Christopher and I have enjoyed our stay here at 35 Rue d'Amsterdam immensely. The studio apartment is small but contains all a couple or single person would need to be content and comfortable. We enjoyed having the expresso maker in our kitchen (one so easy to use) and the mini refrigerator was handy for keeping things like water, Coke, and cream chilled. I enjoyed the fact the kitchen had an eat-in bar/preparation counter on which I could work with my computer. Having free wi-fi was certainly helpful! The bathroom is very nice. We LOVED the heated towel rack for without it our towels would not have dried very easily and it was so nice to step out of the shower stall and be greeted with a warm towel. The bed was comfortable and the ceilings very tall and ornate. The classic french windows that open in with handles allowed for a delightful cross breeze when required. There was plenty of closet space and the room came with an iron and ironing board should a guest be here on business which could require a fresh pressed appearance. As the photo suggests there are few shelves of books (in French) and a guide to the city. The apartment is reached by a windy staircase and is on the third floor (second etage.) and with two doors to enter the building we felt very secure at all times. One can hail a taxi right outside the front door (though the street is one way) and the Metro being one block away could not have been more convenient. On our first day we walked about the neighborhood and within a short walk came upon the old Paris Opera House. Dozens of small bakeries and cafes can be found in the radius of three or four blocks as well as numerous pharmacies, a nice grocer and some shops selling standard merchandise. This is not a shopping area per se, but we found everything we needed just a block away. (I must note that if you are a shopper, Lafayette Galeries is a walkable distance from the apartment.) The apartment was extremely quiet save for a low rumble sound deep below our building which I suspect is the Metro given how close we are to the stop. It is not at all a bother however. It's part of the atmosphere one might say. Jean-Michel and Abdel (his son) were perfect hosts. They welcomed us warmly and then gave us total privacy. We will return.