Spent 6 nights at Ilham's place. I read description and many previous reviews and therefore the size of the room and fact that toilet is outside and one stairs' flight up - haven't been surprise to me. The notorious smell in the lobby, by the way, is not originating in the toilet. Consideing excellent location, presence of Careffour supermarket 1 minute away and all the basic amenities in the studette - quite attractive deal for short Paris's stay.