Econo Lodge

Every now and then a budget hotel earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Econo Lodge, in Downtown Montreal, is one of those. The reasonable location score reflects what guests actually feel on arrival, within an easy walk of the city centre, with the kind of rhythm a city traveller tends…

Every now and then a budget hotel earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Econo Lodge, in Downtown Montreal, is one of those. The reasonable location score reflects what guests actually feel on arrival, within an easy walk of the city centre, with the kind of rhythm a city traveller tends to want. Inside, the rooms are modest, and guests pick out on-site parking and reliable wi-fi as the small things that add up over a stay. It feels lived-in rather than staged, which tends to be the difference between a stay you remember and one you don't. The numbers behind the reviews tell their own story, well over 1,600 reviews, scoring broadly positive on balance. The reputation reads as steady rather than spiking. Expect to pay something in the region of €113 a night, a fair-value entry on the board, especially when stacked against nearby alternatives. All told, Econo Lodge reads as one of those Montreal addresses worth lining up against the obvious choices before booking.