The "luxury" two bedroom in St. Germain was dreadful: a lousy Airbnb which had all of the owner's…read morebelongings throughout apartment. Damaged furniture, cracked tables, shabby tablecloths covering more damaged tables, burned hole on Formica kitchen counter, very tired decor, dirty seat cushions. I could go on and on. The only thing the platform offers is transfer of keys and charging a ton of money. We stayed up late into the night searching for a hotel. we absolutely would not trust them to vouch for any unit. Stay away! Definmutely nothing "Fine" about any of it. They refunded 25% of our money even though they were in breach of their contractual promise regarding the unit and what they knew and clearly did not know.

Great location on Michel-ange. Nice staff. Not the best at communication, but the stay, the…read morecomfort , the safety far outweighed the inconveniences. We would use them again without hesitation now that we know their stretches. Highly recommend to gomdirect and not through Airbnb, I recommend it as well as the full two bedroom on Michel-ange in the 16th arr.

Everything. It at the base of the Eiffel Tower, it's all cherrywood inside. With extra's. On the…read morewaterfront. Walkable to nearest water taxi, next to a train depot. It was just a wonderful stay

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Been here before and have to say it has never been that great but during the Christmas season, it's…read morehorrible! Unauthorized construction going on the place above mine for days now till all hours of the day and night!! Front desk calls unanswered and don't even try going to front desk as there are long lines of other guests complaining! Tons of screaming middle eastern kids inside and out! One bright spot is Alpha who always has a smile on his face and boundless energy! Hope he is well taken care of as he is a delight!

Just returned from Paris. Trip was bookended by 'yellow jackets' protesting Macron up and down…read moreChamps Elysees, at L'Arc de Triomphe and then closer to Rue Honore and Madeleine. The second protest on Saturday 11/24 turned Champs Elysees into Lebanon. Stayed at Fraser Suites which was right in the heart of the protests. The hotel is great for staging your sightseeing and shopping excursions. The staff were professional, courteous and attentive. Alpha is a saint. Not only did he assist us with our heater and tv during our stay but when the hotel was plumb smack in the middle of what appeared to be a war zone he accompanied our family and others through the melee to the hotel which included tear gas cans being fired at protesters within a few yards of the front door of the hotel. And, then he escorted my wife to a restaurant and made sure she had safe passage and returned with food when Champs Elysees was on lock down. He is an incredible asset to the hotel and is a fine example of everything good about Paris and Parisiennes. Merci beacoup Alpha and Fraser Suites!!

Les Patios du Marais 1/5 Terrible…read moreBEWARE: photos of the property are a lie. The property is rundown, filthy, and uncomfortable. Based on the surprisingly positive reviews on Expedia.com, I was enchanted by the quaint photos of LPDM, as well as its location. I was fooled to think I'd have a charming private apt. with the peace of mind of a managed property. However, management of LPDM is an email-driven mechanism of monetization, nothing else. I paid for a cute studio apartment: as per photos, it featured a double bed and a pullout in the same space, a small balcony, and ample space to move around comfortably. Also, per photos, I expected a decent bathroom. Our unit didn't have the capacity to house 3 people humanely for 9 days. It felt like squatting. Suffering on a squeaky pull out, storing our luggage on Day 1 & wandering around for 4 hours in 30 degree weather on zero sleep, enduring noise all night due to paper-thin walls, and washing towels every day because there's no housekeeping, no matter how long you stay, made for a miserable experience. I'm a seasoned traveler but was duped by the deceit and opacity of the description. A loft is not a studio. When I wasn't tossing all night because of the "bed," I was worrying my 14-year-old son would break his neck going down the stairs which were a glorified ladder. LPDM should banned until it delivers on its promises and offers a clean, updated, accurately described product and treats clients fairly. Stay away from LPDM! There are better options in Le Marais

-Central location close to metro stations, supermarkets, restaurants and more…read more -NO air conditioning (avoid during summers) -NO elevators, and you could be on a 4th or 5th floor, so plan to bring your luggage up. -rooms are very very tiny, like a college dorm room -shower was very tiny, smaller than a quarter shower, and you needed to jump over the toilet to reach it. -NO housekeeping, as this is an apartment style location, you will not get clean towels or housekeeping. -reception can be closed unexpectedly and you'll be on your own. See photo

Getting to the top of the Eiffel Tower was one of the most fun things I've ever done…read more The views from the top are spectacular. Once there, champagne is available for purchase and we absolutely had a glass. It just added to the romantic vibe. We took the elevator all the way up but could have opted to walk. If I remember correctly, I believe the ticket price to take the elevator was just a tad higher. Of course it's a must-see for first time visitors as well as return visitors to Paris. Bucket list for so many.

