Originally Posted by
kf2k3
I've booked an award stay and a free night for VISA for the IC Montreal on a Saturday and Sunday in late May. I've read reviews on this hotel, and it caters to business travelers more than tourists. I'm thinking it may be easier to get an upgrade since I'm staying the weekend.
I was wondering if anyone has stayed at this property and if they treat Platinum members well. I was hoping to get an upgrade, breakfast coupons, etc as I normally do with other IHG hotels. But this will be my first visit to an IC hotel.
Thanks.
I was there for a Fri/Sat on a 2 for 1 BOGO cert....but as Plat but as RA. Booked Club to be sure as it was busy and got the Iconic Suite Tourelle. But as a PCR Plat without Amb status don't expect much for upgrades nor Brkfst coupons ( You can buy Club access after the fact at the front desk for about $30 each which is well worth it for evening food w/free wine/beer + breakfast. The club was closed Sunday so they gave us Brkfst coupons instead.
Since this is a nice hotel on the edge of Old Montreal I'd say its busier on weekends for tourists, weddings etc so don't expect a break on weekends
Its a great place to stay. Location is ideal for walking uptown for shopping or Old Montreal. Behind the hotel is an enclosed space with skylights between the building with a neat Berlin Wall exhibit and statues and such. Having club access is both convenient and enjoyable...saves bucks too. IC Montreal is on the underground commuter/subway path network to go uptown if the weathers bad.
If it were me....I'd buy IC Amb status now, use the 2 for 1 night BOGO you get and bank the 5000 pts cert you get. At least as Amb you have a chance at an upgrade and you can save your points for an HI or CP or renewing Amb next year for 22000 pts.....just a thought and you still have 30000 pts to spend later.
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/interco...sador/benefits