Hotel da EstrelavsSofitel Lisbon Liberdade
Both properties are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade ranks significantly better than Hotel da Estrela. Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade ranks #12 in Lisbon with positive reviews from 9 publications like Michelin Guide, Star Service and Jetsetter.
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
Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade
Avenida da Liberdade 127, Lisbon 1269-038, Portugal
From $175/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Fully equipped guestrooms furnished with top-quality materials."
Frommer's
"In the center of one of Lisbon's showcase boulevards, this member of a French-based chain is one of the capital's major deluxe hotels." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Ideally placed near Lisbon’s commercial district and close to the main sights, the supremely stylish Sofitel is preferred by business executives for its modern conference facilities."
Fodor's
"The handsome Sofitel has pleasingly contemporary rooms decorated in attractive colors and comfortably appointed, with the fluffiest down pillows and spreads." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The French hotel chain has redone its Lisbon property top to bottom, and the result is a hybrid of Gallic savoir faire and Portuguese flavor." Full review
Jetsetter
"Luxe rooms, a chic bar and a French-Portuguese restaurant on tree-lined boulevard, Avenida da Liberdade." Full review
Star Service
"This often overlooked catwalk is actually one of the best upper-midrange options in the city, a striking chain link with French roots that feeds a formidable fashion sense." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The four-pearl Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade has 163 classy, smoke-free rooms and an upscale atmosphere that befits its location on the high-end Avenida da Liberdade." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade adds sophistication and classic luxury to one of Lisbon’s most stylish avenues, Avenida da Liberdade." Full review
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Michelin Guide
"A hotel that’s well-designed, tastefully contemporary...the rooms are on the large side, furnished with the kind of supremely comfortable beds" Full review