The view from the flat is worth every penny, but the apartment itself feels like a young person's studio and is probably best suited to budget travelers or students. The hot water is in short supply (rinse your hair fast, ladies) and there's no oven for cooking (don't buy the half baked baguettes from the store next door), and we ran out of toilet paper. On the positive side, we loved the warm bedding and towels, as well as the handy washing machine which we used to clean some clothes. It's a practical place to stay for sure, but next time I might spring for a bit more luxury and comfort. We didn't meet William but we figured things out okay without him.