Well, the hostess, Zazie, is super friendly and welcoming and a delight to speak with. She knows all about Paris and is a wealth of information. And her english is perfect. Breakfast is simple and filling: a fresh delicious warm croissant, yogurt, fruit, juice and ample coffee. The sun-filled apartment is filled with orchids and flowers.
What I love about her place/my room is the cleanliness aspect; she's a cleanliness nut...in A GOOD WAY! No hidden dust balls or scum in the shower. The small bathroom (shower +sink) in connected to the bedroom, and the toilette+sink is a few steps away in the hall, but private for only my own use. There are toiletries in the shower room. The bed is very comfy and I slept very well, as one of my priorities is QUIET. As the room faces into a courtyard, there is NO noise. My windows were left open as I love fresh air. The room is a lovely big airy space, high ceilings, with plenty of room for suitcases, ample closet space (could use more hangers), to walk about, and a little sofa by the window. Bigger than my bedroom in NYC!
What I love about this apartment is its location; right in the middle of St Germain, close to shops, museums, great bistros, food shopping, which is where I love to be. Close to 2 metros, and of course, walking distance to everything. I've been here twice so far, January and Sept., and expect to return again in Jan. I enjoy developing relationships with the 'hotels' in the cities I visit; makes it more enjoyable and personal. I feel totally safe and secure not only in this area, but in her apartment. I stay around 5+ nights.
This is a 'find'.