Casino de Montréal

Been to this place a few times, talk about old slots!!! A few new ones but most are from the 80’s. Friendly staff tho. Drinks are made well. Overall it wasn’t bad. If you got a lot of money to spend, this is the place for you!

I must be spoiled by Vegas and Indian casinos in California cause this place was really disappointing.
Hearing BIGGEST CASINO in Canada already had me hyped up. 5 floors of games? I couldn’t wait and immediately signed up for the loyalty program.
I hit the buffet before gambling, but riding escalator after escalator seeing each floor had my inner gambler waiting to throw some money.
On a full stomach I hit the casino… disappointed. Yes there’s your typical blackjack, slots, roulette, poker. BUT where are the free drinks?
I guess Canadians are so nice they don’t want their visitors losing their common sense being drunk and gambling RESPONSIBLY EH?!?
Not to mention, no video blackjack (my go to get drunk bet $ 1 a hand game) Where’s my liquid courage? Am I supposed to gamble sober knowing I could lose a dinner on one bet? Am I supposed to hit on the girl at the table or slot machine sober? NO FUN. 19 year old gambling age, 18 year old drinking age? Canada should be the place to party!
This place is full of old people. Old, sober, old people. Nothing wrong with that, but there really wasn’t a vibe to this place. Along with there ONLY being a casino. I was done after I lost my money.
Oh well, thank the exchange rate for me not losing as much!
I mean unless you have the biggest gambling itch to scratch, I’ll go somewhere better.

Great place. It’s nice to know we can have nice Casinos in Canada.
Pierre-​Michel who was the croupier at a blackjack table, is one of the best I’ve ever seen.
Calm, funny, and patient yet efficient. He kept the game moving while cracking jokes, getting to know the players and keeping the mood jovial.
The buffet was a great mix of anything you could want. The wine list was diverse and reasonable and the buffet staff at the carving stations seemed to really be involved with the food they were serving. Nice bunch of people.
Great free live shows too.

One of the finer establishments in this city, and I’m not saying this because I won (I did not). I love the eccentric external architecture of the building. The inside was clean with plenty of garage parking, there was a live (decent) band that streamed on all the TVs throughout the different floors. They had touch screen roulette… how cool was this!?! You can hold hands with your buddy and place their virtual chips for them… sending electrical current through you both. No one knocking over your chips anymore! But ‘are they stealing my fingerprints’ kept going through my head between rounds. The place has a «happy and colorful» vibe with random huge statues placed sporadically aboot and people were taking selfies with them without getting escorted out, eh. There is also outside areas where you can smoke while overlooking the city. Alcoholic drinks are NOT free, but living in the moment is;)

Since my last review the casino renovated and opened their cabaret. I went to see the Burlesque show and I had and amazing time.
Had tickets for the dinner as well and like always the service and the food was impressive. All you can drinks red and white quality wine.
Cannot wait for my next show there l

I don’t gamble but my mother do. I had my mother registered as a member so she can get her free $ 5. The employee that signed her up was so nice and even said how much she loves Brooklyn… I mean its BROOKLYN homes of the greats. I gave my mother another $ 5 and she was off. I walked around, took a look at the area. they had one small mini bar where you can get a drink and snacks, they had a little performance floor and a little dance floor. I went to the lower level where the penny slots were and thats when i seen they had a self server vending where you can server yourself as much soda, juice and coffee. I love Ginger ale and Pepsi so while my lost her ten dollars i treated myself to free wifi and pepsi… not to bad for a few minutes in a casino!

TL;DR — Bad casino for a bachelor party
Going to Casino de Montréal is like going on a bad blind date. You’re super excited at first but then you realize that the person isn’t anything like you hoped or expected. So you’re miserable throughout the date and at the end, you’re out 3 hours of your time and a couple of bucks with nothing to show for it. That’s what going to his casino was like.
1) The casino has 3 – 4 stories of live table games and slot machines but not too much else.
2) No free drinks while you gamble however they do have relatively cheap beers and shots at the bar available once you realize that you’ve made a poor choice coming here.
3) The crowded skewed towards older people so if you’re a group of blood thirsty guys looking for younger girls, this probably isn’t the best place to go.
4) Most of the people there were there to just gamble. Few were there to party. Kinda depressing looking back on it.
Some how Montréal got named 2^nd best bachelor party destination behind Vegas. This place not one of the reasons.

