Cheap Montreal Hotels
The city of Montreal, Quebec is the second largest in Canada. With a French-Canadian majority, the language most spoken is French. Slightly less than 20% of the population speaks English. That being said, tourists should not be discouraged from visiting Montreal as it has a very unique culture and is great for those who prefer to unwind from their hectic lifestyles back home.
Montreal is famous for Mount Royal Park that was designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, who also designed New York City’s Central park. The Chalet du Mont Royal is a semicircular plaza that overlooks downtown Montreal, providing a great photo opportunity, especially during sunset and at night. In addition, the park has a man-made lake, a ski slope and a sculpture garden, that can all be used to host various athletic, cultural and tourist activities.
It is extremely easy to travel around the city via the Metro, on a bicycle or simply on foot. The metro connects the downtown area to the various tourist attractions, bus stops and train stations. Cycling enthusiasts can enjoy the bicycle paths available, many of which link to the major tourism areas.
Being predominantly French-inspired, the city is Canada’s center of French culture. (Theater, film, multimedia etc.) As with most of North America, jazz and rock feature prominently on the music scene. There is a unique cultural identity from combining French and English traditions. Hence, Montreal plays host to many festivals including the Just for Laughs festival, the Montreal International Jazz Festival and the Montreal Fireworks Festival. The classical arts scene is also very vibrant with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra and various internationally-renowned dance troupes.
Finding Cheap Hotels in Montreal
Quaity Inn Downtown Montreal
As to finding accommodation in Montreal, it’ll best if you could find one in the downtown area and/or near Mont Royal. A decent 3-star hotel could cost anything from CAD80 to CAD 150.
The Quality Inn Downtown is located right at the city’s core and proves to be a good bargain by offering accessibility and the dual function rooms that can be used as a workplace should you be needing to work. This hotel is a great location with reasonable pricing. Just basic – not fancy. This hotel is perfectly placed near all the bars and night life and also walking distance from train station and the tourist information office. You can read some reviews here at TripAdvisor.
Actual user comment:
“Fantastic! The staff was friendly, the location was perfect (in THE heart of downtown montreal), it was super close to the metro, shopping was walking distance, restaurants are across the street. A wonderful stay. Room was a great size, free internet and the bed was quite comfortable to sleep in. I would definitely stay here again for my next trip to montreal.”
For tourists who do not have a budget, you will find that there is a marked increase in accommodation costs for high-end hotels. Prices here typically exceed CAD 160 for there are a lot more amenities and facilities available. Therefore, it is advisable to consider if you will be making use of the hotel’s facilities sufficiently. Otherwise, it’ll be a wiser choice to pick an average hotel while not compromising on the quality of the living conditions.
For excellent value for money check out this quaint boutique hotel Chateau de l’Argoat that is very close to the subway on the fringes of downtown Montreal.
Actual user comment:
“Very friendly staff from the moment we made reservations. Very helpful when calling for directions to the hotel. Room and bathroom were very clean upon arrival. Free wireless internet which worked very well. Location was great, a 2 minute walk to Metro Station and lots of restaurants and bars close by on Rue St. Denis. Breakfast was a good selection.” – Aljebedi (FL,USA)
If you are traveling on business a good value for money hotel is the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Montreal Airport ranging from CAD 130 a night.
Actual user comment:
“This Holiday Inn Express fulfilled every single need I had for a top-notch business hotel. With time at a premium, the hotel was able to accommodate me in every way, providing great service and rooms all within tight time constraints. Best of all, I was able to zip right over to the airport for my flight once my stay was over. Highly recommended.” – Estaban (NY,USA)