Rua Joao Penha no 13, Lisbon, Portugal | (888) 708-2081
Individually decorated, airy rooms; some with two levels and kitchenettes
Charming small property with Portuguese tiles and ornate mirrors
Freshly made daily breakfast included in room price
Walking distance to restaurants, shops, and the metro
Lovely breakfast terrace with glass doors that open up onto patio and garden
Many guests have commented effusively on the personable hospitality
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Narrow corridors and steps may not suit guests with mobility issues
A few have commented on lack of soundproofing
No on-site restaurants
Charge for limited parking
The Casa Amora Guesthouse is a simple, charming inn, run and personally decorated by a designer. There are 10 individually decorated rooms (some of them duplexes), divided between two buildings. The three-and-a-half pearl property is set on a small, winding street in the pedestrian-friendly neighborhood of Rato, within walking distance of a plethora of quaint shops and restaurants, and less than a block from the lovely park Jardim das Amoreiras. An early 20th century construction renovated in 2012, the property complex features beautiful facade tile work and is tastefully outfitted with contemporary art prints and decorative mirrors.
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Scene
Intimate, beautifully decorated house tucked away from traffic
Situated on a small winding street, Casa Amora Guesthouse consists of two low-lying houses, with one entrance centered around a stone fountain on a cobblestone sidewalk and the other, a tile-front facade, set directly on the street. Inside, there are many pleasant places to sit, including a sun-filled breakfast nook with sage-colored walls, painted ceramics, and potted plants. This space opens up onto a serene, brick-lined garden patio with wooden tables and chairs. Hallways feature delightfully ornate mirrors and contemporary art prints.
Location
On a tiny, quiet cobblestone street in the quaint Amoreiras neighborhood
Wedged between residential buildings on a tiny, calm street a five-minute walk to the nearest metro stop at Rato, the hotel sits less than a block from a small, lovely park, the Jardim das Amoreiras, and a 12-minute walk from the pedestrian Rua de São Bento, which is full of shops and restaurants. Marques de Pombal Square, a major roundabout with a plethora of transportation options, is a 10-minute walk and affords access to a direct airport bus (40 minutes total travel time). Avenida da Liberdade, with its luxury shops, is about a 15-minute walk away.
Rooms
High ceilings and crown molding in airy rooms with large bathrooms
There is a romantic feel to these bright, airy rooms painted in subtle colors like sage and dusky lavender. Sconce chandelier lighting, white pillowed headboards, and gilt-frame wingback chairs add slightly old-fashioned charm to rooms that also feature clear lucite chairs, multi-directional chrome lamps, and sliding panel closet doors. Some bathrooms have a full clawfoot tub and a wood and marble vanity with inset ceramic sink within ample space, whereas others simply have an elegantly tiled walk-in shower. The duplex rooms and a couple of the single-level rooms have a kitchenette with stainless steel sink area, a mini-fridge, a toaster, and a hot plate. All rooms have a flat-screen TV, a safe, and an iPod dock.
Features
Lovely breakfast nook leading to outdoor patio garden and a kitchen/lounge area
Features at this guesthouse are limited, but pleasant. A homey kitchen lounge is full of chairs, a small couch, a 50s-era fridge, and snacks. There is a lovely breakfast nook that leads, through glass doors, to a shaded patio garden behind the property. There is a single parking space available for a daily fee. Wi-Fi is free throughout.
