rastaman777

I've recently started travelling to Montreal a fair bit, as a Titanium member.

I've stayed at the CY Airport, nice staff, upgrades were to a 'nicer' room. The first stay was great, my last stay was average, just in the fact that there was no complimentary water left in my room, lousy location of room, and they forgot to make it feather free.

CY Downtown, is not bad. Good location, easy walking to Place des Artes, and St. Catherine street. I liked the view of Rene Leveque street best.

Marriott downtown was nice as well. Upgrade was provided on request.

Marriott in-terminal at the airport was definitely my favorite though. Great views and the terminal convenience is awesome.

I'd like to try out a few more, reading here it seems the Sheraton and Westin may be worth checking out.
I like the RI rooms, but I can't handle the pet odors at all, so I don;t stay at pet friendly spots.

DealAddict

Renaissance vs Westin vs Newly renovated Marriott?

About 200 CAD (loft room at Ren) vs 150 CAD (Westin) vs points (175,000 at Marriott)

Marriott is closest to Bell Center (will be attending event there), I like the rooms at Ren the most, but breakfast - not sure where it's better? Thoughts?

Antonio8069

In fact, the Sheraton is closest to the Bell Centre. Right across the street.
Another option I have used is Le Meridien. While it seems to be a long way away, its in fact a short walk (north) from the Bell Centre. Always has the best rates. Great brekkie for Plats!

DealAddict

The reviews for Le Meridien have put me off a bit.. there were 2 reviews (fairly recent) mentioning bedbugs? I know these should be taken with a grain of salt but even other reviews overall have seemed quite subpar?

Otherwise I can get a very cheap rate on Meridien but the reviews are not great..

seawolf

No bed bugs at Le Meridien but it is a bit of a hike to Bell Centre especially in winter.

DealAddict

I am a fast Walker so 15-20 mins doesn't bother me too much if it's decent

I got a LNF rate of 730 CAD for 6 nights locked in ( in 2 weeks)... it's just the reviews that concern me

pewpew

I've stayed there in 2013 and 2016, and I like it, if that helps. Not much for upgrades, but it was a perfectly fine hotel

seawolf

Le Meriden do upgrade but it’s just larger room. WiFi is slow barely streamable.

seawolf

Chateau Champlain indicating Concierge lounge closed thru Fall 2020. Bonvoy Ambassador/Platinum guests-750 pts per night or daily buffet breakfast.

pewpew

Poor Titanium members

yyzflyer

That's too funny - and sadly not far from the truth at some properties.

Erome

Hey all,

There for a week of work and I can get an acceptable rate on these two hotels (and the Delta, but I stayed there in the past and was underwhelmed).

W and Westin are outside of my price point with my rate codes.

Which would you recommend (especially considering COVID and some of these hotels may not have lounges going) - Renaissance or Marriott Champlain? Has anyone stayed here recently during COVID times and can comment on services offered?

Thanks!

Edit - am a Titanium member.

yule_boy

If it were me, I'd opt for the Marriott Champlain for the views and recently renovated rooms. It's also a cool building, architecturally speaking, colloquially referred to as the "cheese grater" due to the half-moon windows.The Renaissance has more of a "boutique hotel" feel if that's what you prefer.

Not sure about lounges being open, but that might sway the decision if open at one and not the other.

yyzflyer

I believe the lounge at the Champlain is closed for a year, but then again you're not missing much.

dcstudent

You didn't mention it as an option but if it fits your price you should take a look at the Sheraton. Renovated rooms - upper floors facing the San Laurent have fantastic views, great lounge, and probably the best fitness center and indoor pool of any hotel in Montreal. (Of course, given Covid, I'd call the Sheraton and see if any of the amenities are open right now.)