Rita's studio loft was exactly as pictured yet made better due to the extra touches and amenities. We did not eat in at all but would have had everything we needed if we chose to do so. It was well situated to get to the historic center easily and to the Moorish castle and Pena palace. We walked up, which if you are not physically fit, I would not recommend. Tourist trade has discovered this beautiful area so you will have to deal with buses and cars nonstop passing by the studio from 930am to 6 pm when the sites close. It can be noisy but quiet when it is bedtime. There are no grocery stores in the historic center but they are located past the train station, you will need a taxi to haul your groceries home as it is all up hill. I highly recommend Rita's Sintra Sweet loft.