Regional casino with nice staff. Free bus that will take you to/​from there and in a part of town where you can experience the park and outdoors then peak inside to get away from the heat or cold. Pointless to go out of your way to come here as it’s nothing special. But it’s something to do. Free non-​alcoholic drinks. No free drink service like many casinos.

Not sure what people are expecting…
This place is not Vegas or Macau. However, it is certainly comparable to the regional casinos that have popped up in the urban areas of the northeastern US. Lots of slots, the layout is attractive and a healthy dose of tables, which are biased towards blackjack.
What won me over was how friendly and relatively cheerful everyone was. The dealers were affable and no one at the table had issues switching back and forth between French and English (an Anglo fear of mine). Additionally, the Casino is located in a beautiful park that was a 15 min walk from the metro, but a bus ran as well. I felt far more comfortable there than the casinos that have opened up in the midatlantic.
Only issue I ran into was food service. The top floor is the restaurant floor. They appear to have 3 sit down restaurants (1 buffet, 1 steak place and 1 Asian place). The prices looked reasonable, especially with USD/​CAD at 1.27, but they were closed in the afternoon. I know it was a bit late for lunch, but I was left with their café service. That too looked good and reasonable, as they offered up prepackaged sandwiches as well as a pasta bar, but the employees seemed distracted and I stood around waiting to order. Apparently, they have 2 rewards programs one for the locals and one for foreigners.
Not sure why everyone is being so hard on it. Maybe it’s because I ended up 700CAD that I liked it so much?

Aweosme Place to Be Specially When you’re Drinking :-)
Clean and Friendly Place.
Plus I got Lucky there

This was my first time at this casino — I’m not a gambler, I mainly came here for the food on the 5^th floor. I dined at the buffet Pavillion 67, which was delicious and truly gourmet btw (seperate review for that). I like hanging out in nice spots and enjoy reveling in festive settings. The newly renovated casino looks amazing! Beware of some of the older reviews on here, they really don’t do this place justice.
Everything looks clean and modern, there’s even a new carpet smell throughout. There are plenty of slot machines and many 1 cent games as well (a previous reviewer complained they were none) so I guess that’s been added.
I loved the free self serve beverage stations, which was probably my favorite thing, as a non-​player. Choose from 5 or 6 types of real fruit juices, soda, coffee, tea, milk, etc.
The bathrooms are beautiful, marble/​stone type counter tops, toilet seat covers and tissue boxes available.
There’s a bar located in the middle of the casino where you can pay for alcoholic drinks and a few comfy chairs/​sofas to relax in.
There was a band playing on Friday night on the first floor along with costumed showgirl dancers– however the way the casino is designed, like a huge donut, you can see and hear the band even on the top floors, so it gets really loud.
The new «La Zone» part of the casino is a nice addition — it features an interactive gaming experience with live hosts that double as DJs, multi player games with a décor that’s bound to drive up your excitement, complete with flashing lights and smoke explosions when a win occurs.
Right now, if you go on their website, they’re offering a promotional 10 $ credit for that zone.
I love how interactive the whole casino is– We were here on Valentine’s weekend and they had a «kiss cam» going on, couples were given freebies. You also feel encouraged to take pictures with your smartphone as there are many «selfie» stations with background and hashtags to share on social media. The casino has contests where you can win prizes by uploading your photo on Instagram with the #zonecasino caption. I found this to be a very attractive way to draw in some younger people. There’s less elderly folks at this casino compared to other places I’ve been to.
Even if you’re not a player, come here for the restaurants, or just bask in other people’s excitement.
Plenty of free indoor parking and very fast, effective wifi is a huge plus.

This casino in Montréal is quite popular. It is housed in a tall structure, and I believe it has 5 floors. The 5^th floor is all restaurants. The restaurants were all closed by the time we arrived at the casino.
The casino has all the games one would expect. Plenty of slot machines and table games. I left with more money than I came in with which is always a good thing. There are no beautiful women to offer you drinks while you play. This is not Las Vegas. What they do have is a complimentary beverage bar. You can help yourself to their fountain drink machine, coffee machine, water machine, and some juices as well. Very cool indeed!
The evening we were there, a band was playing and singing. It was nice to watch and listen to the entertainment while gambling.
If you are a tourist, then I would not call this Casino a «Must Visit» destination in Montréal. I only go here cause my relatives love coming here.

