The apartment is spacious, well appointed, and in a great location in the Biaxa district. The area is a busy tourist area; however, it was mostly quiet. It is an easy walk to the Commerce Plaza by the river, along the river in both directions, and up into the Alfama and Bairro Alto districts. The shops and restaurants on the streets around the apartment are very tourist-oriented, with people urging you to have a seat at their restaurant as you walk by. While this gets annoying, you can get away from it a short walk away.
The living and dining rooms are large and comfortable, well lit, and have heat/AC. The high ceilings and large shuttered French doors let in a lot of light during the day. We only used one of the two bedrooms, and it was comfortable.
Thelarge bathroom has a shower, two sinks and toilet, and a heated towel rack.
The kitchen is well equipped; however, if you want to cook some meals, be aware that there are no supplies - zero - in the kitchen; things like salt and pepper, cooking oil, foil, or other basics. Perhaps this is a COVID precaution? In any event, you will need to visit the small grocery next door, or others in the area.
Note that you need to climb a double flight of stairs from the ground to first floor, then there is a small lift from there to floor 2, where the apartment is located. We recommend having a small flashlight (or mobile phone light) for when you step out the apartment door and the hall/stair lights don't go on, or they go off when you are half-way down. (This seems to be a European thing that we've never figured out!)
There were some issues we had with the door systems (electronic keypads) and a couple of other items that needed attention. Our contact, Mariana, was extremely responsive and helpful every time we emailed, texted, or called her. A maintenance person came to repair the keypad system and a sink the same day we notified Mariana.
Finally, don't miss the free archaeological museum and excavation tour under the bank building next door! Absolutely fascinating to discover a timeline back to the Phoenicians that the neighborhood is built upon. You'll need a reservation made online; search for NARC Millennium Foundation.