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Cohn was drowning in hate, being a vain gay and Jewish in the 50's, with an ugly scar running down his nose. A Shakespearean character of his own making, especially after he was awarded power and fame from the Rosenberg trial at the age of 24. The self-hatred among gays in the 50's is what struck me in this story. The closet was a very ugly, Hell-ish place to live. The fact that Joe McCarthy and his ilk were mostly Catholic was the second most disturbing truth from the series. Unforgivable cruelty and evil, all for the sake of power and fame.
Most young gays today have no clue that our government behaved the way it did in the 50's. Do they teach this stuff in red state schools? Absolutely not. I doubt much of this gets taught in blue state schools. The suicide rate during the McCarthy era was staggering.
As for acting, Jonathan Bailey stood out for me. His character was incredibly layered and complex. Given how he speaks in real life, I thought his acting was amazing.

Finally finished the last episode last night.  If the measure of great film is it makes you think and feel a lot, including lots of conflicted feelings, this was an LGBTQ masterpiece.  But also a very hard watch.  Even though both male leads are adorable eye candy.  Do they have an award for eye candy that is nevertheless painful to watch?  🤔  Matt and Johnny  deserve awards for that alone.  As well as for their subtle performances.
I ended up reading Reddit discussions of each of the last three episodes, since I was curious what others thought.  Some thought Hawk was a selfish monster who never really loved anyone.  Others thought he was madly in love, but it always came out sideways.  Pretty much everyone loved Tim.  Although several people got the memo that Hawk's actions in the 50's had a certain cruel logic to them.  Given that government and society were breathing down the necks of men who loved men.
I found the 60's and 70's episodes particularly frustrating.  The world was literally on fire.  And Nyswaner situated Tim and the supporting characters right in the middle of these freedom movements.  But most of the plot was about how Hawk and his family were trapped, and lost, in a cage of Hawk's own creation.  I kept wanting those episodes to be about Tim, and how he was changing.  That actually could make a good sequel.  But I understand why the focus was on how Hawk was stuck.  In some alternative Gay universe, this movie will win a porn award for the most horrific three way ever. 🤢
Given that none of this was in the book, it was necessary to take the movie where it wanted to go.  Which was a path to repentance and redemption for Hawk.  That was very moving, even if Hawk was not easy to love.
The film went to very emotionally searing places that the book didn't.  I think it will stand as a masterpiece and memorial to all the lives and loves that were lost due to homophobia and hate.  Including internalized homophobia, and self-hatred.  So the ending fit quite well. Hate you, Roy.  Love you, Tim. 
And I'm delighted that Matt Bomer gets to live the life the character he played never did.  That - and all the lives and love and commitment that went into making it even possible - redeems everything.

Stock, Campus and Taboo have private spaces.  I think Expose does too but I haven't been there in many years.  The going rate per dance is $20 dollars Canadian.  per song.  As mentioned on other threads be very careful about the number of songs so you don't get ripped off.  I say to the dancer when we first go back something like "Just two songs" then if I want to continue after that I will say "Let's do one more".
Do a search on this site for "Montreal" and read the threads there is a lot of useful infomration about private dances and all things Montreal.

