8/10 Good
Robert O.
10 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice apt., but some inconveniences
The apartment was clean, well-located, and relatively large, and the manager was very responsive to problems and concerns. Nearby are lots of mostly ethnic restaurants, a great boulangerie, and shops for anything you might need. Very Middle Eastern and African vibe. It is close to tram line stops, etc. However, it was not without some problems. Not mentioned in the listing is that it on the second floor (third to Americans), meaning climbing 45 steps up a spiral staircase every time you come back. (No elevator) Second, there were lots of mosquitoes which attacked me with ferocity every night. The only solution is to run the A/C day and night, something we were reluctant to do, especially since the A/C doesn't reach the bedroom, and also because the weather was pleasant during the two weeks in late June that we were there. We ultimately bought a small fan (which we left there) and ran it in the bedroom at night; I think that helped somewhat. Third, you should be aware of the fact that the imposing "Fleche" steeple right outside is being renovated, so there is a huge fence around it and scaffolding completely covers it. I suspect that this project will last years. And fourth, you should know that the "terrace" is really tiny. The small table and two metal tables barely fit on it. Nevertheless, it was a nice spot for morning coffee and afternoon wine. Overall, we were happy with the apartment, in spite of the few inconveniences.
Robert O.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024