Hotel Avenida PalacevsOlissippo Lapa Palace
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Olissippo Lapa Palace scores significantly higher than Hotel Avenida Palace. Olissippo Lapa Palace is ranked #2 in Lisbon with praise from 14 sources like Star Service, Condé Nast Traveler and Jetsetter.
Hotel Avenida Palace 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
Michelin Guide
"An elegant, prestigious building... and well-maintained, classical-style guestrooms."
Frommer's
"Its extremely convenient location right at the Rossio is terribly noisy, but inside, it is another world entirely." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Palatial certainly sums up this belle-époque hotel with its blingy chandeliers, polished marble and skylight." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The doyen of the city’s luxury hotels has a colourful history going back to the early 20th century."
Rough Guide
"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."
Star Service
"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
Fodor's
"Built in 1892, Lisbon's first luxury hotel combines regal elegance with modern comfort." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 82-room Hotel Avenida Palace is a landmark upscale property with sumptuous, palatial interiors." Full review
The Telegraph
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
Condé Nast Traveler
"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.
Olissippo Lapa Palace Show All Reviews
Rua do Pau da Bandeira, 4, Lisbon 1249-021, Portugal
From $371/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"This 19C palace combines lavish style and classic splendour."
Concierge
"The pink palace set high on a hill in its own gardens... remains as extraordinary as ever thanks to good management... and recent refurbishments."
Travel + Leisure
"Newer Garden Wing rooms have balconies; those on the top 3 floors have views of the Tagus River." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Opulent and eclectic in its decor, this is now an established jewel in Lisbon’s hotel crown. The location is quiet, but quite a walk from the centre."
Rough Guide
"A stunning nineteenth-century mansion set in its own lush gardens, with dramatic vistas over the Tejo."
Star Service
"Lisbon's most refined hotel is located in an elegant residential neighborhood dotted with embassies and celebrity-worthy mansions." Full review
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Units 702, 704 and 705 are the best rooms, and repeat guests request rooms in the Palace wing, as they feature unique decor and individual regional accents.
Oyster
Luxury
"It is known among well-heeled couples and business travelers for its excellent service, upscale amenities, and elegant rooms with modern conveniences." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
""Every aspect of this hotel was superb, with the only possible drawback being its location. Even so, we would stay here again in a heartbeat."" Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"An imposing, 19th-century palace turned luxury hotel set on a hillside, overlooking one of Lisbon’s smartest neighbourhoods with antique-filled interiors and sumptuous rooms." Full review
Hideaway Report
94.0
"Lavish hotel on a lush hilltop overlooking the Tagus River in a quiet residential-embassy district, 10 minutes from downtown." Full review