Ala's place was perfect for my trip. The location is fantastic, right across the street from the Mont Royal metro station. The hostel/hotel is in the middle of a nice neighborhood with lots of restaurants, cafes, and bars in walking distance. The room was comfortable and clean, but a heads up the walls are a bit thin. I could hear the TV pretty well coming from the room next to mine, but it wasn't unreasonable and they weren't playing anything loud late at night or early in the morning. It was really only at normal hours so it wasn't a big deal. You can also hear some street noise which I definitely expected. Because of the great location you're in the middle of a pretty busy area. Shared bathrooms were better than I was expecting. Great price for a private room in the middle of everything.