Best location downtown + free parking - Esperanza

Reviews

• Reviewer: Mark

  Comments: Karim gave clear and thorough instructions prior to our visit. Though we never needed to meet in person or speak over the phone, he was very friendly and helpful, and eager to make our stay as comfortable as possible. Use of the squash court was a bonus.

• Reviewer: Rebecca

  Comments: Tidy and comfortable apartment with all the essentials and good shower pressure. The futon bed was comfortable. The dedicated secure undercover carpark was great. Short walking distance of downtown and the major city attractions. Karim was very responsive and a pleasure to communicate with. Would happily stay in the apartment again if ever back in Montreal.

• Reviewer: Shaneze

  Comments: The place was very clean and cozy. 5 mins walk from St Catherine St. Very communicative and responsive with me. I will recommend it for sure to other guest visiting Montreal!

• Reviewer: Peter

  Comments: The place was very clean and the location was amazing. The only challenge was the pool was closed for renovations during our stay.

• Reviewer: Francesca

  Comments: Host was very accommodating for our last minute late night check in. Parking garage was kind of tight, definitely would be a squish for a mid sized car. But aside from that, Appartment was a lot more spacious than expected :) very cute decore and extremely convienent location !

• Reviewer: Charles

  Comments: Great location. Walking distance to pretty much everything.

• Reviewer: Gian

  Comments: We had a great stay! The place is just as pictured very comfortable & clean. I didn't get a chance to meet Karim but he provided detailed information on how to check in, park and check out. The place is at a very convenient location - close to restaurants, bars, shopping and metro. Would definitely recommend and come back.

• Reviewer: Robert

  Comments: The area is great with many restaurants in the immediate area. Mt. Royal is within walking distance and not a bad hike to the top! Apartment was clean and comfortable. Pool was unavailable due to renovations while we were there.

• Reviewer: John

  Comments: As described, great clean apartment close to attractions.

• Reviewer: Teresa

  Comments: Karim was an excellent host. Gave us accurate directions and instructions. Flat is located perfectly in walking distance (or metro) of all downtown action. We love to walk everywhere as Montreal is a walkable city but had no issue with Uber and taxis. Did not take advantage of the pool due to limited time but it is amazing along with the rooftop patio. Had no issues with loud neighbors and building is relatively quiet.

• Reviewer: Chris

  Comments: Karim's apartment is awesome! Fit 5 of us comfortably. Karim offered some great local recommendations and was really helpful and responsive. The location is within walking distance from a lot of cool restaurants and bars. There's a lot of shopping on Sainte Catherine which is right down the street. It's also a cheap taxi ride away from the water front and Mount Royal. Would definitely recommend this place!

• Reviewer: Leah

  Comments: The apartment is almost exactly as described. It's not fancy, but you will have everything you need. The beds are all futons, even in the bedroom. It's well stocked, very clean and comfortable. Parking situation is wonderful. Location is wonderful. Karim was very responsive and helpful.

• Reviewer: Felix

  Comments: Exactly as described and more. Great communications. The pool and Netflix TV were great. Thank you!

• Reviewer: Angela

  Comments: everything was good but was abit noisy in the morning and the parking was pretty tight and sketchy other than that everything was good

• Reviewer: Guillaume

  Comments: L'appartement est sympathique mais le ménage laisse vraiment à désirer .... Draps avec des taches, poussière un peu partout ... Dommage au prix de la nuit on s'attendait à quelque chose de propre.

• Reviewer: Jessica

  Comments: Karim's place was sizable, but also very basic. It's use is clearly for Airbnb's only, so it felt a bit bare. Lacked small details like a full length mirror and paper towels. We also ran out of toilet paper (we were 2 women, stayed for 5 days, and there were 2 very small rolls when we got there). As for location, it was very close to the metro. The parking spot was clutch. We ended up not using our car at all (walked/took metro). As a side note, if you are sensitive to cigarette smell be aware that the hallways do have a strong odor. The apartment itself had none, but there were a lot of cigarette butts on the patio. Unfortunately we did not get a chance to check out the pool. Overall we were satisfied with our stay.

