The stay at Sonia's was great. Sonia was very welcoming and introduced us to her flat. The location is exactly as advertised and the view is truly marvelous. The location is secure, quiet and very convenient to Gare de l'Est and Gare du Nord. There are 2 grocery stores nearby and numerous great restaurants. As indicated in a previous review, the flat is on the 6th floor. This allows for the fantastic view, but you must carry your bags and down a spiral stairway.