Paris Apartment - Studio in Parc Monceau, Batignolles - Ternes (PA-4384)

I was very pleased with this apartment and my stay there. The apartment, though small, was very comfortable and well-equipped. The main part of the room had a fold-out bed that served as a couch in the day. The folding chairs and folding table provided were convenient because they could be cleared out of the way when not in use. There was a functional built-in desk and many shelves and cabinets that were more than ample for my needs. Wifi was included. It cut in and out occasionally, but that wasn't a big deal, and it was fast and adequate otherwise. For an apartment of this type and size in Paris, it had a good kitchen with a reasonable amount of counter space, convenient drying racks, and a good variety and quantity of cookware. There were a small refrigerator, two-burner induction cook top, and a toaster oven, but no microwave, which was fine for me. The bathroom was small but well equipped with toilet, shower, medicine cabinet with mirror, and sink with mirror. A taller mirror above the sink would have been nice though, as it was positioned too low for my height. The owners were very polite, kind, helpful, and even generous, going so far as buying or providing additional pans, utensils, and towels after asking if I had everything I needed.

The apartment is in a beautiful Haussmann-style building in the chic 17th arrondissement only a block away from the lovely Parc Monceau. The neighborhood has plenty of cafés, restaurants, and bakeries. A metro station as well as bike-sharing and car-sharing stations are at the end of the street. There are now also rental scooters all over Paris. It only takes about 20 minutes by metro to reach the center of the city. Three small grocery stores and a Picard (like Trader Joe's in the US) are within 5-8 minutes walk, and a large grocery store within 10 minutes walk. There is a laundromat about two blocks away. The apartment is a small studio on the 6th floor (in American terminology), which is clear from the description on the website. It is a former chambre de bonne (servant's quarters). There is no elevator and you must climb 122 steps up to the room. But if you are physically capable of the exercise, it's no big deal, and even good for your health.

My only minor complaint is that there was some confusion as to the cost of the electricity. I encourage New York Habitat or the owners to make clear upfront what renters are expected to pay per month for electricity in the future. Other than that, I had a very good experience with this apartment and the owners.

The apartement is quite small but there is everything you need. It was just renovated and it is really pretty. The metro is very close. But you have to be sportive to get up the 6. floor everytime...