Our family looked at various hotels before opting to stay here. Because we had four people, two adults and two kids, hotels that could accommodate us were hard to find--unless we opted for the Presidential Suite. As we first entered the building, I did not have a great feeling with chipping paint on the wall. But once we got inside the flat, it was great. The location is also perfect. Right down the street there are several Michelin star restaurants that were not white table cloth and comfortable. Within walking distance there was a Vietnamese restaurant, two Mexican restaurants, a crepe restaurant, foie gras shop, and shopping area. There are also two incredible boulangeries, a deli with a ham off the bone that is cooked for 30 hours, and a fresh produce stand. That was our breakfast every morning. Finding a grocery store for milk, butter, and eggs was tougher. We echo the earlier reviews. The stairs are no joke but after eating our way across Paris, they helped us justify the pastries. Water pressure was very good. Water was hot. We turned the heat on during the last day, worked fine. Washer dryer set up was tricky. Would suggest photos showing how the dial and buttons to press. We washed and then hung our clothes to dry on the towel heaters. We opened a front window and back window to get fresh air going through. It was a quiet neighborhood, even on Friday and Saturday night. We walked to Luxembourg Gardens, Louvre, and other areas. If you want to feel like you are living in Paris and not just being a tourist, this flat will give you the neighborhood feel you are looking for.