J’aime le casino de Montréal, même si je n’y met pas les pieds souvent. On peut se promener sans gaspiller un sous, voir les gens qui jouent. Il y a souvent de l’animation et un dancefloor! Il y a des jolis petits bar un peu partout! Et bien-​sûre on peu boire du café et des boissons non alcoolisé GRATUITEMENT: D yeeah

I love me some games of chance, so when I read more about this casino, I had to check it out. Some of the more unique points that stuck out to me were that it’s non-​smoking, has nice views, and is owned by the government.
Without a car in Montréal, I took the STM (Société de transport de Montréal). Getting there was pretty easy: transferred to the yellow line at Berri-​UQAM, rode the yellow for a single stop to Jean-​Drapeau, walked to the bus stop for the bus that shuttles players between Jean-​Drapeau and the casino. I love that the shuttle route is 777, by the way. Nice touch. The only slightly disconcerting part of the journey was that the few-​minute walk at night between Jean-​Drapeau and the 777 stop was in near-​darkness with no one else around, save for the other fellow degenerate gamblers heading to the same shuttle stop. In many cities, this would be a scarier walk, especially with the amounts of money people carry to and from casinos, but I felt generally safe all around Montréal.
After checking my stuff at coat check, it was exploration time. As a non-​smoker, this place was a pleasant change from most casinos I have visited in the U.S., where my life is undoubtedly shortened each time I step into the haze-​filled casino. As a non-​drinker, the abundance of self-​service machines for coffee, juice, and soda was convenient. The food from L’Instant on the top floor was surprisingly affordable too. I only had desserts, specifically the rice pudding and a fruit tart, but the pasta other patrons were eating looked pretty good as well. If not for the scaffolding surrounding the entire building during my visit, the views of Montréal from the dining area would have been even better too.
I did not do much gaming except for a fun, loud, progressive volcano game called Volcan, but the casino itself felt pretty standard… slots, table games, poker room… all of which were in rooms clear of cigarette smoke. Casino de Montréal was a great experience. It is unique in that the casino is built up, rather than wide, like the expansive properties I am used to in Las Vegas. It is definitely worth another visit on my next trip to Montréal. Plus, the casino (government of Quebec) has C$ 100 of mine that I need to try to win back.

This casino stinks literally. There was so much smoke in this casino it was hard to breathe. The casino looks nice from a far and the island has lots of other activities, however I thought it would be easier to walk around the area and do different activities. However outside, there isn’t anything to do but leave. I rather of spend my time at the beach on the island.
Inside the casino it was very confusing. It was very long and winding. I like that the casino has self service for juice and water. This way you don’t have to wait around for the servers like in the US casinos. However no free alcohol here in Montréal.
Also the table games on a sunday night were very high. Roulette had a $ 50 minimum. Of course i left after just a few rounds a very poor girl =(

The floors are rather confusing and the slots are very tight. And that is my only real complaint about the place but it is a big one. We came in with half a dozen guys trying different slots and no one won a dime on them. Don’t bother with them. The roulette or black jack tables are a much better choice.
As for the place itself, it is very easy to get there, they have a bus and sometimes even a subway (when it works) that will take you right to the front door. (I am sure no kickbacks are involved with that.) The location is friendly and clean and everything looks nice. They have tvs everywhere, even in the slots themselves showing off the local entertainment which is a nice touch. Free drinks everywhere which is a nice perk but I could not get over the feeling like I just paid $ 30 in slot losses for those drinks.

One of Montréal’s only casinos won’t get style points for wow’ing the crowd, it is still a good option for the gambling minded Canadians (and their visitors) in one of the finest nightlife cities in North America.
A few years ago it underwent a mini makeover, one that cost close to 300 million in updating the joint so that it would stop looking so antiquated. There are no hotel rooms here, just a shuttle that can take you to any of the nearby ones they partner with. Like a small casino, it’s considered more boutique than mega resort.
With only a couple thousand slot machines and a decent showing for table games, the gaming scene is decent. Quebec folks love their blackjack, as there are more blackjack tables than anything else, including poker. One of the things North American casino go’ers will notice is the fact that gaming areas won’t serve complimentary alcoholic drinks but will do it for all others. This means a coke is fine, but with rum it’s not. Something to note for you players out there.
The food scene is a bit bleak, as there is only a couple of delis /​cafes, buffets (La Bonne, «The Buffet»), a French spot in Nuances, and an Italian joint called Via Fortuna. The food is just okay; I imagine these establishments aren’t a big draw for outsiders as it is for casino patrons who just want to eat. My vote is on La Bonne (
) but that’s not really saying much.
If the itch is there to play, Casino de Montréal is there for the taking. I imagine for us night owls running about in the city, it is a decent entertainment option that never closes. I love 24 hour spots.