Montreal 8/18/23 – 8/21/23
This post is way past due – Sorry.
 Hyatt Place (formerly The Gouverneur)
My husband and I have stayed here and its predecessor for many years.  The current incarnation is clean with modern somewhat cold décor. I don’t think we will be staying there again because the room design flaws got on our nerves this time. See https://www.companyofmen.org/topic/142770-hotels-montreal/?do=findComment&comment=2129974
 Breakfast room very crowded and lots of children.  Only one station to get coffee which creates a line.  Food just OK.
 Homeless situation
Homelessness is a problem in many cities in the U.S, and Canada so it is no shock to see it in Montreal.  Not only in the Village but in the old town as well.
 We didn’t see many homeless around the hotel.  The bank on the corner now has a guard which keeps them from sitting on the steps.  The city over the last few years has reconfigured the park across the street to make it more inviting to passersby. Fewer homeless are gathering there.  Don’t know why.  Perhaps increased police presence.
 We did encounter homeless on St. Catherine Street but no one bothered us.  Still, it is a real problem. The media reported in late July that several establishments closed their “terrasses” because patrons were harassed and afraid to eat outside. The mayor held a news conference and promised more police and social services so they reopened them. 
 https://montreal.citynews.ca/2023/06/22/village-issues-mayor-plan/
 Report of attack on shop owner September 2,2023
 https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/restaurant-owner-says-she-and-her-husband-were-attacked-on-their-terrace-in-montreal-s-village-1.6546254
 We did not see an increased police presence.  If anything, it seemed like fewer police then in past years.  We did not feel safe walking St. Catherine Street particularly the blocks just before Taboo and along the park next to it.
 There is no easy answer.
 The Village
The Village has not recovered from the disaster of Covid-19.  We found conditions have not improved in the year since our last visit.  Many restaurants and stores have not reopened.
 Here’s an article from the Dawson College Newsletter I found touching because we used to east in Mozza a lot:
 https://www.theplantnews.com/post/the-gay-village-no-longer-gay
 Something that I think would restore some of the joy would be the replacement of the overhead “18 Shades of Gay”.  Lots of tourists of all persuasions visited to take selfies.  There were plans for a replacement but I don’t know what happened.  Probably lack of funds.
 The Bars
We went to Taboo every night because we enjoy twink types.  There were 10-12 dancers Thursday-Saturday.  Sunday was absolutely dead only one dancer and maybe six patrons including us.
 Dancers were OK.  Some a little heavier than ideal. One blonde from Nova Scotia (I think) was spectacular.  He danced fully nude. The trend continues that the majority of dancers DID NOT dance fully nude. All that we chose for private lap dances were great.
 Stopped by Campus twice in the afternoon and there were no dancers each time and few patrons.  I wonder how it is worth their while to open in the afternoon.  Tried once at around 7 PM and there were still no dancers.  One we met outside was just arriving and said things got started around 8 PM.
 Will we be returning?
Probably, unless reports get worse.  We have been going every summer since 1989 and have so  many good memories of places, restaurants, and yes, dancers.  I hope that the Village will once again return to its vibrant self.
 
 

Montreal 8/18/23 – 8/21/23
This post is way past due – Sorry.
 Hyatt Place (formerly The Gouverneur)
My husband and I have stayed here and its predecessor for many years.  The current incarnation is clean with modern somewhat cold décor. I don’t think we will be staying there again because the room design flaws got on our nerves this time. See https://www.companyofmen.org/topic/142770-hotels-montreal/?do=findComment&comment=2129974
 Breakfast room very crowded and lots of children.  Only one station to get coffee which creates a line.  Food just OK.
 Homeless situation
Homelessness is a problem in many cities in the U.S, and Canada so it is no shock to see it in Montreal.  Not only in the Village but in the old town as well.
 We didn’t see many homeless around the hotel.  The bank on the corner now has a guard which keeps them from sitting on the steps.  The city over the last few years has reconfigured the park across the street to make it more inviting to passersby. Fewer homeless are gathering there.  Don’t know why.  Perhaps increased police presence.
 We did encounter homeless on St. Catherine Street but no one bothered us.  Still, it is a real problem. The media reported in late July that several establishments closed their “terrasses” because patrons were harassed and afraid to eat outside. The mayor held a news conference and promised more police and social services so they reopened them. 
 https://montreal.citynews.ca/2023/06/22/village-issues-mayor-plan/
 Report of attack on shop owner September 2,2023
 https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/restaurant-owner-says-she-and-her-husband-were-attacked-on-their-terrace-in-montreal-s-village-1.6546254
 We did not see an increased police presence.  If anything, it seemed like fewer police then in past years.  We did not feel safe walking St. Catherine Street particularly the blocks just before Taboo and along the park next to it.
 There is no easy answer.
 The Village
The Village has not recovered from the disaster of Covid-19.  We found conditions have not improved in the year since our last visit.  Many restaurants and stores have not reopened.
 Here’s an article from the Dawson College Newsletter I found touching because we used to east in Mozza a lot:
 https://www.theplantnews.com/post/the-gay-village-no-longer-gay
 Something that I think would restore some of the joy would be the replacement of the overhead “18 Shades of Gay”.  Lots of tourists of all persuasions visited to take selfies.  There were plans for a replacement but I don’t know what happened.  Probably lack of funds.
 The Bars
We went to Taboo every night because we enjoy twink types.  There were 10-12 dancers Thursday-Saturday.  Sunday was absolutely dead only one dancer and maybe six patrons including us.
 Dancers were OK.  Some a little heavier than ideal. One blonde from Nova Scotia (I think) was spectacular.  He danced fully nude. The trend continues that the majority of dancers DID NOT dance fully nude. All that we chose for private lap dances were great.
 Stopped by Campus twice in the afternoon and there were no dancers each time and few patrons.  I wonder how it is worth their while to open in the afternoon.  Tried once at around 7 PM and there were still no dancers.  One we met outside was just arriving and said things got started around 8 PM.
 Will we be returning?
Probably, unless reports get worse.  We have been going every summer since 1989 and have so  many good memories of places, restaurants, and yes, dancers.  I hope that the Village will once again return to its vibrant self.
 
