"Frequently Asked Questions
About Paris Apartments"
◊ Q.: Should I go for a hotel or book
Paris vacation rental apartments?
R.:
Although the new savvy travel option is staying in Paris
luxury apartment rentals, it is not for everyone. For those that require daily
service, with breakfast served and beds made each day, 24/7 room
service on hand, a hotel is the only option. For those willing to
swap some daily services for the convenience of having your own home
away from home, Paris luxury apartment rentals offer many advantages.
With much more space to spread out, and a proper living room, you
will not feel the need to spend every waking minute outside. You’ll
experience a delightful slice of authentic Paris life, ensuring your
stay is special and memorable. Enjoy a cultural experience that you
would never get from an impersonal hotel room, that could be
anywhere in the world.
◊ Q.: How do you select
your Paris apartments for rent?
R.:
Apart from being in the best central Paris locations, our Paris luxury
apartment rentals
are selected to offer high-impact visuals and style. The rentals we offer always have strong character, charm and charisma.
The idea is to avoid the great many average offerings on this crowded market, and
ensure that you have a special and memorable experience.
◊ Q.: Are the apartments as
good as they look in the photos?
R.:
For each rental, you can download a document presenting a
specification table, detailed descriptions of the apartment and
location, and large detailed photographs. We try and represent our
Paris apartments for rent as accurately as possible, as it is important that our
guests feel confident and know exactly what they are booking. But
don’t take our word for it: at the end of each document you will
find guest testimonials that will help you make your mind up.
◊ Q.: Are your
rentals centrally located and near public transportation?
R.: All our apartments are
in the most central Paris neighbourhoods. They are in or on the
borders of the first 8 arrondissements, i.e. the most central.
Whatever rental you choose, you will be within immediate walking
distance of major sights, shops, restaurants, cafés, and archetypal
Paris street life. Most often, locations will be so central that you
will visit everything on foot. If need be, metro stations will never
be more than a quick 5-minute walk away.
◊ Q.: So many apartments
appeal to me: how do I choose?
R.:
All our luxury Paris apartments are rigorously selected to be in the best central
locations, offering safety, sights, shopping, and *that* Paris local
street-life ambiance. So, unless you have a particular neighbourhood
in mind, you need not pay much attention to the locations of the
apartments - you really can’t go wrong. First, decide how many
bedrooms you need, then among those simply choose your favourite
apartment based on interior design and style. If you have trouble
with stairs, then make sure there is an elevator, as this is
most-often not the case in the older historic parts of central Paris
(Marais, Ile Saint Louis, etc.). If you are in Paris on business,
then make sure your apartment has high-speed Internet (most do). If
you intend doing a clothes wash every other day, then prefer an
apartment with a clothes dryer.
◊ Q.: What does the
apartment rental price include?
R.:
Weekly rental rates include taxes, utilities, local telephone,
linens, towels, weekly cleaning and linen changes. There is no
charge for cable and Internet. For reduced monthly rental rates,
telephone and electricity is charged according to consumption (allow
50€ to 100€ / month maximum, depending on how much you use
electrical heating and hot water).
◊ Q.: Are Paris apartments
for rent safe?
R.:
The locations we choose are safe to wonder around in, at any time of
the day or night. The neighborhoods are upscale, inhabited by
well-bred individuals and families. Apartment buildings have a
security-code entry, plus sometimes an interphone buzzer as well.
Security should not be an issue during your stay. Just beware of
pickpockets in the metro, although this is not a big problem.
◊ Q.: What are the days / times of arrival and departure?
R.:
You are welcome to book any dates you choose, subject to
availability. There are no imposed days of arrival and departure.
Furthermore, we will usually be able to accommodate your arrival at any time
of day. However, should there be guests leaving the day you arrive
(unlikely), then you may drop off your luggage from 10am and take
possession of the apartment from noon. Likewise, should there be
guests arriving the day you leave (also unlikely), then you would
need to depart by 10am. Should you wish to guarantee an early
arrival or a late departure, then you would need to book the extra
night.
◊ Q.: I am still not sure
of my trip plan. After having confirmed my reservation, would it be
possible to change my dates of arrival and departure? Would it be
possible to cancel?
R.:
We require a booking deposit of one week’s rent, with the balance
(in case of bookings over a week) due a month before arrival. Should
you wish to shift your dates slightly after confirmation, or extend
your stay, we would be glad to accommodate this subject to
availability of the apartment. Outright cancellation entails the
forfeiting of monies paid, but we do offer a cancellation insurance
via ADAR insurers. Opt for this and you will be reimbursed in most
serious cases (click here
for details).
◊ Q.: Do you arrange a
transfer to and from the airport to the accommodation?
R.:
Yes. As part of our many additional services, you may specify an
airport transfer (English-speaking chauffeur in a deluxe Volvo or
Mercedes or leather-trimmed luxury van for larger parties).
◊ Q.: How do I collect
the apartment keys?
R.:
There is no collection or return of keys, you simply go directly to
the apartment on your arrival. Easy. We will ask for your aircraft
arrival time, and full details for your arrival (address, etc.) will
be emailed to you on confirmation of your booking (receipt of contract +
payment).
◊ Q.: What should I bring
with me?
R.:
All our apartments are fully furnished and fully equipped with the
amenities of modern living. All Paris apartments for rent have fully equipped
kitchens, and hairdryers, while almost all rentals have cable TV,
high-speed Internet and washing machines (most often with dryers
too). The idea is that you need only bring your personal belongings
– the rest you will find in the apartment. You should however bring
an electrical socket converter if you are travelling with
rechargeable electronic devices.
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