Solar do Castelo Inn, a Lisbon Heritage CollectionvsAltis Grand Hotel
Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Solar Do Castelo is preferred by most writers compared to Altis Grand Hotel. Solar Do Castelo comes in at 85 with recommendations from 10 publications including Travel + Leisure, DK Eyewitness and Star Service.
Solar do Castelo Inn, a Lisbon Heritage Collection Show All Reviews
Rua das Cozinhas 2, Lisbon 1100-181, Portugal
From $182/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Classic yet contemporary guestrooms."
Frommer's
"A stay at this historic building is one of the city's highlights." Full review
Fodor's
"In this 18th-century mansion within the walls of a castle, original architectural features have been lovingly restored and archeological finds put on display." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Honeymooners and hopeless romantics flock to this lemon-fronted mansion, sitting pretty next to hilltop Castelo de São Jorge." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The historic Solar Do Castelo is different than any other hotel in Lisbon." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Quietly tucked within the walls of the Castelo de Sao Jorge, the Solar do Castelo is housed in a lemon-yellow, 18th-century mansion done in the Pombaline style." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A cosy, eclectically furnished boutique hotel around a small courtyard."
Rough Guide
"A tastefully renovated eighteenth-century mansion abutting the castle walls on the site of the former palace kitchens, parts of which remain."
Star Service
"A little on the expensive side, this eclectic boutique-hotel from the standout Heritage chain is one of the best in Lisbon." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"The 20 individually decorated rooms skilfully blend modern comforts with ancient artefacts and the walls, in Lisbon’s traditional yellow, enclose a cobbled courtyard." Full review
Altis Grand Hotel
Rua Castilho, 11, Lisbon 1269-072, Portugal
From $172/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Oyster
Upscale
"With 300 rooms, the Altis Grand Hotel is the largest property in the Altis chain." Full review
Star Service
"1 kilometer northwest of Rossio and minutes from the airport, this slick-looking hotel aims its slightly clumsy modern sensibility at groups and conventions." Full review
Jetsetter
"Contemporary crash pad off the Avenida da Liberdade with an impressive spa and a top-floor restaurant with skyline views." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"The Altis Grand has been on the capital’s hotel scene since the Seventies. It recently launched its GSpa, complete with fitness facilities and a heated indoor swimming pool." Full review
Fodor's
"The hotel has a broad range of facilities, including a spa and a heated indoor lap pool, and the top floor restaurant is notable both for its food and its views. " Full review