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Memmo Alfama HotelvsPalacete Chafariz D'El Rei
Both properties are endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Memmo Alfama Hotel is the choice of most professionals compared to Palacete Chafariz D'El Rei. Memmo Alfama Hotel comes in at #9 in Lisbon with positive reviews from 5 publications including oyster.com, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.
Memmo Alfama Hotel
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Travessa Das Merceeiras 27, Lisbon 1100-348, Portugal
From $123/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Wallpaper "Heeding the winning formula of his retro beach hotel in Sagres, hotelier Rodrigo Machaz has conceived yet another stunning design hotel - this time in the heart of Lisbon's Arab quarter." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The upscale Memmo Alfama Hotel occupies a renovated 19th-century building located in the historic Alfama section of Lisbon." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Offering an authentic taste of Lisbon, this 42-room hotel lies within the Kasbah-like lanes that make up Moorish Alfama." Full review
Jetsetter "Chilled-out design hotel tucked away in Moorish Alfama, steps from the Cathedral and the São Jorge Castle." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Once used as a shoe polish factory, Memmo Alfama hotel is a bright and breezy townhouse tucked away in a maze of cobbled streets twisting between ancient churches and Fado restaurants." Full review
Fodor's "With a lofty location at the top of historic Alfama, this stylish 4-star boutique hotel scores major points for its detail-driven design, carefully-restored 19th Century building, and friendly staff." Full review
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YOU SHOULD KNOW Some rooms lack any kind of view, be sure to book an Alfama room if this is a deal breaker.
Travel + Leisure "The trendy Memmo Alfama is made up of three seamlessly combined 19th-century structures, all done up in a soothing natural wood palette that blends in unobstrusively in Lisbon's most historic quarter, the Moorish-influenced Alfama." Full review
Afar Magazine "The first property in the local Memmo chain of boutique hotels in Lisbon, set the tone with 42 rooms awash in crisp, clean lines and a neutral color scheme of warm whites and beiges. " Full review
Lonely Planet "Slip down a narrow alley to reach this gorgeous Alfama boutique option, a stunning conversion of a shoe-polish factory and former bakery." Full review
Frommer's "The hotel is tucked away down a cul-de-sac lined with citrus trees just behind a 12th-century cathedral. Modern furniture in soft creams and browns blends with interior features" Full review
Palacete Chafariz D'El Rei
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Travessa do Chafariz de El Rei 6, Lisbon 1100-140, Portugal
From $156/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
Concierge "You'll feel as though you've arrived at a private mansion, with incense in the air, the ministrations of a soft-spoken Brazilian butler and housekeeper, and the warm welcome of Rui Teixeira."
Rough Guide "Luxury guesthouse built in 1909 by a wealthy Brazilian merchant and lovingly restored a century later."
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"The magnificent ground-floor public rooms are decorated with elaborate moldings and antiques, as are the suites, all of which have mesmerizing views of the Tagus River." Full review
Fodor's "Guests can soak up the opulence of a grand mini-palace at this intimate luxury hotel, whose six suites are all lavishly appointed." Full review
Lonely Planet "The exquisite tearoom books up fast with socialites and foodies gnawing on towers of creamy cheeses and house-baked breads, savoury cold cuts, warm croissants and fresh-squeezed juices." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This extraordinarily eclectic Neo-Moorish palace, buried in Alfama’s warren of streets and with views onto the River Tagus, actually dates from the end of the 19th century." Full review
Michelin Guide "The neo-Moorish place is turn-of-the-century romantic, gilded and gorgeous, almost over-the-top...there are just six suites. Each has a distinct look and different in-room features" Full review
