This apartment was ideally located for our group ( 4 retired teachers in their 50's and 60's)….. It is right across the street from the railway station (Gare du Nord). It is in an ethnic neighborhood with lots of East Indian restaurants and shops. The apartment is mostly located in the basement and is very secure. There is a code to open the main door then the entrance to the apartment can be double locked from the inside.
The owner offers a discount at his restaurant down the street. We took advantage of that and enjoyed our dinner. He was most attentive during our stay; he checked on our group several times during our stay asking if we needed anything. He also communicated with me very promptly via the internet prior to our arrival.
The apartment itself was clean and comfortable even if it has a "well used" appearance. It could use a bit of a face lift but that did not prevent us from enjoying the space. it has 3 bedrooms and each bedroom has an ensuite bathroom which is particularly enjoyable when travelling with a group of women. There was plenty of hot water for showering. We did not use the washing machine and very minimal use of the microwave and the stovetop. The kitchen was perfectly adequate for our needs. We were not interested in meal preparation in Paris. We cook enough at home and eating out is a big part of our vacation. The beds were comfortable and towels were provided. It was quiet at nighttime and we slept peacefully.
We used the wifi and had no problems with that.
There is no air conditioning in the bedroom on the upper level. this was not a problem as we were travelling in September however it might be a consideration for travelers in the warmer months. The window can be opened however there are no screens( as we are accustomed to in North America). Air conditioning on the lower level sometimes brought in cooking odors from the nearby restaurants.
Overall we enjoyed our time in Paris and particularly loved the location and all the activity in the neighborhood. There are lots of restaurants within 5-10 minutes walking distance as well as grocery stores, bakeries and pastry shops nearby.