Samuel’s apartment was clean and comfortable for our family of 4 when we visited Paris. My teenage son slept on the sofa bed and my daughter slept on the twin bed in the bedroom. We usually have to get two hotel rooms for our family and this was a very cost-effective arrangement for us.
It was well-located with access to all types of public transportation and was an easy walk to Luxembourg Garden. There are restaurants and a great boulangerie nearby.
Samuel was a great host who communicated well and gave quick responses to any inquiries we had. The apartment was very clean and everything was set up and ready for our arrival.
When I told Samuel our train would be arriving prior to check-in time he gave me information for a nearby restaurant where we could get drinks to pass the time if we wished.
The reason this apartment gets a a 4-Star rating instead of 5 is primarily because of the noise we encountered while we were there. We had hoped for a more peaceful place. Unfortunately, while we were there we had to have the windows open because of the summer heat which enabled us to hear every city sound — neighbor conversations, children crying, trash cans being rolled down the street, cars, and nearby construction.
The noise did subside by 10:30-11:30 pm most nights, however, a neighbor had a loud party that lasted until 1:30 am one night. I can’t fault Samuel for this as he has no control over his neighbors. I only say this because if you’re like me and do not live in a city with close proximity to neighbors, you will probably be affected by all the sounds. This apartment is tucked away so it could have been worse. But, if you are sensitive to noise then you should be looking for a place in the country or a hotel with air conditioning and closed windows. Or, rent this place in the cooler months when the windows are closed.