Where to Rest Your Weary Head

So, I have been getting some questions about where to stay in this town and that has got me onto making this list for you. Being from Montreal, I have no first hand experience staying here as a guest, so I put on my thinking cap and did some searching and questioning of relatives who have done the hotel circuit.

Here are some links to hotels by neighbourhood and price range! Remember, we will be up in the country from August 31 until September 3, so you are encouraged to join us at CAMMAC for those dates.

Budget
Auberge Alternative Great location in Old Montreal, this seems like a really well run hostel with charm and a whole philosophy behind the way it is run. 4 Private rooms are available at $55 a night. Apparently this place was founded by a Quebecois and an Australian!
La Maison du Patriote Located in the heart of Old Montreal, this hostel is a 200 year old converted house with many private rooms. Looks charming enough.
Le Sous Bois Located in Old Montreal, this hostel was apparently voted one of the 10 best in the world in 2006, so if you are keen on sharing a room with 20 people, or get in early for a twin share, this may be the place for you.


B&B
Auberge Les Passants du Sans Soucy Gorgeous 18th century warehouse transformed into a three storey inn. Located in Old Montreal near Notre Dame cathedral. Gets great reviews from all the guide books and looks rather sumptuous.
Casa Bianca Fabulous location facing the mountain and on a quiet street in the Plateau. Very new, upscale B&B. Newly renovated urban chateau, rooms are not exactly cheap, but the clawfoot tubs and chic decor and organic breakfasts may be why.
Oasis Bed and Breakfast My friend's mother runs this charming B&B near the downtown core on a quiet street. The place is a beautiful Tudor style house built in 1928 and the owner is Swedish although she lived in Africa and the house has both these influences going. Delicious breakfasts and interesting conversations are included. She has a cat.
Pierre et Dominique B&B Great location, looks very charming and was recommended by Lonely Planet. Rooms range from $60 -$110 and an organic breakfast is included.


Mid Range
Auberge Bonaparte Some reasonably priced rooms are available in this charming, historic hotel in Old Montreal. Breakfast is included in the room price. Recommended by Lonely Planet.
Auberge de La Fontaine A charming little hotel in a lovely house right around the corner from where I live. Near bakeries, restaurants and Parc Lafontaine. Looks like a quaint place to stay.
Hotel L'Appartement This hotel located in downtown Montreal has reasonably priced studios and suites with kitchen.
Le 9 1/2 A friend of mine from Melbourne found this little place, it looks very Montreal to me. In the heart of a great area of town as well as being very inexpensive. The website is all in French. They have three private rooms with shared bath for about $65 and then two family rooms with 4 beds in each room in a two floor apartment. Could be a great place if you are sharing with others.
Le Nouvel Hotel This hotel was recommended to me by my Aunt and Uncle who live in Vancouver and often stay in hotels in Montreal. It is very reasonably priced: $119 for a room with two Queen beds, $99 for a room with a King bed. The location is right in the centre of downtown, not a very picturesque part of Montreal, but central and close to metros and buses.
New Residence Hall Both a McGill University residence and a hotel, this accommodation is located near downtown and the Plateau with plenty of public transportation nearby. Has been recommended as a reasonable and decent place to stay by guests I know who have stayed there.

Upscale
Hotel Omni A five star luxury hotel located right near McGill campus in the heart of the downtown core, I have heard nothing but good things about this place. Apparently you can sometimes find a deal.
Hotel Sofitel This hotel has been recommended by several out of town guests as a very well run and solid establishment with excellent rooms.
The Hotel St James Class, class and more class. A gorgeous, traditional, elegant hotel. Faaaancy! Great location in Old Montreal.
The W Hotel This is a seriously fancy contemporary concept hotel not for the faint hearted. They are going all out here in this converted historic bank building in Old Montreal. A spa, a fitness centre, a very classy bar, bring your pet if you like, anything goes!


Boutique
Hotel Godin Very good, central location. New boutique hotel with a range of room prices and classy decor. Recommended by Lonely Planet.
Hotel St Paul Ultra modern, ultra cool, ultra slick...ouch! This place is all about design, design, design in Old Montreal.
Hostellerie Pierre du Calvet Romantic, charming, tucked away in Old Montreal, what a gorgeous spot it you really want to splurge.