I stay often in Paris, and have had my share of poor stays in hotels that were supposed to be good. Often, those other hotels are very old and outdated, and the service is not nice or welcoming. This hotel was really the opposite ... the people working there were extremely helpful, welcoming, friendly, professional, and warm. The area is very convenient if you need to be around the Philharmonie, but is also easily accessible by metro if you need to be elsewhere in Paris. I felt safe in this area. The room service/food was good. I will definitely make sure that this is the hotel I always stay in when I'm Paris from now on! :)