travelerann

We are traveling from Quebec City to Toronto and will be staying 6 nights in Montreal in late August. Which is the best location for a suite hotel in Montreal? Where might we be spending the most time?

OceanBreeze1

It depends on what you want to do.
When I go to Montreal, I like to stay downtown near Sherbrooke/Peel. I like to stroll to the restaurants, art galleries, shops, McGill University.
I take taxis to go to other interesting areas of the city.
Some people do the reverse. They stay in the other areas & take taxis to go downtown.

What do you mean by a "suite hotel"? A bedroom separate from a living room? Or, a place that has a small kitchen...fridge/stove/micro, etc?
I like Omni Hotel. I like their 1BR suites....bedroom/separate LR. No kitchen stuff.

Remember that in late August you are going to have an influx of students & their parents in Montreal b/c that is when all of the students return to University. Montreal has a huge "student population". So, reserve your hotel as far in advance as possible.

qwovadis

Chateau Champlain centre for me

from $70 or so bidding priceline betterbidding.com

as a Marriott preferred guest

usually pick up free suite upgrade

zootsi

For me the most desirable area to stay is the Plateau, especially in warm weather. The Plateau is a very livable area of quiet tree lined streets, restaurants (many byob),outdoor cafes, interesting shops, and the very lively rue St. Denis. The downtown is a short 15 minute walk, the old city another 15 minutes. Most of the lodging in this area consists of b&b's and small hotels. The one large hotel I can think of is the Doubletree, which may have suites.

ParisAmsterdam

We've stayed several times at Le Crystal http://hotellecrystal.com/en/

It's all suites, located right downtown, modern
and comfortable. If you are driving it's easy to get to and there's parking right next door. If you're taking the train it's a block from the station. We've stayed several times and it's now out hotel of choice when we overnight in Montreal.

Vttraveler

I have friends who have stayed at and recommend the Square Phillips Hotel and Suites which is well located in downtown Montreal.

I think the Plateau is a great part of the city but I also can't think of any suite hotels there. We have stayed at the Auberge de la Fontaine, a good B & B which has some suites (no kitchen area)

travelerann

Thanks for all the advice. I keep hearing about the Plateau area but don't really know where it is. There certainly don't seem to be many hotels there. B&B's don't seem to have 2 rooms, only one. We would like 2 rooms and at least a small kitchenette. We will be eating out a lot but sometimes like to eat in. Breakfast included would be a bonus. We also don't want to pay over $250/night since we really won't be in the room that much. I appreciate the "head's up" about the college students and parents coming to McGill Univ. in late August. That may be a reason not to stay near the University.

Vttraveler

The Auberge de la Fontaine rates include breakfast. There is also a kitchen downstairs with a refrigerator and I think microwave guests can use, plus snacks. Here is the review from the fodors destinations section of the web site

http://www.fodors.com/world/north-am...iew-32524.html

zootsi

I haven't stayed in the Auberge de la Fontaine, but close by. This is a very desirable neighborhood, in the heart of the plateau. Just fyi, the plateau is roughly the area above Sherbrooke, between St. Laurent and Parc La Fontaine. If you enjoy biking, this area is crossed by several very nice biking trails, and bicycles are rentable nearly everywhere in this bike friendly city.