Hôtel Kutuma

Hôtel Kutuma is a nine-room hotel at 3708 Rue Saint-Denis in the Plateau-Mont-Royal district of Montreal, Quebec, located above the Ethiopian restaurant Le Nil Bleu. The building sits on one of the Plateau's main commercial streets, near Carré Saint-Louis, Parc La Fontaine and the Sherbrooke and Mont-Royal metro stations, with the cafés, bakeries and independent shops of the neighbourhood immediately outside. Downtown and Old Montreal can be reached by metro in a few minutes. The hotel is small and informal, and each of its nine rooms has a kitchenette, which suits longer stays and travellers who prefer to prepare some of their own meals. Accommodation is offered as studios and suites, with typical rates around CAD 180 per night, varying by season. Listed amenities include wifi, kitchenettes and the restaurant below. Le Nil Bleu serves Ethiopian cuisine, giving guests a distinctive dining option on site, and the Plateau offers many other restaurants within walking distance. Service is personal and low-key, as would be expected at a very small property, and the atmosphere is that of a neighbourhood guesthouse rather than a formal hotel. There is no elevator, so rooms on upper floors are reached by stairs, which visitors with heavy luggage or limited mobility should consider before booking. The hotel suits independent travellers, couples and longer-stay visitors wanting an authentic Plateau base, and it appeals to those who prefer local character over hotel-chain facilities. The hotel can be reached by phone at +1 514-844-0111. Street noise from Rue Saint-Denis is possible, especially on weekends, but the lively surroundings are part of the appeal. For visitors exploring Montreal, Canada, the Kutuma provides a small, characterful and moderately priced alternative to downtown hotels.