Really nice place

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/26/12 Review Submitted: 01/29/12

It would be impossible for me to overstate how pleased we were with our stay at The Fashion Room. Anyone who appreciates good design and an authentic experience would like this place too. Chris was very prompt and responsive during the booking process and could not have welcomed us more warmly when we arrived in Paris. His recommendations for the local neighbourhood (which is lovely) were great too, adding a lot to our visit. -- Jonathan

Owner response:Dear Jonathan, thank you for your visit, it was a pleasure hosting you :-) Take care. Chris

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Parisian Immersion

Guest: Northern delight (Yellowknife )
Date of Stay: 12/27/11 Review Submitted: 01/25/12

We stayed here for two weeks over the Christmas 2011 and New Year 2012 holidays. Chris is a delight to deal with. He is very professional and courteous. We received prompt responses to our inquiries. When we arrived in Paris, Chris met us at the apartment and the check in process went very smooth. He took time to show us around the neighborhood. Even went above and beyond in arranging a stroller for our baby since we had forgotten ours. While in Paris Chris was available by email & phone. The apartment is very nicely appointed and has a lot of character. It is located on the ground floor so there is a lack of view but you have Paris at your doorsteps since metro is only 30 seconds away. The window opens to a charming courtyard. It is a cozy apartment but we didn't feel that there was a lack of space even though we were traveling with a baby. We had to do some baby proofing but overall, our little one enjoyed crawling and exploring the nooks and corners. We enjoyed our time in the apartment. The apartment is in a GREAT location. A real Parisian neighborhood where you get to live like a Parisian. There are bakeries, cafes, grocery stores, a fruit market, a flower market and a lot of shopping in a 15-20 min walk radius. We were very happy with the location. Although the Eiffel is a leisurely stroll away, there are not a lot of tourists in this area and you are among Parisians who go about their lives. We got a very good glimpse of what everyday life in Paris might look like. The metro is 30 seconds away. We felt that the whole Paris was at our door step since we can walk out the apartment and be on our way. The metro in Paris is very easy to use and it got us everywhere we wanted to go. Having the metro around the corner was very convenient. One negative for us was the noise level. Since the apartment is located on the ground floor just inside the main entrance door to the building and next to the the stairs to upper floors we could hear people come & go at all times and sometimes, people held conversations in the entrance hall. We could also hear plumbing at night. We could hear residents disposing their glass bottles and depending on the time of the day, it could be loud when the bottles were dropped in the disposal bin. But depending on how much time one spends in the apartment, these may not be an issue. Overall, we will rent from Chris again in a heart beat. The apartment was a great base to explore Paris as well as spending some quality indoor time.

Owner response:Thank you for your review, take care :-)

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Small and cosy

Guest: May (Sydney, Australia)
Date of Stay: 10/06/11 Review Submitted: 10/16/11

Well maintained and cosy studio apartment with good amenities. We stayed there for a week. Christophe was there to meet us and showed us around the neighbourhood. Nice bistros locally as well as some down the road at Rue de Commerce. Farmers Market on Sunday was fantastic. Handy to the metro and within walking distance to the Eiffel Tower. Found a lovely little restaurant which only has duck near the Ecole Militaire. Would happily recommend the Fashion Room.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+.

Perfect Apartment for 2!

Guest: Maggie (San Diego, California )
Date of Stay: 09/26/11 Review Submitted: 10/06/11

My husband and I stayed at the Fashion Room for one week. It was our first time in Paris and we had such an incredible time. Christophe met us at the metro stop, walked us around the neighborhood, pointed out all the best places to grocery shop and eat, then showed us around the apartment. He was very friendly and gave us some great tips. The apartment is small, but perfect for two people. There was everything we needed including a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, blanket to take for a picnic, wireless internet, and a very comfy bed. It's about a 15-20 minute walk to the Eiffel Tower. It's in a great neighborhood, tons of bakeries and cafes. Metro is just down the street which will take you pretty much anywhere you want to go in Paris. We would definitely recommend this apartment!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car.

Super place in everyway!

Guest: chica-linda (San Diego)
Date of Stay: 08/08/11 Review Submitted: 08/16/11

Great place in a great neighbourhood. We stayed here for 3 nights earlier this month - wholeheartedly recommend this cozy apt to others! It was a pleasure to work with Christophe and the apt itself was perfect for a couple and with a young kid (4 years old). The kitchen was well-equipped although we did not do any heavy cooking. The bathroom was CLEAN and the washer dryer was great (although we had a moment of 'lost in translation'!). The wi-fi was easy to get on. We walked to the Eiffel Tower easily and took the Metro everywhere else. The boulangerie and Monoprix were around the corner. We'd come back/work with Christophe in the future! Merci beaucoup!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with young children.

Lovely apartment!

