This apartment is exactly as described in the ads. It is a walkup and, if you are not used to walkups, the stairs can be surprise. It is a little loud as both the living room and the bedroom faces the street. We only spent one night in the apartment so it did not bother us too much.
The area is wonderful. Restaurants, nightclubs, patisseries, and Old Montreal are all within walking distance. St. Denis has everything on it and the subway is a few blocks away. There is always something happening in Montreal. One of our favorite cities.