This was my first time using airbnb and suffice it to say I was hesitant to stay in someone’s apartment with my family of five (myself, my wife, 7 yr old son, 5 year old daughter and grandma) instead of a traditional hotel.
However, the pictures of Hung’s apartment, the multitude of extremely positive reviews and accolades he received, his rating as a super host and his general demeanor when exchanging emails with me prior to making the booking (he even located and posted the apartment floor plan per my request) convinced me to take the chance.
To say the experience was AMAZING would be a gross understatement! Hung was in constant contact with me leading up to the trip and when I arrived at the apartment he was curbside to greet me and assist me with my luggage.
He assumed the role of my personal concierge during my stay advising me on restaurants, shopping, train lines, weather, etc. He ways always only a text away with his local insight and expertise.
Most importantly, the apartment was immaculate (even better than the posted pictures). The place was modern, hip, clean and situated in the heart of old montreal (literally a few blocks away from some of the best restaurants in the city, i.e. Monarque and Helena).
We posted a video of the place on social media and we were the envy of all our friends. We felt like celebrities in our uber cool pad. Hung even had the apartment cleaned twice during our visit so the experience definitely had the hotel feel.
Having travelled around the world and stayed at countless hotels, I whole heartedly recommend this apartment (and Hung) without a single reservation.
Book it now if you can!!
-Darryl Heslop