We were lucky to book this room just a day before, going on our spontaneous Paris trip. Messad’s place is ideally located on the crossroads of three Arrondissements, a stone’s throw away from the Bastille. It is located in an 1893, typical Paris apartment building on a quiet street, towards the inside of the block. The room is small, as is the bathroom, but perfect if one likes to explore the neighborhood; it is near the Marais. Plenty of thoughtful amenities are made available, and one can see that a lot of thought and tasteful details were put into furnishing the whole place. The bed is small, but comfortable, with beautiful sheets, the bathroom all modern and sparkling clean, as is the room itself. A water heater with packaged coffee and tea is available, and very much appreciated in the morning. You need to know that the place is on the third floor, with a separate wooden service staircase; presumably it was a “Chambre de Bonne” in the old days. Thusly, a servant’s quarter in the old days. Nevertheless, it is a wonder studio place for discovering Paris!