MONTRÉAL DESTINATION FACTS TAXES a. How much is the total cumulative hotel tax? A 3,5% accommodation tax is in effect in Montréal. There are also two applicable taxes in Québec: a federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 5% and a Québec provincial tax (TVQ) of 9.5%. b. How much is the F&B tax? 14.5% c. How much is the average F&B gratuity? It is customary to tip restaurants waiters, taxi drivers and hairdressers 15% of the bill, before taxes. Hotel porters generally receive 2$ per bag. AIRPORT a. How many miles from the airport to downtown? 10 miles b. Is there public transportation, such as a bus or subway available? The 747 bus line service runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, between the Montréal-
Trudeau airport and the Gare d autocars de Montréal terminal (Berri- UQAM métro station). Travel time may vary between 45 to 60 minutes, depending on traffic conditions c. How much does the public transportation cost? $3 for one passage $8 for one day pass $16 for 3 days pass $23,50 for a week pass d. What is the shuttle bus fare from the airport to downtown? $8 e. What is the taxi fare from airport to downtown? By taxi, a trip downtown will cost you a flat rate of $38, tip not included. f. Is the airport a hub for any carrier? Montreal Trudeau International is hub to Air Canada, Air Canada Jazz, Air Transat, CanJet & Sunwing Airlines g. What are the major carriers serving airport? American Airlines, Sunwing Airlines, US Airways Inc., United Airlines, Delta, Air Canada, Air France, British Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Air Algérie, Aéromexico, Porter Airlines, Sata Internacionale Airlines, Swiss, HOTELS h. How many committable hotel rooms downtown on peak night? Approximately 20 000 rooms i. How many headquarter hotel properties? 15 headquarter hotel properties j. How many rooms available on peak night at the largest headquarter property
650 rooms k. How many committable hotel rooms downtown on peak within walking distance to convention center? 15 000 l. Hotels list by rating 3 STARS Aloft Montréal Appartement- Hôtel (L') Appartements Trylon Auberge Bonsecours Auberge de La Fontaine Auberge du Carré St- Louis Auberge Harris Auberge Le jardin d'antoine Auberge Le Pomerol Auberge Manoir Ville- Marie B&B Auberge Royal Versailles (Hôtel) Candlewood Suites Montréal Collège Jean- de- Brébeuf Comfort Inn Montréal Aéroport Pointe- Claire Comfort Inn, Dorval Days Inn Centre de conférences Montréal- Aéroport Days Inn Montréal Centre- ville Habitation du Vieux- Montréal Holiday Inn Express Hôtel & Suites Montréal Centre- Ville Hôtel Armor Manoir Sherbrooke Hôtel Brossard Hôtel Château de l'argoat Hôtel Dauphin Montréal (Longueuil) Hôtel Dauphin Montréal Centre- ville (Palais des congrès) Hôtel Le Roberval Hôtel Les Suites Labelle Hôtel Lord Berri Hôtel Manoir des Alpes Hôtel Sandman Hôtel St- Denis Hôtel Terrasse Royale Hôtel Travelodge Montréal Centre Hôtel WelcomINNS Hôtel Y de Montréal Hôtel- Motel Idéal Lajeunesse Hochelaga- Maisonneuve Other neighbourhoods Mount Royal and Outremont Mount Royal and Outremont Other neighbourhoods
La Tour Belvédère Hôtel Appartement Le Gîte du Plateau Mont- Royal Le Nouvel Hôtel & Spa Le Petit Hôtel Motel Pignons Rouges Parc Suites Hotel Quality Hotel Midtown Quality Hôtel par Invest Hotels Quality Hôtel Parc Olympique Quality Inn Centre- ville Université McGill - Résidences Traditionnelles Zero1 Other neighbourhoods Other neighbourhoods 4 STARS Accor Novotel Montréal Centre Aéroport de Montréal Marriott ApartHotelMontreal Auberge Bonaparte Auberge de Jeunesse HI- Montréal Auberge des Gallant, restaurant et spa Auberge du Vieux- Port Auberge YWCA Montréal Aux Résidences de l'uqam Est Aux Résidences de l'uqam Ouest Best Western Plus Montréal Centre- Ville Best Western Plus, Aéroport de Montréal Best Western Ville- Marie Hôtel & Suites Centre Sheraton (Le) Château Versailles Côté Nord Tremblant Crowne Plaza Montréal Aéroport Delta Centre- Ville (sur University) Delta Montréal Embassy Suites par Hilton Montréal Fiddler Lake Resort Gouverneur Hôtel Place Dupuis Hilton Garden Inn Montréal/Dorval Aéroport Hilton Montréal / Laval Hilton Montréal Bonaventure Holiday Inn Aéroport- Montréal Holiday Inn Express & Suites Montréal Aéroport Holiday Inn Laval Montréal Holiday Inn Montréal- Midtown Holiday Inn Select Montréal Centre- Ville Hostellerie Pierre du Calvet a.d. 1725
