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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
#511
#512
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Toronto, ON
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium, AA Plat MM
Posts: 3,582
I've spent a fair bit of time in Montreal over the years - always at downtown properties. Here is my simple list of preferred Marriott hotels, based on a formula of cost, quality and elite recognition averaged together...
1. Sheraton on Rene-Levesque Blvd.
2. Delta on President Kennedy Ave. (longest walk)
3. All other properties in downtown core (incl. Renaissance, Residence Inn, etc.)
4. Chateau Champlain.
1. Sheraton on Rene-Levesque Blvd.
2. Delta on President Kennedy Ave. (longest walk)
3. All other properties in downtown core (incl. Renaissance, Residence Inn, etc.)
4. Chateau Champlain.
#513
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Atlanta but Washington DC will always be home.
Programs: Marriott LTP, Hilton Diamond, Accor Gold, Hyatt Explorist,, Delta Plat,
Posts: 2,075
It's funny, the LeMeridien is my favorite Marriott hotel in Montreal, but when I'm in Montreal I'm visiting friends/old haunts (I used to live in Montreal) so the only thing I need is a place to lay my head at night, and during high season the LeM is often half as much as the other full service hotels. That said, I agree that if you spend any time in the room, OR rely heavily on the breakfast benefit the LeM would not be a good option.
#515
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: NYC
Programs: AA 2MM, Bonvoy LTT, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 14,640
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/trav...ph-collection/
It's a brand new construction (combined with condos) down the block from AC/Courtyard and Westin.
#516
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 612
Isn't it already opened as I can book for tonight.
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/trav...ph-collection/
It's a brand new construction (combined with condos) down the block from AC/Courtyard and Westin.
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/trav...ph-collection/
It's a brand new construction (combined with condos) down the block from AC/Courtyard and Westin.
It is in fact already opened. On some local facebook pages there have been some mini-reviews already. The onsite restaurant does not open until June 25 if I understand correctly. Personally, I dont think the specific location is great, although the area location is ok, if I make any sense. It's not too far from Old Montreal, Chinatown, downtown which is good, but nestled on a side street that isnt really that pretty. I also think the Cat 6 designation is a bit high given the AC and Courtyard are just up the street and relatively new as well.
#517
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Montreal
Posts: 586
I find the downtown area between McGill and Peel station to be the best. It's lively and convenient for going in all directions. Weekend parking in the office garages are also ridiculously cheap at less than $10/night or something. For that area, Delta or Residence Inn are good for the mid end with Renaissance or Ritz Carlton on the higher end.
#518
Join Date: Feb 2021
Programs: Marriott Ambassador, HH Gold, EK Silver, AC 50K
Posts: 20
Stayed at the Le Meridien for 1 night a couple weeks back. The rate I used had the same price for the junior suite as the base room ($115 CAD) so I booked that and did not receive any further upgrade. Received a junior suite with a good view of Sherbrooke and Mont Royal, with the actual suite being adequate for a one-night stay.
No breakfast was offered as the hotel restaurant and room service were both closed.
Overall, given the cheap rate and the fact that I needed to be in the area, the hotel worked well for me.
No breakfast was offered as the hotel restaurant and room service were both closed.
Overall, given the cheap rate and the fact that I needed to be in the area, the hotel worked well for me.
#519
Join Date: May 2016
Location: NYC
Posts: 265
I'm wondering what are the chances of being upgraded to a 1BR for the Residence Inn Downtown from a studio without using SNAs? 4 night stay over this coming weekend, the 1BRs show as "Almost Sold Out" right now if making a new booking. I recall being upgraded at other RI properties with Platinum status, without needing to use SNAs, although those were for shorter stays. Thanks in advance
#520
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: NYC
Programs: AA 2MM, Bonvoy LTT, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 14,640
I'm wondering what are the chances of being upgraded to a 1BR for the Residence Inn Downtown from a studio without using SNAs? 4 night stay over this coming weekend, the 1BRs show as "Almost Sold Out" right now if making a new booking. I recall being upgraded at other RI properties with Platinum status, without needing to use SNAs, although those were for shorter stays. Thanks in advance
#521
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: USA
Posts: 305
I had a 35,000 point certificate to use, which limited my options. I decided to use it at the Fairfield Inn Downtown, which was admittedly not the best redemption, but it was the closest to downtown that I could get with my certificate.
The hotel is in the student section of the city, but it is about a 2 minute walk to the Metro and a 15 minute walk to Old Town. It opened just a couple of years ago and everything seems fairly new. The soundproofing in the room was phenomenal. I could not hear anything from the street. We did not try their breakfast offering - which is still grab and go.
For the right price I would happily stay there again.
The hotel is in the student section of the city, but it is about a 2 minute walk to the Metro and a 15 minute walk to Old Town. It opened just a couple of years ago and everything seems fairly new. The soundproofing in the room was phenomenal. I could not hear anything from the street. We did not try their breakfast offering - which is still grab and go.
For the right price I would happily stay there again.
#522
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Canada
Programs: Star Alliance G*, Marriott Bonvoy Titanium,
Posts: 3,585
Sheraton Montreal
35 K does not get you the Humaniti, Neither the Westin.
Am surprised you did not stay at the Sheraton Centre? It has a great lounge, pool., exercise area and is 2 blocks from St. Catherine. Also, has cheap parking behind the property. Look for Avis, Just try and avoid Canadiens' games - when they boost their rates!
Am surprised you did not stay at the Sheraton Centre? It has a great lounge, pool., exercise area and is 2 blocks from St. Catherine. Also, has cheap parking behind the property. Look for Avis, Just try and avoid Canadiens' games - when they boost their rates!
#523
Join Date: May 2016
Location: NYC
Posts: 265
I'm wondering what are the chances of being upgraded to a 1BR for the Residence Inn Downtown from a studio without using SNAs? 4 night stay over this coming weekend, the 1BRs show as "Almost Sold Out" right now if making a new booking. I recall being upgraded at other RI properties with Platinum status, without needing to use SNAs, although those were for shorter stays. Thanks in advance
Rooms are large / standard RI size. There is currently construction for the condo they're building across the street which can be heard on the weekdays but it didn't bother us too much. We did parking for one of the days - the lot is very close.
Love the area as there are good nightlife options. We stayed at the Westin 2 years ago which was a convenient area as well, but we really prefer the area near RI given that it's right near McGill + Mont-Royal Park + Eaton Centre - and the TimeOut Market connected to it.
#524
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: YXU / YUL
Programs: AA LT Gold, Aeroplan, Marriott Titanium (LT Platinum), HH Diamond
Posts: 407
35 K does not get you the Humaniti, Neither the Westin.
Am surprised you did not stay at the Sheraton Centre? It has a great lounge, pool., exercise area and is 2 blocks from St. Catherine. Also, has cheap parking behind the property. Look for Avis, Just try and avoid Canadiens' games - when they boost their rates!
Am surprised you did not stay at the Sheraton Centre? It has a great lounge, pool., exercise area and is 2 blocks from St. Catherine. Also, has cheap parking behind the property. Look for Avis, Just try and avoid Canadiens' games - when they boost their rates!
#525
Join Date: Dec 2014
Programs: AC, AS, BA Silver/OW Sapphire, DL, SQ/*A Silver, Bonvoy Gold, HH Gold
Posts: 161
Our first time in Montreal; still debating the Delta/RI and the one that I see no reference to above: Marriot Courtyard...How is the latter as an option, and in comparisons to the 2 earlier options?