Hotel Governeur Montreal

[jerryskater]

The rates for the Governeur seem to have gone crazy. I called a few minutes ago for a business room 7/4-7/8 and was quoted an AAA rate of 189.00 CAD dollars. Last year I booked a room in March for Gay Pride in August and the rate was 139.00 CAD.

 

Any idea what's going on. Should I wait till March or thereabouts to book?

[tsgarp]

Oftentimes when you book that far in advance they just offer you a rack rate. Trying calling again 90 days out and you'll get a more realistic rate. Summer is also high season for them.

[corndog]

I just checked Kayak.com for those dates, and it shows rates of $113/night at Orbitz and Cheaptickets. Those are probably standard rooms, not business rooms, but quite a bit cheaper.

 

When I'm booking this far in advance, I usually book a refundable room at the hotel's website, http://www.gouverneur.com/en/hotel/placedupuis as a "fall back" and then keep an eye out for a better rate as time goes by. These days it's really hard to get a good rate at any hotel without choosing a non-refundable option.

[Diverdan]

Is this the best place to stay to be near the gayborhood? I am planning a trip to Montreal this summer and would like to stay somewhere that is very nice, but nearby the action.

[Cooper]

Diverdan, If you want to be in walking distance to Campus, Stock, Cabaret, and Taboo, then, the Hotel Governeur is the most convenient and nicest hotel. The business class rooms are nicer than the regular rooms. Ask for the 30th Floor.

[EZEtoGRU]

Is this the best place to stay to be near the gayborhood? I am planning a trip to Montreal this summer and would like to stay somewhere that is very nice, but nearby the action.

 

It seems to be a favourite of those that want to stay close to the Villiage. I know one customer of Stock that travels to Montreal from NYC at least once a month and he always stays at the Gov. No doubt it has the distinct advantage of being within walking distance of all the Village has to offer.

[corndog]

I find the Gouverneur to be a bit worn and in need of an extensive refurb, but the location can't be beat... very convenient to the 747 Airport Bus, the Metro, and of course the Gay Village. I'd like a more luxurious room, but not badly enough to give up the convenience.

[jerryskater]

I find the Gouverneur to be a bit worn and in need of an extensive refurb, but the location can't be beat... very convenient to the 747 Airport Bus, the Metro, and of course the Gay Village. I'd like a more luxurious room, but not badly enough to give up the convenience.

 

I've been staying there for many years and I agree with corndog completely.

 

And thanks to tsgarp and corndog for respsones to my original post

[Mark Gordon]

Beware of unwanted guests - bedbugs have been reported @ Le Gouverneur.

 

http://www.bedbugregistry.com/location/QC/H2L/Montreal/1415 Rue St-hubert

[bigvalboy]

I find the Gouverneur to be a bit worn and in need of an extensive refurb, but the location can't be beat... very convenient to the 747 Airport Bus, the Metro, and of course the Gay Village. I'd like a more luxurious room, but not badly enough to give up the convenience.

 

I agree, I used to stay there all the time. It was the best location, fairly decent quality, the prices were reasonable and the staff was very accommodating. Lately it is just really tired and dated. If you are not that particular and just need a place to hang your hat and somewhere to bring the boys, then I would think that it would be fine, except maybe for the bed-bugs, as Mark Gordon pointed out.

 

Last trip I opted to stay downtown. Cabs and other transportation is a snap, so for me being a little further out was not a problem.

[Poppie]

I booked the Governeur for a June trip through their website. Savings of about 25% by pre-paying. That does come with a no change non-refundable clause. The location can't be beat. Glad I finally discovered the 747 bus from the airport!

[Diverdan]

Thanks for all the good information.

[zzed]

I agree, the Gov has location for sure but my travel companion prefers to stay at the Delta on President Kennedy... much nicer rooms and right on the subway (Metro) for easy access to the village

[msclwrsper]

There are a number of quite nice bed-and-breakfasts as close as the Governeur. A group of us took over a floor of one of the bed-and-breakfasts and we had a blast. Didn't have any problem bringing back friends to the rooms :-)

[jerryskater]

Can you tell us the name of the B&B you stayed at. Also the names of the others near the Governeur.

 

Thanks.