First, Empire Suites and the LeLux hotel are the same place, just on different floors. It's in a good location, close to the Berri-UQAM Metro station and at the start of the gay village but walkable to the Quartier des Spectacles I splashed out and took a full suite, which was a waste: the sitting room had two chairs and TV, a place no one would want to spend time. And while there was a well equipped kitchenette, there were no dishes or cutlery -- bring your own. As well, the lamp beside the bed wasn't working and there was only one trash can in the whole place -- beside the toilet. I asked for another one, which did not appear. The free breakfast was basically cereal, toast or buns, not worth eating. Finally, the photos made the suite look much better than it was. In conclusion, this hotel seems to have big ambitions but poor execution. I wouldn't stay again.