Paris Apartment Guest Reviews

Châteauneuf

"This apartment is spacious and great for couples. The very best thing about the Paris Perfect apartments is their location(s). I have stayed in 3 different apts and each one was wonderful. The company seems to select units with great views and easy access to the Metro and beyond. I chose to stay in the "7" and that was a good call. It felt safe and clean and the views from each apt. are as advertised.! So much fun, I hated to go home...I would use this team again without a doubt.

PS I also liked how they hooked me up with other services that were of help...ie: Taxi service, tour guide (who by the way is amazing!) excursions within and out of the city. All very helpful."

Nancy Carstens, NC, United States

Calvados

"Calvados was the perfect location for our family vacation and the service by Paris Perfect was impeccable! A "perfect" base for our Paris adventure."

Lori Gammell, Alberta, Canada

Maranges

"After reading the (very poor) reviews of two hotels we were familiar with in Paris, we began to think about an alternative to hotel living. Luckily, we ran across ParisPerfect. Because of our late start in looking for other lodging, the Maranges apartment was just about the only accommodation still available during our time period, but the on-line photos looked good and we were familiar with the location (having lived nearby for 10 days/month for nearly 3 years). The cost was 2x what we planned on paying for the hotel, but the peace of mind (didn't want to get to Paris and have it ruined by poor living conditions) was, we reasoned, worth the extra cost.

As it turned out, the Maranges experience was exactly what we wanted! GREAT LOCATION. Extremely quiet (bring some music with you else you may be listening to your own breathing -- I suspect that this place has a built-in sound suppressor). Secluded and very private (you feel safe here). The moderate size kitchen has every amenity. There are (small) televisions in the living room and bedroom that each have a DVD player attached. THE Wi-Fi IS FAST. Free calls. The apartment is very well maintained and clean. The darkening shades (especially in the bedroom) work very efficiently. A very nice place -- we felt instantly "at home" here. Importantly, since our airplane arrived at CDG at 11AM and the apartment check-in time was 4PM, we asked if we could go to the apartment early (straight from the airport). ParisPerfect graciously allowed us to do so; this made a huge difference in our first day! THANK YOU ParisPerfect!!! Victor's taxi service, suggested by ParisPerfect, operated perfectly in both directions, from and to CDG airport. Also, ParisPerfect allowed us to be picked up by Victor at the apartment at 1PM, vs the normal 4PM, for our ride to CDG. Again, THANK YOU ParisPerfect!!!

Pros (not, I think, mentioned in the ParisPerfect description):
-- A taxi stand (important in Paris) is conveniently just outside the apartment on the Blvd St Germain -- on 'your' (that is, South) side of the Blvd.
-- A Metro stop is also just outside
-- The Cafe de Flore is across the street (be sure to get the hot chocolate) as is the Cafe Les Deux Magots next to the de Flore.
-- There are two Bistros on 'your' side of the street across from the 'Flore' & 'Magot' -- we found that the nearest one to the apartment (just a few steps on the Blvd St Germain) was, in our opinion, the best (very friendly service & good food). Sorry, can't remember the name for some reason.
-- Musee D'Orsay, Notre Dame, the Louvre, etc. are all within very easy walking distance. For that matter, we just occasionally used a taxi and never used the Metro in all of our excursions (10 days -- that is a LOT of museums and paintings to be seen).
-- There is a boulangerie less than a minute away from the apartment. Just go out onto the street (rue du Dragon), turn immediately left (down rue du Dragon away from Blvd St Germain) and walk a half-block. The bakery is on your left. Great place. Get fresh bread and croissants (lots of croissants) every day. Be aware that the fresh, delicious baguette lasts about 12 hours, then turns into a baseball bat. Buy bread as you need it. It seems most Parisians do the same.
-- The elevator is nowhere near as small as what we expected to find from reading the ParisPerfect write-up. Small, but still a two-person, two bag elevator. Quiet and efficient as well. Note that having the elevator stop one 'level' below the apartment level is (in spite of the stairs within the apartment) a very good thing for you and your stay; there is no "elevator noise" whatsoever. We considered this a real plus.

Suggestions:
-- Bring your own ground coffee. The apartment has a very good drip coffee machine.
-- The espresso machine in the apartment is very good. They give you a small supply of "Nespresso" 'cartridges' but you need more. We couldn't find a place to buy them. But the espresso was GREAT while it lasted!
-- Bring a decent corkscrew.
-- If you want a single large bed, bring something to prevent the two individual beds (that make up the single large bed) from sliding apart. Nothing like waking up on the floor when you fall between the beds after they slide apart in the middle of a deep sleep.
-- Make sure you understand all of the details of how to execute the "greeting" at the apartment the first day.
-- Heed what the greeter tells you about the keys (you will know what I mean once the greeting orientation starts).
-- Do not forget the combination code to the "courtyard" entry from street level. We didn't make this mistake, but it definitely would be a problem. Write it down and keep it in a wallet/purse.

