Rua Do Comercio, 32 a 38, Rua Do S.Juliao, no 47 a 57, Lisbon, Portugal | (251) 219-4428
In the center of the city’s historic district, close to bars and restaurants
Modern, fashionable design throughout
Rooms have chic decor and comfortable beds
Buffet breakfast with a good variety of dishes
On-site tapas restaurant and large lounge
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Car rentals and a tour desk on-site
No business or fitness centers
Rooms are small and narrow
Walls are thin, providing little soundproofing
Part of a Spanish chain, this small, charming, 66-room hotel has a stylish design and a great location in the historic Baixa neighborhood, a popular tourist area with plenty of restaurants, bars, and shops, and easy access to attractions. There’s an on-site tapas restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner, as well as a casual bar, though not much else in the way of amenities at this upscale property. Rooms have stylish decor, but are narrow, with thin walls that provide little soundproofing. Overall, it’s priced well for the location and atmosphere, but travelers could compare rates and amenities with the four-pearl LX Boutique Hotel.
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Scene
Stylish, sophisticated design is a blend of traditional and modern
Housed in an older, traditional-style building, the Vincci Baixa has the look of a high-end boutique. The walls in the lobby are painted a rich reddish orange and there’s a welcoming lounge area with dark brown Chesterfield sofas. The hotel bar has the feel of a sophisticated living room, with leather armchairs, a couch upholstered in black-and-gold floral fabric, and boxy shelves crammed with books. The Tapas & Friends restaurant is a mix of traditional and trendy, the arches lined with patterned plates and white and gold cylindrical light fixtures hanging from the ceiling. Overall, the design is well curated, and the property attracts a mix of travelers.
Location
In the center of a the Baixa neighborhood, surrounded by restaurants and attractions
As its name implies, the hotel is in Lisbon’s Baixa district, a popular tourist area with an artistic vibe and plenty of restaurants, bars, and shops. It’s a short two blocks from Rua Augusta, a busy street with lots of outdoor cafes, and from the Rua Augusta Arch, a stone monument to the city's reconstruction after the 1755 earthquake. The Praca Do Comercio, a riverside plaza with outdoor cafes and shops, is a two-minute walk. It’s also a 10-minute walk to the Alfama neighborhood, with a maze of narrow streets. It’s less than five minutes to the Lisbon Cathedral, and a 15-minute walk to the Castelo de São Jorge. The Lisbon Portela Airport is a 20-minute drive or 30 minutes by bus.
Rooms
Stylish, attractive decor, but narrow rooms, with thin walls
Vincci Baixa's 66 rooms have chic decor in shades of white, gray, and black, including gray floral wallpaper on the walls behind the beds. There are a few black-and-white photographs of Lisbon buildings adorning the walls as well. Bathrooms are behind mirrored doors and have dark green tiles; long, sleek white vanities with double sinks; and glass-walled stall showers. While nicely appointed, the rooms are a bit narrow and the walls are on the thin side, and hearing noise from neighboring rooms is a common complaint. Amenities include flat-screen TVs, minibars, and espresso machines, along with hairdryers and toiletries in the bathrooms.
Features
On-site tapas restaurant serving breakfast; plus a clubby bar and a laptop for guests' use
The Tapas & Friends restaurant serves a buffet breakfast with a good variety of foods, including gluten-free items, and later turns into a dinner spot, with tapas and larger dishes. The hotel bar serves drinks in a sophisticated, clubby atmosphere. A laptop is available for guests to use, and Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel. There are laundry services, a tour desk, and car rentals available on-site, but no business or fitness centers.
