· Hotel Information
The Hyatt is a lovely hotel located across the Place des Arts. A Metro stop is located in the plaza but everything is very walk able. A downtown map indicating the hotel’s location can be accessed here: http://montreal.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/services/maps/index.jsp?icamp=propMapDirections. In addition, the underground walkway is directly below the hotel. The underground walkway includes a mall with a food court, grocery store, pharmacy, liquor store and health clinic.
The room rate for Montréal is $165 CD ($169 USD) per night. I was able to negotiate with the hotel that the room rate will include breakfast and internet service for your stay in Montréal. You will be given a breakfast voucher at check in. To be able to access the internet you will need to sign up as if you are paying but the charges will be deducted from your final bill upon check out. Additionally the same internet access will be available in the meeting spaces. I am also working on a Preferred Airline discount to help ease the cost of travel. I hope the cost savings obtained will encourage you to attend the annual meeting in Montréal.
For your convenience the hotel reservation site has been opened. You can make your reservation today by clicking the following link. https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=3327227
· Group Travel Rates
United and Amtrack discounted fares are available. The discount codes can be found on the NAAL Annual Meeting Registration site.
· Meeting Registration Fees
The Annual Meeting Registration site will be available September 15. Fees for the Annual Meeting will be $285 for Members and $320 for Visitors. The late fee of $375 begins November 16, 2012. $375 will be the onsite registration fee as well.
· Dining Options
Most of the restaurants in Montréal and Old Montréal have large alfresco dining areas and reservations are typical. Since we will be in the city during the winter, the dining capacities will be significantly reduced. I highly recommend reservations for your evening dining experiences. There are too many great restaurants to list here but we will be adding recommendations to the blog shortly.
Your breakfast is part of the hotel package. For lunch options there are numerous conveniently located restaurants in the same block as the hotel as well as a food court below the hotel on the underground tunnel walkway.
· Evening Entertainment
Some of you have expressed interest in attending a hockey game while in Montréal. I inquired about the schedule and ticketing process while there. Most of the tickets have been sold out for a month or more, however it was recommended that you check the Montréal Canadiens, website the 15th of each month to inquire about tickets that will not be used. The website address is http://canadiens.nhl.com/ .
Notre-Dame Basilica has a light show throughout the week. Information can be found at the following link: http://www.therewaslight.ca/.
St. James United Church has a regular concert series.
· Airport Transportation
1. "L'Aerobus" is the shuttle service from the airport to the Montreal Central Bus Station. The shuttle will stop at 3 hotels before reaching the Bus Station. From there, a complimentary shuttle service is available to bring you to our hotel. CAD 13-one way CAD 22.75-round trip. The shuttle operates 4:00am-11:30pm. www.autobus.qc.ca
2. Limousine: approximately $65 CAD one way
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