Lisbon?
Sep 30, 2019, 11:31 am
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The Bairro Alto hotel reopened after a 2 years renovation and is now the best choice in the city.
Also worth considering:
- The One Palácio da Anunciada (recently opened and public spaces looks great. Also has a outside pool which is relatively rare)
- Verride Palacio (beautiful renovated palace but has a few quirks/issues, small outdoor pool)
- Santa Clara 1728 (great boutique hotel, but location not in historic centre)
Four Seasons has a phenomenal gym and great service, but rooms are dated and location not in historic centre.
Also worth considering:
- The One Palácio da Anunciada (recently opened and public spaces looks great. Also has a outside pool which is relatively rare)
- Verride Palacio (beautiful renovated palace but has a few quirks/issues, small outdoor pool)
- Santa Clara 1728 (great boutique hotel, but location not in historic centre)
Four Seasons has a phenomenal gym and great service, but rooms are dated and location not in historic centre.
Jan 22, 2020, 3:29 pm
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Any recent stays or thoughts on Lisbon? Are the Bairro Alto &, Memmo Principe Real still considered quite solid?
Recommendations by DonJ above noted. Verride looks lovely, but the prices seem way too high.
There are actually quite a few smaller boutique properties/bnb-type places that are attractive (Santa Clara 1728, Casa Fortunato), but as this will be our first time to Lisbon, at least for the first few days I'd like a bit more of a full-service hotel with an efficient concierge.
Recommendations by DonJ above noted. Verride looks lovely, but the prices seem way too high.
There are actually quite a few smaller boutique properties/bnb-type places that are attractive (Santa Clara 1728, Casa Fortunato), but as this will be our first time to Lisbon, at least for the first few days I'd like a bit more of a full-service hotel with an efficient concierge.
Jan 22, 2020, 5:18 pm
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Any recent stays or thoughts on Lisbon? Are the Bairro Alto &, Memmo Principe Real still considered quite solid?
Recommendations by DonJ above noted. Verride looks lovely, but the prices seem way too high.
There are actually quite a few smaller boutique properties/bnb-type places that are attractive (Santa Clara 1728, Casa Fortunato), but as this will be our first time to Lisbon, at least for the first few days I'd like a bit more of a full-service hotel with an efficient concierge.
Recommendations by DonJ above noted. Verride looks lovely, but the prices seem way too high.
There are actually quite a few smaller boutique properties/bnb-type places that are attractive (Santa Clara 1728, Casa Fortunato), but as this will be our first time to Lisbon, at least for the first few days I'd like a bit more of a full-service hotel with an efficient concierge.
Jan 22, 2020, 5:42 pm
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Any of the suites you aware of that have particularly nice views/good light? It seems that the Chicado-marketed rooms/suites have more of a traditional decor vs the Tejo rooms/suites. Would that be correct?
Jan 22, 2020, 6:07 pm
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Thanks very much bluegatorade. The FS decor is not our style at all, so the Bairro Alto it shall be.
Any of the suites you aware of that have particularly nice views/good light? It seems that the Chicado-marketed rooms/suites have more of a traditional decor vs the Tejo rooms/suites. Would that be correct?
Any of the suites you aware of that have particularly nice views/good light? It seems that the Chicado-marketed rooms/suites have more of a traditional decor vs the Tejo rooms/suites. Would that be correct?
From what I understand the suite orientations are as follows, others please correct me if I'm wrong
Chiado suites: face North overlooking the square, these are all corner rooms on floor 1-4.
Tejo: face South and overlooks the water, these are all corner rooms on floor 1-4.
Jr suite: face East, some may have some water view at certain angles
Deluxe jr suite: top floor, partial water view.
Depends on what you want to look at, I'd say Deluxe or one of the signature suites are better because you get the water view plus some other shorter buildings.
Last edited by ChateauMargaux; Jan 22, 2020 at 6:27 pm
Nov 15, 2020, 1:56 pm
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New addition to the city: Palacio Príncipe Real (https://www.palacioprincipereal.com/ ). It’s a boutique hotel in a great location and would highly recommend it.
The Four Seasons has been spending some (overdue) capex lately: new outdoor pool being build (will open next year), added a new excellent restaurant (Cura). I am being told they have renovated some rooms, but haven’t seen it.
The Four Seasons has been spending some (overdue) capex lately: new outdoor pool being build (will open next year), added a new excellent restaurant (Cura). I am being told they have renovated some rooms, but haven’t seen it.
Nov 18, 2020, 1:05 am
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New addition to the city: Palacio Príncipe Real (https://www.palacioprincipereal.com/ ). It’s a boutique hotel in a great location and would highly recommend it.
The Four Seasons has been spending some (overdue) capex lately: new outdoor pool being build (will open next year), added a new excellent restaurant (Cura). I am being told they have renovated some rooms, but haven’t seen it.
The Four Seasons has been spending some (overdue) capex lately: new outdoor pool being build (will open next year), added a new excellent restaurant (Cura). I am being told they have renovated some rooms, but haven’t seen it.
Dec 2, 2020, 8:38 pm
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I believe the Palacio Principe Real is a kid free property so that could be an added perk for some.
New addition to the city: Palacio Príncipe Real (https://www.palacioprincipereal.com/ ). It’s a boutique hotel in a great location and would highly recommend it.
The Four Seasons has been spending some (overdue) capex lately: new outdoor pool being build (will open next year), added a new excellent restaurant (Cura). I am being told they have renovated some rooms, but haven’t seen it.
The Four Seasons has been spending some (overdue) capex lately: new outdoor pool being build (will open next year), added a new excellent restaurant (Cura). I am being told they have renovated some rooms, but haven’t seen it.