The good: friendly staff, close to the Métro, close walking distance to good restaurants and the Quartier des Spectacles. The less good: this is a budget hotel and it shows, with small rooms, a portable AC rather than a climate control system, a very basic and small elevator. It does not look as fancy or nice in person as in the photos. In addition, if you aren’t used to being in a city, you may be surprised to see sketchy businesses around (though there are also nicer ones) or people panhandling. It’s also not quiet at night. Personally, I thought the location was excellent - I got to see a part of Montreal I didn’t know well and I liked it a lot - and the accessibility of transit, affordable price, and friendly staff made it a good choice.