Everything about our experience with Emmanuelle exceeded expectations. The apartment was as gorgeous as it looks in the photos -- lots of space for a big group to gather and hang out, really nice light and comfortable seating. The kitchen was well-equipped and also very spacious. The main bedroom was lovely and quiet. The front bedrooms were not enormous, but were totally the right size -- I'd rather have more common space than bedroom space anyway! The windows close completely using a motorized cover thing, so you can make the room completely dark and quiet. We had one relatively noisy night when it was hot and the windows were open, but when you're in the city in a central location, that's the deal, right? There was a washer/dryer, dishwasher, clean bathrooms, a few toys for the kiddos to explore and -- yes -- that beautiful grand piano.

Emmanuelle was always very quick to respond to questions, including one very specific request for help finding a nice restaurant for a big group that would be open on a Monday. So helpful!

There's great options for cooking at the apartment as well—good bakery, charcutier, fromagerie, and green grocer.

As the person who was responsible for booking the apartment for a big group, including my in-laws, I can tell you it was a wonderful relief to have everything turn out so well!