Okay, buckle down for the review of this sweet little spot in Downtown MTL. I have been waiting to write this since I walked in the front door!
Booking/Communication:
Quick, clear & easy. Answered all my questions, & sent me the check-in/check-out emails in perfect timing for the trip, easy to understand instructions.
Parking:
Don’t park anywhere but the Cineplex on Saint Catherine. It’s super cheap, secure, & .5 miles from this Airbnb. Ubers are very reasonable in the area.
The Space:
SUPER CLEAN, I can’t believe how immaculate it was for us. Clean fresh sheets & towels, all the kitchen supplies you could need. We did not cook during our stay, but if you needed to everything you could ask for is there (except a baking sheet!) The couch was cozy & soft but sturdy. They provided 4 cups of coffee for the Nespresso machine & 2 tea bags. We did not use the coffee but appreciated the gesture!
The Bathroom: was huge, had its own washer & dryer & it was a rain shower!! Hello relaxation! There was also a small heater in the bathroom that you could use to warm up the floor when you get out of the shower. Bathroom had supplies, hand soap & even yummy cucumber melon body wash in the shower with shampoo!
The Bedroom: OH MAN! It felt like I was in a five star hotel. Blackout curtains, tv in both the living room & bedroom, & huge closet! The king size memory foam mattress, down pillows & down comforter were a dream. Very clean.
PRO TIP: if the firmness of the memory foam is not your thing, lay down the comforter with a flat sheet over it (both provided) then use your own blanket on top! My boyfriend has an awful back & adding the comforter as a “pillow top” helped comfort him. I slept like a rock for 3 nights!
Heating/Cooling:
There are two units (one in living room, other in bedroom) they have very clear dials about heat or cool. The windows also open up top for a slight breeze if you’re looking for a fresh air exchange!
The Outside: there were reviews about the rest of the building and the neighborhood being grungy. Listen, you’re staying on the few floors that Pierce purchased & renovated to the sleekness that you see. The other 13 or so floors are apartments & yes they aren’t “pretty” but you don’t even see them unless you take out trash on the 6th floor. It’s an extremely secure building. You need a code to get in, & a code in the elevator to even access the pierce hotel floors! Also the code to your room is several digits long & made me sleep so soundly at night knowing it was a secure rental! We hit it off with the locals & even though the building across the street looks a little worse for wear, you’ll realize that MTL is full of different people, places & things & that does not affect your trip :) the 24 hour convenience mart right below the apartment was the perfect little market for snacks.
Overall I HIGHLY recommend this place, my boyfriend & I will never book anywhere else in MTL when we visit!! Thank you!!