AMAZING location. close to so many cute cafes, restaurants and coffee shops as well as one of the main metro hubs (republique) alexandra and her husband were very welcoming and helpful in making sure we had the best first experience in paris and gave recommendations on where to go. alexandra was also very responsive to any questions we had on our stay whether it was related to the city, places around or how to best communicate with folks who spoke french. very enjoyable! there also was THE CUTEST little balcony off the room but as it was november we were unable to take advantage. we had a wonderful stay.