I want to start off by saying the hotel itself is nice, check in was smooth and responsive, and amenities were fine. But, I think the location drops it down by 1-2 stars. I would not stay in this area again and would not recommend this hotel for the area alone. The area may be close to the subway and a few blocks from central shopping, but the block the hotel is on is not good. Every time you leave the hotel - day or night - you run into countless homeless people, drug addicts, and sketchy people on the block. The 24-hour vape shop next to the hotel did not help to attract the best crowds. I did not feel comfortable taking the elevator by myself most of the time. The lobby is supposed to be locked via a code but was often left open by other guests and people that work in the building.
It's also just this block and the next block that seem bad, a few blocks away and you're in the clear and seem in a decent area.
This hotel seems to be ideal - and full of - young kids. I think if location doesn't bug you and you want a good price, this hotel is a good fit for you.
As someone who has never been to Montreal before, I was heavily relying on other people's reviews to understand if I was booking a good area to stay in. The surprising thing is that so many people said the hotel's location was great, which I don't get. Unless you're interested only in shopping, most tourist and city attractions are a 25-60 minute walk away from this hotel. I should have done my own interest but was convinced by the other reviews, so wanted to add in a view point so this wouldn't happen to others.
If you can afford it and location matters to you, spend a little more to stay elsewhere.