Escape to the Hilton Montréal/Laval with your family
An enjoyable staycation for young and old alike!
If you're like me, you like to plan outings that appeal to the whole family. But what a contract! It's hard to keep everyone happy without breaking your back.
That's why I was pleasantly surprised by the simplicity and efficiency with which I planned our family staycation at the Hilton Montreal/Laval. There were so many options that I really couldn't go wrong!
We enjoyed a suite with two enclosed bedrooms, which is absolutely perfect for the family given the multiple ways in which we can relax. There's plenty of room for all tastes in entertainment, including three televisions... and a great game of hide-and-seek!
With a fully-equipped kitchen (including a fridge to store drinks and snacks for the kids, and even a dishwasher!), private terrace (with barbecue!), two king-size beds, plus a sofa bed in the living room, everything is in place in this suite to ensure a truly comfortable stay, just like at home.
Since we had some time before dinner, we decided to go and do an activity.
Choices abound in Laval! Just a stone's throw from the CentropolisEscapade Clip'n climb, iFly, Bfly, Putting Edge. Right next door are the Cosmodome and the Musée de la santé Armand-Frappier. On the CF Carrefour Laval side, there's the brand-new SOS Vortex maze. For those who love nature, the Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles is only a few kilometers away.
As parking is free at both the hotel and the activity sites, we took our car to get there. However, we could also have taken the the 360 shuttle busshuttle, a free service offered daily during the summer months. This sustainable mobility concept is really practical and accessible. The shuttle serves the Hilton Montréal/Laval every 20 minutes, and its route includes stops at Centropolis, the CF Carrefour Laval and Montmorency metro station.
We chose the Cosmodomefor a unique experience in space. Our mission took us to the Moon. My partner and I were just as excited as the kids to take on the challenges of this virtual mission. What could be better than activities where everyone in the family can have fun!
Back at the hotel, we enjoyed a fine meal at Restaurant-Bar Le Quartz. Everything is there to please the kids: from the classic, always-win-win meals to the highchair and coloring crayons. More elaborate dishes for adults satisfy our craving for good food. Suzie and Maxime, who were in charge of service, were charming and attentive to the whole family.
At the hotel, what better way to end the day than with a movie night? The Hilton Montréal/Laval team has thought of everything. The hotel's "Sur le pouce" grocery store is open 24 hours a day. You'll find treats for every taste, enough for an entire pajama party ! Local products, candies, chocolates, chips, drinks, popcorn, cookies, cakes and more. The hardest part was holding back from buying everything!
After a good night's sleep in extremely comfortable beds, my daughter and I decided to get a move on at the gym, which is open 24 hours a day. The quality equipment allowed us to energize ourselves with a complete workout.
The whole family then returned to Suzie's restaurant for breakfast. She greeted us in the same friendly way as the day before, but this time, by mentioning our first names. My children felt like real VIPs !
Before we left, we couldn't pass up the opportunity to enjoy the pool and jacuzzi! My little fishes were delighted to play and swim, while I was happy to relax in the deckchairs and keep an eye on them.
What do I remember about my family stay at the Hilton Montréal/Laval? The attentive and patient staff who offer personalized service, the comfort of the apartment suite and beds, and the multiple possibilities to accommodate all tastes, whether staying in the hotel or going out to do activities, eating out or cooking in your suite, taking the car or public transit.
Above all, mission accomplished! During these perfect mini-vacations, close to home, I was able to get away from everyday life and the whole family had a lot of fun !