• Reviewer: Raymond

  Comments: Everything was perfect. Karim explained the check in process effectively and we enjoyed our stay. There was no hassle and the location was everything we wanted and more.

• Reviewer: Jessica

  Comments: Tres bien

• Reviewer: Lia

  Comments: Merci bcp pour oouvoir nous acceuillir dans l'appartement. Karim a très bien expliquer toutes les demarches à faire, on a eu du plaisir a rester chez Karim:)

• Reviewer: Ellie

  Comments: Great place and great location

• Reviewer: Jj

  Comments: The location is great - you can find all kind restaurants, dry cleans, supermarket and very close to Metro (on the same block). It is very convenient to find meals (Japanese, Korean, Indian, Chinese, Spanish, Steakhouse, Vietnamese) it is close to University and college so transportation and restaurant are very easy reach.

• Reviewer: Blake

  Comments: Just as listed, I wouldn't say dirty but wasn't the cleanest place ever. The terrace and building amenities where amazing! Enjoyed my stay. Worth it for the price. Thanks Karim!

• Reviewer: Andrew

  Comments: Great location - very near to metro station, which can be used to access most attractions in Montreal. The parking space is a bonus. Karim sent a detailed and easy to follow check-in procedures. He even helped to set up the sofa bed with pillows and blankets prior to our arrival. Thank you!

• Reviewer: Anne

  Comments: This was a perfect location for my fist visit to Montreal. Everything was as described and access was super easy.

• Reviewer: Maria

  Comments: the place is great but the parking kind of chalenging

• Reviewer: Die

  Comments: Karim's place is at a very vibrant neighbourhood. There are lots of good restaurants nearby. It is of walking distance to the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts as well. He also provides guide books in his place, which turned out to be very helpful. Karim gives detailed instructions, so it is easy to locate the apartment. Overall, it was a good experience.

• Reviewer: Katia

  Comments: Karim was very flexible and always quick to respond any inquiry. The bathroom could have been a little more clean but overall great stay!

• Reviewer: Connie

  Comments: Karim provided accurate information to easily check in and out. The apartment was clean, comfortable and stocked with essentials for our stay. Centrally located. we enjoyed our stay.

• Reviewer: Rebeka

  Comments: Quaint apartment. Close to transit and quite accessible. Parking spot is enclosed- corners are a little tight but easily navigated. Pictures are a good representation of what everything looks like. Karim is great at replying and explaining the check-in process. Had a great night in Montreal !

• Reviewer: Kevin

  Comments: Karim's place is as advertised. Good communication, great location and thankful for the parking spot!

• Reviewer: Laura

  Comments: Karim went out of his way on his weekend to make sure we were happy! He always text back within minutes and was very flexible. We showed up three hours earlier then check in, and Karim made it work so we could park our car in the free parking zone, and drop off our bags. I would highly recommend his condo! Comfortable, clean and great location! Thanks again for a great weekend in Montreal!

• Reviewer: Breck

  Comments: Great central location in downtown Montréal. Drove in but didn’t really need to use my car at all. Subway stop is around the corner and restaurants all around!

• Reviewer: Lam

  Comments: That’s was awesome, The appartement was very clean, everything was nice, thank you Karim, If I’ll come back to Montreal I’ll not hesitate to contact Karim again

• Reviewer: Mike

  Comments: Great location downtown near Mont Royal and Ste. Catherine, awesome amenities, great price, and Karim was accurate and responsive!

• Reviewer: Perri

  Comments: Karim's place was exactly what we needed-- a quiet haven in the heart of Montreal. The apartment had what was needed for our group of five. Not fancy but definitely serviceable and (again) the location was wonderful! The rooftop access, pool and parking made it even better. A short walk to so many great city spots! We had a wonderful weekend there! Thank you, Karim!

• Reviewer: Gladys

  Comments: Location is great. It was about a 3 minute walk to St. Catherine, where there are plenty of places to eat and shop. Very comfortable place to stay! Karim was awesome in communicating with us and responded very quickly.

