This apartment is adequate. The primary thing to note is that it’s DIRECTLY across the street from a nightclub, and there’s no way to block out the noise when it’s open (which is almost every night). Even with the windows and bedroom door closed, we still heard the thumping music, which wasn’t particularly pleasant. We would not have chosen to stay here had this fact been part of the listing. Some people like clubs, we do not.
Harold also sent us a very long message before we checked in of things we either weren’t allowed to do, or charges he would make against us if we didn’t do what he said, which was very unwelcoming. Part of this message was strongly warning us to make sure all the dishes, glasses, and utensils were clean, or face a huge fine, even though when we arrived most of the dishes, glasses, and utensils were dirty. The shower was clogged too, but Harold did sort of fix it quickly, which was good. And speaking of checking in, we weren’t allowed to do much as enter the building before 5 pm, and even though we followed the rules exactly, we walked in on his cleaning lady who wasn’t done yet. If you’re going to make guests wait until 5 pm, the apartment should be fully ready to be entered at least 15-30 minutes before. (And the cleaning person used heavily scented products, causing me a terrible migraine and nausea.)
Another thing we were told not to do/touch/use was the rain shower feature of the shower because it was broken. I thought this was a new issue, but in looking back through reviews, I can see that it’s been an issue since at least October 2021. So, there’s duct tape covering the shower knobs and the shower head, which wasn’t great. We were pretty confused as to why it hadn’t been fixed in the last 7+ months. The towels were also vastly different sizes - one was fine for an adult and one would’ve only been the right size for a toddler.
The only redeeming quality of this apartment is its proximity to a number of metro stops and points of interest. The Marais is a lively neighborhood, although I’m sure there are quieter places to stay than in this apartment across from a nightclub.
Overall, while it was an adequate place to stay (had a bed, working toilet, and fridge), we do not feel it was worth the price.