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Memmo Alfama HotelvsAs Janelas Verdes Inn, a Lisbon Heritage Collection
Both hotels are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, As Janelas Verdes scores slightly higher than memmo Alfama Hotel. As Janelas Verdes comes in at 85 with positive reviews from 10 sources like Rough Guide, Travel + Leisure and Star Service.
Memmo Alfama Hotel
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Travessa Das Merceeiras 27, Lisbon 1100-348, Portugal
From $123/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Wallpaper "Heeding the winning formula of his retro beach hotel in Sagres, hotelier Rodrigo Machaz has conceived yet another stunning design hotel - this time in the heart of Lisbon's Arab quarter." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The upscale Memmo Alfama Hotel occupies a renovated 19th-century building located in the historic Alfama section of Lisbon." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Offering an authentic taste of Lisbon, this 42-room hotel lies within the Kasbah-like lanes that make up Moorish Alfama." Full review
Jetsetter "Chilled-out design hotel tucked away in Moorish Alfama, steps from the Cathedral and the São Jorge Castle." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Once used as a shoe polish factory, Memmo Alfama hotel is a bright and breezy townhouse tucked away in a maze of cobbled streets twisting between ancient churches and Fado restaurants." Full review
Fodor's "With a lofty location at the top of historic Alfama, this stylish 4-star boutique hotel scores major points for its detail-driven design, carefully-restored 19th Century building, and friendly staff." Full review
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YOU SHOULD KNOW Some rooms lack any kind of view, be sure to book an Alfama room if this is a deal breaker.
Travel + Leisure "The trendy Memmo Alfama is made up of three seamlessly combined 19th-century structures, all done up in a soothing natural wood palette that blends in unobstrusively in Lisbon's most historic quarter, the Moorish-influenced Alfama." Full review
Afar Magazine "The first property in the local Memmo chain of boutique hotels in Lisbon, set the tone with 42 rooms awash in crisp, clean lines and a neutral color scheme of warm whites and beiges. " Full review
Lonely Planet "Slip down a narrow alley to reach this gorgeous Alfama boutique option, a stunning conversion of a shoe-polish factory and former bakery." Full review
Frommer's "The hotel is tucked away down a cul-de-sac lined with citrus trees just behind a 12th-century cathedral. Modern furniture in soft creams and browns blends with interior features" Full review
As Janelas Verdes Inn, a Lisbon Heritage Collection
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Star Service Fodor's The Telegraph
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
OysterUpscale
"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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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 Telegraph8.0
"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
