The room is in a great location right next to the Pantheon, short walk to Notre Dame and about 25 minute walk to the Louvre. There is metro access as well not too far. We never did meet Maxime but a man who greeted us at check-in, though very friendly and quick to check us in. It is loud outside at night but not terrible. The hallways and apartment do smell of smoke. Another note, the loft area with the bed does smell musty, we actually moved the mattress to the floor and we're very happy after doing so. Cost was great for the location, we were quite happy overall.