Exceptionally clean and bright!
1) great location in the 11th that borders the 12th. It’s a busy little street and is steps away from a busy intersection and a smaller street that comes alive at nighttime (bars). Nearby is a great boulangerie (blé sucré) and on Richard Lenoir, outdoor markets. (The supermarket, Monoprix, is down the street.) Metro and bus stop very close by. And rue de Charonne has its share of hip, delicious spots to have a meal.
2) lovely views. While it was overcast and rainy the entire stay, it was still an amazing view of the city. Didn’t bother closing the shades, even at night.
3) cozy and warm. Temps were in the 40s (F), and the two radiators were easy to raise/lower the temps.
4) comfortable mattress.
NOTE:
If you are expecting a bathroom in which the toilet/sink/shower are all in one room, that will not be the case! The WC (water closet) is right by the front door, and it is a tight fit. If you are staying with someone else, be prepared to get really comfortable with each other. The WC is not insulated, so the toilet seat will be chilly in the colder months.