We stayed for 7 nights in Alex's apartment on the corner of Rue Montorgueil and Rue Marie Stuart, in the heart of the Montorgueil pedestrian corridor of the 2nd Arrondissment of central Paris. I have stayed in Paris many times and believe me, you cannot find a better area to stay in terms of location. Restaurants galore, supermarkets, bakeries, pharmacies, specialty shops, metro station, and a full service shopping mall all within short walking distance. The apartment is also with easy walking distance to the Seine River, Louvre museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Bonne Nouvelle nightlife district. 100% 10 on a scale of 10 in terms of location.
We arrived via the RER from Paris CDG Airport, on an easy 35 minute train ride to the Chatelet Les Halles station. Follow the signs to exit 9 and the apartment is a short 5-7 minute walk from there. We arrived at around noon, and even though check-in was not supposed to be until 3pm, I was able message Alex via the AirBnB app, and he was very accessible and responsive, and allowed us to check in early. There are 2 codes you need to enter on keypads to enter the building, then a separate lockbox where the key is stored, and Alex will provide you with all the codes on your day of arrival.
The apartment itself is very charming and comfortable, and wifi was free with a strong signal. There are 2 rooms with beds which can sleep 4 adults comfortably, although there is not a lot of privacy between the two rooms as they are connected by a narrow ladder with no solid wall or closing door between the two. Think along the lines of one bedroom with a large attached loft. It works but not a lot of privacy.
The bathroom is clean and functional, with very hot water and decent water pressure. The common area has 2 comfortable couches and a small functional kitchenette. We ate out for all meals, but it would be possible to prepare a simple home cooked meal here.
Overall a very pleasant stay. One more thing to note is that this apartment is located on the 5th floor, and since there is no elevator, it requires a vigorous 97 step hike of up a narrow winding staircase each time you return to the apartment. I didn't mind at all because I love physical exercise, but if you are faint of heart or in poor physical condition, you would be wise to take into consideration. Without equivocation, I highly recommend Alex's AirBnB to anyone in search of a great place to stay in the enchanting City of Lights, Paris.