Hôtel de la Montagne Hôtel de L'Institut Hôtel du Fort Hôtel Espresso Montréal Hôtel Gault Hôtel Kutuma Hôtel La Sapinière Hôtel Le Cantlie Suites Hôtel Le Germain Hôtel Le relais Lyonnais Hôtel Maritime Plaza Hôtel Mortagne Hôtel Nelligan Hôtel Omni Mont- Royal Hôtel Ruby Foo's Hôtel Sheraton Montréal Aéroport Hôtel St- Paul Hôtel Universel Montréal Hyatt Regency Montréal Le Méridien Versailles- Montréal Le Place d'armes Hôtel & Suites Le Saint- Sulpice Hôtel - Montréal Le Square Phillips Hôtel & Suites Le St- Martin Hôtel Particulier Centre- ville Le Westin Montréal Les Appartements LaCité Les Studios Hôtel - Université de Montréal Lhotel Lofts du Vieux- Port Marriott Courtyard Aéroport de Montréal Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites Montréal Aéroport Marriott Residence Inn - Montréal Centre- Ville Marriott Residence Inn Aéroport de Montréal Marriott Residence Inn Montréal Westmount Marriott SpringHill Suites Vieux- Montréal Montréal Marriott Château Champlain Nouvelle résidence - Université McGill Opus Montréal Quality Hôtel Dorval Quality Suites Montréal Aéroport Sheraton Laval et Centre des congrès Laval Station Mont Tremblant Université Concordia Résidences W Montréal Hochelaga- Maisonneuve Mount Royal and Outremont
5 STARS Château Vaudreuil Suites Hôtel Fairmont Le Reine Elizabeth Fairmont Tremblant Hôtel Le Crystal Hôtel Le St- James InterContinental Montréal Loews Hôtel Vogue Ritz- Carlton Montréal Sofitel Montréal Le Carré Doré CONVENTION CENTER m. How many total gross square feet of exhibit space at Convention Center? 498,874 Sq. Ft. n. How much of this exhibit space is contiguous? 265,459 Sq. Ft. o. How many total gross square feet of meeting space is available at the Convention center? 362,077 Sq. Ft p. How many meeting rooms does the convention center have? 113 meeting rooms q. How big is the largest meeting room? 45,333 Sq. Ft r. How many ballrooms does the convention center have? 3 ballrooms s. How big is the largest ballroom? 49,995 Sq. Ft t. When was the last renovation or expansion? 2000 2002 u. Is there free Wi- Fi at the convention center?
Yes at hotspots v. Is there an exclusive in- house Electrical provider? Yes w. Is there an exclusive in- house AV provider? No x. Is there an exclusive in- house decorator? No y. Is there an exclusive in house caterer? Yes, Capital Catering z. Is the convention center a union property? no OFF SITE VENUES aa. How many off site venues within walking distance can host up to 2,000 people? Approximately four off site venues within walking distance can host up to 2,000 people. bb. How many restaurants are within walking distance of the convention center? About 100 restaurants cc. Can you list 3-5 local attractions and there whereabouts? Montréal Botanical Garden A popular oasis in the heart of the city, the Montréal Botanical Garden is recognized as one of the world s largest and finest. Its collection of 22,000 plant species and cultivars, 10 exhibition greenhouses, Tree House and some thirty thematic gardens makes it an exceptional place to visit. The Montréal Museum of Fine Arts The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts has one the highest attendance rates among Canadian museums. Every year, its 600,000 visitors enjoy its encyclopaedic collection, unique in Canada, and its original temporary exhibition, which combine artistic discipline.
The Musée d art contemporain de Montréal Canada's premier museum devoted exclusively to contemporary art, the Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal is a superb place to discover the wealth of Québec creativity and leading international trends in contemporary painting, drawing, engraving, sculpture, photography, installation, film, and video. Casino de Montréal Located only minutes from the city centre, the Casino de Montréal electrifying atmosphere is sure to please with 120 gaming tables, including Poker Texas Hold'em, and over 3,000 slots machines on five floors of sheer entertainment! Shuttle service between Infotouriste Centre and the Casino from June through September 30, Valet Parking and coatcheck are also available for free. Bixi bikes BIXI is cycling as a real means of urban transportation. Available since 2009, BIXI is one of the best ways to enjoy nature, be active, and visit the landmarks in Montréal without any hassles and at a low cost. The system is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 3 seasons a year.