As Janelas Verdes Inn, a Lisbon Heritage CollectionvsBairro Alto Hotel
As Janelas Verdes and Bairro Alto Hotel are both recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Bairro Alto Hotel scores significantly better than As Janelas Verdes. Bairro Alto Hotel is ranked #1 in Lisbon with accolades from 17 reviews such as DK Eyewitness, Rough Guide and Concierge.
As Janelas Verdes Inn, a Lisbon Heritage Collection
R. Janelas Verdes, 47, Lisbon 1200-690, Portugal
From $143/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"A romantic feel and classic style."
Frommer's
"Although York House Hotel is still the most atmospheric -- and certainly the most famous in its category in Lisbon -- this hotel is giving it serious competition and is almost its equal." Full review
Concierge
"This 18th-century mini-palace was once home to famous local novelist Eça de Queirós, and you can easily imagine courting the muse as you wander through the public rooms here."
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There's no restaurant, but here in the old town by the Museu de Arte Antiga and the Docas there are plenty of places to choose from.
Lonely Planet
"Spacious and classically elegant... retreat to the wood-panelled library for sweeping views to the river and a stargazing telescope." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The Verdes Inn is a charming boutique overlooking the Tagus and situated next to the Museum of Ancient Art." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Renovated in 2002, the 29 rooms maintain a neoclassical look with painted paneled walls, dark wood armoires and bedsteads, and plush floral and striped fabrics in cream colors." Full review
Rough Guide
"This discreet, eighteenth-century townhouse, where Eça de Queirós was inspired to write Os Maios, is just metres from the Museu de Arte Antiga."
Star Service
"It is as close as Lisbon gets to a bed-and-breakfast, and it is a fine one at that, with intimate service standards and a plethora of local character." Full review
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Be sure to book a rate that includes breakfast.
Fodor's
"This late-18th-century mansion maintains fittings, furnishings, paintings, and tile work throughout that are in keeping with the building's historic character." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Its 29 rooms are decorated in classic style in keeping with its history, and there’s a rooftop library and a terrace with views onto the Tagus River." Full review
Bairro Alto Hotel Show All Reviews
Praca Luis de Camoes 2, Lisbon 1200-243, Portugal
From $300/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"An attractively restored building in the city's historic quarter."
Concierge
"The street-level Portuguese-contemporary restaurant and the airy bar overlooking the square have become clubhouse central for Lisbon's scene-makers."
Insight Guides
"Ultra-chic boutique hotel in the bohemian Bairro Alto district, in the old heart of Lisbon. A short walk from the main sights."
Lonely Planet
"Bairro Alto’s funkiest boutique hotel bears the hallmark of interior designer José Pedro Vieira." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"This upscale boutique is centrally located between Bairro Alto and Chiado neighborhoods, within walking distance to attractions." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Located between the shopping of Chiado and... Bairro Alto, the Bairro Alto Hotel is housed in an ocher, 19th-century baroque building that overlooks the Luis de Camoes square." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Set in an attractively restored 18th-century building in Praça de Camões, in the heart of Lisbon, this hotel delivers luxury with style."
Rough Guide
"A grand eighteenth-century building that has been modernized into a fashionable boutique hotel."
Condé Nast Traveler
"“The nearby shopping is wonderful” at this hotel in artsy Bairro Alto, and “helpful staff” point out the most fashionable cafés and boutiques." Full review
Star Service
"Lisbon continues to attract a slew of design-hotels, yet this one remains perhaps the city's best." Full review
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The most requested rooms are the Prestige units, which offer superior space without breaking the bank.