I chose Gilbert's place due to its location (near a park that turned out to be beautiful) and the fact I didn't have to take stairs with my bags. Gilbert was a gracious host, and he waited up late for me - he also came to the café where I was waiting for the bus (the 75 outside of Colonel Fabien). The room has blackout shutters! (Then again, many in Paris might.) A nice bathroom and stylish kitchen with coffee and toast each morning. I was there two nights, but basically only one day. I would stay again!