We absolutely loved staying in this apartment, particularly my twin boys who slept on the mezzanine floor and said it was the coolest place they'd ever stayed! Valerio's instructions for getting into his apartment were simple and accurate, and he was very accommodating in allowing us to leave after the designated check-out time. He also included information on which exit to use at Chatelet-LesHalles, which was extremely useful, as the correct exit (Place St.Opportune) is only two minutes from the apartment while others are further away. As everyone else has said, the apartment's location is absolutely fantastic, right in the centre of Paris and within walking distance of all the major attractions (except perhaps the Eiffel Tower!). There are numerous cafes and restaurants right on the doorstep, as well as a great Boulangerie which was ideal for the breakfast croissants and brioches. The apartment itself had ample room for us all. It was clean and tidy, the bed (and boys' mattresses) were comfortable, and towels were provided in the bathroom. The Wi-Fi worked fine, which was a godsend for the boys' iPads. The lack of a television might be an issue for some guests, but not for us, as we made full use of the Parisian culture throughout our stay. There is a small electric kettle, useful for making tea, and a large fridge, which was empty on our arrival. The cooking facilities are relatively basic, but who needs those when you have so many eateries nearby. We didn't hear any noise at all from the street, though admittedly we never opened the windows while we were staying. As far as drawbacks go, the only one we experienced was that the apartment was quite cold during the first couple of days. There is only one heater in the main room, and as the room is large with very high ceilings, it took some time for the apartment to warm up. Mind you, our trip took place in February and it was VERY cold outside, so this wasn't particularly surprising. The cold didn't spoil our enjoyment, however....and all in all, we had an amazing time staying in Valerio's apartment. Our boys didn't want to leave and said they'd like to live in Paris when they grow up....but only in Valerio's apartment! If Valerio will have us, we would jump at the chance of staying "chez lui" again next time we visit Paris.