Palacete Chafariz D'El ReivsHotel Britania Art Deco, a Lisbon Heritage Collection
Both hotels are recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Britania Hotel scores significantly better than Palacete Chafariz D'El Rei. Britania Hotel comes in at #11 in Lisbon with approval from 8 reviewers like DK Eyewitness, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Palacete Chafariz D'El Rei
Travessa do Chafariz de El Rei 6, Lisbon 1100-140, Portugal
From $156/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
Concierge
"You'll feel as though you've arrived at a private mansion, with incense in the air, the ministrations of a soft-spoken Brazilian butler and housekeeper, and the warm welcome of Rui Teixeira."
Rough Guide
"Luxury guesthouse built in 1909 by a wealthy Brazilian merchant and lovingly restored a century later."
Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"The magnificent ground-floor public rooms are decorated with elaborate moldings and antiques, as are the suites, all of which have mesmerizing views of the Tagus River." Full review
Fodor's
"Guests can soak up the opulence of a grand mini-palace at this intimate luxury hotel, whose six suites are all lavishly appointed." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The exquisite tearoom books up fast with socialites and foodies gnawing on towers of creamy cheeses and house-baked breads, savoury cold cuts, warm croissants and fresh-squeezed juices." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This extraordinarily eclectic Neo-Moorish palace, buried in Alfama’s warren of streets and with views onto the River Tagus, actually dates from the end of the 19th century." Full review
Michelin Guide
"The neo-Moorish place is turn-of-the-century romantic, gilded and gorgeous, almost over-the-top...there are just six suites. Each has a distinct look and different in-room features" Full review
Hotel Britania Art Deco, a Lisbon Heritage Collection Show All Reviews
Rua Rodrigues Sampaio 17, Lisbon 1150-278, Portugal
From $128/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Spacious guestrooms with an Art Deco feel."
Frommer's
"A former town house, it originally housed studio apartments, which explains why the bedrooms are much larger than most other competitors in Lisbon." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Art deco rules the waves at Britania, a boutique gem near Avenida da Liberdade." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Its location on a tree-lined street just off of bustling Avenida de Liberdade is convenient, but removed from the loud noise of the city." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Well placed in a quiet street just off Avenida da Liberdade, the Britânia is a gem with a style all its own."
Rough Guide
"Designed in the 1940s by influential architect Cassiano Branco, this is an Art Deco gem with huge airy rooms, each with traditional cork flooring and marble-clad bathrooms."
Star Service
"Facing a fairly placid street in an otherwise busy but popular location, this underdog feels more like a little London townhouse hotel than the stylish budget offering it really is." Full review
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Fodor's
"The art deco touches throughout Hotel Britânia are the key selling point... Staff members are really friendly." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Original interiors have been beautifully restored, among 32 rooms and one suite in a private, club-like, atmosphere with a library and bar." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Billing itself as the only surviving original Art Deco hotel in Lisbon, Hotel Britania is a design-forward boutique property straight out of the 1940s"
Lisbon Travel Guide
July 7, 2021