This place is absolutely perfect if you're a couple or a group looking to really enjoy Montreal and not fussy about early nights. Probably not great for older folks with (stairs, potentially noisy) but if you are looking to save a few bucks on a real downtown MTL weekend, you can't beat the location and the opportunity to cook yourself a meal in your room. Great people watching from the windows which are right on St Catherines (grab some pastries and make yourself a coffee, you could sit there all morning) easy walk to the waterfront, 'old Montreal', galleries, museums, the Basilica and about a million clubs, theatres and other arts venues. Very simple and comfortable. Host left a big packet of 'What to do in Montreal' brochures etc. :)