Avenida Antonio Jose de Almeida 28A, Lisbon, Portugal | (251) 219-4428
Central Lisbon location with three nearby metro stations
Restaurants within walking distance
Free use of rooftop pool and gym
Free Wi-Fi available for multiple devices
Rooms are spacious and clean with coffee/tea-making
facilities
Seven meeting rooms with natural light for events
and presentations
Casual ambience and varied cocktail selection at Almirante
bar
Breakfast is expensive compared to nearby bakeries
Parking not included in room price
Furnishings and accents a little dated
One of the standout features of this
three-and-a-half-pearl Holiday Inn is that it is the only hotel in the vicinity
with a rooftop swimming pool. Although some of the property’s curtains and
furniture look dated, the rooms, in spite of being almost completely identical,
are spacious and immaculately clean. Located in a residential area of central
Lisbon, nearly every major city attraction -- including the airport -- can be
reached in less than 30 minutes by public transportation. The inn is an
affordable option for tourists (especially families) and with seven meeting
rooms is also convenient for business guests.
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Scene
Clean with lots of natural light but bland and a little dated
Like the buildings around it, this 11-floor
Holiday Inn isn’t much to look at from the outside, but it is perched in front
of an ancient stone statue in the middle of a traffic circle. Inside the glass
doors, the lobby is large and spacious, full of clusters of seating areas
comprised of rather dated but clean blue leather love seats and wood/glass
coffee tables. The space also has wall-mounted flat-screen TVs, potted
plants, and a glossy white tile floor. The breakfast area and bar are right off
the lobby, with the breakfast buffet set up on an island among wicker chairs and plenty of natural light. A few modern and not very comfortable bar
stools line the long bar. A small gift shop can be found in another
corner of the hotel’s main level.
Location
All city attractions easily accessed by nearby public transportation
The inn is situated in a residential area
of central Lisbon, with a few restaurants and local businesses surrounding the
property. The Museu Tauromaquico is less than a 10-minute walk up the street,
with other attractions like the Technical Institute and the Campo Pequeno
shopping center within easy walking distance as well. Three metro stations are also
just a stroll away: Most city sights can be reached in less than 30 minutes via
metro, including the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian and Parque Eduardo VII. By
public transportation, the trip to the town of Sintra is about an hour’s ride
west. The bus trip to Lisbon Portela Airport is about 20 to 30 minutes north, or
less than 10 minutes by car barring traffic.
Rooms
Clean, uniform guest units with standard perks
With the exception of the Presidential
Suite, which has a separate sitting area with a couch and coffee table, all rooms
are nearly identical in size, color, and accents. The furnishings -- desks, love seats,
small tables with chairs, and yellow checkered curtains -- look a little dated but are clean and well kept. Perks include flat-screen TVs with several cable
channels, free Wi-Fi access, mini-fridges, safes, and coffee/tea-making
facilities in all rooms. Bathrooms are moderately sized with shower/tub combos and limited counter space around sinks. Rooms on the
executive floor come with slippers and magazines/newspapers.
Features
Rooftop pool, free Wi-Fi and gym access, and Mediterranean cuisine
The big
bonus at this property is the rooftop pool, a rare treat in Lisbon. Guests should keep in mind however that the pool, besides being frequented only during
warmer months, is undeniably small and could be described as an extra-large
hot tub in terms of its size. The restaurant serves a breakfast buffet for a
fee as well as Portuguese/Mediterranean fare for lunch and dinner. The inn also offers 24-hour room service, free access to a small gym, free Wi-Fi access throughout
the property, and seven meeting and presentation rooms. Outside metered parking is available for a nightly fee and an
on-site gift shop sells small souvenirs.
