Gingerbread Manor
Victorian B&B, steps from Saint Louis Square
- Free WiFi
Location
Great location
Breakfast
Tasty breakfast
Service
Fantastic service
Amenities
Ordinary amenities
Gingerbread Manor
from A$131- Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom
- Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite
- Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Shared Bathroom
- Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Shared Bathroom
- Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite
- Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom
Most helpful reviews
Superb 9.0 From 54 reviews
Good
Let’s just say that this property is underwhelming. It started when tried to ask about parking and requested to use their restroom before check-in and was told “Absolutely not”. There is certainly a much better way to explain that restrooms are not accessible until checkin, but to be greeted with such an off putting attitude was not the way I wanted to start a stay. Feeling like a nuisance rather than a guest, is never a good feeling. With that said, I definitely felt like I was just staying in someone’s home, not a bed & breakfast. The kitchen was not clean when accessing it for water in the evening and the entire residence needs a major cleaning and freshening up. Simply put, when I go away, I want to be somewhere nicer than my home-soft towels, linens, friendly people & energy. Instead, it felt hostile and negative any time I came in contact with owner. Montreal didn’t disappoint, this property did.
us3 night family trip
Good
The neighborhood is incredible. I used to stay at Lindsey's B&B for Women, and have been struggling to find someplace cute in the same area since Lindsey closed her B&B a few years back. This place is basically the owners' house, plus some extra rooms they rent. There were no communal spaces to hang out in, which may be different in the warmer months as I think they have a little yard. The room was clean enough. The kitchen that the owner prepared food in (for the guests) was not clean, and the owner ate his meals while preparing food for others (this was a turn off, prompting me to not want to eat any of the food he prepared). Owner Ephraim was extremely intrusive with his conversations and jokes (sometimes inappropriate jokes). I was talking with another guess one morning and he continually interrupted us, inserting unsolicited commentary. He made several off-handed comments about the United States. On my last morning (as I was walking out of the place), he asked me if there was anything he could have done better, joking that he was told to talk less by previous patrons. I felt kind of put on the spot.
April, usOther trip
Exceptional
The building was built in 1885 and has been restored to what appears to be its original condition. Step inside this bed and breakfast and you will instantly feel like you have stepped back in time. It is simply beautiful and exudes the history of its day. I parked at the back of the building in what use to be the old carriage and horse stable! Our room was on the third floor, we had a king size bed, which was quite comfortable. The shared bathroom was at the end of the hallway, it was modern and clean. I believe there were two other rooms on our floor, but the building is so well constructed with stone that we never heard a sound from the other rooms. We have used b&b's in the past but always with private baths so this was our first experience with a shared bathroom and to be honest found the experience not to be any problem.
Patrick, usOther trip
Exceptional
Possibly the best bnb in Montreal?
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the gingerbread manor, it is the bed and breakfast with everything you could ever want. The owners have obviously taken the time to think about and make sure that every visitors stay is as comfortable as possible. The beds are super comfy and rooms/beds were remade each day. The breakfast was delicious with a wide selection of cereals, fresh Montréal bagels, and a different cooked choice for each day of our stay. We would highly recommended a stay here if visiting, they also have handy secure parking ideal if you want to leave your car and not drive around the city.
Peter, gb3 night trip
Exceptional
What a B&B is supposed to be
Yves and Ephraim are what innkeepers are supposed to be; friendly, informative, social and even a bit irreverent. Unlike some other innkeepers, they are engaged with their guests over breakfast, which was superb. We enjoyed the meal family-style, sitting at a big table and getting to know the others over coffee and conversation. The property is spectacular. It is not modern, but maintained as it was when it was first constructed. It is beautifully apportioned. Gingerbread Manor is located in the Sherbrooke area of the city; close to the Metro and numerous restaurants. It was a pleasure to stay there.
Bubba G, usOther trip
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