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Compare Hotel Bonaventure Montreal vs. Peer Montreal Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Montreal.
Hotel Bonaventure Montreal vs. Peer Montreal Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Bonaventure Montreal (Current) | Montreal, PQ | 397 | 51,902 sq. ft. | 5,687 sq. ft. | 20 |
| Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth | Montreal, PQ | 950 | 85,000 sq. ft. | 742 sq. ft. | 37 |
| Le Westin Montreal | Montreal, PQ | 455 | 48,276 sq. ft. | 11,927 sq. ft. | 26 |
| DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal | Montreal, PQ | 595 | 37,700 sq. ft. | 7,644 sq. ft. | 25 |
| Montreal Marriott Chateau Champlain | Montreal, PQ | 611 | 34,905 sq. ft. | 8,530 sq. ft. | 25 |
| Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel | Montreal, PQ | 825 | 32,285 sq. ft. | 12,885 sq. ft. | 20 |
| Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac | Quebec, PQ | 610 | 40,000 sq. ft. | 573 sq. ft. | 23 |
Hotel Bonaventure Montreal — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
397 Total Keys · Up to 167 Peak Group Block Rooms
Standard 1-per-40 cumulative complimentary room credit; request 1-per-35 comp ratio + 3 VIP suite upgrades at group rates during RFP.
Total Event Space & Breakout Room Ratio
51,902 Sq. Ft. Total · 20 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 238–599 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
5,687 Sq. Ft. · 599 Theater · 421 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 28 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Montreal Convention Center (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Montreal Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
YUL (Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport) · 9.5 mi (15 mins off-peak / 26–36 mins peak)
Dedicated group porte-cochere / motorcoach staging lane available with 14-day advance manifest submission to hotel convention services.
Nightly Room Rate, Resort Fee & Tax Structure
$239/nt Group Block vs. $389/nt Peak Rack · 14.5% Montreal Municipal & State Lodging Tax
Mandatory $30/nt resort/destination fee is 100% waived when contracted through the Conventions.com Housing Desk (saves $206/room/night all-in).
Banquet F&B '++' Multiplier & Catering Minimums
$28,000 Ballroom Waiver Min · 24% Service + 8% Tax (+33.9% Effective)
Contract F&B minimums on a cumulative multi-day program basis (breakfasts + breaks + reception combined) rather than per-room/per-day minimums.
Attrition, Cutoff & Cancellation Protection
80% Cumulative Pickup Allowance · 30-Day Cutoff · 100% Rebooking Resell Credit
Always insist on cumulative (not night-by-night) attrition calculation and a 'Resell Mitigation Clause' crediting any rooms resold by the hotel after cutoff.