La Palma

Maciej

5.0

Hotel dining is usually as predictable as a rainy Tuesday in the Cotswolds. You go in expecting'very okay' food, & at La Palma, that's exactly what you get. It's solid, dependable, & won't leave you questioning your life choices. But the real reason to go isn't the menu-it's the marvelous incompetence of the bar.

?I happen to like Port. It's the drink of kings, retired colonels, & people who have given up on the idea of waking up without a headache. I saw a Port-based cocktail on the menu &, using the flawless logic of a man who knows what he wants, I assumed that if they had it in a cocktail, they had it in a bottle. So, I asked for a Port.
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?The bartender, however, clearly decided that my request was far too simple. In a magnificent display of linguistic confusion, he didn't bring me a glass of fortified wine; he brought me a Porto Sour.

?Normally, when a man asks for a drink & receives a science experiment in a glass, there is a scene. But this... this was different. It was the'best mistake ever.' It was as if the bartender had looked into my soul & realized I didn't actually want what I'd asked for. It was so good, in fact, that I immediately ordered another one.

So ?if you are in Montreal for business & need to impress someone without the risk of a disastrous meal, La Palma is a safe bet. But my advice? Don't bother with the menu. Just go to the bar, look confused, & hope the bartender makes another'mistake.'

21 mars 2026

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Tim

5.0

I stayed at the hotel & had breakfast twice & a leisurely dinner. The staff was exceptionally friendly & professional. I thoroughly enjoyed each meal. The ingredients were fresh, the menu was thoughtfully crafted, & everything was expertly prepared.

19 juil. 2024

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Alex

5.0

As a person who's worked in the customer service industry for years, I really appreciate the incredible amounts of patience, care, & interest they show their every single customer. I've been at La Palma twice & both times I receive amazing food & drink recommendations from the staff who have taken the time to learn everything about their products & recommend items they personally believe in. Not only will I be coming back to this bar, I will be coming back to this hotel because of the incredible staff & quality of food/drinks at this bar.

25 mai 2024

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Becke

5.0

I have stayed at the AC Marriott downtown Montréal over many years. I frequent the lounge bar, & I must say that the staff is exemplary in their service & knowledge of cocktails. I am a Tanqueray dirty martini afficionado, & it is always consistent & presented perfectly chilled. Dinner was the tuna steak. Beautiful presentation, perfectly cooked, & the portion was just right. I enjoyed the mango cheesecake for dessert. In all, I highly recommend the European flavor of the hotel & the congenial staff.

25 mai 2024

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Erica

4.0

My husband & I went for appetizers on our last night staying in the hotel. The food was very good, however the portion sizes are small considering the price. The staff were polite. Overall good experience.

21 mai 2024

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