EXCEPTIONAL LUXURIOUS APARTMENT-CHAMPS-ELYSEES

Definitely a very nice apartment. The location is excellent. It's less than a block away from the Champs Elysees, so very convenient, but there was still no noise from the street--and we were there on New Year's Eve, when it's craziest! The metro is right there once you get on the Champs Elysees, and across the Champs Elysees (crossing it can be a bit crazy, but you can pass underneath via the metro station if you don't want to do that) and one block over is an excellent new Monoprix for groceries. They literally opened up a new version of it the week while we were there, and it is nice and big for a Parisian grocery store.

As far as the apartment itself is concerned, it's very nice and clean and feels safe. The amenities are good. The fridge is big for Europe, and it's nice to have a washer in the apartment. The sofa bed is a good size. In fact, it may be larger than the actual bed itself. Considering location and amenities, the apartment is a great deal for the price. And the family that owns it is very nice. The only conceivable thing I can think of that would be a downside is the fact that the elevator only goes up to the third floor and you have to walk up the remaining staircase; in that case, if you use a stroller with kids, this may not be the apartment for you. Then again, if you plan on using a stroller for your kids in Paris--good luck. The Paris metro is not very stroller-friendly.

Overall, however, we had a great experience in this apartment and would definitely stay again.

We just returned from a very nice 6 day, 5 night stay in October, 2012 at this spacious apartment. It is ideally located very close to all the major attractions around the Champs Elysees, immediately adjacent to beautiful Avenue Montaigne, close proximity to Avenue George V, and Champs Elysees itself. We were within 10 minute walks to 3 Michelin 3 star restaurants, the Grand Palais, Petit Palais, Rue St. Honore du Faubourg for shopping, 20 minute walk across the Left Bank to the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, and about 40 minute walk to the Lourve. We love to walk, which is really the best way to see Paris. For this purpose, we think this is the very best thing about the apartment. It is also just a half block from Metro Line 1. When we arrived in Paris at the Gard du Nord train station, it was raining and the taxi line was 2-3 hours, so with Gabriella's excellent instructions, we took the RER to Chatalet, changed to the Metro Line 1 and got off the Franklin D. Roosevelt stop, and walked only half a block to get to the apartment, which only took 30-40 minutes, and we had never even done this before! Now that was an "interesting" Parisien experience - not sure we want to do that again, but we were thankful to have that option given the challenging weather at that time - good luck getting a cab when it is raining!

The apartment is not one of luxury, but it is very nice and comfortable, more of a home away from home and has all the amenities required for an excellent 5 night stay - with a kitchen, living room, bedroom, etc. Bed is a full-size bed, and seems a bit smaller and not quite as firm as what we are accustomed to in the US, but this is standard in Europe, and more an individual taste. It is very close to a big supermarket, Monoprix, across the Champs Elysees, where we stocked up water, juice, fruit, etc. The apartment is very quiet, which is nice to be protected from the bustling noise of Paris streets. The Wifi worked great, once we figured out which network it was, which was not obvious, and free long distance calls were included.

The apartment is on the top (4th) floor. The elevator lift takes you to the 3rd floor, so you have to walk up one short flight of stairs, where there is limited lighting so it gets dark on that flight of stairs in the evening.

Gabriella was an excellent hostess - very accomodating, and very responsive. We would try to stay here again when we return to Paris for a visit.

Thank you, Gabriella, for having us!

I stayed with my family in this apartment which looks stunning! We loved this apartment as it is ideally situated in the heart of the city center, modern, very clean, and has a nice flat screen TV. Complimentary internet access is also available in the apartment. The pictures were exactly as described in the summary, and the apartment was perfect for our needs.
Gabriella is very professional and accommodating landlord. She was very helpful and friendly form the first email I have exchanged with her. When we arrived to the apartment, Gabriella was waiting for us, she was a nice person and she tried her best to explain about the apartment and the nearby area, offering her service by asking us to contact her any time we need anything. She was very punctual upon our leaving to hand over the apartment back to her. Thank you very much Gabriella and we do appreciate your great support and services.
This apartment is just few steps away from Ave Montaigne and Champs-Elysees with access to wonderful shopping boutiques, cafes, dining, grocery store, Cinema, Metro stops and a pharmacy as well.
The beds are comfortable, the bathroom was spotless, and the living room is comfy and spacious. I especially loved that the landlord had some condiments in the kitchen (sugar, salt, pepper…etc) as well as paper towels and pots/pans. I really felt like I was living in Paris. I would definitely recommend this apartment.