I have to be honest the apartment was not what we expected. We had 3 adult couples staying here and this apartment was probably more suited for a Family with children but not 3 adult couples, way too small.
We paid what we thought was a premium price ( by far most expensive accommodation in our entire 5 week stay in Europe! ) however the apartment was very tiny and we believed it was air-conditioned but it wasn’t . we were extremely hot and uncomfortable our entire stay as it was summer and were not aware when we booked that the apartment was on the fourth floor and that there were 80 steps to get to the apartment!!!!!!!!! Women or older people could not take our large suitcases up those stairs!
I have previously stayed in Paris as have the other couples and we were fully aware not to book an apartment without an elevator particularly on the fourth floor so somehow that was not mentioned in the listing and getting our huge suitcases up was a nightmare.
Please note the place is not air conditioned and the portable aircon in the lounge area did not do much at all.
Also the entrance to the apartment and foyer and stairwell is so rundown and old and looked so uninviting and dirty that as we carted our bags up the stairs we were all scared of what we were about to find. We understand many paris apartments have old stairwells etc but this was not a great first impression.
We are 50 year old couples and paid nearly $700 per night for ( $3450 for 5 night) and expected more, the apartment is far smaller than the listing makes out, the bathrooms are so tiny you can’t move and barely fit in the shower but that’s ok and are clean and modern. The problem was it was not air conditioned and was so hot during our August stay and the tiny “aircon” appliance in the main room could not cool that room let alone our rooms so it was just incredibly hot and uncomfortable 24/7.
The place also is a lot more worn and tired and could do with a good clean of skirting boards and a refresh. Bulky dark furniture and appliances all need to be checked as some dint work but have let the host know.
We all felt the listing was not transparent at the time of booking many months ago about the no aircon, Stairs and lack of lift and we would not have booked if we did.
Unfortunately we were so hot and Uncomfortable our entire stay and disappointed with the apartment and also the decor and need of a refresh that it was a disappointment time in Paris, it is what it is however we also did not like the area the apartment is in.
It is in the busy wholesale fashion buying area and a lot of prostitutes around at night. there are far nicer areas if you are after a lovely French feel and this area is not it. Host Cedric was lovely and we had no issues checking in or out.