Rua Braamcamp 10, Muito próximo da Praça Marquês de Pombal, Lisbon, Portugal | 351 213 861 317
Near the Marquis of Pombal Square roundabout and the Barrio Alto
Simple rooms with flat-screen TVs and minibars, some with balconies
Breakfast restaurant, chic lounge bar, and room service
Funky business center with two PCs
Nearby public parking (for a fee)
Concierge service and Electric 28 tram reservations
Some rates include Wi-Fi and continental breakfast
Rooms are dimly lit and lack safes
No on-site parking
Breakfast service is typically busy
The 119-room Hotel Expo Astoria is an artsy three-pearl property located by the Marquis of Pombal Square subway station. Contemporary rooms have minibars and small flat-screen TVs, and some also have city views. However, the minimalist designs and dim lighting don't suit everyone. The on-site restaurant serves breakfast and can get busy and there's also a bar with a trendy lounge. Other features include an artistically decorated business center with two computers. This hotel is an affordable three-pearl pick, but those looking for a spot with more common areas to lounge may want to compare rates at the Hotel Gat Rossio.
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Scene
Trendy mid-range property with reasonable rates and artistic designs
The seven-floor Hotel Expo Astoria is a charming property dating back to 1917, with iron railings, balconies, and arched windows. A set of narrow doors leads into an eclectically designed lobby that’s brimming with modern and artistic designs. Sculptures of hands sit above a cubed metallic bench that climbs up the wall by a back-lit, illuminated front desk. The bar lounge’s glass railings hang over the reception area. The hotel’s fun and contemporary designs, central location and reasonable rates mostly appeal to vacationing couples as well as business travelers with work in the area.
Location
Located in Lisbon's business district, near Eduardo VII Park
Sitting near the Eduardo VII Park, the hotel is a reliable choice for guests who are traveling without cars. The area is a business district, but there are a few bakeries and restaurants nearby. Avenida da Liberdade -- with plenty of high-end shopping options -- is within walking distance. The Marquis of Pombal Square roundabout and subway station are right by the hotel, making it easy to access the city’s sights by public transportation. The Rossio main square, the historic district of Chiado, and the Justa historic elevator are all a 20-minute subway ride away. The lively Bairro Alto takes 20 minutes to reach on foot, while the Lisbon Portela Airport is a 15-minute drive away. Jeronimos Monastery and Belem Tower are about an hour away by bus.
Rooms
Modern, minimally designed rooms with flat-screen TVs; some with balconies and city views
Rooms are clean and sleek, with minimalist brown and black modern furnishings, but the lack of wall decor makes them feel bare. Windows or narrow balconies have sliding wooden doors instead of curtains and rooms look out on other buildings or onto the cityscape. Although most units have open-pan layouts, some Double Rooms have separate rooms -- albeit without doors -- with wall-mounted flat-screen TVs and single beds. Triple Rooms are suitable for groups or families and have three beds plus bench seating a sectioned-off sitting area. Clean, updated bathrooms have glass walk-in showers with wall-mounted toiletries and hairdryers.
Features
Bar and lounge, breakfast room, business center and concierge service
This small hotel creatively uses the limited space it has in a striking way. A small staircase and an elevator lead to the hiply furnished, mezzanine-level lounge bar with an illuminated bar facade, clear stools, and colorful upholstered chairs and wooden tables. Camaroes by Astoria -- the breakfast restaurant -- has contemporary furniture, with circular mirrors fixed on the wall and metallic booth seating. A continental breakfast is included in some room rates. The front desk is open 24/7 and can help with car rentals and local information. A glowing neon design lights up the business center, which has leather chairs and two PCs. Wi-Fi is also included in some room rates.
