The room was pretty nice and communication was very good. It was nice to have a mini kitchen, as well. The windows were a challenge to figure out- they open vertically and at the top- which we were not familiar with. Also, we never could quite figure out how to make sure we got hot water from the shower, as it was extremely finicky. Might have been an issue with other guests in the hotel and water heater size. We had a room on the 4th floor so the lift was helpful, but only big enough for 2 small people to fit. We were out most of the day, but noise from the sports bar down below remained loud till the wee hours even with the windows shut. The hotel was about a ten minute walk from all metro stations, and it was nice to get a more immersive experience of city life in Paris. Grocery, dining, and boulangerie were all reasonably close. We'd recommend to anyone wanting a true European experience.