L'Étape, large and warm studio, downtown

😊: The location was amazing, and the owner was very kind and attentive! Also the apartment has a nice and modern aesthetic, and had all the amenities you could need for a short stay in Épernay.. 😢: The lock on the front door was a bit complicated, and took a bit of trying to open. This is likely due to the age of the building. Also the hallway towards the apartment is quite old, and had two flights of stairs before you reach the apartment. That is not really an issue, but nice to know before booking (and packing), so you know what to expect. The apartment itself had a very weird/unpleasant smell, which was also mentioned in another comment. We are unsure whether it is cat pee, old sweat, the shower drain (/sewage system), or some very strong air freshener, but it didn’t bother us too much, as we only stayed for one night. Also, the shower seemed quite a bit older than the rest of the apartment. There were some stains/mold and the drain didn’t work properly. However, again, for just one night, for us this was not really an issue, and I think it is quite in line with what you can expect from a room for €70-80..