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Art at the heart of the travel experience (part two)

October 08, 2019
October 2019 hotel 10 blog

At HOTEL10, art has always held a place of choice. From the foundation of our creative building (described in a blog, which can be read here) to present day, we are immersed in art in all its forms and our creativity never sleeps. We have also published a first blog at the beginning of the year to showcase some of our favorite art works. But, like a museum, our hotel constantly welcomes new pieces of art. Here are our latest favorites among them.

Our mixed bathrooms inside which you can admire the impressive mural that represents the national monument, a realization of artist Jeremy Shantz

Jeremy Shantz in action

 

AN HOTEL WHERE ART IS ALWAYS EVOLVING

When we are talking about creativity, the city of Montreal has a place of choice because of its many festivals, art galleries and art installations. To honour this dynamic city and because it inspires us a little more every day, HOTEL10 exposes, as much in our common areas as in our rooms, many works of art that honour our city and our artists.

Our artists in action : the mural that represents the Godin Building

 

Regarding our recent favorite art works, which were added to the decor of HOTEL10 this year, we find of course the sculpture of JAG the horse that proudly stands on our colourful terrace. Restored and transformed since the closure of KOKO Restaurant + Bar, this former horse-shaped lamp is now a multicoloured work of art renamed JAG (for Joseph-Arthur Godin, founder of the Godin building). it is now part of the history and decor of HOTEL10.

JAG, the horse/art work in front of the Godin building mural

 

Moreover, Montreal artist Guy Hamelin, with whom we collaborate regularly, is known for using industrial inks, acrylic and epoxy to create his works. His most recent realizations for HOTEL10 are two tables, one called “smart” that welcomes you in the lobby to work or relax and the other stands in the Executive meeting room that overlooks our terrace. Even the tables can be works of art, you just need to have an open mind!

The table and the “Girl Power” art works by Guy Hamelin in our Executive meeting room

 

Artist Jeremy Shantz has also created an impressive mural at Café Origine, with which we share our spaces. It is of course important to us that our neighbours/roommates share our love for the art and we followed the work of the artist with great interest. Café Origine is now a work of art in itself; the mural now covers the entire walls of the coffee shop, which is now very colourful and bright. Go see for yourself.

Jeremy Shantz at Café Origine

 

Finally, we wanted to remind you that you can find five anamorphic works, signed Marc Sirus, on each of our floors. They are only visible from a certain angle, identified by a pink dot on each floor of HOTEL10. Discover them during your next visit: the shoe, the guitar, the number 10, the saxophonist and the martini glass. Have fun changing floors to admire them all!

Our anamorphic works are only visible from a certain angle

 

And, of course, we are currently working on a new artistic project that we can not wait to unveil. This large-scale project is a tribute to our beautiful city, the passions that inhabit and characterize it and (…) we wont say more, since it will be revealed in our next blog. To the question: HOTEL10, hotel or art gallery, the answer remains: why not both?

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We chose this hotel based on the location to get to IGA stadium and walking distance to the old town. Overall the experience did not disappoint us. Clean, modern, decent amenities, close to all point of interests.

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Très bien situé

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Sympathique personnel. Très bien situé. Excellent petit déjeuner. Pratique pour la location de voitures.

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Stylish hotel!

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Stylish hotel, pet friendly, gym equipment was ok, good location, helpful staff.
I was totally happy! 

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The rooms were spacious and the bed was so comfortable. The views from my room were amazing. The hotel was centrally located, and I was able to get around without any issues.

Reviewed by Danielle on July 2026

Beau séjour

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Emplacement idéal et chambre propre. Personnel agréable!

Reviewed by Denise on June 2026

Would visit again

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

It was a very smooth and pleasant stay. The front desk tried their best to check us in early since we arrived early. They also were able to hold our luggage prior to check in and after check out which helped us spend more time with the city. The cleaner came by every day and staff was very helpful with any questions we had. Would visit again.

Reviewed by Minhquan on August 2026

Brilliant stay

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant stay.

Large room and bathroom, friendly staff. The water machine in lobby to refill bottles, so no plastic needed. Overall a great base.

Reviewed by Tracy on July 2026

Amazing Location

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Love the hotel 10—been staying here whenever I come to Montreal for a very long time and the rooms are great and the location is amazing. Got in a bit early on my flight and they had my room ready :) always nice

Reviewed by Jay on May 2026

Loved the Valet Parking!

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful welcome - all staff friendly and kind; very clean, nicely decorated and size room and bathroom. Love the valet parking. Really enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed by Kathy on May 12 2026

MERCI

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Thanks for another great stay! We truly appreciated the surprise room upgrade and all the attention and service we always get. Your whole staff, from front desk to cleaning ladies to valet is truly amazing, and dedicated and so pleasant. Je ne parle pas de l’odeur merveilleuse qui règne à chaque étage., Chacun de nos séjours nous enchantent et nous donnent envie de revenir très vite. Nous avons déjà réservé pour fin Août pour le retour sur campus de notre fille et apprécions véritablement vos tarifs “McGill”.

Reviewed by Isabelle Mathieu on May 2026

Excellent Experience

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

The Hotel10 experience was excellent.
Everything is well-maintained, comfortable, and tastefully designed: excellent bedding, a quiet room, fully equipped facilities, and brand-new bathrooms.
The staff is lovely and welcoming, and the lobby alone is worth the visit—it’s that beautiful...
Reviewed by Maxime LAFAYE on May 15 2026

Friendly staff and Modern Room

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Staff are amazingly friendly. Room was very clean, modern. Beds comfortable. Blackout curtains. Great cafe on the other corner of Sherbrooke. All around great stay. Will stay again if ever back in Montreal!

Reviewed by Jillian on May 2026

Impeccable Service

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

We had an incredible stay at Hotel 10 in Montreal! From the moment we arrived, the valet service made everything simple and stress-free. Our room was modern and spotless, with a very comfortable king-size bed and a clean, carpet-free space.
The in-room espresso machine was a nice surprise, and we weren’t disappointed! As most of you know, we love staying active, so we headed to the gym first thing in the morning for a great workout. The café also offered a delicious, healthy breakfast buffet that helped us start the day off right.

Reviewed by Devin Hulett on May 2026

Would Absolutely Return

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

The hotel was excellent ! The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The room was huge and very clean. They replenished all the towels and cleaned up even though we were only there for 2 nights. Valet parking was easy. We felt very secure and would absolutely go back there again.

Reviewed by Aisha on May 30 2026

Excellent

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

"Great! A perfect combination of history and modern design. The rooms are beautiful, comfortable and tastefully decorated."

Reviewed by Jean-Philippe F on Nov 2025 via TripAdvisor

Very neat hotel in a good location

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

"Reasonable hotel where we felt very comfortable for one night. Valet parking for $35 . Great comfortable bed.The bathroom with huge shower leaves nothing to be desired. Coffee machine and fridge.
In the lobby a decent bar where there is freshly tapped beer at a reasonable price. Also a water station for filling water bottles.
Old Montreal is within walking distance in 20 minutes."

Reviewed by Karsten on Sep 2025 via TripAdvisor

Way above expectations

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

"We were very impressed by this hotel which had fantastic customer service with friendly, knowledgeable, and unusually caring staff. The hotel was modern and up to date and extremely clean. The room was very comfortable with very comfortable bedding and bathroom. We enjoyed coffee in the mornings at Cafe Origine attached to the hotel. The location was central, allowing walking throughout the city for exploring."

Reviewed by Daniel F on June 2025 via TripAdvisor