The good:
-centrally located
-clean
-Arnaud was very responsive and replied to our messages promptly and was very understanding when our train was delayed and we had to change check in arrangements.
-door locks securely which is important given location.
The bad:
-The studio is in the middle of the red light district. There was a prostitute operating out of the block of flats which meant the external gates were often wedged open making the complex less secure. I wouldn’t feel comfortable staying here as a lone female as there were prostitutes lining the street throughout the day (not just after dark) and this attracts a number of undesirable people into the area
-The studio is very small. We were not planning to eat in and so this wasn’t a real issue for us, but if you’re looking to self cater then this place isn’t likely to work for you
-Noisy. The hallway and stairs that link the apartments have no soft furnishings and so noise really spreads. Due to the comings and goings already mentioned there were people going up and down the stairs and talking in the courtyard outside throughout the night and so we were woken up repeatedly.
-We found the bed to be really uncomfortable and hard and so neither of us really slept.
Paris is a really lovely city and we will definitely visit again, but wouldn’t choose to stay here.