First the good:
The apartment is in a great location. There a few different metro lines nearby. The street feels very safe even at night. The evenings were very quiet.
It is very clean. There is a refrigerator, which is definitely a plus for storing drinks and macrons. The bathroom is a decent size and there is a washer/dryer. However, the appliance is a two in one and the instructions are in French. I was very thankful to be able to wash a load of laundry!
There was a small closet right outside the unit where we were allowed to store our bags after check out. We were going to be out all day so we had to check out very early but weren’t leaving the city until the evening.
Now the not so good:
It is clearly written on the site that check in is at 12pm. In my communication with Jean-Pierre prior to my trip, I was asked exactly what time I would be arriving. Jean-Pierre let me know he was going on vacation and that I should call his associate as soon as we arrived in the city. I responded immediately and told him I would be arriving at 12. I didn’t hear back so I naturally assumed everything was ok. It wasn’t.
When we arrived I called the number. At first there was no answer. After a few more tries I reached a woman who told me check in is at 2pm. At first she said she was very busy and could not get there to let us in until 3. After much arguing she said she would try her very best to get to the apartment by 2. So we were stuck with nothing to do for two hours. Fortunately, our itinerary for that evening was flexible.
When the woman showed up, I think her name was Sophie, she was very nice and very apologetic. I felt bad for arguing with her but it was a very frustrating experience.
My overall opinion:
It’s a great apartment but I’m not sure I would stay here again. I really don’t like situations like this that should never have happened. It seems there was no communication between Jean-Pierre and his associate.
To anyone reading this review, I would at least ask if he will be on vacation when you are scheduled to arrive.