Mar 5, 2018, 8:09 pm
Last edit by: hhoope01
This thread refers to the various Marriott brands within a specific geographic area. Marriott Bonvoy hotels in XX usually have posts asking which property is better, etc. Trip reports are usually better suited in the property specific threads.
Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Montreal, Canada
Nov 5, 2019, 8:18 am
#466
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I visit Montreal a lot, thus my username. I am only a 6-7 hour drive away so I only fly there in the winter (only flew there twice in the past 20 years). I prefer the other seasons.
I prefer these 2 Montreal hotels (both are Marriott properties).
For Downtown:
Residence Inn Montreal Downtown. Right across the street from the Peel Metro, a few blocks walk to Crescent Street. Free hot breakfast buffet.
There is a lounge where they serve breakfast.
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/trav...real-downtown/
For Old Montreal:
Springhill Suites Old Montreal. Right in the heart of Old Montreal. Free hot breakfast buffet.
There is a lounge where they serve breakfast. Some rooms have their own terrace too.
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/trav...-old-montreal/
I have stayed at other Marriott properties inside Montreal, such as these:
- The old Renaissance Montreal (not the new Renaissance. The one I referred to was sold and converted to McGill student housing back in 2004)
- Marriott Chateau Champlain
- Courtyard Montreal Downtown
However, I prefer the other 2 hotels I mentioned above, and have stayed at both the Residence Inn Downtown and the Springhill Suites Old Montreal multiple times..
I prefer these 2 Montreal hotels (both are Marriott properties).
For Downtown:
Residence Inn Montreal Downtown. Right across the street from the Peel Metro, a few blocks walk to Crescent Street. Free hot breakfast buffet.
There is a lounge where they serve breakfast.
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/trav...real-downtown/
For Old Montreal:
Springhill Suites Old Montreal. Right in the heart of Old Montreal. Free hot breakfast buffet.
There is a lounge where they serve breakfast. Some rooms have their own terrace too.
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/trav...-old-montreal/
I have stayed at other Marriott properties inside Montreal, such as these:
- The old Renaissance Montreal (not the new Renaissance. The one I referred to was sold and converted to McGill student housing back in 2004)
- Marriott Chateau Champlain
- Courtyard Montreal Downtown
However, I prefer the other 2 hotels I mentioned above, and have stayed at both the Residence Inn Downtown and the Springhill Suites Old Montreal multiple times..
Nov 5, 2019, 11:18 am
#467
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I just completed a stay at the Centre Sheraton. It was fine and in a good location in proximity to Gare Centrale. As noted by others, the executive lounge is spacious and quite good - with a real bar, as opposed to the usual "honor" or attendant-driven systems used elsewhere. Big screen TV's with Saturday night hockey were a nice touch. Although no hot food was offered in the evening, what was there was very good.
The only "wrinkle" in my stay was my SNA clearing 5 days out for exactly the room I requested, then changing the day before arrival to a hospitality suite. Being just glad one had finally gone through I didn't think much of it until check-in. At check-in I was told very nicely that I could either keep the suite and forgo my 4 pm check-out (which I really needed) or downgrade to a regular room. I reluctantly withdrew the SNA request and it was credited back to my account. The regular room was quite acceptable and had been recently renovated.
The only "wrinkle" in my stay was my SNA clearing 5 days out for exactly the room I requested, then changing the day before arrival to a hospitality suite. Being just glad one had finally gone through I didn't think much of it until check-in. At check-in I was told very nicely that I could either keep the suite and forgo my 4 pm check-out (which I really needed) or downgrade to a regular room. I reluctantly withdrew the SNA request and it was credited back to my account. The regular room was quite acceptable and had been recently renovated.
Nov 5, 2019, 1:59 pm
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David
Nov 6, 2019, 5:16 pm
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Seems like they did honor it. He could either have the guaranteed late checkout OR the non-guaranteed upgrade. Would it have been better in your opinion if they hadn't even given him the choice?
Nov 6, 2019, 9:57 pm
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While it is clear now that they didn't think it through, the hotel still should have been held to honoring both the suite upgrade as well as the 4 PM guaranteed checkout.
David
Nov 7, 2019, 10:36 am
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Edited to add: I've spent some time doing additional reading on this and there are at least 2 examples of the same thing happening to members at other properties documented in the 4 pm check-out thread. Basically the conclusion is "you can have the upgrade and check-out on-time or forgo the upgrade and we'd be happy to extend your check-out".
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Nov 24, 2019, 3:47 pm
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Cat. 5 property for 2 free nights
We'll be spending 2 nights (5pm on a Sunday >> noonish on a Tuesday) in Montreal next Sept. and then taking the train to Quebec City for a cruise. We have 2 Free Night certs to use. I originally considered the RI near McGill U. but after some reading it looks like the SHS, in old town, might be better because of sightseeing opportunities. Agree? Disagree?
PS Not interested in night life or fancy restaurants.
PS Not interested in night life or fancy restaurants.
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Nov 24, 2019, 6:05 pm
#473
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We'll be spending 2 nights (5pm on a Sunday >> noonish on a Tuesday) in Montreal next Sept. and then taking the train to Quebec City for a cruise. We have 2 Free Night certs to use. I originally considered the RI near McGill U. but after some reading it looks like the SHS, in old town, might be better because of sightseeing opportunities. Agree? Disagree?
PS Not interested in night life or fancy restaurants.
PS Not interested in night life or fancy restaurants.
Nov 24, 2019, 7:23 pm
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If you're taking the train, neither of the properties you've indicated are near the train station. There are at least 5 Bonvoy properties within walking distance however. My recommendation is the Sheraton, but the Delta is also great. Also nearby are the Marriott Chateau Champlain, the downtown Residence Inn and the Renaissance.
Thanks
Nov 24, 2019, 7:51 pm
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David
Nov 24, 2019, 7:56 pm
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Thanks, David. And after looking at a number of rest. menus I see that Montreal is not a cheap city to dine out in. Looking forward to some local fare though.
Nov 24, 2019, 8:05 pm
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Hotel's web page for Auburge Saint-Gabriel and the restaurant's own English web page. And yes, it is not cheap - but remember the prices are in CAD.
David
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Nov 24, 2019, 9:32 pm
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True. I would also highlight that the SHS had and hopefully still has a wonderful restaurant on property serving both local/regional and bistro-type fare for dinner replete with fireplaces when I was there last in 2016.
Hotel's web page for Auburge Saint-Gabriel and the restaurant's own English web page. And yes, it is not cheap - but remember the prices are in CAD.
David
Hotel's web page for Auburge Saint-Gabriel and the restaurant's own English web page. And yes, it is not cheap - but remember the prices are in CAD.
David
Nov 25, 2019, 5:39 am
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My only thought was helping you avoid extra taxi rides. As noted, Montreal is an expensive city in many aspects. There is nothing wrong with the Springhill and I had included the Cat 5 Residence Inn downtown, which does include breakfast.
Dec 19, 2019, 11:26 am
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As a Platinum, you'd recommend the Residence Inn downtown? I was also looking at the Westin-you'd recommend the Residence Inn over the Westin? We usually stay in Airbnb's to be closer to St. Laurent area but we decided to try a downtown hotel experience for a change. Also, did you mean the Residence Inn has a platinum lounge that serves better breakfast than the usual Residence Inn fare? Do they have hor d'ouerves/drinks as well in the evening? Do they have the weekly socials?
As per the Residence Inn, this particular one does not have the have hor d'ouerves/drinks like the other properties. For me, I love the location, which is why I prefer it. Very easy access to the Metro and Crescent Street, for example.