Canada: An Airbnb Comparison
Everyone knows that not all Airbnbs are created equal and that each city offers up something completely different. But since we're on a ratings system kick, let's compare Montreal versus Quebec City anyway! Since both studios were nearly the same square footage and price, I think it's pretty fair.
First Impressions
Montreal
Pros: Host was there to let us check in early and gave us tons of local tips.
Cons: Nondescript brick building with no elevator.
Quebec City
Pros: Adorable hidden garden with private entrance.
Cons: SO. MUCH. FABREZE. Also, it was like a 10-minute scavenger hunt to find the lock box containing the keys.
Winner: Quebec City. You can't beat that garden.
Bedroom
Montreal
Pros: The artwork
Cons: The artwork
Quebec City
Pros: Two separate sleeping areas
Cons: The were both uncomfortable. One was a thin murphy bed that I kept banging my shin into and the other was a lofted bed with no headspace resulting in Staci banging her head on the ceiling.
Winner: Montreal. Bear FTW.
Living Area
Montreal
Pros: Tons of room. Both of us could comfortably sit on the couch together and there was plenty of room for our suitcases to spread out.
Cons: When you have to clarify that the rug isn't human skin.
Quebec City
Pros: Beautifully decorated and very functional considering the layout.
Cons: Couch was too small for two people and our suitcases had little room.
Winner: Montreal. I'll take space over decor.
Location
Quebec City
Pros: This view was at the end of our block. Directly next to the Chateau Frontenac.
Cons: Living on top of a giant hill with a broken funicular is THE WORST.
Winner: Quebec City. At least our butts looked good after the trip.
Overall Winner: Quebec City
Maybe it was because we had a better time overall in QC, but this Airbnb stunned from the moment we arrived. It also gets bonus points for having a full length mirror (perfect for our "elevator selfies") and for hosting our impromptu wine and cheese happy hour.
What are you waiting for? Book now before winter comes and you're buried under 30 ft of snow!
-Jen
