Last weekend I took a trip to Quebec City (3hrs from Montreal) to stay at the Pur Hotel in old Quebec. As I pulled up to the hotel I thought for moment I was in NYC or LA because of the exterior and design of the hotel was very modern.
During my stay I learned that the designers and owners of the hotel are actually from New York so it explained a lot.
The second I pulled up the customer service started, the valet was super polite and guided me to the reception where the lovely ladies took care of me.
I made some special request prior to my arrival and I was getting a little nervous about the execution and when I arrived into my room everything was there as expected.
I got in around 9:50 pm and the kitchen was about to close so the lady at the front desk pulled out a menu and allowed us to order from downstairs. I ordered the Steak & Frites and my signature glass of cranberry juice and it was pretty amazing.
After a great night of food and champagne I hit the bed which was extremely comfortable. The sheets were so soft I felt like they were massaging me as I slept.
The view from the room was pretty amazing, it was right in front of the church overlooking the city.
I stayed in room 1710 if you ever want to experience the same view and room.
The next morning after a great breakfast in bed I had a 10:00 am call time to meet with Eric Pouliot a devoted sales manager of the hotel. The meeting was set up for me to get a full tour of the facilities. Eric was super on point and took the time to teach me about the hotel and the surrounding areas.
His tips and information were very helpful.
I was really impressed with the hotel restaurant called Table, it’s super minimalistic and boutique like. They designed the hotel with community in mind, which is a reoccurring theme in my head. The restaurant was designed for people to interact with one another at the breakfast table. How cool is that?
The TABLE logo carved into wood.
I was really feeling the color story of the hotel, orange and cement grey is the color of choice.
Hotel Pur has one of the biggest indoor pools in the city. I had the chance to swim around and it was a lot of fun. I hit the sauna after and had a relaxing time.
What’s cool about the hotel is the full gym! All the equipment is brand new which is always a plus.
The next morning before I left the hotel I made sure I had the salmon eggs Benedict and the orange juice….. What a fantastic meal.
Hotel Pur
Style: New & Modern
Atmosphere: Busy and great vibe.
Staff: Super Polite
Average room price: $150 t0 250/plus taxes
Rooms: Medium
Beds: Very Comfortable
Marcus Troy Rating: 9/10
* Bonus
1. Free wireless
2. Free internet dock station for fax and printing in the lobby
3. 24 hour free cappuccino, coffee and tea
4. 24hr gym facilities
5. Parking $20/night
6. Heated indoor pool
7. Ipod dock in every room
* Ask for Eric Pouliot and he will take care of you.
395 rue de la Couronne
Québec, QC G1K 7X4
(418) 647-2611
Hotel Pur hosted me for 2 nights and the experience was great! I had a lot of fun, the food was great and the customer service was really on point.
A special thanks to Mary, Marjorie and Eric.
Plan a trip to Quebec city and make sure you stay at The PUR Hotel for a great experience.
Last week Nike put me up at the Standard Hotel in the Meat packing district of New York City for the WBF conference.
The hotel is not as happening as the Standard in DTLA but was still very cool. The yellow doors are a nice touch, it really makes the hotel stand out from the other building in the meatpacking district.
The room was a medium size and very comfortable. I was a huge fan of the shower, the waterfall showers get me every time. I would love it if they changed their toiletries! I am not a fan of the smell but that is just my personal preference.
I did however order some cookies and milk for for $17 ($11 for the cookies& Milk, $4 delivery charge,2$ tip) It was pretty incredible and worth the money at that specific time. As I look back on it today it was very expensive but great nonetheless.
I had a pretty great view of the Pier and the district. The hotel is in a great walking distance of Soho and everywhere else you might want to go. If you decide to stay in the meatpacking district you have a choice of great Restaurants and clubs around the area.
Style: Trendy
Atmosphere: Busy
Staff: Cool & Quiet
Average room price: $300/plus taxes
Rooms: Medium, Retro-futuristic
Beds: Comfortable
Bonus: FREE WIFI (very key)
Marcus Troy Rating: 7/10
848 Washington Street
New York, NY 10014, United States
(212) 645-4646
I was in LA last week on some business and I stayed at the Andaz Hotel on Sunset Boulevard. The hotel is part of the HYATT chain and they have been open since September 09. The service of this hotel blew me away! This is going to be my go to hotel whenever I am in LA. I am going to tell you 5 reasons why you have to stay here when you hit LA.
A few key points:
1. There is no check in desk! The minute you roll they offer you complimentary Wine, Tea, Coffee, Cappuccino or water.
2. The host comes over to the “Lounge Area” where he placed you and brings you your wine and check you in with his laptop as you guys sit down and chat about where you are coming in from.
3. The host escorts you up to your room and shows you around your room.
4. Everything in the room is free except the alcohol! The chips, snacks, waters and soft drinks. Oh yeah, everything is replenished daily.
5. They serve complimentary fresh croissants and chocolatines (chocolate croissants) tea and coffee every morning. At lunch they serve free fruit and wine in the lounge area. You can get drinks at the lounge for free 24/hrs.
