My husband and I loved our stay. The apartment is compact but beautifully laid out and appointed, with a warm welcome and thorough introduction to all amenities. The elevator was helpful in carrying up our bags, but because we were on the first floor we were able to mostly use the stairs. And the street was delightful, steps from a great boulangerie and Les Philosophes, our favorite restaurant. In less than 10 minutes we could walk to Hotel de Ville and Place des Vosges, and even Marché des Enfants Rouges and sunset on the Seine were only about 15 minutes away.Of course, Le Marais can be packed with tourists on weekends and evenings, but we had the pleasure of experiencing it in the peaceful mornings when it felt as if we had it all to ourselves. Wonderful!