This apartment is beautiful but it’s really the location that is it’s best feature—it’s on the 13th floor of a 14 floor building down the street from the Australian embassy with stunning views of the Eiffel Tower from every room. In addition to the Eiffel Tower you can see the Trocadéro, the Seine River, and on a clear day, the top of the Arc de Triomphe. The apartment has two convenient elevators to get up and down and is a very short walk away from Champ de Mars and Bir-Hakeim train stops. A 20 minute ride on the C train from Champ de Mars station will take you to Versailles. In the surrounding blocks, there are numerous restaurants and shops, although they are all a bit touristy.
The check-in process was smooth, we coordinated with our host, Zoe, who arranged for a greeter to meet us and take us to the apartment, show us the apartment’s amenities, and give us the keys. The apartment itself was neat and tidy, the beds were comfortable, and the kitchen was equipped with all the basics. As we were traveling with our infant daughter, Zoe was very accommodating and provided a crib for her to sleep. As we came in the summer, the apartment can get a bit hot in the evening but the host provides a fan and a mobile AC unit. There is also a good cross-breeze if you open any of the balcony doors. The balcony wrap around the entire outside of the apartment and eating a meal outside overlooking the Eiffel Tower was an amazing experience. In one of the bathrooms, the host has an in-unit washer and dryer, which was a real convenience since we stayed for a week. The water pressure in all the showers was good and the shower and bathtub in the master suite was a real luxury.
Overall, although this apartment is a bit pricey, it’s well worth it given the phenomenal and central location and the amenities provided.