This airport hotel, built in 2008, is located a quick 15-minute drive from the culture, cuisine, and commerce of downtown Montreal. It is also just minutes from the baggage reclaim area, yet light years from all those run-of-the-mill airport hotels. The hotel is some 20 minutes from the Palais des Congres, the Notre Dame Basilica and Old Montreal, whilst only 1 km from Montreal's Trudeau International Airport. The air-conditioned establishment is a bold new hotel featuring a total of 136 guest rooms with loft-inspired design and French Canadian flair. The hotel lobby provides a 24-hour reception and check-out service, cloakroom, safe, lift access and currency exchange facilities. There is also a café for enjoying a coffee, a bar for that relaxing after-work drink, conference facilities and a games room. Breakfast is served in the breakfast room and the hotel offers Internet access. Guests can make use of the hotel's laundry service and the car park. The loft rooms offer a bright, airy environment with 2.7 metre-high ceilings and extra large windows. Guests have the choice of a king or double queen room featuring the signature bed, and they can enjoy oversized walk-in showers with loft amenities by Bliss® Spa. Each room is an all-in-one high-tech office and entertainment centre, with free WLAN Internet access and a plug & play, 1-stop connectivity station that recharges guests' gadgets and links to the 42-inch LCD TV for optimal sound and viewing. Other in-room amenities include a direct dial telephone, satellite TV, radio, mini fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, a washing machine, ironing set, individually regulated air conditioning and heating units, a safe, lounge area and terrace. The hotel features an indoor heated swimming pool and gym which are complimentary for all guests. There is also a sun terrace with loungers and parasols as well as pool and snooker. The hotel serves a continental breakfast and set menu options at lunch and dinner.