Olissippo Lapa PalacevsValverde Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Olissippo Lapa Palace is preferred by most professionals compared to Valverde Hotel. Olissippo Lapa Palace has a TripExpert Score of 91 with accolades from 14 reviews including Star Service, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
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
Valverde Hotel
Avenida da Liberdade, 164, Lisbon 1250-146, Portugal
From $236/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Luxury
"This luxury boutique hotel opened its doors on Lisbon's high-end shopping street, Avenida da Liberdade, in 2014." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Exquisite Valverde feels like a boutique town house (which of course it once was)." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"On Lisbon’s grandest boulevard, this charming boutique hotel's 25 rooms and suites overlook the capital’s characteristic red roofs." Full review
Hideaway Report
94.0
"Chic townhouse on the Avenida da Liberdade, a tree-shaded boulevard lined with top designer boutiques, within walking distance of Baixa and Chiado." Full review
Fodor's
"In a handsome 19th Century townhouse on Lisbon's grandest boulevard, Hotel Valverde exudes a sense of understated luxury." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The 25-room Valverde Hotel is a converted early-20th-century townhouse nestled among Lisbon's most luxurious shops along wide and leafy Avenida da Liberdade." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Each of its 25 rooms and suites is uniquely furnished with dramatically painted walls, vibrantly patterned area rugs atop herringbone wooden floors, thick drapes and vintage artwork." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"This sophisticated hotel claims prime real estate in the center of Avenida da Liberdade...Hotel Valverde is a great option for anyone wanting a hospitable, residential-like stay near the action." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
5.0
"The Valverde Hotel has a lot going for it. Its address along the bustling Avenida da Liberdade (a main thoroughfare in Lisbon) makes it easier than ever to get around the city (not to..." Full review