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Solar do Castelo Inn, a Lisbon Heritage CollectionvsPalacete Chafariz D'El Rei
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Solar Do Castelo ranks significantly higher than Palacete Chafariz D'El Rei. Solar Do Castelo has a TripExpert Score of 85 with endorsements from 9 reviewers including Fodor's, The Telegraph and Michelin Guide.
Solar do Castelo Inn, a Lisbon Heritage Collection
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
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Oyster
Travel + Leisure
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Rough Guide
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Rua das Cozinhas 2, Lisbon 1100-181, Portugal
From $182/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "Classic yet contemporary guestrooms."
Frommer's "A stay at this historic building is one of the city's highlights." Full review
Fodor's "In this 18th-century mansion within the walls of a castle, original architectural features have been lovingly restored and archeological finds put on display." Full review
Lonely Planet "Honeymooners and hopeless romantics flock to this lemon-fronted mansion, sitting pretty next to hilltop Castelo de São Jorge." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The historic Solar Do Castelo is different than any other hotel in Lisbon." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Quietly tucked within the walls of the Castelo de Sao Jorge, the Solar do Castelo is housed in a lemon-yellow, 18th-century mansion done in the Pombaline style." Full review
DK Eyewitness "A cosy, eclectically furnished boutique hotel around a small courtyard."
Rough Guide "A tastefully renovated eighteenth-century mansion abutting the castle walls on the site of the former palace kitchens, parts of which remain."
Star Service "A little on the expensive side, this eclectic boutique-hotel from the standout Heritage chain is one of the best in Lisbon." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"The 20 individually decorated rooms skilfully blend modern comforts with ancient artefacts and the walls, in Lisbon’s traditional yellow, enclose a cobbled courtyard." Full review
Palacete Chafariz D'El Rei
Concierge Rough Guide
Condé Nast Traveler Fodor's Lonely Planet The Telegraph Michelin Guide
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