Guest: Lisa (Salt Lake city)
Date of Stay: 06/14/10 Review Submitted: 06/10/11

A long over do thank you for a lovely stay. My 10 year old daughter and I stayed in your wonderful apartment in the summer of 2010, we felt very much at home. It was such a pleasure to meet you Christophe and your kind father in-law. Gabby and I hope to to stay with you again soon.

Owner response:Thank you Lisa & Gaby for your stay and your nice review. I would love to welcome you again in Paris ! Merci Chris

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Great accommodations! Will definitely be back to The Fashion Room!

Guest: Kate (Los Angeles, CA. )
Date of Stay: 04/12/11 Review Submitted: 05/14/11

My husband and I spent 3 and 1/2 weeks in The Fashion Room and really enjoyed the experience living in the less touristy and more 'working' Paris area of the 15th arrondisement. The accommodations were as advertised and the very charming studio apartment was outfitted with what we needed for our stay. The kitchenette, laundry facilities and free wi-fi allowed us to save a few euros by 'staying in' for lunch or dinner and also take care of business via email and the internet. Having laundry facilities in the apartment makes the trip so much easier as well. We didn't have to pack for 3 and 1/2 weeks! The owner, Christophe, was so kind and completely available to help with whatever we needed. From our first contact with him via the vrbo site, to the day we left, our experience dealing with and communicating with him was as easy as can be. He met us at the apartment when we arrived, walked us through it and also gave a us a tour of the neighborhood offering tips as to which restaurants and brasseries were recommended. Christophe answered our emails promptly and was extremely helpful. He located a dentist for us and set up an appointment and also directed us to a nearby internet cafe when we needed to print out rental car confirmation information. This apartment is perfectly located near the metro stops, markets, ATMs, and specialty food shops that anyone might need. (The boulangerie and patisserie 'Banette' around the corner from the apartment on Rue de Commerce has absolutely THE BEST Pain au Raisin in Paris.) Although this part of Paris doesn't have a lot of tourists, we were still able to manage without a great grasp of the french language. We felt so at home in this little charming apartment in the 1906 building and cannot wait to come back! Thank you Christophe for your warmth, hospitality and kindness during our stay in Paris! The Fashion Room gets 5 stars and so do you!

Owner response:THANK YOU, MERCI Kate & Steve, I am so happy you had a great time at the Fashion Room. You were very warm and cool people, I can not wait to see you again :-) Chris

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car.

Great place to return to at the end of a full day of exploring

Guest: Canadians in Paris (North Vancouver, Canada)
Date of Stay: 05/05/11 Review Submitted: 05/12/11

We were very pleased with the great service Christophe provided us in advance of our trip, and even the personal welcome when we arrived! Thanks to Christophe we were able to have a good orientation of the neighbourhood, great spots to eat, and all the key things to know about our apatment. It is small but comfortable. We were happy to look at the other reference guides in the room and to be in a neighbourhood that had many choices for late night eating, great morning croissant shopping, and a friendly neighbourhood feel! We would definitely stay again!

Owner response:Many thanks Cheryl for your nice review ! Take care ! Chris

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers.

Beautiful apartment and great location

Guest: Mandi (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/19/11 Review Submitted: 04/14/11

This apartment was great. Great size, very clean and bright. It's located on a quite street, but close to the main street. Bistros, grocery stores and bars are just around the corner. It was a 15 minute walk to the Eiffel Tower. Christophe is very kind and responsive and does everything to make your stay enjoyable. At first I wasn't comfortable sending money, but my local friend in Paris spoke to him and said he was trustworthy. I would definitely rent from him again. Thank you Christophe!

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with young children.

Absolutely amazing! We'll be back!

Guest: Orly&Mike (Netanya, Israel)
Date of Stay: 03/28/11 Review Submitted: 04/07/11

Greatest experience ever! The apartment was exactly as been explained and photographed here - huge sun window, modern kitchen and bathroom, designer chairs, LCD TV and more. Even coffee capsules for espresso machine already been there! Apartment was spotlessly clean and very well maintained. Sun windows are awesome both in sunny and rainy days (sound of is so romantic :)))) Chris welcomed us near Felix Faure Metro station and then showed us the apartment and vicinity. All over our stay in the apartment Chris vas very helpful and charming anf on the last day he helped us to store our luggage safely in the basement after we checked out till our late flight back home. We liked our proximity to Metro, Monoprix supermarket, great local bakery (five stars!), butcher and delicatessen shop and nice local bars and restaurants. It's not city center, of course, but Tour Eiffel, Mirabeau Bridge, Invalides and Rodin House are in 20 minutes walk. Very developed commercial area of Rue Commerce with all it's boutiques and stores is in 5 minutes walk. Long thing short - Great place to stay in Paris over all! Totally and aggressively recommended! Chris, we'll be back! Thank you again and again!

Owner response:Thank you so much Mike & Orly, It is the best comment ever ! I would be very happy to seee you again. Take care. Chris

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.