I had a lovely stay at this apartment. I stayed for 1 month (From end November till the end of December). The apartment is close to 2 metro stations (just a 2 minute walk to Laurier). There are many restaurants, stores and groceries in the area, all within a walking distance. During Christmas there are many things to do in the neighborhood. It's about 30 minutes to downtown with the metro - depends on the time during the day. The apartment itself is clean and cozy. It has a big comfortable double bed. You have the basic cutlery in the kitchen - although not everything you need for cooking. The space is small and it is more suitable for one person and there is enough storage room. The apartment is in the back of the building, so there is no noise from the main street, but the walls are very thin and you can hear the noise from upstairs and the apartments next to you, even if someone is just talking or the phone is vibrating. After a few days you get used to background noise and it wasn't a big bother for me. Overall, I had a great stay, the hostess was very nice, quick to respond, helpful and available for every question, even if not related to apartment issues. The monthly rent is expensive for a small 2 1/2 but the whole area is expensive.