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Hotel da Estrela vs Casa Balthazar
Hotel da Estrela and Casa Balthazar are both rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Hotel da Estrela scores marginally better than Casa Balthazar. Hotel da Estrela comes in at 78 with positive reviews from 6 reviewers such as Condé Nast Traveler, Afar Magazine and Concierge.
Hotel da Estrela
Concierge
Oyster
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
Afar Magazine
On the Grid
Rua Saraiva de Carvalho, 35, Lisbon 1250-242, Portugal
From $85 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"School became cool when Hotel Da Estrela opened in October 2010 in the historic Palácio dos Condes de Paraty, which housed a school in the 1950s."
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The Cantina also offers a unique "make your own price" concept—you choose the price according to your satisfaction with the dish.
Oyster
Upscale
"The 19-room Hotel da Estrela is a stylish, quirky boutique in a quiet residential area a little out of the way of major attractions."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Most visitors to Lisbon stay in the delightful but busy Bairro Alto, Lapa, or Alfama districts, but no one is disappointed when they choose one of the quieter, more intimate neighborhoods."
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Star Service
"The fact that the hotel is a proving ground for many of the students next door is indicative of the service you can expect here: thoughtful, smiling and sophomoric."
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Afar Magazine
"Those cooking and serving are students, and that’s why at this restaurant you can choose your price (within a range)—basically you will be evaluating the students, so the price you decide..."
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Those cooking and serving are students, and that’s why at this restaurant you can choose your price (within a range)—basically you will be evaluating the students, so the price you decide to pay will affect the student’s grade.
On the Grid
"This is a small boutique hotel, member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, located in a palace that was, until a few decades ago, a school."
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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
Lonely Planet
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."
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Fodor's
"Tucked away in a gated compound in Chiado, this sweet-and-chic guest house offers luxury stays with a welcoming family atmosphere."
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The Telegraph
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."
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