The location was fantastic as well as having a balcony. Overall the apartment was fairly roomy and updated. I would recommend the apartment to others but they should be aware that the building is old (peeling paint in the hallway) and the toilet room is really small. The shower was good size, plenty of hot water, kitchen, good ventilation, clothes washer was handy, a foam queen size bed, etc. The area is perfect, easy walk to the metros, two parks (Luxembourg and the park with the zoo, and close to many restaurants, bars, bakeries, and grocery stores. It is a lively area but the noise was never a problem. We would definitely stay here again.