• Reviewer: Steven

  Comments: Right by the subway! Good place to stay if you want to see as much of the city as possible

• Reviewer: Rachael

  Comments: Great location, easy chef

• Reviewer: Ahmed

  Comments: Great location. Very nice apartment. We will definitely come back to it if we visit Montreal again.

• Reviewer: Kevin

  Comments: Very gracious and helpful host!

• Reviewer: Bruce

  Comments: Everything was as is in the photos and description of Karim’s apartment. Stylish and comfortable..the location can’t be beat with parking being a huge plus.

• Reviewer: Christine

  Comments: I can't believe there really was a squash court and sauna in this building! How amazing. Karim's place was just as advertised and he was so quick to respond to our messages. Thanks, Karim!

• Reviewer: Owen

  Comments: Pretty nice! Good place with excellent location! Since I stayed here during Christmas holiday, one point is that the temperature is pretty low, not warm at all. Overall, it’s pretty great!

• Reviewer: Kevin

  Comments: My boyfriend and I enjoyed Karim’s place very much. Super close to the green line Guy-Concordia metro station to get around the city. We kept our car parked in Karim’s parking space. The parking is tight, but doable. We did a 3-day unlimited Metro pass that was only $18 CAD, which was perfect in getting us anywhere we needed to be from Karim’s. Karim was very quick to respond and helped us out with a last minute booking after our previous booking got canceled on us. Highly recommend and would definitely stay at his place again!

• Reviewer: Amira

  Comments: Bien situé, propre, bonne communication, stationnement interieur*****

• Reviewer: Suzy

  Comments: This apartment is centrally located with decent indoor parking. However, it is poorly maintained and missing a few amenities in the kitchen. The accumulation of dirt and dust over the year is obvious on furniture and baseboards with stains on walls and doors. The worst is to be charged a cleaning fee and to then be handed a dirty apartment that was not properly cleaned after the previous night's guest. From a stinky towel and dirty bathroom to dirty sinks and filthy countertops and stovetop. I would not stay here again.

• Reviewer: Echo

  Comments: The condo located in Downtown Montreal, where is convenient to access everywhere such as Metro, stores, cafe, express food, etc. Check in and Check out procedure is easy.

• Reviewer: Jude

  Comments: Great communication with Karim. 8th floor apt centrally located so you can walk everywhere. Metro just a block away. Indoor parking a plus as was the small pool and sauna. Apt was nice and quiet and clean. Futon mattresses rather hard and anyone with chemical sensitivity would notice the spray air freshener odor

• Reviewer: Matt

  Comments: Karim's place is awesome. Great location, ease of checking in and out, very spacious, and access to an indoor pool which was very unexpected. Thanks again!

• Reviewer: Roxanne

  Comments: Arriver simple , réponse rapide Appartement très bien situer , complet Rien à dire !!!

• Reviewer: Andrew

  Comments: We were very happy with our stay. The room was exactly or better than advertised, and the amenities in the building were great (though the squash court seems to actually be a racquetball court). The location is fantastic - about a 10 minute walk from nightlife at Crescent street - and included parking is a huge plus. While we did not meet Karim in person, he was very responsive to our messages and the Argentinian steakhouse suggested in the listing was fantastic.

• Reviewer: Sierra

  Comments: Karim's place is a great! Everything is as described and its a great location close to the subway and st. Catherine street. Karim is also super quick to respond. The only issue we had was that there wasn't enough toilet paper and we had to go buy more. There also was 4 of us but we only had 2 towels. Overall it was an amazing stay and we would stay here again.

• Reviewer: Marie-Helene

  Comments: Awesome location, I had a great weekend at Karim’s place!

• Reviewer: Samar

  Comments: We stayed in Montreal for the long weekend. Our stay was amazing. Karim was quick with his responses and everything was as described.

