Don’t let the unprepossessing building entrance fool you: This was, overall, an excellent and modern apartment that easily accommodated my husband and I, his sister, her partner, and their two daughters, aged 7 and 14.
My husband groused a bit about the mattress (it’s a bit on the hard side), and I found the bed linens a bit rough, but hey, these were very minor nit-picky flaws. On the plus side, the bath, toilet and shower facilities were outstanding, and I loved the extras such as a washing machine, large flat-screen cable TV, game consoles (PlayStation and Nintendo Classic), and good Wi-Fi. Rooms are large and well lit.
Location is superb. We also appreciated the city guide provided on booking—thanks to its recommendations, we had a fantastic gourmet meal at a suggested foodie restaurant, La Degustation. Also enjoyed the historical Cafe Louvre (across the street and up three flights) and the ice cream shop next door.
Note that the building’s elevator is tiny (two large or three small people at most), but works great. Hosts responded to queries within moments. Would happily recommend to anyone, and hope to return soon to this beautiful and vibrant city.