The apartment is every bit as lovely as described by the pictures. The views are breathtaking. This is not a place to stay if you insist on sleeping with windows open as the restaurants almost below are quite lively til late. But with the marvellously soundproof windows closed the lightest of sleepers will be very pleased. This is a rare thing in the heart of Lisbon.
The location is excellent for restaurants and metro and trains and groceries, at Rossio square, and just a few doors down there are other restaurants and a wonderful tiny Fado music restaurant, with performances, Thursday - Saturday. It was a highlight of our trip and should not be missed..
But the walk to and from the square is a daunting one for older persons or if you have knee, back, hip or foot problems or are not too fit. There are many flights of stairs to manage down to and back up to the apartment followed by the three flights of stairs in the building. But taxis are handy if the walk back up is too much to manage, for 3 or 4 euros.
But the upside of the walk up is the magnificent views of Lisbon that await you from every window and the lovely , well furnished and very spacious terrace.
A couple of small things. The keys are a bit tricky, especially the third floor access. Be sure to get instructions on how many turns and the direction of the turns for each key or it can be a bit frustrating at first. I have suggested to Flavia that she leave instructions.
Also the cable tv is only a few portugese stations, for those planning a longer stay if that concerns you. . And while there is a washing machine, there is no drier other than a clothes line so you will have to time laundry for good weather days with a longer stay.
But other than those things mentioned this is a jewel of a place to stay. It is spacious, very updated, and very nicely furnished and very homey. The beds are very comfortable. All in all I would highly recommend with the caveats mentioned.