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Hotel Avenida PalacevsCasa Balthazar
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Hotel Avenida Palace is preferred by most professionals compared to Casa Balthazar. Hotel Avenida Palace comes in at 82 with praise from 8 sources including Star Service, Fodor's and Oyster.
Hotel Avenida Palace
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Star Service
Fodor's
Oyster
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler Show All Reviews
R. 1º de Dezembro 123 1200-359 Lisboa Portugal
From $167/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
"An elegant, prestigious building... and well-maintained, classical-style guestrooms."
"Its extremely convenient location right at the Rossio is terribly noisy, but inside, it is another world entirely." Full review
"Palatial certainly sums up this belle-époque hotel with its blingy chandeliers, polished marble and skylight." Full review
"The doyen of the city’s luxury hotels has a colourful history going back to the early 20th century."
"Built at the end of the nineteenth century, and rumoured to have a secret door direct to neighbouring Rossio station, this is one of Lisbon’s grandest hotels."
"This compact belle-epoque beauty, one block from the square, at the southern end of Avenida da Liberdade, is in one of the most agreeable locations in the city for business and leisure travelers alike." Full review
"Built in 1892, Lisbon's first luxury hotel combines regal elegance with modern comfort." Full review
Upscale
"The 82-room Hotel Avenida Palace is a landmark upscale property with sumptuous, palatial interiors." Full review
8.0
"This grand dame of a hotel was designed towards the end of the 19th century by the same architect as nearby Rossio Station, and houses 82 rooms. " Full review
"The deeper you got into this opulent Chiado hotel, which dates to 1892, the more pampered you’ll feel." Full review
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Be sure to ask about live music—the low-key performances are the perfect way to kick off an evening.
Casa Balthazar
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
The Telegraph
Rua do Duque, 22A, Lisbon 1200-159, Portugal
From $179/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Concierge
Top choice
"Tucked down a quiet lane, Casa Balthazar has undeniable appeal with spacious, beautifully furnished rooms that bridge art deco with the 21st century." Full review
"Tucked away in a gated compound in Chiado, this sweet-and-chic guest house offers luxury stays with a welcoming family atmosphere." Full review
8.0
"Buried in the tiny streets of Chiado, this 19th-century haven offers tranquillity from the bustle of the city which its 17 rooms look onto, with views stretching across the red roofs." Full review