Montreal Plenary: alternatives to staying at the Hilton

[Tim McGrath <tmcgrath@portcomm.com.au>]

I am not sure this made it to the list - so I am resending.  Sorry if you end up with two copies....


For those interested I have found a few cheaper/personalised 
alternatives to the Hilton.  

The following are in the Small Hotel or B&B market, I have never been to Montreal and so cannot recommend 
any but i thought i would share my research.  I am also happy to get feedback from anyone who can add to this.

There are few that appear to be within short walk of the Hilton.
http://www.bbselect.com/countryinns/canada/quebec/montreal/0009.htm 
and/or http://www.bonsmatins.com/english/default.htm - these look like 
the same place
http://www.bbselect.com/countryinns/canada/quebec/montreal/0023.htm

These two are small hotels in the old part of town (again, within 
walking distance).
http://www.bbselect.com/countryinns/canada/quebec/montreal/0037.htm 
and/or http://www.bonaparte.com/en/index.html (rates highly with 
tripadvisor.com) - these look like the same hotel.   
http://www.bbselect.com/countryinns/canada/quebec/montreal/0031.htm

For those who don't mind 2 stops on the  subway, in what seems to be a 
more interesting/restaurants/nightlife part of town...
http://www.bbselect.com/countryinns/canada/quebec/montreal/0028.htm
http://www.montreal-bb.com/index.htm

Anyone who may wants to really save then we might get a group booking 
(maybe between 3 and 5)  for..
http://www.bellesvues.com/en/index.html
or
http://www.bestlodging.com/sites1/19053/index.shtml
(if you are interested in this let me know)

Finally, I have an email request in to...
http://www.bbmontreal.qc.ca/index.html - who offer a brokering service 
for B&Bs, so they may come up with something.

If you want more, check out ..
http://www.bbselect.com/countryinns/canada/quebec/montreal/lodging.htm or
http://www.montreallodging.worldweb.com/BedBreakfasts/index.html?vid=19626352


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tim mcgrath
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