The flat was clean. The host was very generous in bringing us a fan during the heat. Check in was super easy. Keep in mind traveling with suitcases, it is a hike up stairs but we managed. I know being in France it is hard to avoid but the neighbors smoke does come into the apartment when the windows are open. It was a little tough for us and our kids to breath that in constantly, mostly in the night. Lyon is a beautiful city. We enjoyed our stay there.