This is the lounge area, where people just hang out all day.
All the keys are magnetic and you just have to slide it in front of your door or elevator to make it work.
The bed is incredible very comfortable and cozy.
Really dope shower head! I always pay attention to the shower heads some are just better than others.
The soaps and shampoos were great! You can tell a lot about a hotel by the type of products that they use.
Flat screen TV is the standard. Yes I was watching TMZ.
There is a little lounge area in your room where you can separate the room with a blind and have some privacy. There is a little TV in the lounge area. What a great touch!
Ipod ready dock.
I really like the long work stations.
A nice pool and view is unbelievable.
Style: New & Modern
Atmosphere: Chill Vibe
Staff: Super Polite and the customer service is A+
Average room price: $220/plus taxes
Rooms: Medium
Beds: Very Comfortable
Marcus Troy Rating: 9.8/10
This is probably 1 of my best hotel experiences!
* Ask for Walter or Dean they will take care of you.
8401 West Sunset Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA 90069, United States
(323) 656-1234
When I was in NYC last week with Asics I was put up at the Club Quarters World Trade Center Hotel on Washington street, right behind the WTC. The Hotel is about 5 months old and is very modern and technologically advanced. A few key interesting things was the self check in at the hotel. You can check in on the computer screen in the lobby and it assigns you a room number and prints you out a key. (pretty cool)
The rooms are small and cozy and have a great view depending on what floor you are on. There was also a small screen by the bed head and you can adjust the temperature, which is amazing for a guy like myself who always needs to change the temp during the night. I hate having to get up and turn off the AC. The one downer is the construction all around the hotel which could be a bit annoying. Overall the stay was very enjoyable and I was able to walk around the city because of its close proximity to the action.
Style: New & Modern
Atmosphere: Quiet
Staff: Nice
Average room price: $250/plus taxes
Rooms: Small
Beds: Comfortable
Marcus Troy Rating: 7/10
Club Quarters, World Trade Center
140 Washington Street
(Between Albany and Cedar Streets)
New York, NY 10006
Phone: (212) 577-1133
Fax: (212) 577-2133
On Thursday I arrived in Los Angeles and the good folks at Vans put me up at the Standard Hotel in Downtown LA. The sign outside was pretty unusual and very interesting.
I wanted to get room 112 but it was not available. ha!
When I walked into my room I felt like I was in the Matrix and I just answered the red rotary phone. The decor was super fresh, modern mixed with a little retro minimalism. (If that at all makes sense)
To be honest I was not a big fan of the toiletries. I suggest you bring your own face and body lotion!
The all white tiled bathroom with the flickering lights was kind of amazing. I wanted to film a short movie in there but I did not have the time.
The bathtub was amazing! I took some great showers in this thing.
The next time I am in LA, I am definitely staying at the Standard Hotel in Downtown LA. The entire hotel is very nice from the patio to the roof top bar and lounge. The rooftop is always popping no what time you visit, at night it turns into a party and is definitely the place to be. If you’re a guest of the hotel you get 2 bracelets per room.
The parking is a bit tricky, keep in mind that there is 2 parking lots at the hotel. 1 is operated by the hotel who will charge you 30 dollars a day with in and out privileges and the other is cheaper but no in and out privileges. (your call)
The restaurant is also pretty tasty for breakfast or a quick lunch if you don’t feel like walking around to find something.
Hotel: The Standard Downtown LA- Los Angeles, CA
Style: Upscale and Trendy, Cool
Atmosphere: Busy & Happening
Staff: Friendly
Average room price: $245/plus taxes
Rooms: Very spacious, Beautiful Design and Decor
Beds: Extremely comfortable
Bonus: FREE WIFI (very key)
Marcus Troy Rating: 9/10
550 South Flower at Sixth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
Phone: (213) 892-8080
I’ve never stayed at a W hotel before to get the full grasp of their services and accommodations. The rooms that I’ve seen were always nice, but this was the first time I got to test it out. How great does this bed look? Let me just say it looks as great as it felt. Keep in mind that there are 3 W hotels in Atlanta and you should not get them confused. I stayed at the W in Midtown Atlanta and this is my review. Midtown Atlanta.
The TV was a decent and it did not go on once. lol
I had a mini living room which was dope to just kick your feet up and chill.
Cool view!
All about the details man!
They change these mats 2 times a day! How dope is that?
I would 100% recommend THE W in midtown Atlanta, the service was great and the people were friendly. They even have a free car service if you need to head out. All you have to do is tip the driver and make sure you reserve the car if it is not available. They were driving us around in a Acura Jeep.
They have a pretty decent club in the hotel called Whisky if you want to keep it local.
