York HousevsPousada de Lisboa, Praca do Comercio
Both properties are highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, Pousada de Lisboa ranks significantly better than York House. Pousada de Lisboa comes in at 84 with accolades from 10 reviewers including Oyster, Condé Nast Traveler and The Telegraph.
York House
Rua das Janelas Verdes 32, Lisbon 1200-691, Portugal
From $171/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Michelin Guide
"This hotel has a comfortable, contemporary interior."
Lonely Planet
"Steps twist up past ivy-clad walls to this 17th-century convent turned boutique stunner, with art-slung vaulted corridors and a sun-dappled courtyard." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Located in the quiet Lapa neighborhood, the York House hotel is a converted Carmelite convent built in 1606." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A former 17th-century convent, turned into a boarding house by two Yorkshire women in the 19th century."
Rough Guide
"Located in a sixteenth-century Carmelite convent (and hidden from the main street by high walls), rooms here are chic and minimalist."
Star Service
"On a cobbled street of grand but decaying buildings, this hotel sits between Bairro Alto and the waterfront, near its tiny, less evocative sibling Janelas Verdes." Full review
Fodor's
"Although it's a good way west of the center, York House is on tram and bus routes from downtown and near the Museu de Arte Antiga." Full review
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It has a loyal, predominantly British clientele; book well in advance.
Frommer's
"Once a 17th-century convent, this boutique hotel is outside the center of traffic-filled Lisbon, and so attracts those who desire peace and tranquillity." Full review
Pousada de Lisboa, Praca do Comercio Show All Reviews
Praca do Comercio, 31-34, Lisbon 1100-148, Portugal
From $532/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Wallpaper
"Inside the 90-room property, no expense has been spared, with a mix of modern and classic artworks...lining the plush corridors which lead to the spa, indoor swimming pool and fitness centre." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"One of the newest pousadas in Portugal overlooks Lisbon’s River Tagus and the city’s supremely elegant central square, the Praça do Comércio." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"On Lisbon’s magnificent Praҁa do Comércio, this Pousada ticks all the boxes, weaving luxury with cultural heritage, art and history with modern comforts, impressive views with an impeccable location." Full review
EuroCheapo
"Rooms are very simple, but the whole place is hospitable, cheerful and tidy. Plus, it's really cheap." Full review
Hideaway Report
92.0
"Impressively refurbished former ministry in a superbly central location on the Praça do Comércio." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The 90-room Pousada de Lisboa is one of Baxio's standout luxury boutiques that's primarily popular with couples." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Pousade de Lisboa’s position along historic Lisbon’s Praça do Comércio (“Commerce Square”) could not be more fitting." Full review
Fodor's
"The Portuguese word pousada ('rest stop') may suggest a small and cheerful guest house, but this grand lodging is far from modest." Full review
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To wash it down, there's an absolutely enormous array of wines to choose from.
Afar Magazine
"The Pestana Hotel Group, which is behind the Pestana Palace Lisboa, has a knack for turning historical properties into luxe hotels, and the Pousada de Lisboa is no exception." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Location, location, location! Portugal's Pestana chain hit triple 7s with this 2015 newcomer's privileged position on Praça do Comércio." Full review