 

The Hotel Gouverneur is now the Hyatt Place Downtown.  My partner and I stayed there last July and September.  I has been totally renovated.  Will be staying there again this  year.  Here's some comments I posted at that time.
The overall décor is modern and I found it cold but not unpleasant.  The mezzanine is very nice.  Excellent free computers and printer so it was a snap to check in with the airline and print boarding passes. 
The breakfast area is the same as the old Gouveneur.  Buffet breakfast is good with lots of options and free.
We had booked a king bed on a high floor.  The room was unfinished. Closet unfinished, no safe.  Requested a change of room.  Got a two queen bed on the 20th floor.  It was good.  Certainly much better than the Gouveneur when it was on its last legs.
At check in requested daily service so we could get fresh towels daily.  Service was very good.
Design flaws:
Light in the bathroom is around the mirror and it is impossible to see to shave. If the designer is male  he should be forced to try to shave in it and if female should be forced to try to but on makeup.
The handle that turns on the shower regulates both the flow and the hot water so when you get in you need to stay out of the way until you can turn the handle to warm.  Water pressure is very good.
The safe is set so low in the closet you have to get down on you knees the access it.
Door to the closet and bathroom is a sliding door and you need to be careful that when your coming out of the bathroom you don't slide the door into you partner who is accessing the closet.
 
 

