There were three main problems in descending order of importance: (1) the smell of sewage coming out of the social bathroom was terrible; (2) insufficient hot water considering that the boiler was shared with another newly built unit, according to information provided by the owner´s employee. At various times, we only had cold water to bathe in the middle of winter! This was verified by the owner´s employee; and mainly (3) the main living room was reduced by more than 2/3 (two thirds) in a renovation that resulted in another apartment to be rented by the owner. The room was originally compatible for guest socialization and had two large windows facing the street. With the modification, there was no center table or space to accommodate all the guests who had to socialize only in the kitchen. After our complaint, the owner informed to us that they have renovated the other rooms and added a reading and TV Room. Well, we choose the apartment shown as advertised not the modifications implemented by the owner were not to our liking. If we had known this before, we would have chosen another apartment.
On the other hand, the apartment is well located in an area full of restaurants and bars, just minutes from Chiado. We were welcomed by Filipa and received great pasteis de nata and a bottle of local wine. That was very thoughtful.
Caution: you have two flights of stairs to access the apartment (this was previously informed by the owner per message).