Other Useful Information
Note: information as of March 10, 2025
Lodging
Some options are presented below:
- Courtyard by Marriott Montreal Downtown
- InterContinental Montreal, an IHG Hotel
- Le Square Phillips Hôtel & Suites
- Hôtel Le Dauphin Montréal Centre-Ville
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Montreal
Other Hotels:
There are other well established hotels located in the downtown core or in Old-Montreal easily accessible by public transport services: Hilton Garden, Hyatt Place, Sheraton Centre, Queen-Elizabeth, Chateau de l’Argoat, SpringHill Suites.
Budget lodging options:
There are also a couple of budget lodging options nearby the UGM venue: Travelodge Hotel by Wyndham Montreal Centre, Hôtel Saint-Laurent Montréal, Hôtel Zéro1, Hotel Quartier des Spectacles.
Transportation
The STM (public transport) provides bus and metro services across Montreal: https://stm.info/en
- Subway station Square-Victoria-OACI
- Bus 747 from the airport will get you directly to downtown Montreal. It runs 24/7 and costs a minimum of $12 for a 24-hour transit pass. Unlimited Weekend, 3-Day and Weekly transit passes also include access to the 747 bus at no extra charge. The bus will make a first stop at subway station Lionel-Groulx, from which you can get on the two main subway lines (see map, orange and green lines). After Lionel-Groulx the bus will also make severalstops near major hotels in the city center.
Taxi Services. There are several major taxi companies in Montreal. Pick up any at the airport taxi rank. For travel around Montreal, the following are recommended.
- Taxi Coop Montreal +1-514-725 9885
- Taxi Diamond +1-514-273-6331
- Eva Coop ridesharing https://eva.coop/
- Uber https://uber.com/ca/en/
Parking
Be aware that HEC Montreal is located in downtown Montreal where parking is usually difficult. You can use the indoor parking lot (space is limited). Please visit https://www.coophec.com/en/web/hec/parking to find out about the parking lot opening hours and rates.
Weather
Temperature during August is expected to be between 21 to 27 degrees Celsius with intermittent rain. It is suggested that you carry a light jacket as the temperature could dip below the usual range this year.
Dress Code
The dress code recommended for this event is smart casual.