Hotel: The W Hotel-Midtown Atlanta, GA
Style: Upscale and Trendy
Atmosphere: Busy & Happening
Staff: Super polite, friendly
Average room price: $200/plus taxes
Rooms: Very spacious
Beds: Extremely comfortable
Marcus Troy Rating: 8.5/10
188 14th Street, NE · Atlanta, GA 30361 USA
Phone: (404) 892-6000 · Fax: (404) 733-6990 · SPECIAL OFFERS RESERVATIONS: 1.877.822.0000
What are some of the things that separate 1 hotel from the next? I would like to think that it’s the customer service, some will argue that it’s the comfort of the beds. This week I stayed at the Park Hyatt in the Yorkville area of Toronto. From what I’ve been told, this hotel is known to be patronized by A list celebrities and players! (apparently I was staying on the players side) I do remember having to meet 50 cent at this hotel a couple years back while he was living in Toronto.
The customer service of this hotel is really impressive, they take care of all your needs and ideas. The rooms are very spacious and comfy. The decor is a little old looking for my liking but I can see the appeal for their upscale clientele. The restaurant was pretty cool and the food was good. I really enjoyed the view from the top floor, you can go wrong with the beautiful landscape of Yorkville.
The shower was great, it has ledge in case you choose to sit down while taking your shower. The bed was extremely comfortable and the room was very clean. The remarkable thing was the organic whole wheat toiletries by Davies Gate. I’ve never used whole wheat lotion before and I must say it feels great on the skin.
The rooms are a bit pricey, I believe you can get a bit more for that price, but the location and the service makes it all worth it.
Style: Upscale and Vintage
Atmosphere: Quiet
Staff: Super polite, friendly and very accommodating
Average room price: $300/plus taxes
Rooms: Very spacious
Beds: Very comfortable
Marcus Troy Rating: 7/10
Park Hyatt
4 Avenue Road
Toronto, ON M5R 2E8
(416) 925-1234
This weekend I stayed at the Roger Williams hotel on Madison avenue in New York city and I have to say it is 1 of the most spacious hotel’s I’ve stayed in, around NYC
The Subway was within a 5 minute walk, which is very convenient. The Staff was very nice and helpful. The room was very roomy and comfortable. The one thing I did not like was the small bathroom. The internet was free which is amazing and hard to find in NYC. The one thing that surprised me was the $18 service charge I got hit with at the end of my stay, make sure to inquire about that. I really enjoyed the postie on the wall, offering me a free beverage…I did not use it but I appreciated the gesture.
Style: Modern
Atmosphere: Quiet
Staff: Super polite and friendly
Average room price: $140/plus taxes
Rooms: Very spacious
Beds: Very comfortable
Marcus Troy Rating: 7.5/10
131 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016, United States
(212) 448-7000
I think I found the perfect hotel for a quick day & night trip to NYC. The DoubleTree Hotel on 29th & 6th was perfect for my in and out trip this weekend. It is situated in a great location, close to trains, restaurants and shops.
If ever you need to be in New York and want a decent inexpensive place to stay, DoubleTree is the spot. What I always love about the DT Hotels is that they give you these warm oven baked chocolate chip cookies which are just incredible. They forgot to give some at check in, so they gave me 4 packs at check out. I would definitely stay here again if I need a quick stop in NYC.
Hotel Chain: Doubletree Hotels
Activities: Fitness Centre
Floors: 27 floors
Checkout Time: 1200
info@hilton.com
Style: Modern & Small
Atmosphere: Quiet
Staff: Super polite and friendly
Average room price: $129/Night
Rooms: very small
Beds: Very comfortable
Marcus Troy Rating: 7/10
The Doubletree New York City-Chelsea128 West 29th Street, New York, NY 10001, United States(212) 564-0994
This weekend I stayed at the 6-Thompson Hotel in New York City, not to be confused with the 60 Thompson in Soho.(my cab took me to the wrong hotel)
My first impression about the hotel was how nice it was. The lobby looked like a living room, very modern and classy. The Staff was very kind and helpful and wanted to know your name, great personal touch. The rooms are small but no different than any other hotel in NYC. It was very clean and nicely designed. The one thing that I loved was the heated bathroom floor, what a great and pleasant surprise. The great thing about the hotel is that it was located right next to the 1, A, B, C, D train. The hotel restaurant, Blue Ribbon, apparently has amazing sushi; unfortunately I did not get a chance to try it out.
There were a couple things that bothered me; I had to call up for an iron and a board, which most rooms usually come equipped with. Due to airport regulations I often forget to bring body lotion and I look forward to using the ones at the hotel, but this time the lotion was missing in action and I had to order one up (not a big deal, I know). The other thing that bothered me was the missing soap holder in the bath! I mean when you’re finished soaping you have to pretty much drop it on the floor, which isn’t a good thing. The sink is a little further than the bath so the other option would be to leave it on the toilet bowl.
Overall the stay was good, and I would recommend this hotel again.
Bonus* wholefoods and starbucks are very close.
Six Columbus Circle Thompson Hotel
6 Columbus Circle, New York, NY, United States 10023
Style: BOUTIQUE APARTMENT
Atmosphere: Busy
Staff: Polite and kind (Ask for Peter, super cool guy)
Average room price: $185/Night
Marcus Troy Rating: 7/10
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