AUBERGE LE LOUIS-HEBERT

Don't let the staged photos or glamorous wording on their website fool you.  Their borderline promotional lies are meant to draw you in, and before you know it, it's too late.  And by too late, I mean they will charge your credit card before you even get in your room!

Be amazed at the location of their ample parking area.  Situated in a sketchy back alley beside the overflowing dumpsters and fire escapes, you will be delighted to learn that the parking is exclusive to only eight cars on a first-come, first-served basis.  And if you're one of the lucky few to enjoy a parking spot, you will be even more delighted to find out these limited spots are only $25 each!

Make sure you pack light cause if you are on the third floor, you must pull your suitcase up six flights of Victorian-era stairs.  The whole place has a lovely New York slum apartment feel to it.  It's also nice to be able to pay almost $200 a night for a place that looks like a hostel.  It's pleasant to feel like a peasant for a change.  I mean, isn't it nice when the shower has commercial bathroom soap dispensers for your shampoo and conditioner!?

If you're lured in by their advertisements of whirlpool baths and gas-fired fireplaces, you won't be disappointed! That is if you don't expect your bath to whirl or your fireplace to use gas.  In fact, the fireplace fan will probably sound like a dentist's drill, so you can really relax and enjoy your stay.

And speaking of relaxing stays, you will be pleased to know that the next-door neighbor is a bar with extra loud speakers, some of which are even installed outside.  The high-paced tempo of the subwoofers will gently rock you to sleep.  And don't worry, the music won't stop until 2 or 3 in the morning.

Don't forget that once you cross the creaking floors to your bed, you can then finally unwind by watching some cable TV.  That's right, they have all 10 of the finest basic channels for your viewing pleasure.

At least they have a microwave.  And yes, it works.  You can tell it works because it sounds like a lawn tractor trudging along up a hill.

So I give zero stars out of 10, do not recommend, and will not be coming back.

Très bonne auberge. Bien placée, propre. Les lits sont confortables et les dortoirs bien équipés. Nous avons passé une excellente nuit!

Lovely boutique hotel. Our suite had everything we needed and the smart toilet was definitely a highlight lol! Clean, cozy and well located. Service, although virtual, was impeccable. Would highly recommend staying here!

Situé dans un secteur très achalandé proches des restaurants et bars, j' ai été surprise,la chambre était bien insonorisées

I stayed here from 30th to 4th and really liked the place. Its cozy, big and has enough restrooms. The number of times the hostel staff said ‘no big deal’ to my requests (like getting an extra key because I locked myself out????) was amazing. A really professional and content set of people working here. Keep it up, you guys set a new bar for hostel experience.