- On trouvera ci-après les commentaires de quelques hôtes, adressés à de nouveaux hôtes potentiels qui ont eu l'amabilité de nous les transmettre. Nous les publions avec leur autorisation et en garantissons l'authenticité. - You'll find hereafter some comments sent by former guests to potential new tenants who have kindly forwarded them to us. We guarantee their authenticity. - Encontrarán a continuación los comentarios de algunos huéspedes enviados a nuevos inquilinos que nos los transmitieron cortésmente. Los publicamos con su permiso y garantizamos su autenticidad. - Troverete qui di seguito i commenti di alcuni ospiti inviati a nuovi ospiti che ce li hanno gentilmente trasmessi. Li pubblichiamo col loro permesso e ne garantiamo l'autenticità.

Comment from: le propriétaire

• Certains hôtes se sont plaint dans le passé, à juste titre, des caprices de l'ascenseur. Il a été mis aux normes fin décembre 2007 et depuis cette date aucun incident de fonctionnement n'a été signalé.
• Some guests have complained with just cause about the temperamental elevator. It has been modernised and upgraded end of December 2007 and since then has not yet given cause for criticism.
• Algunos huéspedes se han quejado, con razón, de los "caprichos" del ascensor. Ha sido debidamente modernizado a finales del 2007 y desde entonces no ha sido motivo de nuevas quejas.
• Alcuni ospiti si sono lamentati, con ragione, dei capricci dell'ascensore. E stato dovutamente ammodernato fine 2007 e da allora non è più stato motivo di lamentele.

Comment from: G*** C***, Canada

• En ce qui concerne la location j'ai été satisfait sur tous les plans. Au niveau financier pas de problème pour récupérer le dépôt de garantie.
• L'appartement est très agréable car il y a peu de touristes! Mais beaucoup de restaurants et commerçants. Et il y a une bouche de métro a 20 mètres.
• L'appartement est superbe. En ce qui concerne le bruit les chambres sont en arrière et il n'y a aucun bruit. Sur la façade de l'avenue de la République il y a le trafic normal de voitures et peut être bruyant dans la journée. Il suffit de fermer les fenêtres.
• Nous avons eu accès à l'appartement dans un état impeccable.
• Le seul problème est l'ascenseur qui est désuet (comme souvent à Paris) mais il était question de le remplacer...
• Mr Colinas est une personne très organisée et amicale.
• Sincèrement votre,

Comment from: J-M*** C***, France

• Pour répondre à vos questions et cela point par point mon commentaire au sujet de la location est très positif.
• Le quartier est calme et bien desservi au niveau commerces, avec une bouche de métro à proximité.
• L'appartement, très fonctionnel, est bien entretenu avec un décor assez luxueux et du mobilier d'époque.
• Le seul reproche que je pourrais faire est au niveau de la literie pour les deux personnes au-dessus de 6. En effet nous étions 8 et le lit prévu pour ces 2 personnes supplémentaires est un canapé pas vraiment confortable ce qu'a reconnu monsieur Colinas avec qui j'ai eu de bons rapports.
• Pas de problème particulier avec la caution qui nous a été restituée dans les huit jours suivant notre départ comme prévu.
• Je vous souhaite de bonnes vacances dans cette belle ville.