Cons (or "Other" as they used to put it in TOPGUN):
-- The "sliding apart" bed situation. Has there never been another complaint about this problem? Really? Sort of puts a huge damper on the whole "Paris -- The City For Lovers" concept. Not to mention enduring some dreams of falling (mentioned above).
-- The combination washer/dryer in the kitchen never seemed to work properly. We both have advanced degrees and are both somewhat literate and speak some french, but there was just no way that we could get the 'dryer' feature to work. We did get the 'wash' cycle to work (once), but that was something of a small miracle (we just pushed buttons seemingly at random until it started a wash cycle). And yes, we did go over and over and over the instructions for the washer/dryer. I suppose that some things are just not meant to be.
-- The staircase going up to the apartment level from the elevator is very steep and winding. Be careful! Especially when hauling up/down luggage. It is not so bad once you have navigated it once or twice.

All in all, the Maranges apartment was just what we were looking for. We felt very lucky to have stumbled across it online. ParisPerfect was 'Perfect' from start to finish and we will definitely use them in future. Very friendly, very professional and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!"

Thomas Ruggles & Dr. Robin Graham, District of Columbia, United States

Châteauneuf

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Our party was an extended family of 8, with 5 adults and 3 children. We had never tried a service like this before (always staying in hotels) but after some careful research decided to go with Paris Perfect. We were pleased with their reliability and the accuracy of the provided information. The apartment was everything as described on the web site. The location's closeness to an outdoor market, bakeries, restaurants, grocery stores and a Metro stop suited us really well. All the Paris Perfect personnel were very friendly and helpful. On two nights during the week, those who slept in the living room were awakened briefly by a little noise in the street, but otherwise the neighborhood is generally very quiet. We enjoyed our stay very much and plan to use Paris Perfect next time we go.

Joseph, Pennsylvania, United States

Calvados

"We had a wonderful stay! The apartment had all the comforts of home and was in a sensational location...and the direct view of the eiffel Tower didn't hurt either. I loved going downstairs each morning to the cafe next door to buy fresh croissants and cafe creme. All transportation options were close and we were able to use the Batobus because of the exceptional weather. Paris Perfect made our visit extra special. We are looking forward to our next visit."

Ellen MacLean, MA, United States

Marsannay

"Marsannay apartment was everything we could have hoped for, beautifully appointed and everything we needed. Location was perfect, easy access to the Metro and a Velib bike station just near our door, restaurants, markets and Boulangerie a plenty to choose from locally. Paris Perfect staff member, Sam, gave us a wonderful introduction to the apartment and the local area. Thank you for your attention to detail and for making the process of apartment rental so easy."

Deanna & Michael Power, Queensland, Australia

La Tache

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This our fifth apartment stay with Paris Perfect. La Tache is gorgeous, spacious, modern, with a fantastic view of the Eiffel Tower. We love the neighborhood which is so accessible to either bus or metro.    The cooking class at Reed Bistro was definitely one of the highlights of this trip. The service from the staff was perfect. I am so glad that you are offering the Memory Book from Shutterfly this year. I just finished mine!

Marita C., USA

Clos Jolie

"The best area of Paris!!! apartment was perfect !!! all amenities were available. The Greeting was well organized and you must use their recommended driver. it was a very easy check in and and check out. Will definately be back!!! thank you for a wonderful stay"

Antoinette Fanizza, Canada

Châteauneuf

"This trip was a graduation Present for our 2 granddaughters both 19 years old. The apartment was spacious and with 3.5 bathrooms so each of the 3 women had no excuse for being late in the mornings. The apartment was very close to Rue Cler with it's local produce and stores selling everything one would need. Wonderful small resteraunts were just out the door and bread / pastery stores only 1 block from the apartment. The apartment was very spacious with everything you needed to make it home for our stay. The subway and bus stops were about 2 blocks away. The Efiel tower was about a 5 minute walk. We enjoyed our trip very much and look forward to another trip in the future."

John & Jane Wallace, Alabama, USA

Calvados

"The Calvados apartment was wonderful. It was stocked with all of the essentials for a perfect trip. We have stayed in rental apartments before and none have been stocked with things like spices, coffee filters dish liquid etc. This really made it nice.

The location and view of the Eiffel tower could not be beat. The area was perfect for walking around and experiencing Paris.

The Paris perfect team did such a wonderful job of welcoming us. We will be back!"

