My room was perfect for my travel needs -- clean, comfortable, affordable and within an easy walk of the Eiffel Tower. There were plenty of appealing bistros within a two- to five-minute walk and a Metro subway station virtually across the street. I couldn't have been better positioned to enjoy my first trip to Paris. The host, Mouloud, was extremely friendly and gracious and spoke excellent English. He went out of his way to make sure I was happy and to explain how to use the subway, for example. I highly recommend the whole experience. Also, my room had cable TV in several languages, so I was able to follow the news on CNN and MSNBC. I definitely made the right choice in staying here!