The Eiffel Tower was far more grand and impressive up close than I expected. The scale is…read moreincredible. Once up there it almost felt like a small town in the sky. I was surprised there are eateries on the multi-level tower. I visited at night and the view of the city illuminated below. There are stairs and an elevator with separate ticket prices depending which option you choose. I took a star off because the man selling the tickets was rude. Grumpy people should not be working in tourism.

We hit the jackpot in finding this little studio. Inside it was pin-drop quiet, perfect for…read moresleeping. Yet when we stepped out the front door we were in the middle of the bustling Left Bank neighborhood of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, with patisseries and shops and galleries by day and a lively night life along cafe-lined blocks with indoor and outdoor dining, imbibing, and people-watching. The place at 29 Rue Mazarine is situated at a crossroads of quaint streets where Romans lived; where royalty dined (and some met the guillotine!); where politicians and intellectuals from Voltaire to Franklin debated in restaurants; and where today there are no less than two Michelin-starred restaurants on our block! Well-worn stairs lead from the building's half-millenium-old stone foundation to the fourth-floor walkup studio, which has all the fascinating and funky aspects of a building with stories to tell: the exposed beams, the scent of old brick; the convoluted pipes and wires and minuscule storage space. The place was a bit rough around the edges, for sure; amenities and elbow room were spare. We didn't mind! The price was extremely reasonable, the bed was comfy, the teeny kitchen functioned just fine, and the shower water was plenty hot. It ticked the boxes for us. Like all the locals we met, our landlord, Thierry, made us feel truly welcome. He replied promptly to our questions and provided helpful information about logistics, eateries, navigating the city, etc. It's hard to imagine a better spot from which to fan out across the city. Walk two blocks to the beautiful Seine, and cross the famous pedestrian bridges to the Louvre and to Notre Dame, a 15-minute stroll at most. Incredibly, there are three clean, well-lit Métro stations just blocks from the studio, with trains arriving reliably every few minutes! For three weeks in the early spring, we traversed the city, immersing ourselves in art, architecture, and history: twice at the Louvre, as well as at Musée d'Orsay, Musée Carnavalet, Musée de l'Orangeries, Musée Marmottan, plus so many churches palaces and churches. A breathtaking day trip to Versailles was a 40-minute no-change train ride away. We got to know some lovely servers at Café d'auteur, Le Mazarin, Maison Sauvage, Café Paul, Café de Paris, and Smith's Bakery! We ate at Procope, the city's oldest restaurant, and many other wonderful eateries all over the city. And on days when we'd exhausted ourselves from walking, we simply dined on baguettes, cheese, and wine from shops around the corner, including the organic grocery store right next door. Having an affordable place to stay in a perfect location allowed us to relax and enjoy the city's magnificence. We definitely would stay at 29 Rue Mazarine again! -- Susan and Warren

STAY AWAY from this place and this man Mr Thierry Farcy, at all costs!! Mr Farcy redirects…read morecustomers from VRBO to his own site locationgite-paris.com, under the guise of "I will save you some money in fees". Luckily I speak French and had local friends to advocate for me, regarding what I experienced during my one month stay here in February 2023. And I can imagine the nightmare it would be for those who don't even speak French or even first timers to Paris. After being rerouted from VRBO site, I fell into the trap of Mr. Thierry Farcy (the proprietor/landlord of the studio 29 Rue Mazarine). We signed a contract together (through his own rental site), and I reserved this studio for 28 nights with this seemingly charming rental in the neighborhood I cherish and know quite well. I then discovered not only RAT INFESTATION thoughout the building (Rats at night making noise all night, heard from my 4th floor window), which I reported to him but to no avail. He did not seem too concerned about my question as to why there are rodents down in the courtyard keeping me up at night. And then one night, as I came home, I literally found this rodent crawling away in the kitchenette area and it was already night time, and this just put me over the edge. In a panic I relocated to a hotel down the street (something I really did not want to do). And this man did not even care to return my deposit or my request for unused remaining nights, making my entire rest of my stay a nightmare as we went back and forth on emails. He tried so much to smooth things over, and then made it seem like I created a problem for him and not the other way around. He really showed me the worst of the worst of Parisian attitude. I took the case to town hall and even hired a lawyer. Renting a unit that YOU KNOW has had past RATS and RODENT ISSUES is illegal by law in France. He continues to list this property as we speak, which is mind-boggling, and I have reported this to the local authorities. I even took it up with a lawyer. Just be aware. Don't let what happened to me happen to you. Look elsewhere at all costs.

