Rua Largo de Andaluz 13B, Lisbon, Portugal | (586) 210-9239
Central location just above Marquês de Pombal Square
Three metro stations within a 10-minute walk
Clean-lined, contemporary decor throughout
Spacious rooms with minibars, LCD TVs, and balconies in some
Emerald-green marble bathrooms with shower/tub combos
On-site restaurant, meeting rooms, and fitness center with sauna
Secure indoor parking available for a fee
Free Wi-Fi
Few tourist sites within walking distance
No "wow factor" in the look nor amenities
Lacking a pool or spa
Breakfast and parking cost extra
The upper-middle-range, 83-room Lisboa Parque Hotel is part of the Eurostars family (a Spanish chain with 90 urban locations), and, in keeping with brand standards, it provides contemporary comfort at a reasonable cost. Located near Marquês de Pombal Square, two metro stops from Lisbon's tourist center, the hotel was built in 2003 and refurbished a decade later. As a result, its on-site features -- like the sleek restaurant and small fitness center -- are up to date. Ditto for its spacious guest rooms: the downside is that these offer few extras in terms of either decor or equipment. The minimalist look, for instance, is a bit bland, and some welcome perks (like in-room coffeemakers) are missing. Visitors looking for a more fashionable, hi-tech alternative should consider heading a little farther north to the four-pearl EVOLUTION Lisboa Hotel.
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Scene
A comfortable modern hotel that‘s unpretentious and affordable.
Set into a hillside, this low-slung hotel is clad in creamy stone and accented with industrial steel. That combination lends it a contemporary look that carries on into its light-filled lobby. Across from the reception desk, a stylishly subdued lounge offers lots of armchairs for relaxing, plus free newspapers, a TV, a computer station, and a bar (all of which encourage lingering). The area’s sharp angles are softened by warm woods and other natural materials, creating a streamlined elegance. But despite the up-to-date design, this place qualifies as comfy and casual rather than cool -- and the mix of business travelers and tourists who book rooms here seem to like it that way.
Location
Situated close to Marquês de Pombal Square, two metro stops from the city center
Just off bustling Avenida Fontes Pereira de Melo, the Lisboa Parque Hotel occupies a comparatively quiet location in a largely residential area near Eduardo VII Park and Marquês de Pombal Square. The latter’s eponymous metro stop -- which is a five-minute stroll away -- gives fast, easy access to top attractions. From there, you can reach the city’s tourist center in two stops. Two other stations (Picoas and Parque) are also less than 10 minutes from the hotel; however, energetic sightseers can walk down to Rossio Square in 25 minutes or go all the way to the riverfront Praca de Comercio in about 30. Shopping is even closer at hand because the hotel is 11 minutes on foot from El Corte Inglés department store and 14 from Avenida da Liberdade (Lisbon's broad, store-lined boulevard). - Five-minute walk to Marquês de Pombal metro station
Rooms
Comfortable, contemporary-style rooms without a lot of bells and whistles
The spacious rooms here are clean, quiet, and air-conditioned. Crisp white linens and minimalist furnishings in warm wood tones give them an attractive contemporary look, though they lack those colorful little extras (accent pillows, area rugs, or wall art) that typically add pizzazz to such spaces. All include functional desks, minibars, LCD TVs with international channels and free Wi-Fi but not the tea/coffee-making facilities you might expect in a hotel of this caliber. All also have mod four-piece bathrooms done up in rather loud green marble with generously sized shower/tub combos. Note that some accommodations come with furnished balconies. Suites feature a separate living and dining area; if you’re traveling with children, triple rooms are available as well, and cribs or cots can be brought in for an added charge.
Features
An on-site restaurant and fitness center add convenience.
This Eurostars outpost covers the basics well, starting with a sleek on-site restaurant that specializes in Portuguese and Mediterranean dishes, which can be paired with a solid selection of Iberian wines. A sustaining breakfast buffet that features gluten-free options is set up in this same spot each morning, and light fare is served each evening at the adjacent bar; round-the-clock room service is available too. A pair of meeting rooms outfitted with audio-visual equipment will appeal to business travelers, while all guests will appreciate the free computer station in the lobby and the bright fitness area with its sauna and small but serviceable workout room. (FYI, joggers who prefer alfresco exercise can take a run in nearby Eduardo VII Park instead.) Other hotel perks include a 24-hour reception desk with friendly multilingual staffers, comprehensive concierge services, laundry/dry-cleaning services, paid indoor parking, free daily newspapers in the lobby, and free Wi-Fi throughout.
