Olissippo Lapa PalacevsLisboa Carmo Hotel
Both properties are endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, Olissippo Lapa Palace scores significantly better than Lisboa Carmo Hotel. Olissippo Lapa Palace comes in at #2 in Lisbon with accolades from 14 reviewers including The Telegraph, Concierge and Michelin Guide.
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
Lisboa Carmo Hotel
Rua da Oliveira ao Carmo 1-3, Lisbon 1200-307, Portugal
From $102/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"This low-key boutique charmer, located in the upscale, hilltop Chiado neighborhood, features a historic setting and Lisbon city views." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"A charmingly renovated 45-room hotel and corner bistro on Carmo Square in Chiado, a chic hilltop neighborhood known for its upscale shops and restaurants." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"On the edge of one of Lisbon's prettiest plazas, this 48-room hotel has classically designed rooms, the best of which have sweeping Lisbon views." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 45-room Lisboa Carmo Hotel is an upscale boutique in an excellent location for exploring the city, just a two-minute walk from the Bairro Alto and located in the historic Carmo Square." Full review
Jetsetter
"A boutique gem near the buzzing Bairro Alto, with welcome treats and an optional golf experience." Full review
Independent
"Carmo sits on a grid of quiet residential streets, although the city’s best boutiques are steps away. Inside, rooms are classically styled with warm brown and beige furnishings "
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