housing

Housing for the World Congress on Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis is being handled by the Tourism Montréal Housing Bureau. All correspondence and questions should be directed to them. Montréal is a popular travel destination in September. We suggest that you reserve your room well in advance of the August 14, 2008 housing deadline.

For your housing needs during the Congress, please visit https://resweb.passkey.com/go/MS2008
or call 514-844-0848
or toll free in North America 1-888-722-2220.

For group reservations (five people or more), please contact Tourism Montreal by e-mail (reservation@tourisme-montreal.org) or by calling the telephone numbers listed above.

Room Rates/Taxes

Special convention rates have been negotiated with all of the congress hotels. Prices are guaranteed through the August 14, 2008 cut-off date or until the rooms are sold, whichever comes first. After that date, the official room block will be released and the hotels may charge significantly higher rates.

If you wish to extend your stay, a limited number of room nights are available up tp three nights prior and three nights after the congress dates. Rooms are available at the group rate, based on availability.

All rates are per room per night and are subject to a 3% accommodation tax as well as a 5% GST and 7.5% PST tax (subject to change without notice). Some hotels may charge additional fees for rooms with more than one occupant. If you have a special need, please indicate so. Hotels will assign specific room types upon check-in, based on availability.

Deposits

All hotels require a credit car guarantee or check deposit (payable in Canadian dollars) equal to a one-night rate. If you pay by check, your reservation will only be confirmed once your check has been received and cleared by the bank. Checks must be received at least 60 days prior to arrival date.

Changes/Cancellations

Through September 12, contact the Housing Bureau for changes and cancellations. After that date, you should contact the hotel directly. The cancellation and refund policy for the room reservation will be detailed in your reservation confirmation.

Congress Hotels

1. Delta Centre-Ville

777 University Street

Room Rate: CAD $229 single/double

This 28-story hotel is located in downtown Montréal, where Old Montréal and the new international business district meet. The hotel offers one restaurant and one bar; a complimentary health club; children's play center; high speed internet access; underground parking; indoor pool.

Distance from the Palais des congrès de Montréal: 5 minute walk

2. Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth

900 René-Lévesque Boulevard West

Room Rate: CAD $229 single/double

This landmark property is located at the center of Montréal's cultural and commercial district and situated above Central Station, with access to VIA Rail and AMTRAK. The hotel offers three restaurants; tea lounge; high speed and wireless internet access; indoor pool; nearby parking.

Distance from the Palais des congrès de Montréal: 15 minute walk

3. Hilton Montréal Bonaventure

900 De La Gauchetière Street West

Room Rate: CAD $223 single; CAD $243 double

The hotel occupies the top two floors of Place Bonaventure, a 17-story business and international exhibition complex, situated in 2.5 acres of landscaped gardens. The hotel offers two restaurants; heated outdoor pool; pets are allowed.

Distance from the Palais des congrès de Montréal: 10 minute walk

4. Holiday Inn Select Montréal Centre-Ville

99 Viger Avenue

Room Rate: CAD $190 single; CAD $200 double

Across the street from the Palais des congrès de Montréal and only steps away from Old Montréal, this hotel is next to Montréal's Chinatown. The hotel offers one restaurant; free wireless internet access in all the guest rooms and public spaces; a health and fitness center; heated indoor pool; indoor parking garage.

Distance from the Palais des congrès de Montréal: less than 2 minute walk

5. Hotel InterContinental Montréal

360 Saint-Antoine Street West

Room Rate: CAD $245 single/double

Located in Old Montréal, the InterContinental is adjacent to the historic Nordheimer Building, now part of Montréal's World Trade Center. The hotel offers two restaurants and one bar; a fitness center; roof-top lap pool.

Distance from the Palais des congrès de Montréal: 2 minute walk

6. Hyatt Regency Montréal

1255 Jeanne Mance

Room Rate: CAD $229 single/double

The Hyatt Regency Montréal offers direct underground access to the Palais des congrès de Montréal, the subway and the Museum of Contemporary Art. The hotel offers one restaurant and one bar; high speed internet access; an indoor pool and exercise room.

Distance from the Palais des congrès de Montréal: 5 minute walk

7. Le Centre Sheraton Montréal

(Conference Hotel)

1201 René-Lévesque Boulevard West

Room Rate: CAD $245 single/double

Located in the heart of downtown Montréal the hotel is within walking distance of the city's business and entertainment districts. The hotel offers one restaurant and one bar; high-speed internet access; complimentary fitness center and lap pool; covered parking facilities.

Distance from the Palais des congrès de Montréal: 15 minute walk

8. Montréal Marriot Château Champlain

smoke-free property

1050 De La Gauchetière Street West

Room Rate: CAD $237 single/double

The hotel is adjacent to the Bell Centre, home of the Montréal Canadiens, and directly connected to the underground city, metro and train station. The hotel offers one restaurant and one bar; complimentary wireless high-speed internet access; indoor pool; onsite parking.

Distance from the Palais des congrès de Montréal: 15 minute walk