Hotel Avenida PalacevsResidencial Florescente
Both hotels are praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Hotel Avenida Palace scores slightly higher than Residencial Florescente. Hotel Avenida Palace is ranked #21 in Lisbon with endorsements from 8 sources including Frommer's, Oyster and Rough Guide.
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.
Residencial Florescente
Portas de Santo Antao n-99, Lisbon 1150-266, Portugal
From $97/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
Frommer's
"In the Baixa district, most centrally located, this is one of the best budget bets in central Lisbon." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This place feels considerably more posh than the price suggests. It is also neater and cleaner than most of the competition."
Rough Guide
"The best guesthouse on this pedestrianized street."
Fodor's
"Rooms at this inn are on five azulejo-lined floors and vary in size; all are bright and cheerful and dotted with naïf paintings." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The best feature of Florescente is the excellent location, just a short stroll from Rossio." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Residencial Florescente is a mid-range hotel within walking distance of plenty of restaurants and bars as well as a metro station." Full review
EuroCheapo
Editor's Pick
"Though it’s nothing fancy, we like the 68-room Residêncial Florescente." Full review
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If you plan on sleeping earlier, you might want to request a room on the back, or pack earplugs.