The place has had better days, but I was able to adjust and become comfortable enough to add a few days to my stay. You can cook in the kitchen, however you'll have to improvise somewhat or decide what to cook after you see what tools are there. The bedroom was comfortable. The shower needed a repair, but was usable. Meeting my roommates made things easier. I was there long enough to enjoy meeting Anglophone and Francophone roommates. Getting downtown with the metro isn't an issue. It's quiet at night. For the convenience of the washing machine and having a private room I would prefer it here in comparison with a hostel.
Merci Linda.