Gailmarie Goldrick, 07/11/2015 - 9/10
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the apartment. The apartment was spacious and well appointed. It was particularly nice to have an apartment on a courtyard away from the street noise of the Paris streets. The apartment is well situated near the Peltier and the Notre Dame de Lorette metro. The apartment is easy walking distance to the Opera and to the upscale Galleries Lafayette shopping center.
Temperatures reached the high 90’s while we were there and although the apartment is not air-conditioned, it was manageable with large fans supplied by the owners.
The kitchen has most items one could need to cook at home although I would suggest they replace the coffee cups that have large chips. Another suggestion would be to replace some pillows that are very thin.
The apartment has a large room and en-suite bath area on the first floor and a second bedroom with much smaller en-suite bath area on the second floor. There is one toilet room on the first floor. The apartment is on the fifth floor but a small elevator makes it convenient. The apartment seemed to be very safe as there is a door to enter the courtyard, a door to enter the building and a door to the apartment. Transportation can be arranged from the airport, although we took the train from Gare du Nord and then a short taxi ride. The apartment provides a map of the metro and other area information that was very helpful.
Kathleen Esposito, 05/30/2015 - 9/10
The apartment is beautiful, spacious and very well located near shops, bistros and metro stops.
Only 2 features made it less than perfect, both having to do with W2F's servicing. Upon arrival we had no hot water and it took several emails back and forth before W2F imposed upon the owner to come and ensure it was working properly. She was very gracious and helpful but we feel it was W2F's duty to ensure the hot water was available when we arrived.
The 2nd is the telephone, which did not hold a charge and was therefore not usable. We know from friends who have stayed at this apartment previously that it has been this way for a while in spite of their informing you of this. Unless the phone is replaced or repaired it should not be offered as a feature of the apartment rental.
Otherwise, we really enjoyed the apartment and hope to make a return visit!
Helen Christie, 05/25/2014 - 10/10
This is a fantastic apartment. Clean, bright, comfortable and fully equipped! It is close to transport and a supermarket. Walking distance to the Galleries Lafayette. (Not sure that is a good thing). Our family of four loved staying here and would not hesitate to recommend to anyone, oh, p.s there is a lift going to the top floor if you are not feeling energetic enough to walk the stairs.
Cindy Owens, 05/01/2014 - 10/10
Fabulous apartment - clean, bright, comfortable and well equipped. Kitchen had everything we needed for preparing simple meals. Dining table was generous size and easy to clean (glass top). Great location - we could walk to the neighborhood grocery stores, pharmacy, cheese and pastry shops and cafes. Close to several Metro stops. Quiet neighborhood. We appreciated the little elevator when we returned after a long day out walking.
Welcome2France took good care of us - meeting us at the apartment at check in and check out. We used their driver to take us to and from the airport - his fee was very close to a cab, his vehicle was very roomy and clean - he was delightful - and well worth the expense.
I would definitely recommend this apartment - the driver - and Welcome2France. I hope we can return again sometime!
Anne Urquhart, 02/28/2014 - 10/10
Opera Victoire I-B5 was the perfect choice for our week-long stay in Paris in February. Quiet, very conveniently located, safe and comfortable for the four women traveling together. We made extensive use of the two nearby Metro stops and traversed the friendly city of Paris. Nearby were several markets/convenience stores and neighborhood cafes.
The apartment was clean and well appointed. We were glad we took advantage of the car service for pickup from CDG airport; our driver was waiting and helpful (and the price was very in line with other airport transfers) and we knew he would know the way to the apartment. The welcome2france representatives who greeted us were friendly and helpful and got us settled in and ready to see the city. We were given their private cell phone numbers in case we had any questions or concerns during our visit which was very reassuring.
I would happily recommend this apartment. The welcome2france team is fabulous!
Anne Urquhart