Alice G.
Yelp
I stayed in this wonderful hotel for about six nights. It is currently undergoing a remodel so I think I am speaking for the old version, which was quite great! Located in a very central accessible part of Lisbon,
this hotel is a perfect spot to explore the city.
My room was incredibly comfortable and very quiet. There were automated blackout shades, that made my jetlag transition smoother, as I could sleep during the day in pure darkness. Although this also made the threat of oversleeping in the mornings very easy and I almost missed my appointment Monday morning! Set your alarm.
In room dining was excellent and moderately priced. I had a prosciutto and arugula salad and soup on two occasions in my room it was great.
Make sure to get breakfast with your room rate and enjoy breakfast from one of the most scenic vantage points in the city at their ninth floor sky lounge where you can watch the sun come up over Lisbon. The breakfast buffet is gigantic, spread over 10 or 12 tabletops. They will greet you with orange juice and coffee. One very weird thing we noticed is that you really have to beg beg beg beg for a 2nd cup of coffee. Even on day six.
Speaking of coffee, before you press that Nespresso button in your room, be aware that you may or may not be charged two euros per cup of coffee in your room. Some of our party were charged for the coffees they drank in their room, others were not.
Coffee seems to be at a premium at this hotel.
Service was good, English was everywhere, the bell service was great, getting a taxi was easy, and there is a metro station right outside the door, plus tons of great dining within one or two blocks. You can walk to many of Lisbon sites from this hotel. All that being said, this doesn't make it quite to five-star experience, but a very very solid choice for the tourist!