles in California. It is looking a bit gloomy nowadays, but the owner plans to reopen it as a museum dedicated to the history of the motel industry.
If you wish to stay on the safe side, here are some of the motel condition and layout you can verify before deciding to spend a night or your entire vacation at one of our Montreal motels. You can also keep referring to your Montreal Hotel Kit on a regular basis and check our updates.
What is the general condition of the motel rooms?
Do the rooms meet minimum standards of cleanliness, safety, and usefulness?
What is the general condition of the exterior of the motel?
Is the exterior well landscaped and well maintained?
How many entrances and exits to the motel grounds are there?
Does all foot and vehicle traffic have to pass by the front office to access the rooms and the public areas?
Is there a fence around the property, or is access controlled by a gate or by any other mean?
How many entrances and exits to the motel building itself are there?
Is access to the building limited by card keys or other safety measures?
How quickly are card keys reprogrammed, immediately upon checkout, the day after, days after?
Are there certain small areas or blind spots like corners, hallways, parking lot areas, back rooms that encourage problem behaviours?
The city fared well in the 2009 Maclean’s annual crime ranking of Canada’s 100 largest cities. Generally, visitors will find the city’s atmosphere entirely non-threatening and comfortable for going about usual business, both by day and by evening.
Then again, like all big cities, Montreal has areas where urban behavior is less sleazy than in other areas. If you can avoid them, especially at night, it is best to do so. More on this eventually in your Montreal Hotel Kit.
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