Hotel Avenida PalacevsPousada de Lisboa, Praca do Comercio
Both properties are praised by expert writers. On balance, Pousada de Lisboa scores slightly better than Hotel Avenida Palace. Pousada de Lisboa has a TripExpert Score of 84 with accolades from 10 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Afar Magazine and Oyster.
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.
Pousada de Lisboa, Praca do Comercio Show All Reviews
Praca do Comercio, 31-34, Lisbon 1100-148, Portugal
From $532/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Wallpaper
"Inside the 90-room property, no expense has been spared, with a mix of modern and classic artworks...lining the plush corridors which lead to the spa, indoor swimming pool and fitness centre." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"One of the newest pousadas in Portugal overlooks Lisbon’s River Tagus and the city’s supremely elegant central square, the Praça do Comércio." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"On Lisbon’s magnificent Praҁa do Comércio, this Pousada ticks all the boxes, weaving luxury with cultural heritage, art and history with modern comforts, impressive views with an impeccable location." Full review
EuroCheapo
"Rooms are very simple, but the whole place is hospitable, cheerful and tidy. Plus, it's really cheap." Full review
Hideaway Report
92.0
"Impressively refurbished former ministry in a superbly central location on the Praça do Comércio." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The 90-room Pousada de Lisboa is one of Baxio's standout luxury boutiques that's primarily popular with couples." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Pousade de Lisboa’s position along historic Lisbon’s Praça do Comércio (“Commerce Square”) could not be more fitting." Full review
Fodor's
"The Portuguese word pousada ('rest stop') may suggest a small and cheerful guest house, but this grand lodging is far from modest." Full review
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To wash it down, there's an absolutely enormous array of wines to choose from.
Afar Magazine
"The Pestana Hotel Group, which is behind the Pestana Palace Lisboa, has a knack for turning historical properties into luxe hotels, and the Pousada de Lisboa is no exception." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Location, location, location! Portugal's Pestana chain hit triple 7s with this 2015 newcomer's privileged position on Praça do Comércio." Full review