• Reviewer: Steven

  Comments: Karim is an excellent host and very responsive to messaging. His directions for check-in, etc. were very clear and helpful. The place has everything you need. However, the on-site parking has a max 5’7” clearance, so don’t count on free parking if you have a truck, suv or minivan. The building is easy to find and conveniently located within the city.

• Reviewer: Reena

  Comments: We really had a great weekend in Montreal staying in this place. Pool and sauna are extra enjoyable part of our stay, parking is tight but manageable. The unit is nice and clean. Definitely a great place to stay downtown, just a few walks away from restaurants, stores and public transportations.

• Reviewer: Pattersson

  Comments: Highly recommend

• Reviewer: René

  Comments: C'est un endroit situé dans un quartier intéressant de Montreal.

• Reviewer: Jan

  Comments: Everything was great and absolutely satisfactory. Quick, responsive communication, super clean and nice apartment with lots of amenities and top location in walking distance to anything we needed. Anytime again :)

• Reviewer: Felix

  Comments: Perfect !

• Reviewer: Sim

  Comments: really good place but becareful with the underground parking

• Reviewer: Luana

  Comments: The apartment is in a perfect location. 3 minutes walking from saint catherine with is a really nice street and location. However the apartment is really old, not clean at all and the smell in the entire building is really nasty. I had to ask the owner to come and clean the apartment again because I could not stay there. I sent her picture of the floor and the stains. They came again to clean however the stains and dust were still there. I had to clean them myself. She didn’t want to reimburse me the cleaning fee. I would not suggest that apartment to anybody.

• Reviewer: Charles

  Comments: Real cool

• Reviewer: Igor

  Comments: The place is close to the main strip of bars and restaurants. We enjoyed our stay and the parking was also great. The place's cleanliness could be better, but for the price and the location and the free parking we thought it was fine.

• Reviewer: Janelle

  Comments: Karim is an excellent host and his place is clean, spacious and is in the perfect location of downtown Montreal! 5 stars all the way!

• Reviewer: Barbara

  Comments: This apt is located so that you can walk to the old port area or the McGill area. Also very near the metro stop if you want it. Having indoor parking is a huge plus. Karim is very quick to answer any questions and was very kind to let us check in a little early. If you are looking for a nice space, but no frills and basic this is a great place.

• Reviewer: Steven

  Comments: Appartement propre, accès simple et sécurisé (parking souterrain) je recommande!

• Reviewer: Natalie

  Comments: The apartment is in the heart of downtown Montreal, so certainly an ideal location. The fact that a parking spot is included is big a bonus. The apartment appeared as advertised. However, it was extremely filthy. I was able to inform the host and show him, so hopefully he will address and rectify this with the cleaning company he has hired. The most problematic issue was arriving in 30+ degree weather with no a/c installed as advertised (which was a main criteria in selecting this place). It was quite unbearable. While Karim was very prompt and polite in his exchanges leading to our check-in, once this issue had to be addressed I was very unimpressed with how it was handled. After several exchanges trying to address this legitimate concern, which disrupted most of our evening, arrangements were finally made to come and install the a/c that night. In the end it only made a slight difference, given that its an older window unit. If you plan to use the kitchen, be aware that some essentials are missing; including the proper items to wash and dry dishes. Otherwise, the bed and pull out couches are very comfortable for sleeping, and the highlight for us that mostly compensated for the other disappointments was the amazing rooftop patio and pool on the top floor. If this host is able to rectify the few issues addressed, this place has a lot of potential.

• Reviewer: Monisha

  Comments: This place is perfect for a short trip to Montreal! Communication with Karim was great. The apartment is spacious and we had elevator access to and from our parking so easily. Thanks Karim!

• Reviewer: Brian

  Comments: Stayed 1 night for a short trip to Montreal. Communication with Karim was very prompt. Parking inclusion is a great bonus. Check-in instructions were very clear. Apartment building is on older side but no complaints overall. Thanks Karim!

• Reviewer: Triston

  Comments: Karim was a super communicative, great host.

• Reviewer: Elia

  Comments: Location was great. Very affordable. A few cleanliness issues.

