Paris Apartment - Studio in Saint-Germain des Prés (PA-2402)

First of all, I would like to thank you for taking the time to write a review about your experience in our studio located in rue Dauphine. I am glad that you enjoyed the neighborhood, in the heart of one of the most animated and sought-after ancient area of Paris. Indeed, the shower room has been entirely redone before your arrival and, for this occasion, the bathtub was replaced with a more functional shower. You were then the first one to use this brand new installation. New York Habitat's website will be updated in due course (with new description and picture of th e shower room). This studio is located in a 17th century building. It is an old charm building, typical of Paris, but in compliance with the applicable housing quality standards. The description provided on New York Habitat's website does not hide its size and mentions the fact that this studio is meant for one person only. The place (and the 1-meter large bed) seemed even more smaller as you stayed with someone else during a few weeks. However, I regret that the rest of your comment contains several inaccuracies: - your arrival: contrary to what you told, your flight (AF 0351) arrived at 7.50, that is 10 minutes earlier than your scheduled arrival time. I waited for you until 11.50, that is 4 hours (and not 2) after the plane landed. As I was unable to reach you, I thought that you missed your flight, so I came back home to see if you did not leave a message. You called me at that time, telling me that you finally arrived in rue Dauphine. I went back immediately to the studio to welcome you and give you the keys. - Canadian cell phones are working properly in France, so you could have informed me about your delayed arrival. - fire: I definitely never told you that there were no fire risks in Paris! As you were worried, I only pointed out that the studio was overlooking the street and that being located on the first floor, you were unlikely to be stuck in the building in case of fire. - smoke detectors: unfortunately, the one that was in the studio disappeared during renovation works that took place before you arrived. In order to save time, I offered you to buy a new one and to subtract its price from your next rental (which you did). Strangely, you concluded your comment with this sentence "overall, she is a good landlord. It could have been much worse!". I don't quite understand this remark but, to conclude, we are happy that you finally enjoyed your stay in rue Dauphine as you wished to extend your stay (which was unfortunately not possible as the studio was already booked as usual).

Corinne, thanks a million for your very positive comments on your 4 month rental of our studio apartment. We are really happy to hear you enjoyed it that much. You are mentioning that the building is old. It actually dates back to 1672 and the plate on the building front specifies that it is the location of Porte Dauphine (Dauphine Gate) that was built in 1639 when Dauphine street was extended beyond Philippe Auguste wall.

You will understand that in such a 'historical' building, it is forbidden to make the slightest alteration to the premises, such as fitting in a lobby!

I think you're referring to small repair works has to do with changing the kitchen sink and faucets, which we did after your departure.

Thank you for your comments Katherine; I am delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay.

This studio is indeed in an ideal location, in the very lively neighborhood of Saint Germain des Pres which is the most sought after neighborhood in Paris, and therefore the most expensive one! If the studio were a few square meters larger, the rent would be much higher!

Yet it has a small bathroom with tub, a fitted out kitchen cabinet: hot plate, electric oven, fridge, coffee machine etc, as is stated in the apartment description. It is a few steps from a university cafeteria where students can have lunch or dinner for 3 euros! And all possible stores nearby.

It is a short distance to the Sorbonne, the School of Political Science, cinemas etc...

Thank you so much for your review! The apartment does not have a real oven and we will make sure that this information is clear for the next guests. We greatly appreciate your feedback.