I and two friends from school stayed at Paul's for our Fall break in October. Check-in was easy, with all the information provided by email before. The rooms were very clean and the kitchen stocked with all the appliances and dishes we needed. It's also located a brief walk from the 7 train Louis Blanc stop, so we were able to get around Paris quite easily. It's right off of the Canal Saint Martin, where there are lots of places to eat and within 15 minutes places to dance and/or catch a drink.