This flat has an amazing location right in the heart of the Marais, with so many wonderful shops and restaurants right out the doorstep. We felt very safe in the area and in the apartment. We, unfortunately, were disappointed by our stay here, however. When we arrived, we were met with an unpleasant smell in the public hallway, but the elevator and apartment were fine. From the photos and Lory's detailed care instructions, I thought the flat would be very well-maintained. I was very surprised by how dirty the sofa fabric was, and how the leather chairs were very worn - it made me question the cleanliness and overall attention that was given to the whole apartment. We were also informed that the dryer was not working, but were not given notice beforehand. We were also told upon checkin that we needed to pick up our bags slightly earlier than expected (Lory graciously offered to let us leave them past checkout, and we had a miscommunication about the time they needed to be out), and we had not realized that we needed to inform her ahead of time that the sofa bed would be used, so there was a bit of a scramble to get what we needed, but the person that greeted us was able to find everything we needed. If you're planning on using the sofa bed, make sure to let Lory know ahead of time, and know that it is a bit of a project to open and close it, and that it takes up most of the living room, especially with a large heavy coffee table in there also. The floor near the kitchen is badly water damaged and cannot be walked on quietly. My sense is that this flat was once very nice but needs a refresh. The linens and towels were crisp and clean, the bathrooms and kitchen were clean and everything worked fine. My mom slept in the back room and said she was comfortable in the bed, and the room was quiet and dark. The front room was challenging to sleep in as a tremendous amount of light and sound come in, and the bed is exceptionally firm. The neighborhood was much more quiet during the week, so the sound was more of an issue on weekends and early mornings. The outside shutters can reduce the light slightly. This room would benefit greatly from the heavy blackout curtains that are in the back room - it only has sheers. While it worked out fine to stay here, we weren't especially comfortable and didn't particularly enjoy the flat. Lory is extremely responsive in her communications and sets clear expectations.