Paule's place was in a perfect location! Either the Bir Hakeim or Dupleix station was within 5 minutes walking distance. The week I went it was EXTREMELY hot. The locals told me it really never gets that hot, I just got unlucky! The shower was cold and felt great after sweating all day. There was only one fan in the apartment and after the third day I actually went to my friends hotel to stay with her because I needed A/C! But the last day I was there it had cold down and was perfect! The check in process was easy, although the receptionist does not speak English. I showed her my phone with the reservation on it and she gave me the key. There are two ways to get into the building...up the side ramp or on the main street level, wave the key fob on the sliding door and you can go in that way. I did check out the pool. It was nice and cool and had great views from up there. To get to the pool you will need to go to the B tower, take the elevator I think to 30 and walk up a couple flights of steps. The apartment is great for one person. I think you could get 3 in there comfortably. There is a little convenience store called SITIS within a 2 minute walk and they have a wide selection of drinks and snacks and sandwiches. And VERY reasonably priced. I was there every day! Paule's apartment is 5-7 minutes from the Tower and 5 minutes from both metros stations I mentioned above. When coming from the airport, the C train is not running so you will have to take the B train to Denfert Rocheraut and then get on the metro 6 to either Dupleix or Bir Hakeim. I would recommend Paule's place or stay again!