Mini LOFT Close Eiffel Tower in Paris

Really nice place

HAC154210 (London, England)
Review submitted: January 29, 2012   Date of arrival: January 26, 2012

It would be impossible for me to overstate how pleased we were with our stay at The Fashion Room. Anyone who appreciates good design and an authentic experience would like this place too. Chris was very prompt and responsive during the booking process and could not have welcomed us more warmly when we arrived in Paris. His recommendations for the local neighbourhood (which is lovely) were great too, adding a lot to our visit. -- Jonathan

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Parisian Immersion

Northern delight (Yellowknife)
Review submitted: January 25, 2012   Date of arrival: December 27, 2011

We stayed here for two weeks over the Christmas 2011 and New Year 2012 holidays. Chris is a delight to deal with. He is very professional and courteous. We received prompt responses to our inquiries. When we arrived in Paris, Chris met us at the apartment and the check in process went very smooth. He took time to show us around the neighborhood. Even went above and beyond in arranging a stroller for our baby since we had forgotten ours. While in Paris Chris was available by email & phone.
The apartment is very nicely appointed and has a lot of character. It is located on the ground floor so there is a lack of view but you have Paris at your doorsteps since metro is only 30 seconds away. The window opens to a charming courtyard. It is a cozy apartment but we didn't feel that there was a lack of space even though we were traveling with a baby. We had to do some baby proofing but overall, our little one enjoyed crawling and exploring the nooks and corners. We enjoyed our time in the apartment.
The apartment is in a GREAT location. A real Parisian neighborhood where you get to live like a Parisian. There are bakeries, cafes, grocery stores, a fruit market, a flower market and a lot of shopping in a 15-20 min walk radius. We were very happy with the location. Although the Eiffel is a leisurely stroll away, there are not a lot of tourists in this area and you are among Parisians who go about their lives. We got a very good glimpse of what everyday life in Paris might look like.
The metro is 30 seconds away. We felt that the whole Paris was at our door step since we can walk out the apartment and be on our way. The metro in Paris is very easy to use and it got us everywhere we wanted to go. Having the metro around the corner was very convenient.
One negative for us was the noise level. Since the apartment is located on the ground floor just inside the main entrance door to the building and next to the the stairs to upper floors we could hear people come & go at all times and sometimes, people held conversations in the entrance hall. We could also hear plumbing at night. We could hear residents disposing their glass bottles and depending on the time of the day, it could be loud when the bottles were dropped in the disposal bin. But depending on how much time one spends in the apartment, these may not be an issue.
Overall, we will rent from Chris again in a heart beat. The apartment was a great base to explore Paris as well as spending some quality indoor time.

Recommended for: age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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Small and cosy

May (Sydney, Australia)
Review submitted: October 16, 2011   Date of arrival: October 6, 2011

Well maintained and cosy studio apartment with good amenities. We stayed there for a week. Christophe was there to meet us and showed us around the neighbourhood. Nice bistros locally as well as some down the road at Rue de Commerce. Farmers Market on Sunday was fantastic. Handy to the metro and within walking distance to the Eiffel Tower. Found a lovely little restaurant which only has duck near the Ecole Militaire.
Would happily recommend the Fashion Room.

Recommended for: age 55+, sight seeing, tourists without a car

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