Sheraton Lisboa, 40 Euros per night, all-in
Mar 22, 2012, 7:52 am
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none in November
Apr 6, 2012, 11:17 am
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Sunday, November 4 still there to get. Even paying lowest standard rate for 2 nights (143 per night) gets you an average of 80 per night, which still is good for this property
Apr 6, 2012, 12:28 pm
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Is this a good location for a tourist? I was going to stay in a local 3 star place. I also have buckets of SPG points that I could use for the other two nights or to be upgraded to executive floor.
Apr 7, 2012, 5:01 am
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It's in a busy, more modern part of Lisbon a good mile or so from Rossio, which I guess you could call the heart of the city. The hotel's over a metro station (Picoas) so you can get to Rossio with just one annnoying change.
Taxis are inexpensive in Lisbon.
Apr 7, 2012, 8:51 am
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Apr 7, 2012, 1:48 pm
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Looks like I could book Nov. 4 for 40eu, and cash plus points for the other two nights Nov. 5 and 6. Would I be able to use more points at check in to upgrade to club level for all 3 nights? I don't want to have to change rooms after one night. Also, I'm SPG gold. Will that get me any benefits at this hotel?
I see the airport bus stops right across the street and that would be a benefit when leaving on Nov.7. We'd arrive by taxi as we will be coming off of a Windstar cruise early Sunday morning and I don't think there is a bus from the pier to the hotel.
I see the airport bus stops right across the street and that would be a benefit when leaving on Nov.7. We'd arrive by taxi as we will be coming off of a Windstar cruise early Sunday morning and I don't think there is a bus from the pier to the hotel.
Apr 7, 2012, 3:39 pm
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As there's moe than one of you, probably best to forget the bus. A taxi to the airport isn't going to set you back more than 10 Euro. But make sure it's a regular taxi with meter ticking, not some sort of hotel limo...
Apr 7, 2012, 6:19 pm
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Thanks for the taxi tip, Ian. I decided to go ahead and book the one night at 40eu ($52) and 2 nights 4K points plus cash $60. I'll hope to be able to upgrade to club room for all 3 nights with 1500 * points per night when I check in. it is off season so hopefully I can do it. I mainly want club floor for the free breakfast and free internet.
Apr 8, 2012, 10:24 am
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I must be a "snobby connoisseur" then because, in my opinion, 4 is the starting price for a decent red wine in a 750 ml bottle in a supermarket. There's no such thing as "great wine in the 1-2 range" in a supermarket in Portugal unless you're talking about 187.5 ml bottles.
Apr 11, 2012, 10:14 am
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If you're talking about a 750 ml bottle of real wine then you must be joking.
I must be a "snobby connoisseur" then because, in my opinion, 4 is the starting price for a decent red wine in a 750 ml bottle in a supermarket. There's no such thing as "great wine in the 1-2 range" in a supermarket in Portugal unless you're talking about 187.5 ml bottles.
I must be a "snobby connoisseur" then because, in my opinion, 4 is the starting price for a decent red wine in a 750 ml bottle in a supermarket. There's no such thing as "great wine in the 1-2 range" in a supermarket in Portugal unless you're talking about 187.5 ml bottles.
This was in Paris, but was surprised how affordable these "imported" wines were. Pretty decent French wines start around 3, but I usually splurge for the 6 or 7 bottles.
Apr 15, 2012, 2:40 am
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Perhaps but not under the "40th Anniversary" title. I couldn't get my dates but at least my friends could for their June vacation. A great deal to say the least. Thank you Flyertalk again for these posts.