I am glad that we rented this apartment during our most recent visit to Paris. First, it is located in a secure building. You must swipe a key fob in order to unlock the front door. Once inside, you may use the staircase or the elevator. The elevator is new and sturdy. Second, the area around the apartment is very active; it is filled with cafes and restaurants and there are people out walking in the evening. Third, as you exit the Opera metro station you come face to face with the Opera House, and the apartment is located one-half block to the left; my husband and I could be there in under 2 minutes. We also walked to the Gare St. Lazare train station in under 15 minutes in order to spend a day in Versailles (there is a metro to the train station, but it was an easy and pleasant walk). Fourth, the apartment is comfortable and clean with modern fixtures. There is a heating unit which we did not need to use, but it did work. There is also a towel warmer/dryer in the bathroom along with a good enclosed shower. We had everything we needed in the kitchen including a microwave. The apartment may be considered small, but my husband and I had plenty of room to move around and to sit at the table with 2 chairs. We also enjoyed having the doors to the balcony open. Moreover, there are maps and guidebooks on the bookshelf and a nice television with good reception. Bernard, who took care of the rental details before our arrival, promptly responded to my inquiries and was very attentive to our arrival information and the purchase of the rental insurance. Francois, who took care of any inquiries during our stay, was equally prompt with his replies. The elevator goes up to the 5th floor and then you must use a staircase to reach the apartment on the 6th floor. The staircase is not difficult. There is some renovation currently underway on the 6th floor, but we only crossed paths with the workers once and never heard any noise. Bernard had explained this when I inquired about the apartment. There was no construction equipment in the hallway or in the area of the staircase. The renovation will of course not last forever and did not bother us but, for the moment, it is there and you should be prepared once you exit the 5th floor and enter the staircase. As we looked back on our experience in the apartment, neither my husband nor I could think of anything that would dissuade us from staying here again. It was a delightful experience.