Third floor unit (302)
Pros: the small space’s layout is pretty effective and the furnishings contemporary; clever use of mirrors does much to amplify the space which is sunny and bright and high-ceilinged on the third floor with the exposed rafters; bed comfortable and firm, the management team was quick to respond and check in with us. For an urban neighborhood, it was surprisingly quiet. Both the lobby and interior courtyard are charming but they were staining the latter so it was clearly off limits and by extension the lobby was too. Roof deck not populated with outdoor furnishings yet (late April too early?) but the hot tub looks large and appealing.
Cons: daylight shows a space that could use some TLC; had a variety of small-scale issues (lightbulbs, towels, fixture problems, weed smoking) but management good about communicating and responding; did discover that we could hear people using the hot tub on the roof right above us but they didn’t stay too late. Able to hear neighbors in the hallway coming and going (it’s also a route to the roof deck) but wasn’t bad. More challenging were neighbors in adjacent unit which shares a door possibly? Last day there we were very aware of them coughing etc. which these days is more unnerving than ever unfortunately.
Small details: there are no bedside tables so anything you want next to you is sitting on the floor. Given the layout and size of space, this isn’t necessarily a fixable thing. Don’t inadvertently touch the light fixture on the swing arm over the bed as it’s possible to burn your hand.
Other visitors had recommended bringing kitchen-related items with you if you plan to truly use that space and that’s accurate. It is very bare bones. Best to bring in take-out.
Also, the bathroom door is a sliding one that doesn’t completely close and is adjacent to eating and living area. You’ll want to know your traveling companion well. (Note: my partner realized the door wasn’t actually in its track and he was able to maneuver it back on.)
Lastly, parking was a bit of a challenge but we found a stretch of street (Napoleon between Mentana and Av. du Parc-La Fontaine) that allowed us to park for free during our entire stay - we just had to land there after the Thursday morning street cleaning hour. Pay attention to the street cleaning signs and also don’t park anywhere where the sign shows a red block on it with a number in it — that number corresponds to the residential permits which you’ll see in the rear windows of parked cars.
Summary: the neighborhood has much to offer and is definitely explorable on foot. Great chocolate shop nearby, many many restaurant options within five minutes, fun clothing and home goods and book stores. Easy to walk to the metro and well-marked. And you’ll be happy with the management and their keen interest in making things right.