Accommodation Information
Kristeva Circle Conference, Concordia University, Montreal,
October 24-26, 2024
The Kristeva Circle Conference will be held in the downtown campus of Concordia University. We have arrangements for accommodation with Hotel CHATEAU VERSAILLES, just a block away, 5 min. walking, from the conference venue. As per the draft conference program, we are hosting our first keynote Fanny Soderback and two panels starting at 4 pm on October 24. We invite you to consider booking the night of Wednesday, Oct 23—we have the same discount rate. The discount rate for the conference is at 20%, so single rooms and double bedrooms are at approx. $200 CAD per night. Hotel CHATEAU VERSAILLES is in vibrant downtown Montreal, a short walk away from the building John Molson School of Business where the conference is held, on Sir George William (SGW) campus, Concordia University. Please call in using the group code KCJ24B, or send an email at reservations@sensmtlversailles.com
Transport Information
Conference Location: Sir George William Campus – Concordia’s downtown campus
Arriving in Montreal:
Ground transportation at Trudeau Airport
Simply follow the signs for ground transportation taxi. You will arrive at a gate where usually there is a line-up and a taxi stand. The regular fare would be about 45 CAD, if this is taking you to the hotel Versailles.
While in Montreal:
When doing your routine from Hotel Versailles to the John Monson School of Business—on SGW campus you do not need transportation. We are within 5 in walk from one location to the other.
Bonjour Taxi
Phone: 514-366-3333
Taxi Diamond
https://teo.taxi/en/taxibrands/taxi-diamond
Phone: 1-514-273-6331
Food Information
The caterer we are using for the Kristeva Circle conference:
Website G Catering
Contact Giancinto Salerno
514-770-9235
https://traiteurgcatering.com/en/
Our lunch breaks
SGW—lunch while we are taking a lunch break in the days with conference sessions
Hive Café Solidarity Cooperative (3 min walk)
This a local, student-run option for healthy and sustainable food at Concordia. Their menu comes directly from Concordia kitchen's located on the 7th floor of the Hall building and spans a wide variety of tasty vegetarian, vegan, and allergen free options that are sure to please any crowd.
Website
Hive Café Solidarity Cooperative
Contact
514-664-4483
events.hivecafecoop@gmail.com
Library Building--LBEE Café (3 min walk)
https://www.concordia.ca/campus-life/food-services/places-to-eat/lb-cafe.html
Nestled behind the library staircase on the main floor of the LB Building, the LBEE Cafe offers a delightful escape from your busy day.
Enjoy a cup of Concordia’s signature Fair Trade Stingers Roast Coffee or indulge in Fair Trade Tea selections, perfect for keeping you energized, all crafted with fresh, local ingredients.
Location
- LBEE Cafe
1453 Mackay Street
SGW Campus
LB Building
Opening hours
- Monday to Thursday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
https://www.concordia.ca/campus-life/food-services/places-to-eat/lb-bookstore-cafe.html
There’s nothing quite like the smell of new books...except maybe the smell of freshly brewed coffee. Put the two together and you have a full-service Starbucks in the bookstore!
Location
- Starbucks Café
1400 Boulevard Maisonneuve West
SGW Campus
LB Building
Opening hours
- Monday to Thursday: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Restaurants for Dinner
In the neighbourhood of the hotel, 5 min walk--
Il Cortile Restaurant
https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=il+cortile
Long-running restaurant with a flower-filled courtyard, featuring Italian specialties & wines.
Service options: Has outdoor seating · Has Wi-Fi
Located in: IEGOR Hôtel Des Encans
Address: 1442 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, Quebec H3G 1K4
Opens at 5 p.m.
Phone: (514) 843-8230
In the neighbourhood of the hotel, about 10 min walk--
Le Taj Restaurant
https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=le+taj+montreal+menu
Indian classics in an elegant room with a visible tandoori oven, plus a set-price lunch buffet.
Service options: Reservations required · Serves vegan dishes · Has Wi-Fi
Address: 2077 Stanley St, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1R7
Opens 5 p.m.
Not in the neighbourhood of the hotel, but about 10 min by cab-- ST MICHEL location or Griffin Town location; Mile End location is about 20 min by cab
https://julien-leblanc.com/contactez-nous/
https://julien-leblanc.com/demandez-une-soumission/
https://julien-leblanc.com/repas-affaires/
Côba Restaurant, located on trendy Laurier Street in Outremont (10 min by cab), offers you fine Asian cuisine.
https://www.restaurantcoba.com/
Côba is a catering service that specializes in Asian gastronomy, poké bowls and sushi. If you have dietary restrictions, they will be able to accommodate them, and they are also pleased to offer vegetarian and vegan options.
https://www.restaurantcoba.com/en/contact-us
Côba Restaurant
1124 Laurier West
Montreal, Quebec
H2V 2L4
514.908.1889
info@restaurantcoba.com
Further options will need a reservation:
Restaurant Brasserie--by cab in 20 min—highly recommended, in Outremont
https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=brasserie+bernard
Eclectic, French-inspired bistro dishes & a wine-centric bar in a stylish space with Parisian flair.
Service options: Has outdoor seating · Serves great cocktails · Serves vegetarian dishes
Address: 1249 Avenue Bernard H2V1V7, Montréal, QC H2V 1V7
Another Brasserie— about 10 min by cab--in Old Montreal
https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=brasserie+701+menu
A menu of French brasserie classics inside a chic space with decorative chandeliers & high ceilings.
Address: 701 Côte de la Place-d'Armes, Montréal, QC H2Y 2X6