Montreal 8/18/23 – 8/21/23
This post is way past due – Sorry.
 Hyatt Place (formerly The Gouverneur)
My husband and I have stayed here and its predecessor for many years.  The current incarnation is clean with modern somewhat cold décor. I don’t think we will be staying there again because the room design flaws got on our nerves this time. See https://www.companyofmen.org/topic/142770-hotels-montreal/?do=findComment&comment=2129974
 Breakfast room very crowded and lots of children.  Only one station to get coffee which creates a line.  Food just OK.
 Homeless situation
Homelessness is a problem in many cities in the U.S, and Canada so it is no shock to see it in Montreal.  Not only in the Village but in the old town as well.
 We didn’t see many homeless around the hotel.  The bank on the corner now has a guard which keeps them from sitting on the steps.  The city over the last few years has reconfigured the park across the street to make it more inviting to passersby. Fewer homeless are gathering there.  Don’t know why.  Perhaps increased police presence.
 We did encounter homeless on St. Catherine Street but no one bothered us.  Still, it is a real problem. The media reported in late July that several establishments closed their “terrasses” because patrons were harassed and afraid to eat outside. The mayor held a news conference and promised more police and social services so they reopened them. 
 https://montreal.citynews.ca/2023/06/22/village-issues-mayor-plan/
 Report of attack on shop owner September 2,2023
 https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/restaurant-owner-says-she-and-her-husband-were-attacked-on-their-terrace-in-montreal-s-village-1.6546254
 We did not see an increased police presence.  If anything, it seemed like fewer police then in past years.  We did not feel safe walking St. Catherine Street particularly the blocks just before Taboo and along the park next to it.
 There is no easy answer.
 The Village
The Village has not recovered from the disaster of Covid-19.  We found conditions have not improved in the year since our last visit.  Many restaurants and stores have not reopened.
 Here’s an article from the Dawson College Newsletter I found touching because we used to east in Mozza a lot:
 https://www.theplantnews.com/post/the-gay-village-no-longer-gay
 Something that I think would restore some of the joy would be the replacement of the overhead “18 Shades of Gay”.  Lots of tourists of all persuasions visited to take selfies.  There were plans for a replacement but I don’t know what happened.  Probably lack of funds.
 The Bars
We went to Taboo every night because we enjoy twink types.  There were 10-12 dancers Thursday-Saturday.  Sunday was absolutely dead only one dancer and maybe six patrons including us.
 Dancers were OK.  Some a little heavier than ideal. One blonde from Nova Scotia (I think) was spectacular.  He danced fully nude. The trend continues that the majority of dancers DID NOT dance fully nude. All that we chose for private lap dances were great.
 Stopped by Campus twice in the afternoon and there were no dancers each time and few patrons.  I wonder how it is worth their while to open in the afternoon.  Tried once at around 7 PM and there were still no dancers.  One we met outside was just arriving and said things got started around 8 PM.
 Will we be returning?
Probably, unless reports get worse.  We have been going every summer since 1989 and have so  many good memories of places, restaurants, and yes, dancers.  I hope that the Village will once again return to its vibrant self.
 
 

Montreal 8/18/23 – 8/21/23
This post is way past due – Sorry.
 Hyatt Place (formerly The Gouverneur)
My husband and I have stayed here and its predecessor for many years.  The current incarnation is clean with modern somewhat cold décor. I don’t think we will be staying there again because the room design flaws got on our nerves this time. See https://www.companyofmen.org/topic/142770-hotels-montreal/?do=findComment&comment=2129974
 Breakfast room very crowded and lots of children.  Only one station to get coffee which creates a line.  Food just OK.
 Homeless situation
Homelessness is a problem in many cities in the U.S, and Canada so it is no shock to see it in Montreal.  Not only in the Village but in the old town as well.
 We didn’t see many homeless around the hotel.  The bank on the corner now has a guard which keeps them from sitting on the steps.  The city over the last few years has reconfigured the park across the street to make it more inviting to passersby. Fewer homeless are gathering there.  Don’t know why.  Perhaps increased police presence.
 We did encounter homeless on St. Catherine Street but no one bothered us.  Still, it is a real problem. The media reported in late July that several establishments closed their “terrasses” because patrons were harassed and afraid to eat outside. The mayor held a news conference and promised more police and social services so they reopened them. 
 https://montreal.citynews.ca/2023/06/22/village-issues-mayor-plan/
 Report of attack on shop owner September 2,2023
 https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/restaurant-owner-says-she-and-her-husband-were-attacked-on-their-terrace-in-montreal-s-village-1.6546254
 We did not see an increased police presence.  If anything, it seemed like fewer police then in past years.  We did not feel safe walking St. Catherine Street particularly the blocks just before Taboo and along the park next to it.
 There is no easy answer.
 The Village
The Village has not recovered from the disaster of Covid-19.  We found conditions have not improved in the year since our last visit.  Many restaurants and stores have not reopened.
 Here’s an article from the Dawson College Newsletter I found touching because we used to east in Mozza a lot:
 https://www.theplantnews.com/post/the-gay-village-no-longer-gay
 Something that I think would restore some of the joy would be the replacement of the overhead “18 Shades of Gay”.  Lots of tourists of all persuasions visited to take selfies.  There were plans for a replacement but I don’t know what happened.  Probably lack of funds.
 The Bars
We went to Taboo every night because we enjoy twink types.  There were 10-12 dancers Thursday-Saturday.  Sunday was absolutely dead only one dancer and maybe six patrons including us.
 Dancers were OK.  Some a little heavier than ideal. One blonde from Nova Scotia (I think) was spectacular.  He danced fully nude. The trend continues that the majority of dancers DID NOT dance fully nude. All that we chose for private lap dances were great.
 Stopped by Campus twice in the afternoon and there were no dancers each time and few patrons.  I wonder how it is worth their while to open in the afternoon.  Tried once at around 7 PM and there were still no dancers.  One we met outside was just arriving and said things got started around 8 PM.
 Will we be returning?
Probably, unless reports get worse.  We have been going every summer since 1989 and have so  many good memories of places, restaurants, and yes, dancers.  I hope that the Village will once again return to its vibrant self.
 