Comment from: J*** J***-G***, UK

• We stayed in M. Colinas' apartment last May. We were a party of two mum's and five children ranging in age from 16 yrs to 9 yrs.
• We arrived at Gare Du Nord (from the UK) and it was a very simple trip on the metro to get to the apartment and a short walk from the nearest metro stop.
• M. Colinas and his daughter where there to meet us and extremely charming and helpful. They had provided juice for the children and milk. Indeed, the kitchen is smallish, but extremely well equipped with all the little touches that make an apartment stay more pleasant.
• I travel a great deal and stay in many holiday homes and having herbs and spices, washing up liquid, cling film, trash bags etc around is surprisingly handy. You need these things but do not necessarily want to buy them on holiday or for a short stay. As there is a dining room and large sitting room the size of the kitchen is not so important but it does have a table for four.
• The apartment is very spacious for a large group, and something of a rarity in Paris as apts are not always so huge. There's a beautiful stained glass window in the dining room, with a desk in front of it, and numerous period features. There was also a computer, connected to the internet, in the corner of the dining room which was very handy for checking info and the teens enjoyed being able to send messages home.
• There are three dbl bedrooms - two with dbl beds and one with twin beds and an en-suite bathroom. There is another shower room and separate toilet. All the bedrooms where comfortable with enough space for luggage and cupboard space.
• The building itself was secure and quiet. While it faces onto a fairly busy road there wasn't any undue noise. There are supermarkets, patisserie (great croissants/bread etc!) and restaurants all in walking distance.
• Paris is as great walking city and we walked to the Marais from the apt and to various other places as I am quite familiar with Paris. But, as stated, the metro is right there on the doorstep for trips further afield or if you are less sure of directions. Paris has a very efficient public transit system and getting around is not a problem. M. Colinas leaves maps and tourist info in the apt.
• My abiding memory of walking into the apartment for the first time was a chorus of 'Wow's' from the children. I personally would not hesitate to recommend the apartment or stay there again myself. I can't really think of any 'cons'.
• I hope this helps you with your decision. If you feel I could help you any further please email me.
• Best Regards,

Comment from: J*** and E*** C***, Australia

• Very happy to provide feedback on the Paris apartment.
• Security - we weren't out late at night, as our children are young, but we didn't encounter any problems at all. The Metro is a stone's throw from the apartment, and the street is well lit.
• The apartment is very quiet - we were pleasantly surprised, actually. All windows are double glazed, and the bedrooms are not facing the street. The street is reasonably busy, but no more so than the rest of Paris. The positive side of this is that there are lots of restaurants and shops within an easy walk - it isn't touristy, and made us feel very Parisien!
• Apartment is spacious, well appointed, and very well kept. We've been travelling in France for almost 3 months now, and it is still probably the best we've stayed in. We didn't have any problems - our only criticism would be that there was a video player but no DVD player (with small children, this can be an issue!)
• Deposit return was the simplest process we've encountered - Adolph simply ripped up our cheque, so no bank fees involved.
• Not sure what other tips we can give. Don't know how old your girls are, but if you are looking for a child oriented activity to break up the usual Paris itinerary, we very much enjoyed the Jardin d'Acclimatation.
• We doubt you'll be disappointed if you take the apartment. Whatever your decision, have a lovely stay in Paris!
• regards,

Comment from: A*** J*** M***, España

• Pido disculpa por el retraso pero ya estamos de vuelta en España.
• El piso es de lo más bonito, cómodo, céntrico, espacioso y detallista. No nos ha faltado de nada porque ¡había de todo!, desde cosas de cocina hasta todo lo necesario para mi hijo (que es algo que he valorado muchísimo). Además lo hemos encontrado en perfectas condiciones.
• El barrio es muy tranquilo y seguro, algo ruidoso de día, como cualquier otro barrio de París, pero las habitaciones dan a un patio, y de noche no se oía ruido.
• Más que nada es de agradecer la amabilidad del Señor Colinas y su predisposición ante todas nuestras consultas.
• Desde luego, si en un futuro volvieramos a París querríamos ir de nuevo a ese piso.

Comment from: M*** L*** F***, Italia

• Buondì,
• Rispondo con piacere alla sua richiesta.
• L'appartamento è finemente arredato, attrezzato con tutti i comfort (tranne il divano letto in salotto) e completo di tutto per il soggiorno. Eravamo un gruppo di otto persone e tutti ci siamo trovati benissimo.
• E posizionato in un quartiere molto sicuro e piuttosto tranquillo malgrado il traffico. A pochissimi minuti dal centro, ottimamente servito con la metro a due passi.
• Unico sconveniente, i capricci dell'ascensore che è rimasto fermo per ben due giorni!
• Da sottolineare l'ospitalità e la disponibilità dei Colinas che ci avevano sconsigliato di prendere la macchina. Rinnovo il consiglio dovuto ai problemi ed al costo del parcheggio.
• Se servono più precisazioni non esiti a domandare.