Diana Mulroy, USA

Quincy

"Everything about the Paris Perfect team and the apartment were up to my every expectation! Just as pictured on the website. My quests were bowled over and so was I. Quincy is ideally situated, a block away from Monoprix, the Metro, quiet and sparkling views on the hour of the Tour Effel. Imagine waking up to see this spectacular landmark celebrating your fabulous stay in the City of Lights."

Sara Thompson, Pennsylvania, United States

Cabernet

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Cabernet - everything was perfect and the staff was very helpful and friendly. We would recommend Paris Perfect without hesitation and will return again as our one week stay seemed to pass too quickly!"

Louis & Virginia Tentromono, DE, United States

Bordeaux

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My husband, sister and brother-in-law and I stayed at the Bordeaux for five nights from March 27-April 1, 2012. We were all very pleased to find the apartment had an initial supply of laundry detergent, soap, etc. as well as basic condiments so we did not have to purchase those items. The location was fabulous, easy to get around the city. Loved our stay, staff very helpful, was also very glad that we took advantage of hiring Victor's crew for pickup/return to the airport. Would definately stay again. We had the time of our lives!

Cathy & Tom, Bill & Judy, Idaho, USA

Volnay

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It was a terrific experience that my husband and I truly enjoyed ! The apartment was spotless, very well appointed and in a wonderful location. The Rue St. Dominique is a special street, with excellent restaurants, shops and many residential buildings interspersed in the area that were charming. We highly recommend travelers book an apartment for future Paris visits !

Marietta Baldwin, New York, United States

Muscadelle

"Ahhhhh! The 5 French windows, the view, the light and air, the neighborhood.....Far superior to even a high-end hotel room. Excellent customer service. Bettter than pictured on the website and very clean. Wonderful experience."

Dale & Betty Sola, MN, United States

Lalande

"I just found your site. I am bookmarking it for my future trips to Europe. They look wonderful!"

Eileen Lowerre, Missouri, United States

Merlot

"The experience of renting Merlot changed the way I think about travel -- never will a hotel have the same appeal as renting such a fabulous apartment. The Merlot apartment was literally perfect -- charming, clean, comfortable, convenient, etc. In addition, Paris Perfect's service enhanced the apartment living experience to an exceptional level: luggage storage, welcome appointment, stocking of shampoo, lotion, hairdryer, adaptor, trash bags, paper towels, coffee, milk, linens, etc. The fact that there was a washer dryer means that I should've brought 1/3 of the clothes that I did. I literally dream of the day I can go back to Paris and stay in another of these wonderful apartments! Thank you thank you!"

Barb Patrick, United States

Merlot

"My family and I were very pleased with our apartment, it was perfect for us. Not only was it very attractive and well furnished but close to so many shops and transportation that we enjoyed. I have told many of my friends and family about our fun trip and where we stayed."

Letitia Wallace, United States

Marsannay

"We recently stayed at the beautiful Marsannay apartment and had a simply wonderful week in Paris. Everything about the apartment really was perfect, from the moment we arrived to our departure. The Paris Perfect team was there to meet and greet us, and explained how everything worked, and we felt settled in immediately. The apartment was lovely, with upscale but comfortable furnishings. The view was fabulous and we loved seeing the Eiffel Tower at every time of the day, especially when it sparkled at night! The restaurant reviews were always accurate, and helped us to have many memorable meals. We will definitely be back to experience Paris again with Paris Perfect apartments, and can highly recommend them!"

Michelle Lowes

Saint Emilion

"This was a beautiful apartment in every way! We have two children, aged 6 and 8, and they loved their small French bedroom, the lift, and especially the wonderful view of the Eiffel Tower! Thank You!"

Victoria, Dan, Ava & Luke

Cabernet

"My wife and I and two daughters (21 and 18 years old) spent 8 nights in the Cabernet apartment...it was our first trip to Europe and it was a trip of a lifetime. The apartment is very special because of the furnishings and the view of the Eifel Tower...I promise you will be so happy you paid a little more when you see it. There was plenty of storage for all of us including all suitcases being out of sight. The apartment is perfect for a couple on a romantic vacation but works well as we did it with the kids. The bathrooms were great...just know there is a toilet in only one of the two (this never caused a problem for us). The apartment is also very special because of the neighborhood. The pastry shop outside your door is the best (I miss the chocolate donuts). The coffee/tea store (Cafes Richard) next to the pastry shop has the best coffee for you to brew in the apartment (ask for the Rhuanda blend). Up the street from there are several great bistros. The two we loved were Bisrto St. Dominique and Bar Central. Other restaurants we loved and that were close by were Gatsby and La Tourville. All of these bistros were no more than 25 euro per person plus wine. The metro stations were also close in two different directions. I also must say that the French people were wonderful! In the US we hear differently but this just wasn't true at any time during our visit. We cannot wait for our next visit and we will use Paris Perfect again!"

Chris Ratay, Indiana, United States