 

Weight matter on helicopters too.  Many years ago my partner and I took a helicopter to Heron Island in Australlia.  We were only allowed one piece of luggage and the luggage as well as both of us were weighed one at a time but not on a baggage scale.  There were lockers available for extra luggage so you could pick it up when returning.
 

Yes St Catherine Street will be closed to auto traffic this summer.  Last year they had no overhead decorations which I missed a lot.  I'm hoping that will change this year.
Good point.  I've been going to Montreal for many years,  We would usually go to Campus around 7 PM for a pre dinner drink and while the number of dancers  varied from year to year it was always slow even at that hour.

Thursday 25th:
I arrived at Campus at 9 pm, and it wasn't too crowded, just about 3 or 4 dancers. On Thursdays and Sundays, the club charges $6 and offers a coat check. On the following day 4 pm at Daddy’s Corner, it looked mostly the same, except for an additional bar on the right side. I think it has always been there, but it opened at 3 pm. The area in front of the stage was now dark.
back to Thursday night:
Then, there was a stunning young goth-like dancer, who could pass for . He had dark black hair, beautiful pale skin, and a tall, slender figure. We had a great time together. As the night progressed, more dancers appeared, about 12 dancer la by 11 :30ish pm. One of my favorite boys was a short, muscular blonde hottie, around 21 years old. As expected, he was in high demand, and it was hard for him to make it past the entrance to the lap room. But we managed to spend some quality time together. Another new dancer, who was also quite popular, caught my attention. By 11 pm, the place filled up, but it wasn't overwhelmingly crowded. There was a contest for the best upcoming stripper, although I don't think it was for this weekend. Malik announced it, and he presented the amateur stripper with an olive wreath /olive leaves crown. As a winner I hope he is included in the dancing schedule. Gorgeous Mediterranean 19/20ish  what a masterpiece of a guy or  at lest from far  
Next, I visited Stock Bar, which had also undergone some changes. They now had a $6 entrance fee and moved door entrance to the side, where the coat check was located. The layout of Stock is now narrower, and the large left bar is much smaller. At that time 11ish Inside, there weren't many people, and I only saw one new dancer, along with two others I recognized from my previous visits.
you are going to see a lot of 11insh PM but it was between 9 and 1:00 am
I then headed to Taboo, but it was quite slow, with only a couple of patrons. I spotted one hot young blonde dancer, and there were two more that I hadn't seen before. They seemed to fit into the fem twink category, which isn't really my type. It was better to stay at Campus where there was a nice atmosphere and a variety of dancers to suit different tastes.
Later, I went to Expose, but it was nearly empty, maybe just one dancer outside talking. So, I decided to go back to Stock Bar. It was still empty, and the only dancer I recognized was my old friend Casper. We decided to have a dance, but he seemed distant, so I chose to leave. As I walked outside near the Unity club, I came across two hot young guys smoking. They offered me a smoke since I had a couple of drinks i  was bold enough to talk to them, well, it. was also in the Stock / Unity club sidewalk, with plenty of people and the bouncers for each club. The boys said they were from Afghanistan, and we planned to meet up later for some drinks.
Eventually, I found myself back at Campus. There were a few dancers, but none of them caught my attention. Instead, I decided to have another drink. Around 1:00 am, a new dancer caught my eye, and I patiently waited for his performance. He turned out to be fantastic, possibly Italian-Canadian. All in all, it was a great Thursday, and I'm eagerly looking forward to tonight. I'll post more about how it goes!

