Clean and comfortable - just what we needed for our 6 night stay in Lisbon. Communication was great and check in process was easy; we had Giuseppe meet us right outside the apartment and gave us a full tour. The The bathroom is renovated, spacious and bright! The water pressure is excellent too. All the linens, and towels provided were clean and good quality. The kitchen, although small, it's well stocked. Perfect for small meals. Tap water is drinkable - with no funny taste. And the air-conditioner is powerful, and easy to use.
We didn't really understand the true scale of the June festivals in Alfama, and it's quite impressive. And overwhelming. While in the apartment, the noise was not an issue with the doors and windows closed. Ear plugs did help at bed-time. But it was quite overwhelming getting home every night when the streets of Alfama were packed! We did enjoy the festival a couple of evenings, but other nights we had to squeeze through massive crowds to get home. Alfama has it's own personality, and a very interesting place to stay; but June is a tricky month. But overall - highly recommended!