This was by far the worst place I've stayed in Paris. I should have known better when…read more we were not provided information on how to get into the building. When I called the number on the original email, they informed me that they send an email to Expedia (which I did not book through) and had to have them send me a new email with information to get into the hotel. When we got to the room, we turned the shower on and there was no hot water. We had the water running for at least 20 minutes and there was still no hot water. In addition to the lack of hot water, the water in the shower started leaked all over the bathroom floor soaking the towels. We contacted the hotel and got no response until the next day. In addition to the lack of hot water and leaking shower, the room was disgusting. The bed has multiple different kinds of hairs all over it and a large stain on one of the sides. There was something sticky on the floor, the bathroom accessories were dirty, the toilet seat didn't match the toilet, and there was hair in the shower and on the washcloth in the bathroom. When the hotel finally responded to our complaints the next day, they switched to an automated response and did not address any of our concerns. Because of the condition of the room, we had to book another hotel in the area last minute. overall the worst place I've stayed in Paris with the worst customer service. Do NOT book this place.

This place is conveniently located near several restaurants/cafes and near the Champs-Élysées. An…read moreimportant note is that you need to complete the required paperwork, which includes a picture of your passport for tax reasons, before coming in order to get the passcodes for your apartment as there are a total of four codes and doors you need to get thru for your stay. They will also send you picture instructions to get through the building to your apartment. There is no reception desk there when you arrive and you won't see anyone for service during your stay. We ran into a couple that didn't complete this and couldn't get into their apartment; I tried to tell them that they probably didn't have a reservation then because the paperwork was not completed and that point was clearly stated on the instructions. I don't think they understood me. WS offers an unsecured free WiFi so beware of that when using their WiFi service. And it seemed to be limited in connection as we could only get two devices to connect at any time on it. The room was nice (disclosure: pictures were from when we were leaving so the beds were a bit more tidy at arrival). I have stayed in a hotel before in Paris and this apartment was by far more spacious than my last stay. The windows are opaque glass so you definitely have privacy during your stay. The place was well heated too for 50 degree November weather. There is no laundry service here so no one takes out the garbage or makes your bed for you each day. It is a true apartment living while in Paris. On our first night we had the pipe behind the toilet leak and it ran into our bathroom floor. There was an odor to the water so it must have been the pipe going out to the sewer even though the water was clear. I emailed the contact to inform WS but I think I was just lucky that Monday was the next day as I ran into their maintenance men on a quick stop back to the apartment and was able to tell them about the plumbing issue. I was also lucky that one of them spoke Portuguese and understood my Spanish. Needless to say they fixed the problem, gave me new towels to replace the ones I had to use on the floor and never had another plumbing problem the rest of my stay. I also never heard back from WS via email to check on the reported problem either.

My wife and I wanted to go to Europe for our anniversary and we were on a very serious budget, but…read moreif you know me, I want to get the best bang for my buck! So I was search for weeks for hotels that were in Paris, or near Paris. BUT if you're going to Europe, why would you not want to stay IN Paris??? It's once in a lifetime (well hopefully not, but you know what I mean)! So I searched and searched and searched... I got tired of looking and finally came across this company. They basically team up with individuals who want to rent a room in their house. They are prompt on their responses, very kind in their emails, and will work with you and give you choices for what you are looking for. I wanted to make sure my wife really experiences Paris. We looked up the selection that was given to us and went with the best choice. We paid about 80 euros per night to stay in a beautiful condo style house in the middle of Paris. Literally a 3 minute walk to the House of Invalides, and if you walked to the end of the block, you could see the Eiffel Tower clearly. The family we stayed with was very sweet!! We were really freaked out of staying with an actual family, or other people, cause these days it's like you never know who's who. But we took the chance lol... And I'm very glad we did. They were a working family, so by the time we were up, they were pretty much gone to work, but they left us bread, orange juice, tea, and jam for our breakfast. I would definitely go back to them next time we go to Europe. Imagine- staying in the center of Paris for 80 euros a night, have a nice family to stay with, a good night sleep, a breakfast that will get you through your morning... Unless you got the money to stay in a really nice place, I would go with this company hands down. The ONLY downfall is your privacy. My wife and I did not have privacy where we were staying, cause it wasn't our own place. Otherwise, this is your best route!

Worst service possible. Avoid absolutely Arnaud who is not only lazy but also incompetent…read more They will try to take money from you as much as they can, either from the tenant or the owner.