We found Philip’s place suited us perfectly. We were in Montreal celebrating a birthday. Originally thought we would make at least one dinner in, but Montreal is a myriad of wonderful restaurants ended only making a bit of breakfast and coffee. The kitchen is large and equipped with everything you would need. Also found the whole apartment very clean. There is some street noise but being on a busy street in a busy city to be expected. In the summertime, the patio would be lovely for pre dinner cocktails or even bbq if staying in. Yes, there are stairs, so if you have knee/balance issues, keep in mind that they are quite steep and narrow, didn’t actually count how many, perhaps 20. There is a sturdy handrail to help. There is a rental above this one (another flight of stairs), we did hear a little from them, not obtrusive, mostly when they were climbing the stairs. The area right outside of the apartment on Rue St Hubert is rather interesting......a couple blocks away you can walk to Jean Talon market. Go explore, Montreal is a walking city especially when the weather is good.