I had never been to Lisbon so I did not know what to expect from the Bairro Alto neighborhood. I could not have chosen better - it was so central to everything. When we arrived, we were greeted almost immediately and even though our room was not ready, we were permitted to leave our bags and return in a few hours. When we returned, the room was small but perfect for our one night stay. While I initially wished we had stayed in a room that faced the street, we quickly realized the benefit of facing the inner courtyard - a peacock perched on our balcony. It was a special greeting for our arrival.
The room was clean with all the needed amenities. Small bathroom, but it's Europe! The bed was cozy as well. I would definitely stay again if I return to Lisbon!