Annie was a great host! Communication was easy, in both English and French, and we received a warm welcome from her and Hubert. They were very professional but human. The studio is far more high-end than it looks in the photos, which already looks modern, clean, and fancy. The front door seals tight to keep out all noise from the street. The AC is whisper-quiet, and the heating system lies under the polished concrete floors. Wifi was lightning fast. The amenities were superior to any hotel or boutique hotel I've stayed at.

At the corner is the 55 bus line straight downtown, which is one of two buses in the area that run constantly. At the same corner, there is a hipster dinette that makes amazing fried chicken and brisket, puts it in a picnic basket and lets you dine in a square full of trees under the copper spires of an old cathedral. The suite is a 10-minute walk from Bernard St. restaurants, but you may find yourself overwhelmed by the famous "Mile End." Petite Italie, where Annie's place is situated, is quieter and more romantic, and every bit as hiptsery if you like that sort of thing. The Jean Talon Market is bursting with produce and cheese and charcuteries. Annie's place is fully equipped for dining in on rainy days, though you will probably want to go out every other time to walk in the city. Enthusiastically recommended!