I absolutely LOVED my stay. The location was a huge draw for me, right in the Gay Village (fun!); right on Ste Catherine which is amazing because I got to walk along it to and from the Palais de Congres each day; and right across from a metro station and grocery store. It's a little further from downtown than most of my colleagues stayed, but I saw it as a way to see more and get a little extra exercise.
Ps. Do yourself a favour and walk ten minutes south on Ste Catherine and check out Bar Renard. Excellent!