We found another place to stay after the first night. I have opened an investigation with Airbnb for this stay. We had a stranger unlock the key coded door while me and my partner were sleeping (the hosts claimed this was a “guest” at another building where they have another listing). The hosts did not handle the situation well at all; they tried to blame the “guest” for confusing which door was there’s. Also, the hosts story did not add up since they claimed the guest was staying in a separate building and you need a key fob to enter the main door of the building. The check-in attendant actually sent a crying laughing emoji when we contacted them about the situation…
On the subject of the check-in attendant, the listing states this is a “self check-in,” but it is not. Someone else has to come and open the door for you to get in. Our train arrived late so we had to pay them 30 euro at the time of check-in (thank goodness we had the cash available). I understand this is stated on the listing, however, I was under the impression this would be added to the price of the stay. We did not have change so the check-in attendant just kept all of the cash we gave them.
The location was not what we expected as we have never been to Paris. Since the listing states this is in “the heart” of Paris.. it’s not what you think it is. I was a little nervous walking to the place late at night.
The bed was a couch bed (nothing against couch beds, I have one that I sleep on at home) but this was the shortest and most uncomfortable bed I’ve ever slept on. Felt like sleeping on lumpy concrete.
There are a few minor touches I suggested to the host that would spruce the place up, but since there was a breach of security and violation of privacy when a stranger walked in on us, I do not recommend staying here.