How Axel worksAxel $131 a night vs $159 on Expedia at Best Western Plus Hotel Montreal, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $28 a night less (18%). Seen Oct 8.
3-star hotel · Best Western Plus · 161 Rue Sainte Catherine E, Montreal
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Hotels in MontrealA practical 3-star downtown hotel in the Quartier des Spectacles
8.1/10
A strong downtown base, provided you accept street noise and uneven room upkeep.
This practical 3-star in Montreal’s Quartier des Spectacles is a strong pick for travelers who prioritize sightseeing over hotel facilities. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise friendly staff, comfortable beds and generally clean rooms. Restaurants, performance venues and the metro are close, and complimentary lobby coffee is a useful extra. We’d choose it as a straightforward city base, not a polished retreat.
The trade-offs are real: street noise, occasional maintenance problems and some dark interior-facing rooms. Guests on several sites describe visible homelessness and drug use nearby; some feel uncomfortable returning late, though others find the location convenient and manageable. Breakfast and limited valet parking cost extra, and a check-in incidental hold applies. We’d skip it if quiet surroundings, consistently fresh interiors or a pool are priorities.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · en.planetofhotels.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$131 a night with Axel against $159 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $28 a night less (18%).
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$28/night less than Expedia (18%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
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Axel $131 a night vs $159 on Expedia at Best Western Plus Hotel Montreal, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $28 a night less (18%). Seen Oct 8.
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A strong downtown base, provided you accept street noise and uneven room upkeep. A practical 3-star downtown hotel in the Quartier des Spectacles, scored for what it is.
This practical 3-star in Montreal’s Quartier des Spectacles is a strong pick for travelers who prioritize sightseeing over hotel facilities. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise friendly staff, comfortable beds and generally clean rooms. Restaurants, performance venues and the metro are close, and complimentary lobby coffee is a useful extra. We’d choose it as a straightforward city base, not a polished retreat.
The trade-offs are real: street noise, occasional maintenance problems and some dark interior-facing rooms. Guests on several sites describe visible homelessness and drug use nearby; some feel uncomfortable returning late, though others find the location convenient and manageable. Breakfast and limited valet parking cost extra, and a check-in incidental hold applies. We’d skip it if quiet surroundings, consistently fresh interiors or a pool are priorities.
Best for: Sightseers exploring on foot and by metro; Festival and theater visitors; Travelers seeking practical downtown comfort
Watch out for: Street noise and occasionally dark rooms; Some guests feel uncomfortable on nearby streets at night; Uneven maintenance; limited paid parking
Location: Central and metro-friendly, but recent guests differ on comfort with the surrounding streets.
Rooms: Comfortable beds and many spacious rooms; some reports of worn fixtures, poor lighting and noise.
Cleanliness: Strong overall guest ratings, with occasional housekeeping lapses rather than uniformly poor standards.
Service: Friendly, helpful staff are a consistent strength across recent reviews.
Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, lobby hot drinks and a gym; no pool. Confirm breakfast arrangements before arrival.
Fees and surprises: Breakfast and valet parking are extra; parking spaces are limited and an incidental hold applies.
Axel's opinion of Best Western Plus Hotel Montreal, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · en.planetofhotels.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Best Western Plus Hotel Montreal within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $131 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | $159 a night on Expedia | $28 a night less (18%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $124 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | $148 a night on Expedia | $24 a night less (16%) | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
| Oct 15 to Oct 20, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult | $255 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 16 to Oct 19, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $343 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 23 to Oct 25, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult | $278 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 24 to Oct 31, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $169 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $163 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 31 to Nov 18, 2026 · 18 nights · 1 adult | $128 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $116 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 25 to Nov 28, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $117 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 25 to Nov 28, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults | $118 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 26 to Nov 30, 2026 · 4 nights · 4 adults | $134 a night · non-refundable · ROOM, 2 QUEEN BEDS | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 4 to Dec 11, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $106 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 8 to Dec 18, 2026 · 10 nights · 1 adult | $112 a night · non-refundable · ROOM, QUEEN BED | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 9 to Dec 18, 2026 · 9 nights · 1 adult | $115 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 10 to Dec 18, 2026 · 8 nights · 1 adult | $116 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $133 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 19 to Dec 26, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults | $114 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 21 to Dec 27, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $114 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 22 to Dec 28, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $114 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 23 to Dec 29, 2026 · 6 nights · 4 adults | $136 a night · non-refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (child meal not included) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 23 to Dec 30, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $114 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 23 to Jan 2, 2027 · 10 nights · 2 adults | $120 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 24 to Dec 29, 2026 · 5 nights · 4 adults | $136 a night · non-refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (child meal not included) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $123 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 12 to Jan 13, 2027 · 1 night · 2 adults | $117 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 23 to Jan 25, 2027 · 2 nights · 1 adult | $119 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 28 to Jan 31, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $128 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 28 to Jan 31, 2027 · 3 nights · 2 adults | $128 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book |
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