I have stayed in Montreal numerous times over the past 15 years for work and leisure and would have to say this was my least favourite accommodation.
Though Alex’s Place is located within walking distance to the metro and many amenities, I would not say it is especially unique or conveniently located despite his review noting it to be the best neighbourhood in the city.
Overall, the neighbourhood seems quiet and has its charm if you want to be off the beaten path.
I initially searched for properties that offered parking on premises because if you know Montreal at all, though it is my favourite city to visit, parking can be a complete nightmare. I found Alex’s Place and it was noted to be one of the few AirBnB’s with parking in the area. This turned out NOT to be the case. Not only was there no parking spot at his apartment, I was met with bright orange NO parking signs all along the length of his street, so I contacted him for instruction. The host was nowhere to be found during our entire 2 day stay and did not respond to the several concerned messages that were sent.
This was not a cozy place for me, with the exception of his backyard balcony which is shared but also a nice, quiet place to relax and have your morning coffee. The bed was acceptable; however, the pillows should have been replaced. There were two- both flat, lumpy and uncomfortable. The sofa in the living was terrible. After a long car ride, it’s nice to have a comfortable spot to sit. You won’t find it here.
Kitchen is large and offered whatever you’ll need to make your stay feel homey. Dishwasher is not currently working though.
Shower is nice and clean, as was the rest of the place.
The host does not offer a lockbox and leaves the key in plain view, which I find somewhat worrisome in a city of 2.5 million people.
As parking was not easy to find, we ended up getting ticketed on our last day. I brought this to Alex’s attention and requested a partial refund due to the dishonesty in his listing and not only did he refuse, but was very dismissive.
Bottom line: I cannot recommend Alex’s Place as he is unpleasant and unprofessional. There are tons of accommodations in that city, best to avoid this one.