TERRACE WITH GREAT VIEWS; WELL-MANAGED FLAT
l stayed for three months from October 2020 to January 2021.
The location is good for visiting central Lisboa. Rato (Metro, transport node) is at 400m with a large supermarket and the charming and quiet garden Jardim das Amoreiras, with the arches of the 18th century aqueduct, on the way. Amoreiras shopping centre 10 minutes, shopping, mercado, and interesting bairro of Campo de Ourique 15 minutes, easy walking to Príncipe Real, Estrela and Avenida da Liberdade.
Professionally well managed, part of LV Premier group. l was early for check-in - nonetheless the company representative was even earlier. Friendly. The place was clean. Things worked: wifi, hot water, fridge, filter coffee machine, kettle, toaster, washing machine, tumble dryer, CD player. There was a folder of instruction manuals for appliances. Inevitable small problems that arose were sorted out quickly and with no fuss. Photos are accurate representations.
A real daily delight was the good terrace with views over the rooftops to the botanical garden, Basilica da Estrela, Cristo Rei and the 25 April bridge. Table and chairs for meals outside.
Large bright living room with sofa and dining table.
Bright bedroom. Enough storage. Comfortable bed. Window blind keeps out most of the light, but the ceiling lights glow a little when off - nice if you like a night-light, less so if you prefer darkness. Note that the ceiling slopes and you will have to bend in part of the room.
There is a small additional room. l used it to store my suitcase and unwanted decorations.
Small bright shower room. Decent shower. Initial supply of shower gel and shampoo.
Well equipped kitchen (open to the living room).
Heating is by way of two small electric radiators and by switching the two air conditioning units to "heat" mode. Worked well on winter evenings.
Weekly cleaning and change of sheets and towels was included and performed well.
Downsides: you get the noise from the lift machine room. It's not so bad. The bedroom window is a skylight which is unexpectedly noisy in rain.
If you have limited mobility, you should note that there are a few steps between the street and the entrance to the lift. Also, the lift only reaches the 4th floor and the flat is on the 5th.
I liked it so much l have reserved it for three months in the summer.