Arroios de Paixao

l'appartamento è delizioso, pulito, accogliente. la posizione è ottima: vicinissima alla metropolitana che porta verso il centro città. il quartiere Arroios è popolare, vivace, con servizi e giardini.

non sono difetti, ma dettagli di cui tenere conto: l'appartamento è al quarto piano senza ascensore e affaccia su una strada molto trafficata.

De badkamer was uitstekend, we kregen 6 grote en 3 kleinere handdoeken. Er was ook shampoo en conditioner en handzeep aanwezig.

Kleine kamer voor drie personen, maar wisten we op voorhand.

L appartamento è in una zona ben collegata con il centro e con la fermata della metro Arroios.

L appartamento è all ultimo piano del palazzo ed è molto caldo. Il piccolo condizionatore presente non riesce a rinfrescare l ambiente nelle giornate molto calde. Non c è il lavandino nell angolo cucina e le stoviglie vanno lavate in bagno.

the apartment was nice and clean. The host was nice and left FOC wine and snacks. The apartment had a big bathroom with bath tub, but we did not use it.

the street was a bit of noisy in the mornings and you should be quiet as it is the residential buildingm but it was even better for us.

First and last, the apartment is on the 5th floor with a staircase width of one meter. Measure yourself whether you can get through, not to mention carrying suitcases. The apartment is ok, but it is not for elderly people, people with disabilities and families with children. And no air conditioning.

We knew the apartment was on the 4th floor with no lift (In reality, it was 88 steps from entering the foyer, to the apartment), so no surprise there. But anyone coming with more than just light luggage will need stamina to tackle the stairwell. Any visitors need to be aware before booking, that most of the apartments in the block are occupied by non-holidaymakers. (I hesitate to use the word "residents", as I simply do not know.) It was also clear that innocent clients of the Arroios de Paixao apartment might be getting the blame for the behaviour of other people in the block. (The notes 'written in English' BEFORE WE ARRIVED, left on the bannister as one starts the final climb from the 3rd floor to the 4th, cannot solely have been because an occasional client drags something across the wooden floor.) It is a nice-enough apartment - reminded me of my student days in Orléans - but there are some "anomalies" between what the listing shows, and what was provided - see my further comments below. Communications from the owner "on the afternoon of arrival" were good, and he gave a nice list of things to see and places to eat. (It would have been nice to have had confirmation of the two messages I sent via Booking.com during the three weeks beforehand, but hey, that's how things are sometimes.)

Photo 9 of 22 on the listing shows a light and airy wooden balustrade staircase with an air-conditioning unit. In reality, the stairwell is merely adequately illuminated, with a wrought iron bannister all the way up. (Nothing wrong with wrought iron, but there is something wrong with misleading images.) Our host knew there would be just two of us coming, but despite that, a single guest bed was additionally provided in the room. As a result, the room was far more cramped than it should have been. Despite the listing, (1) there was no mini-bar. Its actually a medium-sized, under the counter fridge with Icebox. Again, I have no major quibble with that, but it's just a fridge: (2) there were no ironing facilities: (3) there was no fan: (4) the listing shows both balcony and terrace - erm, no. At best, the balcony is what nowadays might be called a "Juliette balcony" of some 18" depth. There is no terrace. (5) The "wardrobe or closet" is actually the "clothes rack" - the sort of temporary rack you might have in a property while waiting for proper furniture to arrive. Yes, it is adequate, but don't expect a wardrobe or closet as well. (6) Slippers were NOT provided. (Maybe these would have gone some way to assuaging the people on the third floor?) (7) The First Aid box contents were non-existent. I don't know if it is a requirement of Portuguese law that Alojamentos Locales must provide these, but this was bad. Why list these facilities if you do not provide them?

The location was ok.

I did like when I tried to access the property, I did get the right information I had to wait a long time to connect the person and to get the Wi-Fi I had to called the person again I didn’t like.

The property was clean , there was no kitchen I thought it would be one because it’s says kitchen, the bathroom is good size and clean updated. Near to the buses and metro, two minutes walk to supermarket (Continente and Pingo Doce) easy to find any restaurant or coffee shops.

I didn’t like the downstairs main door I think it needs new Door , there was no bell door where I stayed with my kids, 88 steps was to much for us to climb no lift, I would think twice before leaving the room , because it’s on main road it’s too noisy with traffic, less sleeping.

The location is very good

When you stay 7 nights would be nice to have the towels changed after 3-4 days.

The property was excellent! It had all the amenities we needed for a few days’ stay, including an espresso machine and a bottle of wine, which was a nice touch.

The part we didn't like much was the 89 step up to 4th floor, it's too noisy with the windows open, but it's understandable because it's a busy avenue