Being a Montrealer, I've been visiting the Mile End for the last 30 years and have always loved it. This neighbourhood truly is the heart and soul of Montreal and has everything you could ever need in your life... plus, plus, plus!
Our Petit Séjour apartment was exactly what we wanted to live in this neighbourhood for an extended period of time. It was spacious, comfortable and clean. It provided enough room for us to live, work and host friends. This apartment was newly renovated and was perfectly clean when we arrived. The balcony off the back room was an awesome bonus. Use it!
It's location is also about as good as it gets in Montreal. Take a daily walk in any direction to work off getting fat at just about any kind of cuisine you can imagine. Don't forget to hang out at Olimpico for coffee, get bagels at St. Viateur, visit Wilensky's, butcher shop at Chez Vito, drink at Bar Roseline. I repeat, the options are endless.