Fodor's Expert Review Hotel 10

After a major renovation of its rooms, the former Hotel Opus reclaimed its place in a center of cool, right across the street from hot spots on The Main. The proof lies in the lobby's smattering of models, actors, game developers, and musicians, who are milling around, checking their email via the free Wi-Fi.

Your big, lovable dog is welcome! Also, there’s a $50 cleaning fee per stay for that.

room

Tastefully decorated in somber shades of gray, the rooms have contrasting abstract art and snazzy throw pillows. There are executive writing desks and 40-inch LCD televisions.

The rooms are perfectly fine, but it’s worth the jump up to a bright and dazzling suite. The ceilings are higher, the bathrooms are spacious and you get more décor accents in faux fur and plush fabrics.

bathroom

In line with the hotel’s devotion to style, the bathrooms are suitably chic with understated tiles and white tubs. Body products are by H2O, a local Montreal brand.

YOU SHOULD KNOW The entry-level king rooms don’t have tubs, just glass-wall showers. Deep soaker tubs are in the suites.

lobby

Is it a lobby or is it a lounge? You decide, because it's kind of both. The signature half-moon couches get people talking, as does the polished marble wall at reception. People mill about reading iPads and watching the action on Sherbrooke Street through the floor-to-ceiling glass walls.

Photo: Buffet breakfast

dining

Start your night at the elegant in-house wine bar, Bar20 Bistro, and explore the dinner menu of classics like shrimp, steak, and salmon.

YOU SHOULD KNOW Bar20 Bistro is only open until 11 p.m. on the weekend, and 9 p.m. during the week--bummer.

Photo: Buffet breakfast