Wow! Agréablement surprise le casino est complètement renouvelé! Band de musique, bars! Espace de jeux… Bravo pour ce beau travail…

We actually went to the island for the circuit, but thought since we were there already, might as well check out the casino. To get there, you take a short walk from metro station and take the STM bus no 777. You’ll know where to wait for the bus, just follow the senior citizens.
This is not a 4 or 5-​stars casino, it was just a decent size gambling place with so so interior in a lonely island.

I’m in a holding pattern. I’m keeping them at 5 stars.
With the remodel of the restaurants and parts of the casino, the buffet is no longer open for lunch, except for the Sunday brunch.
It is now mostly a dinner buffet and is called «Pavillon 67 — Buffet Gourmand.» Ooh-​la-​la. It is priced accordingly. That is, $ 26.95 CDN today translates to $ 25.25 in U.S. coin, pre-​tax and tip. When you see the pictures of the remodel, you will understand that they had to pay for that somehow.
However, if this is truly a gourmet buffet, then it will be worth it. The lady on the phone reassured me that the quality was top-​notch and it’s sort of hard not to believe a lady from Montréal with a cool accent. Let’s see.

The nighttime visual of the Montréal Casino is very deceiving. It’s quite a sight at night with its well placed uplights and pinspots. This visual stayed with me throughout my stay in Montréal so as we were getting ready to leave, I asked one more time to stop by Casino de Montréal on our way back to NYC.
After many loops and driving across multiple bridges, Casino de Montréal came into view and I was sorely disappointed by the sight. In the daytime, it resembles much more an oddly-​built prison-​type of building rather than a casino. We arrived in the parking lot of Casino de Montréal and found a space in their winding parking lot.
Everything about the casino was disappointing, there isn’t anything wow or spectacular about it. The first floor we walked into seemed to only have slot machines; there were tables on the second floor that were very un-​interesting. Staff and employees were nice, but unfortunately, that’s not enough to validate a return trip.

Wow I feel bad for you Canadians. You guys really don’t know about casinos. I have been to Las Vegas and to compare them isn’t possible. It is like comparing a child’s drawing to a Van Gogh. I just wanted to check it out because it was super popular for visitors so I can make my own opinion of it.
Inside reminded me of a Dave and Busters for some reason. This place is not classy and they do not serve free drinks. Even the bartender makes weak drinks, and COMPUTERS CONTROL EXACTLY HOW MUCH ALCOHOL IS DISPENSED
After the fact, I would recommend people that have been to Las Vegas NOT to go here. Seriously, the WORST casino in Las Vegas is better than this place.
There are other nicer tourist things to see/​do. Go check out the Botanical Gardens instead.

Situé sur l’Île-Notre-Dame, à laquelle on peut accéder en débarquant à la station de métro Jean-​Drapeau, le Casino de Montréal est ouvert 24h sur 24h, est haut de neuf étages et serait le plus important casino au Canada. Aussi, je dois d’emblée avouer que je né suis pas un mordu des jeux de hasard et que je n’achète jamais de billets de loterie. Toutefois, je n’ai aucun biais défavorable au jeu, et j’étais curieux d’aller jouer au casino, me disant qu’y jouer devait être divertissant, sinon ce casino n’attirerait pas autant de gens ni n’engrangerait autant d’argent. Donc, j’y suis allé, ayant décidé d’y dépenser 20 $, ce qui est rien dans un casino j’en conviens, mais que je considère cher payé pour mon expérience. D’abord, en entrant, je me suis rendu compte, à la couleur des cheveux de l’immense majorité des joueurs du casino, que cet établissement était dans les faits une salle de jeu pour les membre du club de l’âge d’or. Les premiers étages sont uniquement consacrés aux «slot machine», qui acceptent seulement les jetons et les cartes de jeux, qu’on peut recharger aux différents guichets du casino, qui permettent également de se procurer des jetons. Aux étages supérieurs, on retrouve des tables de jeux, puis tout en haut, on retrouve un restaurant dont la carte né m’a pas impressionnée. Je n’ai pas besoin de vous dire que mes 20 $ sont partis en fumée en un instant et que j’en étais presque satisfait. Je pouvais enfin quitter ce centre pour personnes âgés frénétiques… et aller m’amuser pour vrai.