there is "no" bad time........
Anataben:
Personally speaking,........
I just spent 4 days in spectacular Montreal, Feb 15th through the 18th. I, like you, attempted to do the “cheaptickets, orbitz” route and had much better results doing the work myself.
I flew out of Newark, N.J. on Air Canada Jazz. I chose the 11:30 am flight and after the 55 minute flight, getting detained in immigration for an hour and then the 20 minute cab ride, arrived at the Vogue shortly after 2:00pm.
You can either take the $45.00 cab ride from the “big stink” to Newark or head down to Penn Station, NJ Coast Line, and get off at the third stop, the tram to the airport. The cost will be about third of the price, but leave yourself an hour for this part of the trip. Additionally, I have to believe this is easier then going to LaGuardia. My cost for the flight, roundtrip $267.47. With the price of gas, I could not have driven there this inexpensively.
The car-ride to the Vogue, $60.00 CAN with tip, as I grabbed one of the car services situated outside the airport. I do not know what a taxi would have been.
The Vogue ( Loews), as previously mentioned by Curious, worked just great for me. Located at 1425 Rue De Montagne, is less then one block from St. Catherine and one block over from Cressant. As I frequent Old Montreal and the Latin Quarter for dinner, the ride was never more then $10.00 CAN, in either direction under horrible driving conditions, snow/ice during my visit. In making my choice, besides being centrally located for my purposes and what I found to be reasonable, the thing that did it for me was, the 6 foot Jacuzzi tub and more then amble space for two,…… separate shower.
In the event you are indulging in the superior companionship afforded by this great city, I found the “tub” to be much appreciated and worked great as an ice-breaker for my encounters. Note: If this appeals to you, bring a selection of scented candles, I chose seven, as all the bathroom lighting is controlled by one switch. Yeah, yeah,…. a little foofy eh, but there is something about a gorgeous, wet, romantic, indulgent women, shimmering in candlelight which just works,……for me! Also, the immensely comfortable king size bed, superior linens, comforter and pillows were great. A vanity area exists with a stool and well-lighted mirror which all of my visitors used and appreciated for regrouping. The cost, $169.00 per night/CAN ( Sarah in reservations), stay out of the mini-bar and purchase the wine, bottled water, whatever, outside,….. decent bottles of red were about $14.00 each, keep your phone calls to a minimum. I was told this should be the rate until the beginning of the summer, end of May, beginning of June.
Eat breakfast at Eggsensation, ask for Steve, do not have dinner at the restaurant in the hotel, Cellini?, I feel, over priced and less then special.
The lounge/sitting area is eventful while sometimes cramped, yet cozy, offers some amazing visual interest, usually shuts down about 1:00am. The hotel rooms/floors require a keycard for entry but I found this to be no big deal with visiting guests.
Not my thing and not offering an opinion but, if you frequent strip-clubs, Wanda’s is right across the street. In the event your a goumba, like myself, or even if your not, La Sila @ 2040 Rue, St Denis and Galiano’s ( Manny, the owner ) @ 410 St. Vincent in Old Montreal will rival any Italian restaurant in Manhattan. In both cases, soup to nuts, wine and an exquisite meal, $140.00CAN with tip for you and the lady.
Jesus,……probably more info then you need to know…….
Have a safe, fun, great trip…….hopefully,..... you will hurt yourself!