Sounds like fun.  I'm really looking forwward to it.  Hope they won't mind a grand daddy. If it is as good as they are making it sound I wouldn't mind a cover charge.

Weight matter on helicopters too.  Many years ago my partner and I took a helicopter to Heron Island in Australlia.  We were only allowed one piece of luggage and the luggage as well as both of us were weighed one at a time but not on a baggage scale.  There were lockers available for extra luggage so you could pick it up when returning.
 

The Hotel Gouverneur is now the Hyatt Place Downtown.  My partner and I stayed there last July and September.  I has been totally renovated.  Will be staying there again this  year.  Here's some comments I posted at that time.
The overall décor is modern and I found it cold but not unpleasant.  The mezzanine is very nice.  Excellent free computers and printer so it was a snap to check in with the airline and print boarding passes. 
The breakfast area is the same as the old Gouveneur.  Buffet breakfast is good with lots of options and free.
We had booked a king bed on a high floor.  The room was unfinished. Closet unfinished, no safe.  Requested a change of room.  Got a two queen bed on the 20th floor.  It was good.  Certainly much better than the Gouveneur when it was on its last legs.
At check in requested daily service so we could get fresh towels daily.  Service was very good.
Design flaws:
Light in the bathroom is around the mirror and it is impossible to see to shave. If the designer is male  he should be forced to try to shave in it and if female should be forced to try to but on makeup.
The handle that turns on the shower regulates both the flow and the hot water so when you get in you need to stay out of the way until you can turn the handle to warm.  Water pressure is very good.
The safe is set so low in the closet you have to get down on you knees the access it.
Door to the closet and bathroom is a sliding door and you need to be careful that when your coming out of the bathroom you don't slide the door into you partner who is accessing the closet.
 
 

I can only offer that the old Goveurner (sp), now Hyatt, is in an incredibly convenient location....I stayed there in 2016 and liked being able to walk St Catherine right outside the door (it was January and I easily dodged those sleeping on the sidewalk heat grates).....there was/is access out the "back door" of the hotel to a great indoor mall with a full-size grocery store and other food options.......the "747" bus to the airport has a stop right across the park from the hotel....highly recommended, but is probably much pricier now than the old Goveurner (sp)!!.....
covid and all may have changed things I said above since my visit!

Another thing about the Omni is that is situated at the eastern end of the fashionable part of Sherbrooke St. and strolling west from there is the nicest part of downtown Montreal. Art galleries, upscale boutiques, historic churches and the Ritz Hotel; its called the golden mile. And great restaurants and bars you can walk to. 
What's depressing about the neighbourhood where the Hyatt is located are the druggies and panhandlers who you will confront the moment you exit the hotel and walk in any direction. In my younger days I could put up with it but now, not so much. Downtown you won't see any of that. And the streets are clean and safe day and night.

I used to stay at Le Gouveneur and dsspite its age and the flaws that went with it, before the pandemic it was a great value in many respects. The Hyatt that is the new incarnation is a lot more expensive.
 If you want to try another hotel which I have used extensively in the last three years try the Omni-Mont Royal. Along with everything you have at the Hyatt, there is a gym with indoor Jacuzzi and outdoor pool, you can swim from one to the other though a tunnel.
It has a very nice bar on the main floor and nice breakfast room. but not included in the price. Also valet parking on premises which Hyatt doesn't offer. Although there is a connected parking lot underground but you have to lug your bags a considerable distance.
For the money you save you can Uber for about $10 to the stripper bars in the Village. 

