First of all: Parede is a wonderful place.
Few things to keep in mind about the Chic Apartments.
1. It literally overlooks the railroad. This means it will take you about one minute to get to the station. It also means that there are trains going day and most of the night right by your window.
2. Maybe that does not apply to all rooms, but ours was small. Finding a spot to lay down a suitcase flat on the floor and open it was quiet a challenge. There was a foldable table to eat and work, but if you unfold it - then there is no way to get to the other side of the bed.
3. There is nowhere to dry your beach towels and swimsuits. Which is strange, given it is just 10 min from the beach and that there is a pool on the roof.
4. Check out is not the "standard " 12, but 11.
Other than this, the place is clean and renovated, the staff is very helpful.