Hotel da EstrelavsEurostars Das Letras Hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel da Estrela scores marginally better than Eurostars Das Letras Hotel. Hotel da Estrela comes in at #38 in Lisbon with positive reviews from 6 publications including Star Service, Oyster and On the Grid.
Hotel da Estrela
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." Full review
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." Full review
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." Full review
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..." Full review
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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." Full review
Eurostars Das Letras Hotel
Rua Castilho, 6 - 12, Lisbon 1250-069, Portugal
From $85/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Michelin Guide
"The modern look and designer detail in the hotel's public areas compete with the crisp aesthetics of its classic guestrooms, which are comfortable and contemporary in style."
Lonely Planet
"Rooms have a literary bent, with quotes by famous writers (Shakespeare, Borges, Pessoa) over the beds." Full review
Rough Guide
"Modern hotel with its own small gym and bar in a good position between the centre and the Bairro Alto."
Oyster
Upscale
"Eurostars Das Letras is an upscale chain hotel located within a short walk of Avenida da Liberdade, a street known for high-end shopping." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This 107-room hotel, centrally located behind Lisbon’s main avenue, offers comfortable accommodation at affordable prices." Full review