Ok, I usually don't like to write reviews like this, but this time I really have to. As everyone here, we read reviews before making reservations. Reviews for this apartment were, let's say, great. But guys, please be honest when writing one. We're all throwing money out there.
We arrived at Guillaume's place around 10p.m., he showed us apartment and everything seemed ok for us, as we were really tired. Small notice: If you check after 20:00, you'll have to pay 15EUR as for a late check in...
How clean is the apartment?! Not clean! Dust was all over the place. We had to buy a pack of wet tissues to clean the floor! We really tried clean because of our health. (and we payed like everybody else for a "cleaning fee")
Shower had hairs from other users before, mould was on the walls in the bathroom, water pressure is horrible. For 30 seconds you have normal shower, then it just cuts the cold water, and you are showering with hot water. Kitchen has a bad odor, but looking around, the wall paint ripped off from the wall because of the moisture. Also, you can see the paint in the living room is peeling off.
The worst thing in this apartment is the BED! It was horrible! Bed was sunk like it was used by 3000 persons before. We had back pain every day we stayed there. Bedsheet was ripped on the sides where the sofa folds...
This apartment is in an old building. When we stayed there, they reinforced the walls in the stairway, and it was really loud. Prepare yourself for 6 floors and hundreds of stairs because you don't have an elevator.
Someone said you have a "postcard worthy view". No, you don't. You have to lean 1 meter from the window to see Moulin Rouge. When you open the window, try not to throw up when you see all the mould inside the window. It's BLACK. I'm serious.
WHAT'S GOOD WITH THIS APARTMENT:
- You have a nice location, 20 meters from Blanche station (which helps a lot), you have a super market 5 meters away, Pharmacy 10m, Bakery is 100m away, Moulin Rouge is 50m away, Starbucks 20m etc.
- You have a cable with lots of English speaking channels, which really helps.
Guillaume, you seem like a nice guy, but you really have to step up your game with this apartment. You have to invest in a lot of stuff there. Get that bathroom fixed, and change that bed.
Would I stay here again? I don't think so.