At first I was skeptical about staying in a local hotel that was not part of a chain. Stayed here during the Olympics. Very overpriced through hotel.com but maybe the price was marked of 500% due to the Olympics. They price gouged me. Outside of the price, hotel experience was great. Hotel has been updated and what I love most was no carpet in the rooms. This is great for persons with allergens. The elevator/lift was working when I visited. It only fits one person at a time. I found using the stairs more convenient. I only had 1 flight to go up and down. A major benefit is the close proximity of this hotel to the Saint Lazarre metro station. We rode the metro so many times and it was not more than a 6 minute walk. A few other things I liked: white bed covers, no bed bugs, no bug sitings period, brightness and cleanliness of the room, modern bathroom features, great shower pressure, rainfall shower head and handheld shower head, air conditioned rooms, free wifi, and complimentary continental breakfast. Hotel staff were very kind. Cafes and mini marts are located all around you. I would stay here again. I also felt safe in the area of town the hotel is located.