The Good
--A safe, clean, bug-free, comfortable, roomy place to stay in the heart of Paris
--At a really affordable price (!)
--With daily maid service (!)
--With a convenience store directly across the street (!)
--With a very friendly and helpful front desk staff. :)
WOW!!
Were parts of the wallpaper and carpet in my room old and worn? The sheets and bedspread, as well?
So what. I don't care about minor cosmetics so much if the important stuff is covered:
The bed, bathroom, & surfaces were spotless.
The bed was comfortable.
The heat was warm enough.
The hot water worked.
The shower and sink worked.
The minifridge worked.
The wifi worked.
THERE WERE NO BUGS.
(Quiz: Which things have not been okay in some airbnbs?)
Could Have Been Better:
--One of the bedside lights failed and was not repaired for my five-day stay.
--The wallpaper behind/above the desk needed cleaning of what appeared to be beverage splashes. (I cleaned it.)
These are very small things.
Thank you, La Louisiane, for being there and being great, which allowed me to add a last-minute week in wonderful Paris!