The apartment is in a great location in the Marais within walking distance, or short metro ride, of many great attractions. Being on the ground floor opening onto the courtyard gives a feel of space and openness compared to typical upper floor Paris hotel rooms and apartments, which can be claustrophobic. With its entrance in the courtyard also makes it quiet and peaceful. In fact several neighbors have doors and windows opening into the courtyard, and my sense is that they wouldn't be happy with any loud parties in the apartment and courtyard. Some excavation in the courtyard was in process during our stay (plumbing repair, perhaps?), and throughout the neighborhood, so that detracted a bit. But I would hope that work is, or will soon be completed. The kitchen is adequate for breakfast and perhaps some light cooking. The kitchen and utility cabinets were a bit cluttered with items apparently left behind by other guests. In that sense it wasn't immaculate, but perfectly adequate for our taste. All in all we were pleased with our stay.