Accommodations and travel
Recommended hotels near by HEC Montréal – Hélène-Desmarais building
We recommend participants to book their hotel early since there will be other major events held in Montréal at the time of the conference.
4★+
360 Rue Saint-Antoine O, H2Y 3X4
Price approx. / night (CAD$)
180–349 $
Walking distance from venue
~8 min
4★+
2050 Rue Mansfield, H3A 1Y9
Price approx. / night (CAD$)
249–359 $
Walking distance from venue
~14 min
4★+
270 Rue Saint-Antoine O, QC H2Y 0A3
Price approx. / night (CAD$)
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Walking distance from venue
~8 min
4★+
1041 Rue de Bleury, H2Z 1M7
Price approx. / night (CAD$)
115–240 $
Walking distance from venue
~5 min
3★+
1 Boulevard René-Lévesque E, H2X 3Z5
Price approx. / night (CAD$)
130–160 $
Walking distance from venue
~14 min
3★+
455 Rue Sherbrooke O, H3A 1B7
Price approx. / night (CAD$)
120–180 $
Walking distance from venue
~10 min
3★+
161 Rue Sainte-Catherine E, H2X 1K8
Price approx. / night (CAD$)
100–140 $
Walking distance from venue
~15 min
2★+
9 Rue Sainte-Catherine O, H2X 1Z5
Price approx. / night (CAD$)
60–110 $
Walking distance from venue
~10 min
2★+
15 Rue Sainte-Catherine O, H2X 1Z5
Price approx. / night (CAD$)
80–140 $
Walking distance from venue
~12 min
2★+
1601 Rue Saint-Hubert, H2L 3Z1
Price approx. / night (CAD$)
70–120 $
Walking distance from venue
~15 min
Visa And Entry Requirements
Participants are reminded that visitors to Canada may require a visa or electronic travel authorization (eTA) to enter the country. We encourage all international attendees to verify the entry requirements that apply to their nationality well in advance of the conference. Upon confirmation of registration, the conference hosts can provide an official invitation letter to support your visa application.
For detailed information on visa and entry processes, please consult the following Government of Canada resource.
Travel Around Montréal
Hélène Desmarais Building is located steps from Montréal’s main transportation hubs, making it easily accessible by metro, commuter rail, inter-city trains, bus, BIXI, and car.
- Downtown Montréal is extremely well-connected by:
- STM metro and bus system
- REM light rail
- BIXI bike-sharing (multiple stations nearby)
- Communauto car-sharing
- Extensive pedestrian and underground networks, including the RÉSO (the Underground City)
Plan trips using the STM, REM, Exo, or Transit apps.
The nearest metro stations (multiple within walking distance) are:
- Square-Victoria–OACI (Orange Line) – 4-minute walk
- Bonaventure (Orange Line) – 6-minute walk
- Place-d’Armes (Orange Line) – 8-minute walk
Check walking routes via Google Maps by entering the address “501 Rue De la Gauchetière Ouest.”
For more information, please check the metro network https://www.stm.info/en/info/networks/maps
The venue is within immediate proximity to Montréal’s two key rail stations:
Gare Centrale (Central Station) – Directly adjacent
This is Montréal’s main inter-city and commuter rail hub served by:
- VIA Rail (Québec City–Windsor corridor and beyond)
- Exo (commuter trains)
- REM (airport line)
Walking time: 2–3 minutes.
Many STM bus lines serve the downtown core. The closest stops are on:
- Boulevard Robert-Bourassa
- Rue Saint-Antoine
- Boulevard René-Lévesque
Plan your route via the STM website or the Transit/Google Maps apps.
If you are using GPS, use the address:
501 Rue De la Gauchetière Ouest, Montréal, QC H2Z 1Z5
Parking Options Nearby
Paid parking is widely available in downtown Montréal, including:
- HEC Montréal Hélène Desmarais Building
- Gare Centrale / CN Parking (directly connected underground)
- Place Bonaventure Parking
- World Trade Centre Montréal Parking
- IATA / ICAO Building Parking (adjacent)
Rates vary by hour/day. Always check overnight restrictions and event-day pricing.
The venue is highly walkable from all major downtown transit nodes:
- From Square-Victoria–OACI metro: ~4 minutes
- From Bonaventure metro: ~6 minutes
- From REM Central Station: ~2 minutes
- From VIA Rail Central Station: ~3 minutes
Google Maps provides the most direct route depending on entrance availability.
The venue is approximately 18 km from the airport.
Taxi or Uber
- Travel time: 25–35 minutes
- Typical cost: $45–$55 CAD (fixed airport rate applies for taxis)
A fast, direct option:
- Board the REM at the airport → Gare Centrale (Central Station)
- Walk 2–3 minutes to the venue
Total time: ≈25 minutes.
Alternative bus option:
- Take the 747 bus to Berri-UQAM
- Transfer to the Orange Line (Bonaventure or Square-Victoria)
Total time: ≈60 minutes.