This is an excellent value...a small apartment much like a small hotel room in New York City, with its own entrance on the second floor (that's two flights up for Americans!) up a staircase (no elevator). The living space is about 4x4 meters, but includes a small sink, refrigerator, and microwave, excellent for in room cooking, especially since there are a number of nearby places (Marks and Spencer, Galeries Lafayette Gourmet, open at 8:30) to get take home food. Make sure to get breakfast 10 minutes away on the Rue des Martyrs, one of the great market streets of the city, on the way to Montmartre.... fresh orange juice, patisserie, fresh strawberries! The bathroom was modern and immaculate, and had a nice shower. Getting in and out was easy and secure. The location is near two metro/RER stops, and was excellent. The street is a quiet courtyard-like arrangement off the main Boulevard, but is a bit dark and deserted at night. I did not see any threatening people there however. The host was very nice and easy to contact, and everything worked well. I would stay there again.