Casa da Baixa by Purus

great location

We nicknamed this place "The Cave". It was clean and comfortable enough. We did sleep great here. It was quiet. Unfortunately, all windows look out to building walls, so it was a bit claustrophobic. They did a great job renovating this space but it still needs some color or pictures on the walls might help. I did like the way they kept some old stone and used the old fireplace as the closet. It just wasn't a space I wanted to spend much time in except to sleep. Check in was easy but we never spoke to anyone. When I asked questions on how to complete the online check in forms and to clarify the check in time, I never got a response. We ended up just trying the entry code and it let us in. The bathrooms were nice, and the showers were large. Good water pressure and hot water. AC worked great. The beds are basic no frills but comfortable. This is in a great location and very walkable. Lots of restaurants close by and easy to get the hop on hop off bus. We walked up the hill and found a small little place for Fado music one night. We did enjoy our stay in "The Cave".

Location, Location, Location Terrific location, difficult to locate as no hotel name posted. Had to go by street/house number. I6 step steep stair-way to entry. Self check-in, check-out with email code. Clean, large boutique style room and bathroom. Vehicles are not allowed on passageway/promenade so the taxi drop off is about 50 meters from hotel entrance.

Attractively furnished and lots of places to put things in the large bathroom, but water took a very long time to heat. Excellent location right in the heart of the tourist area, but that is also where all the musicians play loudly all day long and much of the night. Between that and the crowds, pretty much constant noise. The double bed is actually two singles joined but not well--it's a hard spot where they join. Wall separating the bathroom doesn't go all the way to the top, so you hear the sounds and smell the smells. Toilet frequently wouldn't shut off.

Could be so nice but... The property is not convenient for drivers. Not sure where anyone can drop off bags without walking a couple hundred yards, even from a cab. The elevator is on the second floor so you had to haul the bags up a flight. On the high side, the location is excellent and the rooms are clean and comfortable.

Great stay. WIll come back. Great apartment. Clean, centrally located, spacious.