Hi,

I've been reading new and old posts regarding hotels in Montreal, QC. I am headed to the Jazz Fest for a concert on July 4.

Does anyone have a recommendation for a hotel that is safe and in a good location for a solo traveler? Ideally, I would like to spend less than $110 USD (or lower)for a place, but realize that this may be next to impossible. I will be driving so somewhere with parking is a must.

Any suggestions would be most helpful.

Thanks,
TR

Hi TravelRibbon,

In the downtown core I wouldn't worry too much about safety, most areas of Montreal are safe and appropriate for a solo traveller. The one thing that you may need to look into is the budget....if you want central, during jazz fest 110$ will not go very far. I know that a friend of a friend stayed at the downtown YMCA for 64.95$/night so maybe you could look into that...supposedly the accomodations were clean and decent.

I'll let you know if I come across anything interesting.

Layla

With today's depressed dollar, $110 at any hotel within walking distance would be a stretch. Try the Residence du Voyaguer or Hotel du Paris on Sherbrooke. These are basic 1* hotels in a good neighborhood. There are also a string of inexpensive hotels on St Hubert by the bus station, like the Le Breton. This is an 'ok' but not great neighborhood. You should also look into b&b,s - there are tons of good ones throughout the city. For the money you want to spend, a b&b will be much nicer. Try the bbcanada.com website.

Hi all,

I was able to secure a hotel on the website lastminutetravel.com and got a good rate at a hotel in the downtown area.

Thanks for the suggestions.

TR

Hi TR,

Good for you!! Which hotel did you get? Perhaps we can give you some ideas and suggestions for the area your hotel is located in?

Layla

Hi Layla,

The hotel is the Holiday Inn Select Montreal Centre Ville. I did a bit of review reading on tripadvisor.com and most were positive, but that there were some quirks? Not sure what that means.

One thing I was surprised about was the price to park my car! 18$ per day. Egads. Would you happen to know of a garage that's perhaps a bit cheaper? I'll need it for 3 nights.

Thanks,
TR

Hi Travel,

That I believe is the Holiday Inn located directly in China Town right? I don't know of any lots around that area, but parking in Mtl is pretty pricey. The meters charge 3$/hr, but you don't pay after 9pm Mon-Sat or after 6pm on Sunday so maybe you'll get lucky and find a spot on the street at the end of your day??

There's a restaurant on St Laurent near your hotel called Fung Shing, it's a no frills, basic place but I LOVE the food there, especially the general tao chicken, I haven't been in a couple of years but I know it's still there. If you like szechuan you might wanna check it out!

Layla

Layla

hi,
Stayed at Lord Berri last Nov., great location<it's close to the main train station>, seem safe too. I booked a room again for June. The price is reasonable too, it's worth checking.
CM