• Reviewer: Yashar

  Comments: Karim’s place is large, clean, with excellent location and good amenities. Although the building is old the apartment is great. The check in and out is convenient and communication with Karim is also very easy.

• Reviewer: Denis

  Comments: Good place for the money

• Reviewer: Andrew

  Comments: Karim's place was nice and cozy. A good deal for the price considering it included parking and the location was close to everything. Only thing was that the AC was not very cold, however we bring a portable fan whenever we rent with Airbnb and that certainly helped. Other than that it was good. Thanks Karim!

• Reviewer: Donna

  Comments: We’ve stayed in a number of AirBnB’s. All have exceeded expectations. However this one, not so much. For the most part, it was clean & neat but had dust & grime in places that made you wonder if the rest was clean. There were only 2 pillows on the bed & they had pillow shams to match the bedspread. Normally, I would want to sleep on pretty pillow shams or want my clients to mess them up. I think a pillowcase would be a better choice. The unit is located right in the heart of lots of restaurants & shopping. We had great off street parking. And, the owner was very helpful with getting the TV to work. Turns out the batteries were dead.

• Reviewer: Keith

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• Reviewer: Adrian

  Comments: Great place to stay, stayed here in July 2018 from the USA, right in downtown walkable to restaurants and etc. Pool wasnt working but that wasnt Karims fault. Parking is easy and free in covered garage. Will definitely stay here again when I come back

• Reviewer: Junyan

  Comments: Near downtown,can park.

• Reviewer: Tanja

  Comments: logement bien placé et facile à trouver, procédure d'arrivée claire et facile. attention à l'hauteur max du parking (1m77). superbe piscine a l'intérieur niveau penthouse. les points négatifs : appartement usé et pas propre, lit très mou, air conditionné insuffisant.

• Reviewer: Yannick

  Comments: Bonne localisation Prix correct Piscine fermée (travaux) quand nous y étions... Balcon très sale (mégots de cigarettes partout sur le sol) Bonne communication avec Karim Wifi très moyen...

• Reviewer: Pamela

  Comments: Had a great stay , the place was everything I expected

• Reviewer: Joseph

  Comments: This has an excellent location - a block from guy Concordia metro and St Catherine’s. Karin sent detailed check in/out instructions so that went smoothly. The parking spot was extremely convenient to have (and rare in downtown). The room itself is nothing fancy, but the price reflects that and the pictures show exactly what to expect. I would stay at Karim’s again.

• Reviewer: Haein

  Comments: Karim's place was very nice, and a great location too. Would definitely recommend!

• Reviewer: Robert & Marcia

  Comments: In trying to be fair, I’ll break it up into two parts: PRO’s: Off street parking was wonderful at this location. It’s close to numerou (Website hidden by Airbnb) Restaurants and within walking distance to the Metro subway. CON’s: The floors, walls, and baseboards were extremely dirty and left us with a (Website hidden by Airbnb) unclean feeling. The furnishing were very minimal and the bed was very (Website hidden by Airbnb) uncomfortable. We could not find washcloths or kitchen towels. Overall, I cannot reccomend this location and we would not stay again until the owner corrected the noted deficiencies.

• Reviewer: Samuel

  Comments: Karim is a great host. We were allowed to check in a little bit early which was a big help. The Netflix was a nice touch. There was no toaster which was a slight let down. The location is prime and the gym is well equipped.

• Reviewer: Andrew

  Comments: I would rent this again it was such a smooth experience. The only negative thing was the parking spot in what might be the tightest corners in a parking garage. Managed alright but could not see myself driving a Van down there. You can see scrapes where the cars hit the corners.

• Reviewer: Tracy

  Comments: Karim’s place is centrally located. Just a short walk to the Bell Centre with lots a restaurants nearby. Free parking is a plus but it really needs a good cleaning.

• Reviewer: Maximilian

  Comments: Alles in Allem war die Unterkunft wie beschrieben und erwartet. Die Lage ist prima, gleich ums Eck gibt es eine Metrostation und man kann kostenlos parken. Die Wohnung ist geräumig und der Gastgeber ist sehr hilfsbereit.

