A vastly overpriced tired-looking apartment, with wear and tear that means it should be half the price. Smelly bathroom with lukewarm water. A toilet that looks directly onto the kitchen. A fancy coffee machine that didn’t work. Chipped paint and shoddy furniture. And the whole front of the building covered with scaffolding that obscured the view. Do yourself a favor: Get a luxury hotel suite instead for the same amount of money. A éviter, as the French say.