Overall, I enjoyed my stay at Guilhem’s place. Guilhem’s apartment is perfect for someone looking to stay in an apartment with character in the 9eme arrondissement. It really feels like staying at someone’s home.
Pros:
- Very well situated and functional for one or two people—and quite large.
- Communication was excellent between Guilhem and the co-host company he uses. They were generous in accommodating my earlier shift in arrival time.
- clean sheets and towels and fully equipped with everything you need to make a quick meal or enjoy some time in the space.
Cons:
- maybe it was because I arrived earlier than expected, but the place wasn’t thoroughly cleaned before my stay. The toilet smelled and the the floors and surfaces seemed hastily cleaned with crumbs and other debris still present when I arrived.
- The apartment has a lingering smell of cigarette smoke during my stay, as if the guest before me was a heavy smoker. It is fine for someone who is a smoker but will not work well if you are sensitive to smell.
To be aware of:
- the toilet room is downstairs despite the shower and sink being upstairs with the bed. If you need to use the toilet at night it’s a little bit of a trek.
- 5th floor walk up is common in Paris but definitely not for the faint of heart.
- because this is someone’s home, there’s not much extra space for guests to put things away. It’s suitable for guests who travel light but if you have lots of bags and clothes to hang, you will need to get creative.