A truly fantastic location puts you in walking distance of so many great things to see and do in Paris. If you’re one or two people just in town for a night, this apartment is for you but there are some drawbacks if you’re group is larger and values the ability to sleep in. I’ll explain….
-The listing boasts 2.5 baths, which is true. Unfortunately there is only one functioning toilet which made it a bit of a dance for our party of 6. That this important detail is not mentioned before booking- as it’s clear upon arrival that this is not a last minute breakdown- left us feeling a bit duped.
-Additionally the one working toilet does not have a sink so there’s the need to traipse through the apartment to do your hand washing post-toilet.
-You can expect to be awakened at any hour by anyone in the building dumping their rubbish/recycling, as the bins are in the courtyard that the apartment’s few windows open directly into.
And an extra warning to those staying overnight on a Tuesday: it seems the weekly maintenance of said courtyard is at 8am Wednesday morning so if you weren’t up already, you certainly will be once the workers begin banging, sweeping and talking at full volume. You could try keeping the windows shut but I’m afraid you’d sacrifice what little fresh air this apartment receives. Tricky choice.
The apartment was clean and well equipped with basic supplies and massive duvets. Additionally, there’s a luggage storage location just across the street. Very handy! Great food and shopping everywhere you turn.
Bea was easy to reach and helpful for the small questions she could resolve but sadly, the larger particulars mentioned above are fairly built in until some serious attention is given.
5 out of 10