pros
* great comms. really nice that rui let me move the date out one day, less than 24 hrs before, because i had to stay at my family’s place one more day
* flexible check-in, because it’s self-check in
* fast and easy communication, and rui recommended some things nearby
* location is great! I could walk to most places I needed to be, 25 min walk from caís de sodre if you want to go to cascais or estoril beaches
* shower in the room is a fun plus!
* for longer stays they will clean your towel and sheets
* minimalist design, a little sterile but feels clean. they have fragrance diffusers all over so it smells very nice
cons
* no stove so limited for any cooking
* shared bathroom (this wasn’t a problem at all for me but just something to be aware of!)
* you have some lounge areas but they are a little sterile (not great if you need a place to WFH, motivates you to get out and explore lisbon if you’re on vacation!)
* it might be called “the box” because of how well it traps in heat 🥲 no AC, but you’re on the 6th floor, so it is brutal during the summer (september). it was 75F outside but inside my room was 80F/30C. they provided 2 fans but it just sent me hot air. the cold showers helped but i had to take them every 20 min to get through it. i dreaded coming home at night to sleep in this heated room, it was cooler outside. ultimately I had to cut my stay short because it got unbearable and went to the bluesock hostel next door. hopefully there is AC installed by the time you read this review and it won’t apply anymore!
* at one point there was no cold water to drink, only hot water came out of the kitchen sink, and it stayed that way for 2-3 days straight. had to use the bathroom sink water to stay hydrated. they fixed this a few days later
overall: i think i had bad timing with the weather and whatnot. the hosts are really nice, but this is not the best place for a summer stay without AC. the rooms are nice and spacious but it was too hot to stay in. showers in the room are unique, but imo maybe not worth $70/night