• Reviewer: Benjamin

  Comments: Amazing! Loved the pool and sauna on the roof!

• Reviewer: Natalie

  Comments: The price and location of this place is really amazing! We were in Montreal for a wedding and about a 10 minute walk to the venue and 5 minutes to the metro stop. I think the place needs a thorough cleaning, there is lots of dust and the place is missing some essential kitchen appliances and utensils (no toaster, only one decent knife). Overall I was happy with the stay and we used the pool and sauna which was lovely. The free parking was a great bonus but very tight for having a large SUV.

• Reviewer: Yves

  Comments: Spacious apartment!

• Reviewer: Bob

  Comments: The only good thing about the place is the location. It's the filthiest and least well equipped Airbnb unit I've stayed in.

• Reviewer: Willy

  Comments: Pro: great location, easy to find, great price, parking is a plus. Secure! Con: The bathroom was not cleaned. There were hair and dust over the air vent and the walls. Behind the door was super dirty. The base of the toilet was filthy with urine stains. The bathtub was not cleaned, had soap gum etc. The kitchen area was not cleaned and the oven was dirty, the refrigerator was not cleaned as well. The bed was cheap and was horrible, the first night my back hurt so much that I slept on the futon in the living room. The floor was dirty and the apartment need to be deep cleaned. To top it off the upstairs neighbors partied none stop the time we were there. I know you’re not responsible for the hallway but the smell of curry in the hallway doesn’t help. I read the previous reviews and I was skeptical because there’s a lot of people that love to complain so I decided to see for myself. Mistake, Mistake, Mistake

• Reviewer: Andrew

  Comments: Great basic place in a great location! Thanks Karim!

• Reviewer: Judith

  Comments: Not clean enough

• Reviewer: Yuliet

  Comments: Karim made it very easy to check in, super informative + helpful. The apartment is super close to the metro. Lots of great Korean food close by. WiFi had a good signal. Parking space was a great convenience. Unfortunately, the blue chip provided to enter the building didn't work during our whole stay, the apartment was pretty dirty and super outdated. On our last night the hot water wasn't working. On the day of departure it still wasn't working.

• Reviewer: Justin Kyle

  Comments: good location, good price, would recommend for folks coming in for a quick visit and are price conscious

• Reviewer: Jacques

  Comments: Très bien situé, on peut marcher jusqu'au centre ville en laissant la voiture à l'abri dans le parking privé et surtout gratuit.

• Reviewer: 嘉宝

  Comments: Very perfect place

• Reviewer: Jon

  Comments: Great location! Place wasn’t fancy but did the job.

• Reviewer: Catherine

  Comments: Great location as it’s convenient to downtown and shopping. The parking spot is a plus. Amenities ad expected. The host is quick to respond to any inquiries and provided detailed check-in instructions that made the process very easy.

• Reviewer: David

  Comments: great spot to chill and feel at home.

• Reviewer: Felix

  Comments: Perfect

• Reviewer: Kira

  Comments: place was great! very neat and the directions were very clear

• Reviewer: Reign

  Comments: ATTENTION!!!! ATTENTION!!!! Do not live in this place. This is the worst place you can imagine. Everything is old and dirty. Obviously the host doesn’t care about this place any more. I booked for 9 days, and tried to alter down my check out date. The host won’t do it because no one would like to book this place. All the listing is old and dirty. The room is dark. The worst thing is the strong smell in the hallway and the bed. It’s definitely a horrible place to stay. And the host is not reasonable at all. I hope guests can read this and choose wisely. I had to book another place and paying for this one as well. HORRIBLE!!! HORRIBLE!!!!

• Reviewer: Kevin

  Comments: Karim’s place was in a great location and was exactly what we were looking for. The only issue was with the parking on premise. The clearance is 70 inches so if you have a vehicle that is higher than that you will need to find parking elsewhere. Overall, the checkin was easy and the place was very clean!