The Hotel Gouverneur is now the Hyatt Place Downtown.  My partner and I stayed there last July and September.  I has been totally renovated.  Will be staying there again this  year.  Here's some comments I posted at that time.
The overall décor is modern and I found it cold but not unpleasant.  The mezzanine is very nice.  Excellent free computers and printer so it was a snap to check in with the airline and print boarding passes. 
The breakfast area is the same as the old Gouveneur.  Buffet breakfast is good with lots of options and free.
We had booked a king bed on a high floor.  The room was unfinished. Closet unfinished, no safe.  Requested a change of room.  Got a two queen bed on the 20th floor.  It was good.  Certainly much better than the Gouveneur when it was on its last legs.
At check in requested daily service so we could get fresh towels daily.  Service was very good.
Design flaws:
Light in the bathroom is around the mirror and it is impossible to see to shave. If the designer is male  he should be forced to try to shave in it and if female should be forced to try to but on makeup.
The handle that turns on the shower regulates both the flow and the hot water so when you get in you need to stay out of the way until you can turn the handle to warm.  Water pressure is very good.
The safe is set so low in the closet you have to get down on you knees the access it.
Door to the closet and bathroom is a sliding door and you need to be careful that when your coming out of the bathroom you don't slide the door into you partner who is accessing the closet.
 
 

The Hotel Gouverneur is now the Hyatt Place Downtown.  My partner and I stayed there last July and September.  I has been totally renovated.  Will be staying there again this  year.  Here's some comments I posted at that time.
The overall décor is modern and I found it cold but not unpleasant.  The mezzanine is very nice.  Excellent free computers and printer so it was a snap to check in with the airline and print boarding passes. 
The breakfast area is the same as the old Gouveneur.  Buffet breakfast is good with lots of options and free.
We had booked a king bed on a high floor.  The room was unfinished. Closet unfinished, no safe.  Requested a change of room.  Got a two queen bed on the 20th floor.  It was good.  Certainly much better than the Gouveneur when it was on its last legs.
At check in requested daily service so we could get fresh towels daily.  Service was very good.
Design flaws:
Light in the bathroom is around the mirror and it is impossible to see to shave. If the designer is male  he should be forced to try to shave in it and if female should be forced to try to but on makeup.
The handle that turns on the shower regulates both the flow and the hot water so when you get in you need to stay out of the way until you can turn the handle to warm.  Water pressure is very good.
The safe is set so low in the closet you have to get down on you knees the access it.
Door to the closet and bathroom is a sliding door and you need to be careful that when your coming out of the bathroom you don't slide the door into you partner who is accessing the closet.
 
 

12is12 Thanks for your reports.  Sounds like Montreal is kind of dead.  I hope things improve this summer when I'll be there.

OMG I remember very fondly those years as well.  It's been a long time but I remember particularly Pierre-Luc and Francis.  Time marches on and things change but they were good times.

OMG I remember very fondly those years as well.  It's been a long time but I remember particularly Pierre-Luc and Francis.  Time marches on and things change but they were good times.

OMG I remember very fondly those years as well.  It's been a long time but I remember particularly Pierre-Luc and Francis.  Time marches on and things change but they were good times.

I remember with Luv2Play.  There was a time, 1998-2010, when Campus had lots of twinks and twunks and good crowds from 4:00-9:00 when the big boys arrived.  Non-stop dancers, no music fillers.  Some boys danced at Campus first and then appeared later at Taboo.  Taboo in those days had 25-40 beautiful twinks and twunks, fully nude, every night of the week, no exception.  Not pseudo-nude like Stock, but real.  One or two fem boys, but almost all really nice.  No tattoos, no long hair, no body hair.  They came from all over Canada and France.  I remember beautiful boys from Paris and Mulhouse and Tours and Nancy.  And they really danced; they practiced at home and had routines.  Not like the Stock-shuffle.  There were even twins for a while.  Some danced to Piaf; Diego was very cute and danced to Brazilian music; they chose their music.  Lap dances were not particularly private, but they were a lot of fun and at $10, you couldn't go wrong.  At 10:00 p.m. on Saturdays, they introduced all the boys by name on stage, and then they each got one of the little circus platforms and spread out through the room and danced;  you had gyrating nude boys all over the place.

Yes St Catherine Street will be closed to auto traffic this summer.  Last year they had no overhead decorations which I missed a lot.  I'm hoping that will change this year.
Good point.  I've been going to Montreal for many years,  We would usually go to Campus around 7 PM for a pre dinner drink and while the number of dancers  varied from year to year it was always slow even at that hour.